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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-14

School Beard Proceedings
District So, II

Askov, Mfnn. Nov, 7th, 1916.
School board meeting. All
members present,
Minutes from Oct. 18th meet
ing were read and approved.
Moved and seconded to advance
ffoIstead and Sullivan $4,000 on
architectural work for school
building; carried. On motion
carried. it was decided to close
school on Friday after Thanks
giving day. The following bills
were allowed: s. Chr, Dtxen,
sf1ffs l.. F.. Jakabsen. 1896; l..
Mosbaek. 5000; J. Frok ier. $4,72:
Askov Hardware Co.. Sl3.f3; r,
Petersen h Son. 5000; F.. Fl,
Petersen Il Co., S2.i0; North
western School Supply Co. 800;
w. r.. Jacobsen, $3.50; MInueapo-
lis Office h School Furniture Co,
S5f.7O. Danish Luth. Publishing
Co, $3.50; Vocational Supply Co,
SJ2.4g. Askov Mercantile Co..
SCI 80 On motion meeting adj
Jourucu.
y. Chr. Dixen. Clerk.
AaLassy Al xvxs.ss.aw 81 sxzw ,,xas
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-14

George Cunningham, editor,
merchant, and poor looser in the
political game, again contributes
considerable space to us in his
little Sturgeon Lake sheet. After
expressing his opinion that we
are too young to bother with. ii
appears that be liz biting him.
self by saying anything more
about us. Mr.. Cunningham will
undoubtedly become more
sIsrewd after he has been in the
newspaper game a few years.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-14

To file away without givIng our
readers the benefit of ii, was as
follows.
In answer to your query,
Why we considered the APPLICANT
q devil while in The Tribune
print shop. or in other words
Why was be a devil we regret
our inability To give you this In
formation ex-cathedra; It be
longs in the category Of ques-
lions Of which that classic one.
that has given lor}cIans and in
vesttgators Of high attaInments
many steepEass nights, IS All ex-
ample; We refer to the query
WAY is a mouse?
Some people are born devils,
some have a prediction fur the
occupation Of devil, and some
have the term devil thrust upon
them. Just why the said -
became devil in the Tribune
print shop must, we fear, ever
remain a mystery along with the
atomic theory, the origin Of
matter or the identify of the
individual that smote Billy
Paterson, unles Mr.. ~.---
himself can be induced to reveal
the secret.
1T is reasonable to assume.
however, that, primarily, the
reason was an ungovernabIe craw
ling for the stipend Of $500 per
week, which princely salary goes
with this exalted occupation.
secondarily. it may have been a
EaudabIe ambition TO rise to the
greater heights in this noble
profession, to acquire the art of
setting type, running a press.
keeping an eye on the contents
| of the hell box. searching for
type lice. pulling proofs, or max
ing up. He even may have had
hopes Of reaching that more ven
Grated but less lucrative position
Of editor, but all such high as
pirations seem, alas, to have
been crushed in infancy. for it
appears that now his sole desire
IS to become a book agent. and
Il text book agent at that
As your interrogation seems
| to be about the only person
among the 100 million Americans
that inhabit this country. who
does not know that a devil in a
print shop is the unfortunate
youth who is blamed for ever
thing from a pied headline TO a
| squirt in the linotype. who
rushes the can for the foreman
| tif it Is wet shop). and rushes
copy for the editor, who does
| ayart-f n,rsy that pn ono alSa ,,-i /
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-14

John T. Craig Of Hinckiey, who
has made d hard. clean fight for
the appointment Of chief state
oil Inspector by Governor Burn
auist. has lost out, the Governor
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-14

Notice the sale bills with the
American imprint, They are
plain, neat, properly displayed
and printed. hence easily read.
We print sale bills of any size or
color and write copy for same
without extra charge. Call
when you want sale bills. We
can get vou up anything you
want.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26

The revival of the custom OF singing
carols on Christmas eve by trained bands
of singers is an influence against the
growing material side of the Christmas
celebration in the United States. There
could be scarcely any more appropriate
manner OF observing the day than by
street music by those who were trained
for the selections. Climatic conditions here
abouts are not very satisfactory for that
manner of observance, to be sure, but the
discomforts might be endured in view OF
the pleasure which the custom might
give to a large number of people and in
view. too, of the trend toward restoring
something of the spirit of the old Christ
mas In many of the large cities and
also many of the towns OF the country
the custom of singing carols on the
street has been re established with very
beneficial results. To be done right, how
ever, it must be done by singers who are
trained to the work and not by any hit
or-miss combination of musicians who
may be brought together for the single
occasion on which they are to lend their
talents to the public good.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
CURRENT COMMENT
Another Burlington 'Fzzle."

Again Burlington records a fizzle along
the lines of community development
This time Burlington business men have
failed to find relatively small amount
of capital to finance and control iegiti'
mate and long established manufacturing
business of large possibilities. The mer'
chants association, such as it Is, did ITS
best and its president and secretary were
untiring workers in the cause. Yet the
merchants association, as at present or
ganized. seems scarcely capable OF ae'
complishing anything definitely construc-
tive. Its composition is not representa-
tive enough to give it community spirit
and its organization is SO small, its tan.
gible objects OF such narrow scope tha'
in dealing with anything beyond collec'
ton of small bills it seems peculiarly nm
potent. 1t needs larger and more repre-
sentative ideals Burlington News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26

The action of the French Senate in
voting unanimously, as reported through
the censor, that France will never con
slider peace as long as an enemy remains
on French territory should be sign to
Germany that France is not lighting a
war of conquest but rather OF defense OF
her own territory. The action corrobo-
rates the belief which has been general
ever since the outbreak of the war that
France had no dreams of territorial ac-
quisition but that she is content to abide
in peace and concord so long as she is
permitted to have her own and her allies
are not threatened There is no doubt
that France considers Alsaee and Lor-
rane as her own rightful territory, it
having been wrested from her during the
France prior to the present conflict; but
aside from that France is not seeking
for outside ACKNOWLEDGEMENT No red
blooded patriot of any country can blame
France for wishing to drive the enemy
from her territory, so that when peace
does come it will not be accompanied by
the barter of her rights as would be the
ease with French territory held by aliens.
France wants her territory free from the
enemy. France has the right TO fight for
it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
Due Credit to Our Militiamen.

"The guardsmen would never have
known what hit them" That sentence
from Gen. Wood, addressed to the Sen
ate subcommittee considering military
training bill, does not sound thankful,
Yet it is part OF the thanks rendered
to the Young men from Massachusetts
who left their business, threw up their
Jobs and marched off at moments no.
tice at the call OF their government to
serve the interests of their countrymen
ON the Mexican border They had about
as thankless a Job as has fallen to the
lot OF young Americans for many years.
The fun in soldering when the Their
mometer is 10 in the shade and the
shade cannot be locatedis negative. The
officers and men OF our militia are
splendid lot They stood up TO their as
signed tasks faithfully and cheerfully.
They should not be criticised.
As for never knowing what hit them,
history throws some light on that When
General Braddock went to fight the In
dams in western Pennsylvania some mill
tia officers rendered him some ADVICE
but Braddock was regular ana ne
needed no advice Braddock's regulars
never knew what hit them. Some OF
the militia escaped. In the Boer war 1t
was the same. The British regulars were
trained fighters. They were buried by
the thousands in South Africa, the VIC
Tins of Boer irregulars. Be that as 1t
NAV. and admitting that times and tight
ing have changed, nevertheless the sys..
TEN in which our militiamen received
their training was the creation of Con
qress, politicians and men OF Gen WOOD
rank. 1t is such who are responsible ior
it. So far as the general criticises the
system he is hitting at those higher up
The miltamen did their duty. The IAN,
that tbs b Observation-Disclosures
,,ro was above them, and it is their due
that this be pointed out.-Boston Globe
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
GETTING READY FOR THE PlNcH'

GETTING READY FOR THE PlNCH'
Various American concerns which have
been iattening for two years on mum
tions contracts for the entente allies are
seeing the inevitable end of that par
ticular harvest and are turning their at
tention gradually to the resumption OF
their usual lines of manufacture One OF
these concerns is the Laconia Car Works
of Laconia. y. H., which has been en-
gaoed almost since the start of the war
in the manufacture of war supplies nut
which has now come TO the end OF It's
contracts in that product, Fortunately
that concern is able to resume its former
business of manufacturing cars because oil
"ah,,ndant orders on hand" Other COM
panies which have been similarly en-
gagged. and particularly the few concerns
in Vcrmont that have been making ma
terials to be used for war purposes
should be directing their energies toward
their normal industry. There~"i be a
tremendous slump of prosperity unless
all the companies are able to continue
operations at a fair percentage OF thelf
rush of the past two years, and the hiGh
cost of living may become an absolute
menace to the wage. earning class when
has enjoyed high wages. Prudent man
apers have long foreseen the end OF the
purely temporary boom and they nave
been guarding against the time when
the prospects of peace or the increasing
industrial independence of the enten'"
allies should bring about curtailment
and then the complete cutting oil OF or
ders for war supplies How to keep the
factories going is the one pressing prop
lem before them at the present time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26

1t is impossible for the German censor
to lock in all the stories of food shortage,
which is being felt by the people OF the
leading central power; and the stories
tell of acute want on the part of many,
many people. Such a demonstration as
that in Dresden last week in which 100
women were injured before the rioting
was suppressed indicates that Germany 5
most pressing enemy is inside the empire
itself, being none other than hunger.
The armies of the central powers may be
said to be holding their own against the
tremendous weight of men and NUM-
tons brought to bear against them and
they probably would be able to stand for
a considerable time longer; but the pres
sure of the food problem is growing more
and more acute. If Germany wants
peace it is because of that rather than
because of any present fear of the pros
poets of crushing defeat at the hands OF
the entente allies. The military system
of the nation is still strong in spite OF
the reyerses sustained on the western
war front
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26

The aggregate amount of business done
by Barre merchants was undoubtedly
considerably in excess of any holiday
trade they have ever experienced. The
week before Christmas was exceedingly
busy. the rush starting in early in the
week and keeping up right to the hour
of closing last Saturday night. This con-
dition is a tribute to the prosperity OF
the CITY and surrounding territory and to
the up to-dateness of Barre merchants.
More people have been employed stead
ily in Barre during the year 1916 than
ever before and the returns to them were,
therefore. somewhat above the total
wages ever earned. This. of course,
meant more money for the Christmas
trade. To meet that greater demand,
the merchants of Barre laid in stocks OF
goods which were surprisingly large and
complete both in. staple goods and in
other articles. the usefulness Of which -
chiefly confined to the Christmas season.
They were rewarded for their pains with
the largest aggregate business they ever
experienced. the shoppers coming from a
radius Of many miles because Of the rep
utation which Barre stores have gained
for being progressive. 1t Is certain that
'he volume Of out Of town trade was
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
Rumania's Refuge.

Shall Russia be- praised for allowing
the Rumanian army TO take refuge In
Bessarabiag Even the ministers OF the
ear might detect the irony. Indeed, It
pervades the situation created by the
reception OF the refugees. Russia cannot
fail to remember the doings of 1878
those diplomatic divisions of territory
which took but little account OF the nat
ural aspirations or rights of nationali-
ties. Let IL be admitted that Russia
was less TO blame than others for the
wrong done to the Rumanians at the
close of the Russo. Turkish war, though
it was she that proitcd the most. IL
was the Berlin Congress that decreed the
territorial changes, and that Congress
was dominated by Bismarck and Bea-
consfeld. Representing Germany and
Britain, they favored Turkey, and wished
to let the victorious Russians and Ku'
manians gain as little as possible.
The establishment of a Bulgarian state
could not be evaded, as it was Tor the
liberation of the maltreated Bulgarlans
from the Turkish yoke that Russia and
Rumania had successfully fought, Con-
sequently the Congress created the prin'
cipality of Bulgaria, taking for that pur'
pose great part OF the Turkish terri
tory between the Balkans and the Dan
ube--to which principality the Turkish
province of East Roumelia, south Of INT
Balkans, was added eight years later
What was given to Russian Nothing
Turkish The western section OF Bes
sarabia, Rumana's most fertile posses
sion, was coolly taken from its people
and added to the dominions OF the Car
while the only compensation given tt
Rumania was that marshy Turkish prov
ince, the Dobrudja, in which are The
mouths of the Danube.
And to-day that which is LETT OF the
army of Rumania takes refuge--where
In the territory of her old ally. Yes, IL
Russia. technically, it is true, yet IN
country which forty years ago was Ru
mania, governmentally as well as ethno
graphically, and where the welcome t.
the defeated soldiers is not so much tha'
of Russian governor as of the kith ant
kin from whom they were politically
separated by the Berlin decree without
lust cause. If the entente powers even
tually win this war, Russia could per
form no finer act OF justice than the re
storation of Rumanian Bessarabia II
Rumania. Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
The Milk Situation.

The farmers in this vicinity who are
milk producers are many of them eonsld-
erably at sea these days to know Just
what to do about disposing of their prod
net. Prices and conditions vary and the
best course to adopt is sometimes quite
a question, >.
With the present high price OF iced II
is important that their returns be a.
large as possible and the pay reliable
Barre milk producers have Just closed
a deal with Boston concern which will
net them for whole milk 1925 per loo
pounds. with three cents per 100 added
for every tenth of ! per cent that the
milk tests over 81 per cent, that is,
per cent milk will bring a innocent pre-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
Too Late.

A well known physician was examin,
inc class OF nurses who had served
their appointed time in the hospital. Inc
candidates filed past him and to each he
addressed a question calculated to show
the nurses efficiency. In one OF the
questions he described the condition OF a
natient and asked the nurse how much
morphine, in her opinion, should be ad'
ministered to the sufferer.
Eight grains" promptly replied the
nurse.
The doctor made no comment, ana the
girl passed on. When her turn came
again she appeared greatly confused anu
said to the examiner: doctor, | wish TO
correct the answer | made last time
meant TO say that one eighth Of gram
should be given TO the patient.
"Too late" remarked the physician
without looking up from his question pa
per. "The mans dead"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
THEY we're RUNDOWN

How often we hear II sad OF man
or woman that "they were rundown in
health" which accountsfo for theEpresent
sickness. For that reason it is impor-
tant that when you find you tire easily,
when your nerves are troublesome or
your work is irksome, you should
strengthen your system Immediately
with the blood-enriching, tissue-build-
ing food in SCOTS Emulsion winch
contains pure Norwegian cod kveI
oil and is free from alcohol.
Scott asBowne, Bloomield. N. J. Ire
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26

MUM, making Il worth s2.3i per 100
pounds. Then, 10 cents per 100 pounds
more is offered in premiums for better
conditions surrounding the production of
the milk, cleaner stables. etc.
Vermont dairymen should remember
that there Is COW ON the states coat OF
arms. They should make this the sym,
boil OF purity and quality and this will
do much TO solve the question Of better
and more reliable prices Johnsbury
Republican,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
He Had a Suggestion.

Two doctors were operating on a man
for appendicitis. After the operation
was completed one of the doctors missed
small sponge The patient was re-
opened, the sponge found within and the
man sewed up again. immediately the
second doctor missed needle. Again the
patient was opened and closed -
Gentlemen" said the victim, as they
were about TO close him up for the sec
ond time, "for heavens sake, II you're go.
ing to keep this up, put buttons on me-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
Rosers' Walk
Over Boot Shop
ITO No. Main ST.
Why He Wanted More.

A suburban chemist had been adyertis.
ing his patent insect powder Jar and
wide. One day man rushed into his
shop and said eXcitedly;
GIVE me another half pound of your
powder quick, please"
"Oh," remarked the chemist as he pro
.eeded to fill the order, Pm glad You Ike
the powder Good. isn't it,
eyes" replied the customer. Il have
one cockroach very i'll; if ! give him an
other half pound he'll die"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
Tie Way Il Seemed.

Willard and Annie were out motoring
and Annie insisted that he allow her TO
run the ear. After SOM persuasion lie
reluctantly acquieseed, and his fears soon
were realized
"Oh, willard" the girl cried excitediiy,
take it quick! Here comes a ditch =
Everybody's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
.JINGLES AND JESTS
Couldn't Be.

A member of a state legislature was
very much impressed with the dignity OF
his position aud II was always on ms
mind, One night his wife woke him and
whispered;
John, there are burglars in the house.
"You must be mistaken, my dear, said
her husband; "therc may be a few in the
Senate, hut in the House-oh, no. the
idea Is preposterons.'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
wasn,t Sue.

81 want to get a good novel to read
on The something pathetic said
woman To a book salesman.
LET me see. How would The Last
DAYS of Pompeii' dol" asked the sales
man.
"Pompeiii never heard Of him. What
did he die OFF,
"I'm not quite sure, maam'' replied
the salesman; "some kind of eruption
I've heard"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26

More Republican squabbling is bound
to re-elect Champ Clark as speaker OF
the House.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26
EAST MONTPELIER.

Twantv.sixth annual old and young
folks ball at village hall Tuesday night
Ian. 0. Music, CAROLS orchestra.--aoV'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26

Having survived both Thanksgiving
and Christmas, the prize fowls are now
ready to show themselves in Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26

New Years is the day for the forgot
ten Christmas friend.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26

Switzerland might bring its navy into
action to help Wilson to preserve peace,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26

Rutland may be considered in the class
of cities that have arrived" having had
a hotel hold.up just like New York City.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-26

greater than ever before. Barres mer'
camille prestige is steadily growing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-28

other great institutions OF the country
have one or more representatives.
Never before has the general teaching
force OF our advanced institutions III
West Virginia been so we'll trained for
their work or so jealous and efficient
in it's execution as In the case today.
So great has been the demand upon
the resources of our institutions that
they are no longer able to keep up with
ait either in equipment or in teaching
force At the state university, in the
department OF chemistry for example,
there are now $50 students taking the
freshman work. with proper accomo-
dations in the laboratory and class
rooms for scarcely half that number.
IN the English department at the
same institution there are 40 stud
Tents enrolled in the regular freshman
classes requiring the attention Of sew
en- different Instructors. The dean Of
women reports that there were twice
as many applications from women stu
dents desiring rooms in the dOrnitory
as could be provided for in the pres
ent rented quarters The building OF
the university school OF medicine cost
Ling with equipment about $4,000
! which has been in use only few
months already proves too small tc
accommodate comfortably both med1-
cal and pharmacy students. The salnc
Iscry Il. heard everywhere, More room!
More teachers necdcd"'
!! Training Scope WIdened-
Finally. inquiry must be made into
the nature and character OF the IA
cilities offered. First. 1t may be said
that schools or West Virginia Offer
\ ample opportunities for students who
\ desire general academic educauou
" number even Of the smaller insti
buttons are fully prepared 70 meet this
need with the possible exception q
\ instruction in chemistry and similar
4 beyond their present resources Is nec
4 essary.
\ In the second place the state uni