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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-14

On November 10. it was an
nounced that Slesvig- Holsten,
ancient Danish provinces. stolen
by Prussia in 1864. have been
proclaimed republic. The an
nouncement is made at time
when all kinds Of revolutionary
news were emanating from Ger
many. The German soldiers and
workmen's councils have posted
strong guards along the Danish
borders to prevent the emigra-
tion of wealthy Germans. gener-
ais and state officials.
I" Prepare for Future.
A meeting Of prominent Nor
wegians was held in Christiania
last week for the purpose of pre-
pairing public settlement for Nor
ways joining the proposed
league of nations which may be-
come result of the coming
peace conference.
New Institution.
A French chamber of COM
merce has been organized in Swe-
den, with headquarters in Stock
holm. A heavy trade with
France is expected to develop al
most Immediately after the end
of the war.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-14
NEWS AMONG
SCAND|NAvIANS
Interesting Items From Far
and Near About People
From the North.

Roger Nielsen, former editor
of Den Danske Pioneer, has left
the Danish division of the Com
mittee on Public Information to
become press representative of
the Danish foreign office at
Washington. Mr.. Nielsen's sue
cessor in the Committee on Pub
lie Information will be Viggo C..
Eberlin, a member of the acces-
sions staff of the New York pub
lie library.
A Sign of the Age.
In accepting the resignation of
Rev. H. B. Thorgrimsen, who is
to become field agent of the Nor
wegian ministers and profess
sors' pension fund, the First
Lutheran congregation in Grand
Forks, N. D., has decided that all
services in the future will be
conducted in the English Ian
guage.
Julia Claussen Sings.
The famous Swedish contralto
singer, Nine. Julia Claussen, last
week presented a program of
Scandinavian songs at a concert
in Aeolian hall, New York. A
New York critic makes the OBJ
servation that if "the recital had
possessed no other value it would
have been interesting by reason
of it's introduction of so many
good songs"
The Prince in New York.
Prince Axel of Denmark who,
incidentally is reported to have
a perfect and convenient COM
mand of picturesque American
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-14

livered the anniversary address.
Rev. Sigurd Folkestad. formerly
editor of Norsk- -Amerikaneren, is
pastor Of the congregation.
DR.. Peters Dead.
DR.. Gustaf Peters. one of the
organizers of the Swedish Angus
tana Synod, died last week at his
home in Rockford, Ill. He was
Sc years old and had come from
Sweden in 1854 spending his
first years in America as lay
preacher. During his many
years in the service of the
church he became one of the
most prominent clergy m e n
among the Swedes of the United
States.
Niels Juul Reelected.
Congressman Niels Juul of H.
linois. the only Dane in the
United States house Of represent
tatives, was reelected on Tues
day of last week, the vote cast
for him being 1896, while his
opponent, Frank Padden, Irish
man and Democrat. pulled only
25,784. No wonder Mr.. Juul's
compatriots in Chicago are sing
ing the old refrain: "Dansken
har Sejr vunden---hurra! Hurra!'
DR.. Scheldrup in Camp.
The widely known Norwegian
American surgeon, DR.. N. H.
Scheldrup of Minneapolis, has
been appointed captain of the
United States army medical
corps and will be stationed at
Camp Grant, near Rockford. I'll.
New Information Bureau.
1t is reported from New York
that the Swedish government:
working in conjunction with the
Swedish chamber of commerce
is planning to establish a Swed-
ish information bureau. Final
plans have not yet been an
nOunced.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-14

The total vote on state officers
in Pine County, which have been
left off the table are as follows:
-Stageberg. National,
66: Berot, Socialist, 70. Lieu.
tenant governor Frankson, Re-
publican. 1923; Helweg. Demo.
crat. 944; Haggard, National,
AL. Secretary of State
Schmahl. Republican. l743; In.
drehus, Democrat, 1865. State
Auditor~-Preus. Republican,
l705; Huntley, Democrat, 933;
McManigal. National. 387. State
Treasurer-Rines. Republican
1914; De Winnie. Democrat. 769;
Simonson, National. 436. Attor.
ney General Hilton. Republican
l446; Gislason. Democrat, 592;
Hatlg, Natlonal l5S; Davis, 9O2
Congressman Schall. Republi.
can. 2l4l; Finlayson, Democrat,
924.
The total vote on county off.
GERS where there was no contest
is as follows: Treasurer-Poferl
2629. Surveyor Buckley, 2547
Coroner-Gottry, 2183.
In the first commissioner dis
trict the vote was as follows:
Anderson
Rock Creek ........ ..12a
Royalton .......... lilo
------
Total 23a
Studt-
Rock Creek .............. 81
Royalton ................ 6a
T0tal lxl
- I
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-14
BAN ON CONSTRUCTION
WORK LIFTED

The War Industries Board at
Washington has just issued an
order removing all restrictions
On farm and city construction
work, costing not to exceed
$4,000. This is q big relief and
much building will most likely
be done in Pine County next
year.
Investments in Liberty Bonds
show business foresight. Dona-
tions to the. United War Relief
Fund" show real patriotism.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-14

Let the spirit of the coming
Christmas be shown in your
gifts to the war fund this week.
It will help give the Xmas feel
ing to the boys in camp and at
the front.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-14
Job Printing

We are equipped to do your
job printing at the right prices.
Call and see samples. Our type
is of the latest design and the
printing is up-to-date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
With Other Editors
France.

a million Yankee soldiers fighting for the
great idea which is called America, but they would
be here at all if it not for France for all
she is and for all she has been through more than
a century Of freedom.
1t is difficult to imagine that the United States
would ever have sent an army to fight on European
son in a war in which France was not engaged
More and more clearly the American people see now
that they waging once again their old old battle
for independence, but it is doubtful if they would
have given their assent the war if France had not
been endangered If their entry had not meant fight
ing side by side with their sister republic
Americas admiration for France is one of the
fairest pages in history. You will look in vain
through the chronicle of the nations for another
such example Of country loving another And
when America has added the extra force needed to
drive the invader from her borders France can
thank the sentiment for her which has grown in
American hearts from those anxious days when
French aid settled the outcome of the American
revolution
She thank all the devoted friends who. from
the time of Franklin, in many a column and in
many class room have preached the cult of France
She thank above all, her own men Of genius
who have made the French spirit eloquent and sung
to all the world the beautiful song which is France
1t would be interesting, for example, if one could
measure in terms Of lusty American regiments now
going into battle against Frances enemy, the ultf-
mate recruiting force of such a masterpiece as
Daudet's THE Last Class"
Now when ancient French towns are appearing
as new names in American school books when mil
lions Of Americans are storing or will store the
memories Of their youth with the things of France
the old comradeship between the two Republics
seems destined to be deepened and the prophet,
straining his eyes along the vista Of a thousand
years, can see the shadow Of quarrel between
them.-stars and Stripes. A Z. F. paper in France
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
THE eNOS-EsSENTIALs.~

(By Elliott Morse WorthingtonD
There were four elevators in the
big bank building and their six
conductors had been notified that
they were "non-essentials." 1t was
marvellous how promptly each fitted
himself into another position more
in accordance with the views OF
the government. The result of a
city-spread propaganda was a
scarcity OF substitutes. Only one
elevator was running Monday
morning and delayed Office ten
ants began TO grumble.
The agent of the building was
in a quaudary of distress. Men
were not to be secured at days
notice. and he told his troubles to
the chief clerk OF the hank. The
latter was practical patriot. In
side Of an hour he had invaded the
room. given over TO the typists and
adding machine forces.
Young ladies'" he said, Il an
nounce possible variation in your
labors for a day or two. We must
impress into service six substitutes
for our retired elevator conductors.
Our starter viii give ample in
struction. and to the variety and
novelty Of the occasion will be add
ed double pay. Why enlists for the
good Of their country"
dozen willing enthusiasts
crowded forward. and MyIa Daven-
port was crowded back. The ele-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
Consideration of the Public.

When the railroads were taken over by the gov
eminent The Argus yentured TO say that 1t meant
the passing forever Of the Vanderbitan the public
be damned policy that has TOO often stamped the
attitude Of the great transportation corporations to-
ward the public. The Argus expressed the conf
dent hope at that time along with this transit
ton would come uniformly civil conduct on the
part Of those who deal w5th the public. There is
nothing OF local nature in these references, moth
ing whatever but the inatention iucivity, and not
fnfrequentIy positive rudeness OF railroad ticket
sellers in larger cities and in many Of the smaller
ones, had become subject of frequent comment
on the part OF the travelling public.
However that the prediction made by The Argus
has come true was shown Monday, when Director
General 8cAdoo issued a sweeping order that cour-
tesy must hereafter mark the attitude OF railroad
employees who meet the public and that fIippant
I remarks which have been too often made as ex-
cuses for shortcomings, that Uncle Sam is run
ming the railroads now" ask 21rAdoo about it,"
etc. must positively cease. Mr.. 1IeAdoo goes furth-
er and says in exact words that the public be
damned" policy has ended, ana that the railroads
must prove to the public what they were intended
10 be, means Of convenience and accommodation,
and what is more a means Of decent treatment Of
the public.
In this same connection Mr.. McAdoo speaks of
the accomplishing manner in which the people have
borne the increased rates for passenger and freight
traffic since they were made necessary in order to
insure better pay to railroad employees and to
sist the government in winning the
It is interesting TO know in this connection, that
some time after the government took over the rail
roads, Hale Holden president of OF the Burlington
in his new capacity as regional director, sent out
notice to supervisory officials OF all the lines in his
Jurisdiction, that courtesy would be required Of all
employees in their relations with the public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21

: ! have ordered supper from res
tauraut. and as you SIRE q lFp's~
you could maryolously H#.H m1 OUT
Of my trouble. IL you Will me
benefit to myself would bee tEssL-
mable, and as To tla rg-aNPrH7o
il would be worth great '1II 10
me My little daughter Will asep
you company. Nou two -Haa Pc
rulers supreme over the e7zy lahe,
Office there. while 1 retrae7 ana
perfect the plans
The little girl awokc Instantly
she was Interested in Ayra, WIG
telephuned To her mother .A-t s-e
had an opportunity for some HlElt
work. The supper arrived Iaeu
Myra sat down % her task. ~
daylight Mr. Bliss ordered taNl-
cab. the important documents We'0
mailed I'm time. me- Insisted ON see
ing Myrd 10 her home became Sc
quanted with her mother, and ~.
ter his departure Mrs. Davenport
found a tweuty-dollar btl on ui'
table
"And / made enough extra io
buy new hal," hoaa-ci rne OF lHo
eXigcncy elevator couduetrcsses.
And Jhc double paw helped me
out with my room remit EoAeI
another.
But Alma broke I'm M .llev7H5,.
ly. "Myra Davenport beat you "''
she won a beau"
Myra hluahed for thpre was
seIublance OF truth 60 tae s.ale.
ment beau, who before tl5
year was out, became transformer
into loving. devoted husband.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
JOTTTNGS FROM
MY NOTEBOOK
By RALPH NJ. MoRPHETT

My Altar.
I have worshipped in churches and
chapels.
I've PRAYED in the busy street;
| have sought my God and have
found Him
Where the waves of the ocean
beat;
I have knelt in the silent forest
In the shade of some ancient
tree;
Bus the dearest of all my affairs
Was raised at my mothers knee.
The things n my life that are
worthy
Were born in my mothers breast
And breathed into mine by the
magic
OF the love her life expressed.
The years that have brought me
TO manhood
Have taken her far from nre;
But memory keeps me from stray
ing
Too far from my mothers knee.
God make me the man Of her Wis
ion,
And purge me from self;shness!
God keep me true TO her stand
ards,
And help me to live to blessI
God hallOW the holy imp ess
OF the days that used t. be.
And keep me a pilgrim forever
To the shrine of my mother
knee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
The Day in Davenport

Joyriders Are Fined. - Twas
costly joy. ride that four youths
took when they borrowed" Lewis
Sears car last Tuesday evening.
1t cost each of them approximate
Iy $40. And the fifth member Of
the alleged joyrider quintet, is held
for trial. Robert Fort declares he
isn't guilty of the charge of mali
cious mischief lodged against him.
His case viii go to the grand jury.
Plan New Bridge. - Definite
plans for erecting a new and per-
manent bridge over Duck creek on
North Brady street, were made by
the street and paving committees
OF the city council in joint session
Monday afternoon. The city engi-
neeF was instructed to- prepare
plans and specifications for a con-
crete arch, to be both useful and
ornamental. The plans viii prob
ably be ready within short time.
Makes Supreme Sacrifice.-Har-
rison f RachoW was the first ma
tive OF Davenport to make the SUI
preme sacrifice for his country in
the present war. Private Rachow,
a resident of Blue Grass at the
time of his enlistment, died of
wounds at an army hospital some
where in France, July 3. He was
hit by a bomb dropped from an air
plane June 2S. 1t awas rumOred
several days ago that he had sue
cumbed TO his wounds, but the re-
port was believed to be in error
when a letter from the hero writ
ten in a hospital reached his
brother, George w Rachow, OF
Lake Park, Iowa, recently. 4 am
not so badly Off" wrote the wound
ed soldier. Il got struck by an
aeroplane bomb. l started off with
poor beginning, but 1 Will have
a good ending. Love to all" The
telegram announcing Private Ra-
elbows death arrived Friday.
Brother High Officer
ant Colonel David S. Fairchild,
who has recently been appointed
surgeon general of the Rainbow
division, is a brother of Mrs. A.
w. Brown, 210 Ridgewood avenue,
this city. He is a former resident
of Clinton, Iowa, where with his
father he practiced medicine and
surgery for some years, entering
the army at the time of the Span
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

vatOrs were "wOmaned," and by
noon The devoted sextettc was in
fine command OF the smoothly run
ming, eXquisitely safc-guarled lifts.
The depletion Of the usual force
kept the other girls three hours
beyond the regular quitting time.
and it was nearly 6 when while
passing the elevators, her friend.
Alma Drury, cOnductress, hailed
Myra
"Oh. Myra. come here a minute.
viii you2" she cried Out. Don't
you want to take my place tomor-
row ?"
Il would be proud to-" replied
Myra. MY sister brough. me word
this afternoon that Ned Warren. 10
whom ! am engaged, is coming in
the morning to say goOd-by before
navy duty" explained Alma You
looked disappointed when they did
not select you 10 run one of the
elevators, so you can take my place
tomorrow, il you wish to-"
Myra was stirred up with the
novelty OF the occasion and made
four trips. III run it up and down
alone, Just for practice" she said.
and Myra made her first independ-
eut ascent. She shivcred a little az
she allowed the elevator To run
over foot above the last floor. Its
top Jared against the cable sup
port, Then she paled a tride. for
all her efforts failed TO lower the
car.
Myra was fairly frightened as
she sought TO unlock and roll back
the door. 1t stuck fast. She bent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
TO Understand.

(By Grantland Rice. Lieutenant
115th Field Artillery. A. +. F.
He saw long lines of khaki form
In quiet order, clan by clan:
To drive against the blood-red
storm
OF fame and steel beyond their
span
As one might gather for a game
OF twO-base hits or tackle runs
Until the zero hour came
Amid the thunder of the guns.
And some looked out with eager
eyes,
Beyond the gathering barrage.
Unmindful of the sacrifice
Or service Of their final charge
And some, with faces drawn and
gray
Stood ready for their final fight
Still dreaming of a vanished dav
And one who waited through the
night
He saw them forming, row on row.
A line that raw hell couldn't
stop;
Until. against the dawn's white
glow
He saw their bodies clear the
top,
And then, across the shattered
loan
From smashing shell and shrap-
mel sent,
At last three thousand miles from
home
He knew what Flag and Country
meant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
Plenty of War Ahead

The uncompromising aspect which the war has
assumed is perhaps its grimnest feature. With its
back TO the wall, with its strength unbroken fighting,
indeed, for its very existence miitarism will not be
easy to defeat Long. bloody, costly soul-shaking
sacrifices are before If Foch's brilliantly sue
cessful offensive truly marks the turning Of the
tide marks the passing OF the initiative from the
enemy to u.s. it is yet a mere beginning OF the end
Germany in defense is not likely prove a less
formidable antagonist than Germany in attack Not
to fall into the error Of overconfdence not TO abae
our preparations not to faler in our determination
and not to deyate from the straight, sharp line
our war aims is the moral which the fourth ami
versary Of the war makes plain Philadel-
phia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21

all her force to movd it, but
budged it SO suddenly that she fell
half out of the car, her head
struck its edge and she lay inseu-
sible
The mischief, what is this2"
uttered a young man, reaching tho
top step of the last stairway and
observing the mOtiOnlcss figure OF
the young girl. The presentment
puzzled him, but lifting Myra in his
arms he carried her through the
open doorway of an Office and
placed her upon couch, next to a
great armchair in which little.
golden-haired child lay coiled IN
asleep. Then Warren Bliss wetted
towel and applied il 10 the brulsc
on Myra's forehead. She reused up
finally.
oh! where am I? What has
happened" she fluttered, and then.
treasured at the sight of the love
ly little child, she tried to be com
posed. Bliss told her OF how he
had discovered her and she r.
counted the story OF her escapade.
lie smiled sympathizingly at the
recital. and as she arose to go. ut
tering her thanks for his kindly
aid. he said.
a happy thought has come 10
me, Miss Davenport | am an
architect, and have been struggling
with the typewriter TO get out 20
pages of specifications that must
leave In the first morning mail.
arranged TO sit up all night over
the task, and my little motherless
one here begged TO stay with me.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am IA
years old and just graduated from
the eighth grade in May. l am
working now and have been since
school was out DO have to 20
TO high school till / am I6 years
old? / want to work and earn
enough money TO 90 10 business
college. School is easy for me, but
I would rather go to college.
A 14-YEAR-OLD BOY.
School is not compulsory after
IA years Of age, but / would advise
you to continue your high school
training and then take up your
business course. The boy with the
high school edu6Ition has a far
better chance to take a good posi-
ton upon the completion Of his high
school course than one who has
completed only the grades. Unless
you absolutely need the money
which you are earning, go to high
school and complete that course.
You will never regret it.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am visit
ing here in this city and about TWO
weeks ago l met a girl WHOM 1
like very much. This girls moth
or keeps boarders, most Of whom
are young men. I have been out
d couple of times with two Of the
boys DO you think that these fell
lows think l come to see the girl
when ! come to see them? Should
I stop going or not?
HAZEL EYES.
Do not stop going to the house
since you enjoy it. If you call on
the girl sometimes and the boys
others, both viii feel all right
about it. Do not call on the boys
when you want TO see the girl. If
you are honest about what you do;
all three will like you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a
girl of 20 years and l am going
with a young man living in another
town. There are boys living in this
town who have tried to stop our
friendship. This young man tells
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
V,vica in tho Same Place

VICE III tfEt E1uht I ihhN0o
Can person operated on for
rupture or hernia in the groin be
ruptured again at the same place?
Answer - Yes. The operation
merely restores normal conditions,
so that there is no reason why such
a person should be more immune
than anyone else to rupture.
This Beats Me.
......AIso please send me your
monograph on How to Flay Lady
Nicotine. My husband has heart
trouble. Do you think two or three
cigars a day hurtful? NO one has
been able to determine the nature
of his heart trouble. The heart
just starts beating wildly and with
much force, and the only relief he
can find is by standing on his head,
which nearly always causes it to
resume its normal beat. c. F. c.
Answer suppose if that rem
edy were urged in this column
someone would send in a sarcastic
letter. Getting on all tours and
crawling about often relieves pal
pitatiou and even pain or oppres-
sion about the region of the heart.
Standing on the head alters the
distribution of blood, perhaps al
ters blood pressure for the moment.
Two cigars a day would be two too
many to smoke, at least for pa
tents with real heart disease.
When Is Woman at Her Best!
Is there any danger of a woman
losing her life if she gives birth to
her first child at 35 years? Most
doctors say it is dangerous at that
age. MRS. f. J. p.
Answer-At 35 woman should
be at her best. If doctors believe
as you indicate, then I must have
a very limited acquaintance with
medical men. Unless a woman is
physically defective there is no rea-
son whatever why she should an
ticipate any danger from child
birth at 35 to 40 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21

We read that Germany has given an order that
the famous bell chimes of Belgium to be melted
down to make munitions, but questions whether
the need is great enough bring forth such order
whether the desire is to hurt and humiliate the
little country that has bravely defended her rights
against terrible odds The destruction of her bells
the most famous in the world by far. will be another
bitter experience in that stricken land Surely the
brave pesaIe have suffered enough