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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05
First Efficiency Bill Fails.

st. Paul, March 29.-The frst big
measure in the so-called efficiency
and economy" program to come be-
fore the Legislature at this session.
the one creating department OF pub
lie domain, has been killed in the
Minnesota Senate by Q vote Of e to
-. II takes "a votes to pas q bill
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05
Many Are Like Her.

Melvin ROuff was talking about COM
pulsory arbitration.
'The trouble with the world In gen.
eral." he said, thoughtfully. us that
we all know just what the other fellow
ought to do, but we take little account
Of what we ought to do ourselves.
Il found young bride one day
bending with stern and severe air
over a dry-looking volume.
"What are you reading?' I asked.
"'An excellent work. she replied,
called Happiness in Marriages.
"'What advice I said, does it give
to wivesY
1T don't know she answered. I'm
reading the advice to husbands"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05
MEASURE LIMITING MEMBER.
SHIPS IN BOTH BRANCHES OF
LEGISLATURE KILLED BY
ONE-SIDEo VOTE.
FOUR MINOR EFFICIENCY
MEASURES ARE PASSED
Amendments Defeated as Fast az
They Are Introduced With lnten-
ton Of Killing 1ili-Governor -
Burnquist Sends Message
to Legislature.

st. Paul, April 3.-Once more has
the specter of sectionalism stalked
through legislative halls.
This time it appeared in the House
OF Representatives. The same meas.
ure that evoked the sectional spirit
in the Senate was responsible, name.
ly the constitutional amendment bill
limiting the membership in House
and Senate to 100 and SO, respectively
An amendment to the bill by Pascal
H. Frye of Willmar to limit the repre-
sentative from any one county to six
members" while loosely framed, was
recognized al once as the old attempt
to bring back the seven senator
amendment in another form, q propo
sition twice turned down by the peo
pie of the state. The amendment was
voted down.
Tom Davis of Marshall then submit
ted an amendment to limit the number
Of senator's to seven and representa-
tives to IL from any one county
James Dryer Of Minneapolis led the
fight against this proposal. Many
members voted for this amendment
knowing that 1t would kill the bill.
On final roll call the bill got only rs
votes, there being II votes against it.
Four minor bills, prepared by the eff
ficiency and economy commission
were passed. They were as follows:
Placing the purchasing of station
cry, furniture and supplies for all state
departments in the hands of the board
Of control.
Creating a bureau of investment.
Abolishing the board of directors Of
the state public school at Owatonns
and placing the management of the
institution under the board of con
troll.
Transferring the care of the state
capitol grounds to the board OF con
troll.
The other efficiency and economy
bills, including the public domain bill
will come up later.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05
Gopher State
Happenings

ID Important Events -,
, - Various Soe
teono Of the state
imported during
last few days.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05

Many man II rich In expefle1co
who can't raise the price Of meal
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05
Primary Repeal all Passed.

Urinary repeal Bill Passed.
st. Paul, March 30.-Both houses of
the legislature have now passed the
Gleason bill to repeal the presidential
preference primary act. The bill now
awaits the governors signature
The Senate took the bill under sus.
pension Of rules and passed It by a
vote Of SO to II. There were a large
number Of senators absent.
The so-called child welfare bills pre-.
pared by the commission appointed by
Governor BurnQuist have encountered
much opposition in both houses Of the
Legislature.
The Senate considered the bills and
after devoting most Of day to them.
the special order Of business was post.
poned until next week without SIN
gle bin having been passed.
Rough Talk Hurts !. w. w. Stand.
st. Paul, March 31.-Rough talk by
so-called "rationalists" and members
Of the !. w. w. against Bible reading
In the schools caused the House com.
mittee on education to recommend
the bill for passage. according to
Chairman Claude Southwick. THE
Jews made fair argument against
the bill, but the talk these self-styled
'rationalists' and the I. W. WIS MAJ
against the measure was more than
the committee could stand" said Rep
resentative Southwick.
First Efficiency Bill Fails.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05
Force Of Habit.

II think" she said. shat he has de-
ceived us all. I don't think he Is any
thing more than q clerk"
"Whyr'
because right In the middle of a
proposal last night his mind wandered,
and he said: You could wear a size
smaller without any trouble at ALL ~
EverybOdy's.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05
Governor Sends MESSAGE.

st. Paul, April Ex-Governor J. A. A.
Burrquist has sent a special message
to the Minnesota house, urging the
passage of the bill creating a public
domain department in Minnesota and
taking control Of state timber, lands
and mines, from the state auditor.
The bill is considered the most i'm.
portant Of the so-called efficiency and
economy" measures and was defeated
last week in the senate by two votes.
The governors action raises direct
issue between him and State Auditor
J. A. o. Preus, who opposes the plan.
Friends Of the bill have arranged for
its amendment In the house to meet
objections raised in the senate. Rep
resentative Charles H. Warner, spon.
sor for the bill, will seek to offer an
amendment striking out the provision
providing for director of public do.
main to have complete charge of the
department.
Equity Stock Market Shows Loss.
st. Paul, March 31.-Entrance of the
Equity Cooperative Exchange into the
live stock business has not been sue
csssful 80 far, according to Represen.
tative Magnus Johnson, member of the
Equity board Of directors.
Representative Johnson testified be.
fore the legislative investigating com.
mittee. In answer to questions put
by Representative Teigen. chairman
Of the committee, Mr.. johnson said:
As understand 1t, the live stock de-
partment has been running at a loss"
From what fund is such a loss
made up?" asked Mr. Teigen.
We'll. am q farmer. and I have
to trust the officers Of the exchange"
was the reply. Il believe that J. NJ.
Anderson. our president, is doing h.
best. He may have made mistakes
but trust him to look after the bust.
ness affairs"
"War" Developments In Minnesota.
st. Paul, March 29.-Legislative
steps requiring registration Of oil
aliens in the state on the Governors
proclamation, assignment OF First
Minnesota troops to whatever duty
their sealed orders direct. and increase
Of recruiting activities by five branches
Of the service and by volunteers,
marked the war" developments In
Minnesota
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05

The worlds most moderate smoker
died recently in Montana. He smoked
one cigar a year, on his birthday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05

Washington was six feet two inches
tall. He had brown hair, which be-
came thin and gray.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05

Many a clever man is proudest Of
his mediocre golf playing.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05
Safety In Speed.

Safety In Speed.
Parent-SOn, what is this I hear
about that little boy down the street
chasing you homer
SOn-Well, dad. you know how much
you've been telling me about safety
flrst.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05

Do not try to please everybody, or
you will soon be WORKOUT weather
vane.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-04-05

Abe Mckinney has been 81 years .
servant In a Birmingham (Ala.) fam
lily, and still IL on the Job.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18

proved to be composed almost entirely of soldiers, enough, to form two or
 three regiments. Their tanners bore the inse- lptfon.|'Long live the govern ment'' which seemed to sfew that it
 was patriotic manifestation, but ota-
 CTS had, 'Lons, live the government of
 Kieff" Long live the Ukraine!" Long tive inde; endent Little Russia!" Long live the independent Ukreire!" The soldiers belonged to the Pe.rograd gar
 rison and were natives of Little Rus sia, mar;festiIg their desi;e to be en- oiled as soon as possible in the purely l ElTainian army that Is being formed
 in the sJuth. No one inteTefred ws.h
 their seLaratist demonstration. Soma soldiers wnose bearing was anything but martial, were taking up too mucE room in a tramway to plea SC the female conductor, who. rated them vigorously with all the extraordinary authcritativeDess which women in Rus sia always display toward inen. You, soldiers" Go on! You have only SOL diers' clothes. that's aHi"
 Its a shame to treat a LOOT wound CT man like this" murmured one of them.
 You wounded?" retorted the condue- tnr. If you are wounded, it must be in the left nostril and by a cork from a bottle,"
 These illustrations of Russion tenn peramenc are declared to indicate the difficult task Kerensky confronts to direct such a people and to keep them steadily in tre path that he would lave them follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18
LESSON No.' 20
.cLosE-oRDER DRILL
(Issued by the War z

Preceding Lessons: 1. Your Post of Good as q Soldter-3 Nine Soldferiy Qua1ities-4. Getting Ready for Camp--5. First Days In Camp-6. Cleanliness in Camp-7. Your Health-s. Marching and Care of Feet-9. Your Equipment and Arms TO- Recreation in Camp-ll. Playing the Game--12. Teamwork in the Army -1s. Grouping Men into Teams-1l. The Team Leaders-15. Fighting Arms of the Service-16. Staff Branches of the Service, ~1-17. Staff Branches of the Service, 2-18 Army Insignia-1e. The Army System of Training.
 Close order formations are seldom used in actual fighting. nevertheless they should be thoroughly mastered. They have been worked out during centuries of experience as the best means of training men in soldierly habits of thought and action. They teach precision, teamwork, and that prompt and unhesitating obedience which is necessary to military control. The fact that you and your. comrades are thoroughly drilled will be your best protection in the hour of battle. It will give every man confidence in himself and in his comrades and will insure in the face of the enemy.
 However, close-order drill will not yield these results-it will be worse than useIess-unless it Is learned
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18
Made-In-Connect;cut War Interviews
"Fron, the Woman's viewpoint~


 An interview with Mrs. Rose F. Hart shorne-speaking officially for the New London County Auxiliary Committee, of the Com ecticut State Council of De- fense. The woman's answer to the questions Why are we Fighting? and, What is the call Of the hour to the young men of America? is contained in a Made Connecticut War Interview, secured by a rep. esentativc of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, and made public hy the Council today. The questions are answered by Mrs. Rose F. .Harts!. orne of New Londun speaking officially for the New London County Auxiliary Committee of the Council.
 Mrs. Hartshorne when asked the question, "Why are we fght;ng?' made the following reply.
 We are fighting because Germany has forced America. as she has forced the rest of the world, to defend herself in the only way possible against a nation who has been preparing herself in the only way possible against a ma years to carry on policy of economic and political expansion by means of war.
 we did not make war on Germany, the lives of our citizens on the high seas-by disputing our rights to be a free ard independent ne etion = by forcing us to submit to he" regulations of our commerce. by means of unre- stricted submarine warfare-by placing spies within eur Country 10 help the German Empire destroy our inner peace by forme nting strikes. bomb out rases, etc-,-by. plotting through her Amba ssador in Washington, while she pretended EFriednship for us. to bribe and incite Japan and Mexico to war against US. Her replies to all our pro- tests against these ontrages have been little less than insults. So to protect our National Honor and Integrity, we
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18
THE SUBMARINE DANGER.

Another steamship has brought word to the effect that an s. O. S message had been receiving reporting he sending vessel as being shelled by a submarine at the same time it was heard by other vessels, but as yet fhere has been no actual proof that a German underwater boat is operating of this coast, and this in spite of the determined efforts which are being made to determine the trutE or falsity Of the rumor. z
 Inasmuch as the U-boats have not accomplished what was expected of them it would appear that they have plenty to do on the other side of the water. which would be nearer their bases and not subject to the extra hazard of trip across the ocean, but it is known that they can make the crossing in safety, whether their mis- sion is for trade or destruction, SO that 1t is by no means impossible for Q suburersible to be operating off Nantucket even as it has been re- ported.
 If such is the case. this country will have to give immediate attention to this danger at home as well, as lend it's assistance in the suppression of it around the British Isles. Certain preparations have been made in antici- though the report may prove to be er- roneous the opportunity to determine e the effectiveness of the chasers of all classes will to a certain extent be pro- Tided- It is best to take this report seriously until the accuracy of it is established or the inaccuracy dis closed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18
CANNING
Apples

There are many ways in which windfalI and cull apples may be made into valuable and paiatable food products such as apple sauce, cider apple sirup cider vinegar. jelly. pre- serves, etc, says today's bulletin. Of the National Emergency Food Garden Commission which ii working in con junction with this paper to conserve the nations food supply.
 In this lesson the bulletin offers this recipe for canning such apples for pie filling. Wash, core and pare the apples and remove all decayed 2 injured spots. Slice apples quickly into a basin containing slightly salt cd cold water (about 1 teaspoonful per eallon) to keep from discoloring. Pack fresh cold product in glass jars or tin cans Add one cupfui of hot, thin sir up of about IS degrees density Cor about 1 pound of sugar to 1-2 pints
 of water) to each quart of fruit. If using glass cans put on the rubbers and screw on the tops, but do not seal completely. If using tin cans cap and tip sealing up completely Sterilize 12 minutes in hot-water bath homemade outfit; 10 minutes in water stealed outfit; 6 minutes under hYe pounds of steam pressure; minutes ir alminum pressure cooker. Re move jars tighten covers ,invert to cool and test joints. Wrap in paper
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18

especially in the produetioh and say ing of food. in the making of dyestuffs. in the use of fuel and in other direc- tions. What has always been classed as junk never commanded such prices as 1t does today.
 But now. along with other things. a move is being made to utilize old tin cans. This is prompted by the short age which exists in tin, the price of which is such that it has been found that cans can be ,detinned and the remaining metal even used for purposes when it was never thoue6t that there was value enough therein to pay for working them over. s
 How generally. this will be put into effect remains to be seen. E4peri- ments are underway and if they prove successful 1t can be anticipated that the idea will be extended throughout the country. Nothing whatever has been done with the discarded tins heretofore. They have proved an eye sore in the backwards. on the vacant lots, in the al1eyways and on the dumps, so that if there is any real use to which they can be put it will be hailed with delight by all those who use them and by all who deplore the great waste in material which has been represented by. them in the years gone by. Not only will it mean saving in material but it win result in one of the greatest cleanup move ments thai the nation has ever ex- perienced
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18
MORE HOGS,

Just at this time when efforts are being made to bring about a lowering of the cost of living and g reduction in the prices attention is commanded by the price of hogs and the many products which come from the pork er.. According to the department of agriculture one reason for the high price of pork is that there are act ual1y fewer hogs- in the country than there were a few years ago. Tha. is one of the excuses which was offered for the high price of beef, but it is difficult to understand with condi- tious as they are today, with the dis eases of hogs under better control than ever before, with more attention being given to the raising of food animals and with the raising of hogs being urged more than ever, just why there should be this falling off in numbers.
 The raising of hogs is not attended with the extensive. outlays that the raising of cattle is. Corn is depended upon to a large extent to fatten the hogs and the production Of corn has been increasing for ye4rs, so that in spite of the increased uses for corn in an effort to relieve the drain upon the wheat supply there should be s,if- fcient to devote to this purpose.
 Certainly the price which hogs are commanding today should be an in- centive for a much larger production. There are potent reasons for the de- velopment of this industry as there are for raising more sheep and with out having as many drawbacks The situation may not make it possible to overcome the condition this year but there ought not to be a repetition in the year to come In every state and in every town there should. be more pork raised. Any section that will grow corn should produce hogs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18
URUGUAY ALERT.

That the manner in which Germany has been conducting itself in regard to the neutral nations. has not been entirely overlooked is indicated by the action of the Uruguayan marines at Montevideo where they boarded and took possession of the German ships tied up in the harbor there when the report was circulated that the crews were about to sink the vessels
 That country was thoroughly ac- auainted with the way in which the German ships in this country had been treated and it was fully inform ed upon the developments in Argen- tina and it did not have to wait for a second warning before it acted for it's own protection. Uruguay has not shown any German favoritism but it has been disposed to stand for Ameri- can rights and by putting guards about the German ships it foresta1ls the possibility os much embarrass- znent being caused by vessels being sunk in Montevideo harbor.
 Whether such was the plan of Ger many or the crews aboard the Ger man vessels, has not been actually established in later reports, but 1t is ap- paren. that that republic was taking no chances. It isn't placing any more faith in German actions than it has to. It is prof1tirg from the experience o< others. and if we are not mistaken fin view of the revelations which have been made in ths last fortnight or so Germany is going to have greater diff icuIty than ever to maintain the con- fdence which 1t has previously had among the remaining neutral nations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18
THE REPUBLIC OF RUSSIA.

That the defunet revolution headed hy- General Kornfloff has already borne some fruit. even though 1t was not in the particular direction that he was moving, is disclosed by the action of Premier Kerensky and Minister of Justice Yaroudni, as the representa- tives of the provisional government in proclaiming Russia a republic.
 The Kornilof rebellion is at an end. He was inspired by patriotic motives and he. was striving to bring about needed reform in the army, whereby the lack of discipline would be over come and whereby greater authority would be invested in the army ofiSers to enforce discipline. The need of such a change was apparent Korni- lof had pointed 1t out and he gained widespread support in the plan that he outlined, but there was tardiness position which caused him to take his rash step.
 But with the danger of an over throw from that source overcome, the need of responding to other demands such as a definite statement regard ing the future sovernment of Russia became apparent. q There were e1e- ments clamoring for this even as Kerniioff was seeking to strengthen the army and the wisdom Of forestalling trouble from such source appealed to the provisional government. The declaration comes at troublesome time but that is only what is usually encountered when such a great change is made. Kerensky is working to get together the people of Russia. He has an uphill task and must en- counter many stumbling blocks but he cannot fail to have the support and sympathies of the other republics of the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18

clothing was aggravating to me and when I put my hands in water they would smart.
 "The trouble lasted two months before used Cuticura Soap and Oint- ment. I got relief in less than week, and after using them month l was healed" (Signed) Mrs. James Hardy, Fryeberg, Me, Oct. 6, 1916.
 Why not prevent these distressing skin troubles by making Cuticura your everyday toilet Soap aided by touches of Ointment to heal the first signs of pimples;rashes, etc.? No purer or more effective emollients exist than Cuticura.
 For Free Sample Each by Return Dept. R, Boston," Sold everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18
Ihave been forced to declare war against

have been forced to declare war against Germany,
 We have not been drawn into this war by Capitalism, Commercialisr or National Policy, but by the leaders Of nation who have tried deliberately for years to make war on America, talk ing our rood nature for cowardice and our lack of preparedness as lack or national self respect.
 Tn short. we arc fighting for self protection, to preserve our own Demoe- racy ani to make sure that Govern ment of the people, by the people and for the people shall triumph and drive conscienceless military autocracy from the tarth, thereby bringing Everlasting World Peace"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18
Was Mistaken.

MT. Editor:-In justice to James Clifford, against whom I made stren- uous objections when his name was presented for appointment as town committeeman from the Fifth district. I wish to state that misleading state rnents made by several voters in town led me in my attacks upon Mr Cliff ford. proven to me that these statements were untrue. Therefore, am pleased to apologize Ito MT. Clifford for -re- fiecttng anything upon his character which was false. Trusting that. shall in the future, refuse to be guided by >statenents of others. am re- spectfuily, JOHN B. BENOIT.
 Taftvi1lA, SaDt 16. 1912.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18
OLD T.N CANS.

Efforts in behalf of conservation and thrift have been underway for many years. Such work is needed for the protection of the nations resources
 It has gained an increased impetus since the Ezr opened and extended to Izss where It was not urged before
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18

There will be a good many Germans who go after the kaiser's prize of $50 and three weeks vacation, for getting the first American prisoner. who will get longer stay away from the trenches than they anticipate
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18

was told it was eczema. My limbs were badly swollen
 and a great many nights 1
 was awakened by. the itch
 ing. The trouble. went to my fngersand the skin was inflamed and red. l had to scratch and the eruption smarted and my fingers used to crack open. Nv
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-18

Ordinarily if Count Lu&burg should succeed in getting back to Germany he might expect to be sent to some other country to cause trouble, but the capitals where German diplomats fdlx.