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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
SCHOOL NOTES

Mrs. Will Hill visited school,
last week.
Mable Sangren dropped book.
keeping this week.
The Seniors have begun work
on their class play.
Miss Richie of Sandstone, was
a school visitor Tuesday.
School was closed Monday fore,
noon on account of rooms being
cold.
Carlton Stafford, Richard Or
cult, and Martha Neuman re,
turned to school Monday, after
being absent on account of colds
and grippe.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
PROCEEDINGS OF SCHOOL
BOARD, DISTRICT NO. II

Askov, Mimi, Feb. 18th, 1917.
All members present.
The minutes from meeting on
Feb. 7th were read and approved
as read.
Bids on the plumbing in school
house were received from Stack
Bros, Superior, Wis, amounting
to ST., $4,000.
Moved and seconded to adver-
tise for bids on the plumbing,
same to be opened March 3, 1917,
at 2 p. M; carried.
Moved and seconded to hire a
principal and 6 teachers for next
year and the president to appoint
a committee of two members to
make agreement with same; car
ried.
Moved and seconded that L. P.
Jacobsen and S. Chr. Dixen be
appointed a committee to con-
suit the State Department of
Schools about hiring our present
teachers for next year; carried.
The following bills were al
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

There will be a dance at Ker-
rick on Saturday, March 18th.
Good music has been secured, o
four piece orchestra from Moose
Lake. All are invited to attend.
Come, join the merry throng.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

Get your township. village or
city ballots printed at the Ameri-
can office. Quick, efficient ser
vice and prices right. We are on
the job and prepared to serve
you with anything in this line.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08


phor placed In the silver chest will
keep the silver from furnishing.
Soap applied to leaking gas jets or
rubbed on bureau drawers which stick,
will remedy the difficulty.
Ink stains soaked in milk If applied
at once will remove the stain quickly.
After washing blankets and when
dry. beat with a carpet beaten to raise
the nap and make the wool soft and
light as IA new blanket.
New tinware if rubbed with lard
and then heated will not rust and adds
to its durability.
To cut butter for measuring from a
pound carton. wrap the blade OF the
knife with the waxed paper that wraps
1t, lay the butter on a fiat surface and
1t will cut without broken edges.
Have small pieces of cloth fastened
to a safety pin placed on the outside
of a piece bag, then at a glance one
may see the contents, without looking
through the whole bag.
To remove stains or scorched places
from linen dampen with peroxide and
place in the sun.
To protect the hands and fingers
when cutting with shears or knife
wrap the finger with adhesive plaster
whieh will protect it from little cuts
and blisters.
To remove a tight ring. wrap the
hnger with cord beginning at the end
and winding closely down to the ring,
slip the end under the ring with a tooth
pick. and as the string Is removed the
ring comes with 1t, IL done carefully.
A most delicious frosting for n rake
TO be made in an emergency Is this
Use confectioner's sugar and crushed
strawberries. fresh or canned or any
other fruit liked. 1t keeps better than
many frostings and is especially well
favored.
N..M u~t,o
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
MCPHERSON
From our Correspondent

From Our Correspondent
J. Hermel was in Duluth Sun
day.
Peter Nyquist was in Kerrick
Tuesday.
d.. Magnus of Cannon Falls,
visited friends here Monday.
Cash King anticipates moving
onto his homestead this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer were in
Duluth between trains Saturday.
c. L. Soper has just received
"a new and complete line of candy,
Oliver Weggen and Axel Peter
son spent Saturday in tho Twin
Ports.
Sadie Weggen of Minneapolis.
visited at her home here over
Sunday.
John Fielder of the John Wool
Candy Co, was here on business
Monday.
Geo. p. belong was here Sat
urday looking after his business
interests.
W. p. Sargent of Duluth, was
Mt the Jean-Duluth farm between
trains Sunday.
Frank King Of Forest Lake,
spent a few days with his broth
ers last week.
Amos Jennings and Frank Fol
lette of Holyoke, transacted bust.
ness here Monday.
J. Hermel and VIM. LeMay
shipped a carload of rutabagas
the last of the week.
A. J. Killoean of Kelley Howe
Hdwe Co. of Duluth, transacted
business here Saturday.
George Adolph and Johr
Beaudway arrived Wednesday for
Ia few days visit with friends.
A., Holoppa of Marshall Wells
Hdwe. Co, transacted business
here between trains Monday.
A. 7. Shaver of the Duluth
News Tribune. was in the city
Monday looking after the inter
ests of that paper.
Adolph Barquist. John and
Adolph Beaudway have spent the
last few days putting up J. d
Johnson's summer supply of ice,
The many friends of Mr.. Lund.
gren regret his sudden and un'
expected death and extend their
sympathy to the bereaved family
Miss Amanda Bower was trans
ferred to Foxboro. Wis. ane
Edna Zern took her place here
as second trick operator. Mis-:
Goggin taking third trick.
School was closed last week OIL
account of the serious illness O
Miss Wilson'S mother. Miss Viii
son returned Sunday after spend
ing the week with her mother a
st. Mary's hospital. Duluth.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
BRUNO
From oar correspondent

From u Correspondent
Mr.. Sprague is home this week.
Mr.. Heath was in Askov Mon
day.
Mrs. Sloan is sick at this writ
ing.
Mr.. Lingren was in Sandstone
Monday.
Mrs. Lingren was in Sandstone
Thursday.
Mrs. Golfer is on the sick-list
this week.
Mrs. Joe Bribo is very sick at
this writing.
Mrs. Hugely Bribo spent Tues
day in Sandstone.
Will Gellatly has been very
sick the past two days.
Rudolph Lund was in Duluth
Monday, returning Tuesday.
Mrs. Lindgrene was at Sand
stone Friday between trains.
Miss Florence Lund went to
Duluth Saturday to visit a few
days.
Grandma Laying went to con-
suit DIR. Boiling at Sandstone,
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blank left for
their new home at Anoka, Mon
day morning.
Mr.. Hansen OF Minneapolis,
was the guest Of his brother,
south of town.
Mrs. Dye and baby, Carol, left
Monday for Tama, Iowa, for a
few weeks visit.
"A. M. Dougan went to Willow
River Tuesday and brought a
new Ford home with him.
Mr.. H. Il. Crane left for Mon
tana Tuesday to look over a place
he is thinking of trading for.
N. A. Williams spent Saturday
in Superior and Mrs. Williams
spent Saturday and Sunday
there.
Mrs. Hiram Walsh returned
from Grand Rapids Monday after
visiting there the past two
weeks. q
The Matinee Musical Of Duluth
are to be here March % instead
Of March Is. Please notice the
change of date.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. j. Bergland
are rejoycing over a baby girl
bern Feb. %. Mother and child
arc doing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Koch Of Hinck,
ley, were here between trains
Thursday. their many friends
were pleased to see them.
wish to thank all those who
SO kindly assisted me during the
sickness and death of my be.
loved wife. ~
Robt. Morrison.
Mr.. Hines Of Blue Earth, ar
rived here with his car of house,
hold goods and stock. SATURDAY.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08


most palatable dish.
Veal and Ham Pie
Take half a pound each
of cooked veal and ham,
cut i'm small pieces add
two cupfuls of cooked
macaroni, one small,
chopped onion, one tea
spoonful of chopped
parsley, two hard cooked
eggs, chopped fine. Mix
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
MUSIC.

Diana (out of ~step)-Isn't the
time of this music awful?
Apollo (archlyl-Have you ever
heard the beat of it?-IIarvard Lam
pooh.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
STATIONARY.

Passenger-Conductor, do You call
this a fast train?
Conductor-Yes, sir.
passenger-What is it fast to?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
Nu. M44me4Q
Tie KTHEN
GBLNFfHAza1

Yet ere we part one lesson I can leave
you for every day,
Be good, Dc noble things. not dream
them all day long
And so make life, death and that vast
forever
One grand, sweet song.
-Rjnysfnv
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
THE RESULT.

"What a peculiar gait your friend
has"
THAT is because he is always On
the fence"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
TACTICS.

First Pugilist-How do you stand
in with her dad?
Second Pugilist-Close as | can.
His intightiAg is punk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

a burn. Croton oil.
made by using
equal parts of
sweet oil of any
kind and liniewater
will relieve pain
avoid blister
ing in q burn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
6NI5EEG5S|H5lE48

To kind and just and grateful hearts
The present grace Ii given
To find a heaven In themselves.
And find themselves In heaven.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
H

When q small amount of meat fs
left from dinner a meatpie will use
thu laft-cynro ruoRinu a
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
HELPS FOR HOUSEWIFE.

Common baking soda mixed to d
paste with water and Kept moist. viii
relieve tha main of
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

$40 you want a cuff on the trou-
sers?"
"Do you want q slap on the
mouth ?"-Lampoon-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

"Our life has its advantages"
at certainly has we have
to worry about having any of these
'occupational Diseases"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
TOWN or NICkFRsON

SuperivSorS-C. G. WHhlQuiSt. chair
man; John tdin. VIM. lie May.
Clerk tuStaf T,oblin
Treasurer ........ J.. ID. johnson
assessor .....,.... Gust. l.. Wahlquist
RDadmaSter G. nj. King
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
roNN OF PARTRIDGE

.rvisors-Fred johnson, chaiinla'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
rHE GROWING OF ALFALFA.

Bulletin sl92, just issued by The Connecticut Agricultural Station al New Haven, gives account of the ex- act yields and the cost of growing and harvesting six different strains of alfalfa for a period of four years.
 The cost of fertilizers and labor for the four years was $95.sf per acre The average yield or alfalfa hay was 3.S3 tons per year, making the cost of production $6.26 per ton, delivered in the barn. This is perhaps $1.50 per ton more than the cost of growing mixed hay.
 But the feeding of a ton of alfalfa hay supplies about 100 pounds more of digestible protein than a ton of meadow hay supplies, and therefore reduces by so much the need for di- gestible protein in the very expen- sive boughten feeds.
 Moreover, alfalfa produces it's pro- tein largely from tne air while mead ow hay produces it chiefly from the nitrogen in Che soil. -
 Alfalfa, red clover and soy beans can all be grown with success any where in the state ~ if :. rightly man aged, and they are forms of rough age which will greatly reduce the grain bills and at the same time en- rich the land in nitrogen. which is, In normal times, the most costly element of comercfal fertilizers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
soY seANe IN coNNEcTIcur.

Bulletin 1ss, of The Connecticut 4 gricuitura1 Experiment Station at New Haven gives valuable irforma- . ton regarding this crop, which is be- ing successfully raised in, the state. Hitherto it has been only used for cot tie feed, but in times of food scarcitJ the seed will no doubt be used for human food, as has long been done in the Orient and now in Germany.
 During the present year soy beans have been used as food by some farm 1aborers in this state and proved to be a perfect substitute for ordinary beans or peas.
 Soy bean oil is used as c partial substitute for linseed oil in paints, as well as fin the manufacture of butter substitutes and soap. @
 At present the cfIief1uss Of the crop here Is for green forage, je1Di1age, Or hay. and as a green manure, [
 Directions for growing are given in this bulletin, and facts reEar63na its composition, which show that if has approximately the same feeding value as alfalfa 5l
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26

in abundant compost or manure. Lay off the rows four feet apart and dig trenches six to eight inches deep. Then before planting the roots in the bot tom of the trenches, loosen the bot tom soil so that the plants are not laid directly on the hard bottom. Place the plants Is inches apart in the bottom of the trench and cover with two inches of the surface soil.
 The most common error in planting an asparagus bed is made by covering the plants completely with five or six inches of dirt at the time they are planted. This will retard the growth if 1t does not actually smother the plants. Another common error is to waste much energy and money in Say- ing foundation of bone ashes or other material before the young plants are planted This is absolutely un- necessary although it has often ap- parently given good results, because it produced excellent drainage.
 When your plants have come up and small weeds show themselves <n great quantities in the tsench, more dirt can be pulled into the trench and this will kill the weeds and gradually level the bed. If fertilizer or manure is available 1t Is advisable to put some in> the trench early in the season. Fifty to a hundred plants, well cared for are sufficient for home purposes It will take considerable care in start ing the bed and very little care after once started. By clean culture and high fertility, aim to produce large. tender stalks
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

conditions, If concentrates are used liberally the rapid development will permit of earlier breeding. If the use of concentrates is limited the first cslving period should be somewhat
 postponed.
 In general practice the cows must
 pay the bills and this is Of primary Consideration. Roughages 50 far as possible must. therefore, be made use of, and heifers must calve before the returns will commence to come in. Records of production from the Con necticut Agricultural College Holstein
 herd show the value of heifers well developed at calving time.
 The age Of first calving varies from 1 year and Il months to years and 6 months The T1eifers, when not on grass, are fed : to pounds of grain daily with hay and silage and kept fn
 thrifty growing condition. They are divided into two groups: those calv- ing 30 months or less and those cafv- ing later than 90 months. The aver age age of the early caIvers is 2 years, 1 2-'5 months, and of the late calves 3 years, 1 month.
 The average production of the early caIvers first period was 7,691 pounds of milk and 273 pounds of fat in an average of .S56 days. The late :calvers produced 13sl2S pounds of milk and Al pounds of fat in 349 days. In the second milking period the early caIv- CTS produced 9,6s4 pounds of milk and 342 pounds of fat in 365 days: the late calvers produced 14,65Z pounds of milk and 47S pounds of fat in Ss5 days. Tn the third period the early ca1ver5 produced f3,55z pounds of milk and 4S7- potnds of fat in $50 days; the late caIvers (only one complete) pro- duced f4,236 pounds of milk and 52o pounds of fat in 565 lays.
 In the early group none have pro- duced over 1S,250 pounds of milk. In the late group three have exceeded this. one with her first calf. Two of these have made oyer 10000 pounds of milk, one with the second calf. At least two, other late calvers have the capacity to produce over 10000 pounds It is not probable that any of the early calvers. will do this unless one now milking in her. first period, hav- ing ca1ved at go months may some time accomplish 1t, She win be given a long dry period to permit of full deyelopment
 For; various reasons it is becoming
 men to get, the most efficient produc- ton from their herds. In. herds of doubtful dairy qualities, there is good reason to have cows calve early to find as soon as possible if they are worth keeping. In a herd Of dairy quality of medium to high order more attention should be given to full de- yeIopment of the f1eifers in size ard capacity for efficient and profitable, production. Jerseys and Guernseys should not usually calve earlier than 26 to zsz months and zAryshires or Hefsteing earlier than 90 to g months. nnent. Connecticut Agricultural Col 1e<@
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Hartford-The marriage of Airs. J. L. Gage of Bristol and c. q. Le Pad of Hartford took place In Nutleyi N. D., Monday.
 5ridseport.@Ear1 A. TerwHnser. 81. of Albany, N. r., -has been engaged as teacher of mechanical drawing for the pre-vocationaI school to succeed Her bert Lemcke who was called out as a member of the New Jersey National guard last week
 Winstsd.-The 15Sd annual meeting of the Litchfield County 1dedica laggo- ciatfon was held at the county hogpitaI Tuesday, 32 pbysiciauB being present. At. the morning Session the omcerg were reelected, David D. Heidy Of Winsted being the choice for preai- dent.
 New Brftafn-UnIess people outlido the membership of the African Mot1- odfst Episcopal Zion church church come to the rescue of fie church in a will have 10, go out Of existence in this city, according to a statement iggued bI its pastor, Rev. ]. Si Ghrieg.
 We4hsrsfelds-For the aFst tiuas in the history of fno stafe's prleon at wethersfeId, the inmates of tts prison were allowed to play bas0bAu gatufdag morning the men were let Into tHe yard at . o'ciOclf--eHen the '1lfeff were i1ei1ded- d--tfid then eB ioyed fds ATnericaff fDast3ne umtfi o'clock, Hereafter. accOrdine Co warden VI. A. Garner, 1 N3h b6 q daily sE6rgg6 Lgf the prisoners every gatbrday aft0fnC6n from 2 to 2 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
MIDDLEToWN.

wm. J. o,Connor. 253 Pearl street, has the general contract for the new rectory to be erected at South Farms for St. Francis RIG. Church, of which Rev. Francis A. Jordan is the pastor. It will be s3x43 feet, with the first story constructed of brick and the eecond story of frame. with exterior of stifcco and shingled roof. It will be finished in oak and gum wood and have hot water heat electric wiring and modern plumbing.
 The H. Wales Lines Co.,, of Meri- den has been given the general con- tract for the new factory building 10 be erected on Williams street for the Franklin Electric Manufacturing Co. The plans were, prepared by Mill Engineers Ford, Buck & Sheldon, Inc. of Hartford. and provide fo "a brick building. 40x2o0 feet, four stories high. of mill construction, with reinforced concrete floor for the first story, slag roof, steel sash, automatic .sprinklers and ventilating skyiights. The plumb ing, heating and sprinkiers will be let
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26

with fhe assurances of good Weaxh- CT ahead now. the buNding in Eosvr1cn Although there are not many large contracts let there arc numerous earages and additions to dwelling houses. either under construction or L. Station has granted a number of permits to Norwich property owners during the past week for garage work and addition work and has other ap- plications on file.
 | AdsIard Morin Erecting Garage.
 Adsl.rd s1orsn as soins so :, erect 2 perty at 8sS West Main street. The garage will rest on cement piers and will bc 1z feet x 20 feet. Itxwi1I be one story in height and will be con- structed of wood.
 Will Erect One Story Building.
 A.. Shanker has applied to Fire Marshal Howard L. stanton. asidns for persion to erect @ frame con struction building. to be built on land at PA Mount Pleasant street. The building is to be l5 feet f6 feet. The root will be laid with tar paper.
 Newton Street Buildins.
 Permission has been granted to the Carpenter Manufacturing Co.,, for the erection of a single story wooden building to be located. on Newton street. The building will be 30 feet. x so feet.
 Addition to Peck Street House.
 A frame addition will be erected on the house owned by Benjamin Sadin- sky at No. 9S Peck street. The ad- d1tion' win be a single story in height and will be feet x 10 feet. It will rest on Q stone foundation and will be made of wood.
 3ss Erecting Garage.
 Work has been started on the erec- ton of a frame garage at ss Prospect street for Herbert F. Draper. The garage will be IS feet T % feet feet and win be constructed of wood. The sides of garage will be clabhoard- cd and the roof will be . hip roof with
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
AGE AT FIRST cALvINe.
The Aim Should Be to Develop Big
 2. Strong Co~s.

The most desirable age to have heifers calve Is very important question. Tn great many herds, 1t 1s certain that the method of raising heifers is not such as to permit full development of their inherited powers of production. It has been shown that the larger cows of any breed are cap able of higher and more profitable pro- duction that those small to medium in size. The extra capacity is a fav- orabie point providing they arc equal In other respects.
 For the most part the belief is very common that 1t is necessary to have cows calve early order to stamp up- on them dairy qualities rather than tendencies for beef production. Some practical men discovered in their own experience that this was not true, and recent experiments also bear up- on it. The belief that roughage should be fed to develop digestive capacity is also common, but 1t has been found that 11eifers raised with much concentrates and small amounts of roughage were as capable of con- suming dairy rations as heifers raised almost exclusively upon roughages.
 Aside from the question of cost the age Is of little consequence. The aim should be to develop big, strong cows and the procedure may depend upon
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
WiLLIMANT1c.

Plans are being completed for a building on Winter street for the Watts Laundry Machine Co. and es- inmates will be called for soon. The structure will be one story and base mert, Sox15o feet. Of brick. min con struction, with g. gravel roof on wood en trusses. The cost will be t16,0oo.
 The foundation has been completed sor the store and tenement building -on Union street for Porcaro Bros, s Valley street. The building is two stories high, of brick, containing two stores and two cenements and Is be- ing built by the day.
 The Torrington Building Co, Sener- al contractors for the new business building to be erected on Main street for Jordan Bros. have already started work on the building. The contract for the reinforcing steel has been let to the Concrete Steel Products Co.,.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
COLCHESTER
Small Vote in Borough Eleetion-Tax of Four Mills Csid--sorousG1 Out of Dsbt.


 There was small vote boiled at the borough election held. Tuesday. W. c. Davenport was the oderstor. The fol- lowing were elected: Warden, r. E.. Baker; burgesSes, T. Swan Ratfbun, Harry ~E1sart, Myron H. Abe1f. David Shea, William IT. tBlac11er. Albert Van C1eve; clerk Daniel T. Williams; treasurer, Edward T.. .BunJan; assess ors, T. Swan Ratf1bun, John E. Bac1r1s, Charles F.. Browns tax collector, Myr0n R. Abe11 :, bs1HR, Samuel Gef1ert. chief engineer, John J. shea; street inspect ofs, Daniel T. sW11Iianss George v. Cavanaughs wood inspectors, Patrick OtBffen. Charles 1T. strong, After the odxh was held. It was voted fo lay A. four mil tax. the same as last year, also to empower the warden and bur- gesseG to appoint building and fire inspector and 10 eetabJfsi1 building lines in ff1e borouen. TfTe financial condition Of the borough fs sxceiisat. there being no indebtedness and a' good surplus fn the ,tfeasUfT {, C >,
 Borough ersvjtjss.
 dyron T. Absli was f. visitor in Nor wfcE T9seday.
 {. /. Mr., and airs. Prsnk Case Of asorwIcb were In town Tuesday lsftsndIfiR the fuferaf Of Mrs, CaSe's Sncie, Charles
 Mrs EdA warper vas the sb.st Of tts tee,T ss,,smA..t, I v, Y 'y''t 'P Charles A, Wt1lGDs vaNza visitor fin Norwich "Wednesday. m Louis 1Af1nsk31S ths latcst owner Of 2, 'F. If, Bartlett ofs Sew Haven vss 2 caller here Wednesday,