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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21

of the month $50 men had ben Sc
cured. and recruiting was quite ac-
tive at all stations.
The gradual climb in Minnesota
started, according to Major Yost,
with the inception of Civilian Re-
cruiting Committees. About 30 COM
mittees have been organized in the
district and they have proved untir-
ing in their efforts to secure men
for the Army. The sinking of the
Tuscania with the loss of hundreds
of Americans acted as a stimulus to
recruiting. and the active participa
ton of U. S. forces. in holding a
sector of, the line in France. has
done much to arouse the fighting
spirit of all Americans. Dozens Of
men, who already have passed the
three score year mark have applied
for enlistment at the various stations
in the state. and we're genuinely dis
appointed when informed by the Of
flcers that their age was the only
thing that barred them from service.
The needs of the Army which can
only be- supplied by men, men and
more men, are increasing daily.
Every branch OF the service is call
ing for men. Mechanics. farmers.
horsemen. clerks, in fact men 'of
every known trade or sprofession Are
needed Immediately. n America is to
emerge from the present struggle vic
toriOus.
An exhibit OF war relics picked up
on the battlefields Of Europe, which
was recently displayed at the Army
Booth during the Minneapolis Auto
Show, and Is now being shown at the
Duluth Auto Show. will be used by
Major Yost to awaken further inter-
est in recruiting. The exhibit. I'm
charge OF a competent man will be
sent to all parts of the state. to ac-
quaint the public with some OF the
devices used in modern warfare. and
also with the general equipment OF
the U. S. Infantryman. 1t proved
one OF the biggest drawing cards at
both the Minneapolis and Duluth
Auto Shows. and will doubtless do
much to aid recruiting in the state.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
Commissioners
LET CONTRACTS
G.. ]. Pearson & Co. of Sandstone.
Secure Part Of Contract
on Big Road.

The Board Of County Commission
ers were in session Thursday and
Friday. A special session was held
Wednesday for hearing on the pro-
posed County Ditch No. 10. same be-
ing established.
Contracts on Minnesota Project
No. were awarded as follows
Morris Construction Co.
c. J. Pearson & Co..
culverts ............. 1,932.24
G. J. Pearson & Co..
20 miles of grading -. 2S,697.45
Foley, Young & Peabody
Pine City Bridge No. 2026 21,3O0.OO
J. ]. & M. 8, Mergens--
Divisions 1 and 2, or 10
miles north of south
county line. complete ex-
cept bridges ............ 37,649.46
The Auditor was ordered to read
vertise for graveling 40 miles, and to
readvertise for grading of 20 miles.
Also instructed to advertise for bids
for rock crusher and tractor; also
to advertise for bids for building
bridge III Town OF Mission Greek,
one In Kerrick and one in Arna.
Contract for sectional concrete
culverts was awarded to the Kettle
River Co.
Bids we're received for building
bridge No. 2759 in Town of Royalton
and contract was awarded to the
Guaranty Construction Co.. for ST.
| $500.
Bonds were sold for construction
Of County Ditch No. aggregating
$26.000.0O to Minneapolis Trust Co.,.
at s IL per cent and $4,000 prem
ium.
Official proceedings will appear in
American next week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
COUNTY RED CROSS NOTES

Any Red Cross members wishing
to take the course OF instruction In
surgical dressing, should get In
touch with the Chapter secretary at
once.
Urgent calls are being sent out
from division headquarters for Wom~
ems and children's clothing for Bel
gian and French refugees. The funds
for such work to be donated (Red
Cross funds are not to be used for
this purpose) and the work may be
done in the homes. Infant layettes
also badly needed. Donations OF
money or material can be turned in
to nearest Red Cross Branch and
workers will be found among the
members who will make the gar
ments according to patterns fur
nished by the Red Cross.
The Junior Red Cross was organ
lied In September, 1917. In response
to the nations call for mobilixing Of
its full strength. While the aims
are educational. productive and a.
nancial. the present aim Is to afford
an opportunity for patriotic service.
II sincerely hope that Minnesota
will enroll It's full quota OF boys and
girls in this organization" Gov.
Let every school in Pine
County become q unit OF the Junior
Red Cross organization!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
NEGRO UNHURT WHEN BALL
BOUNDS 80 FEET
OFF HEAD

One OF the strangest things ever
seen on the ball field happened in a
game between two negro teams at
Memphis. 1t was a scorching day
They played In an open lot and hall
the colored society was present.
The two teams we're ununiformed.
but they made up Tor It with enthu-
siasm. and averaged about one fight
to an inning. In the sixth inning
the negro at bat was one OF those
short, heavy boys, with head like a
league ball at the close Of double
header.
He was the pitcher. The other
pitcher had famed his last time up
and he evidently was sore at his
brother. He wrapped himself up like
a watch spring. and when he un-
wound. dirty streak would flash to-
ward the plate and something went
-"whop!" In the catcher's NIT.
Whenever they accidentally hit one,
a search party was organized In the
next township.
The short pitcher forgot to dodge
one OF them and II hit him right on
the forehead. You could hear the
report all over the field. II sounded
like hitting ripe pumpkin with a
bed slat. The ball bounced off the
negro's head way up In the air to-
ward first and the first baseman ran,
about twenty feet back Of his base
and caught 1t on the fly.
That's a fact. The ball must have
bounded more than eighty feet off
that negro's head, and II never feaxed
him. He swung his bat around his
head and let drive at the pitcher. and
when they got them separated he
went right on with his batting.
And the first baseman claimed the
ball he caught was a foul and wanted
the man declared out.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
GASOLINE ON FARMS CAUSES
FIRES

Increasing use Of motor gasoline
engines by farmers, thruout Mime
sofa is also bringing increasing FIRE
hazards to the farmers home.
George H. Nettleton. Assistant
State Fire Marshal. says in q review
of this subject that Minnesota has
or will have before the year is far
advanced approximately 100000 auto
mobiles or gasoline-driven trucks.
many owned by farmers.
In addition to these. the modern
farmer In Minnesota Is adopting more
generally gasoline engines for pump
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
MINNESOTA RECRUITING
DISTRICT

Minnesota Is slowly but surely
Ginning to the head Of the list. in
the matter of securing recruits for
the United States Army" said Major
John d. Yost. Recruiting Officer Of
the Minnesota District, recently in
discussing recruiting activities in
the state During the month OF jan
uary about 900 men were enlisted
from this state for service in the
Regular Army Indications at the
present time are that the month OF
February will produce an even great
er number OF men. Up to the middle
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
WORTH A DOZEN OF THE OTHER KIND

rioting and trouble. and make bad
feeling among our citizens, and
therefore they have informed the To-
cal War Board that they feel that no
further meetings of the Non-Partisan
League should be held in this
County for the time being. '.%
This statement given ITO War
Board by Sheriff and County Attor-
ney OF Pine County, Feb. 14th, 1918.
c. L. Jack,
Secretary.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
REGISTRATION NOTICE!
Instructions to Alien Registrants

Instructions to Alien Registrants
The registration OF all aliens Tex
cept male German aliens) under or
der No. 25. Minnesota Commission of
Public Safety will occur February
25th, 26th and 9th.
Aliens resident In Pine County
will register between the hours Of
9 a. m. and 4 p. m. at place desig-
mated by the registration officer In
the precinct where such alien re-
sides on the above dates.
w. III. Hamlin,
County Auditor.
BY order of Minnesota Commission
Of Public Safety.
j. A. o. Preus.
State Auditor, st. Paul.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
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.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
Files for County superintendent

l.. H. Pryor, superintendent OF the
public schools at Hinckley has filed
for the office OF county superinten-
dent sof schools. Mr.. Pryor has been
in his present position six years and
will make strong contender for the
county job.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21

Word comes from Washingt4A. p.
c.. that the time for filing applica-
tion to the war risk insuranee for
soldiers and sailors has Just bean
extended by Congress 70 April 18th.
1918. The automatic insurance fear
ture has ceased entirely.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
PROGRAM

or the entertainment which will
be given at the assembly hall. Askov
Friday evening, Washington's birth
day. under the auspices of the local
Red CrOss branch:
Evening star., 1918-06-05
WANIED-HELP,
WANTED-HELP.
NALE And FEMALE-Coatinaed.
MALE AND FEMALE-Continued.

: S. KANN SONS & CO.
:: WANT 900 ADDITIONAL PEOPLE
% I'VE have good paying positions
a. open in all branches of
for men and women, boys and girls
experienced and inexperienced.
The environments and surroundings of this the
modern and advantages its employees
themselves incentives for persons seek employment here
The hours and conditions of today greatly
improved that they neither burden
anybody
Many of the positions open both and of
age.
We also large portion OF this help for part time
Applications will be considered
in the employment office, 4th
floor, any time during the day.
Evening star., 1918-06-05
WANTED-SITUATIONS.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
FEMALE DOMEsTIC@Coatiaa
COLoRED maid wants place a. waitrsss in
nrst-ciass cafe or clubhouse: will work half
day Sunday; work in store as stock girl.
2722 18th st. NV.
GIRL wishes place as chambermaid and nurse.
1929 18th st. NV.
hOUSEWORK-By mother and daughter, to
work for elderly people or young couple. or
care care ( for apartment; best references. Apply
hoIsEwoKk.By neat co,ored girl, % o. light
store. 171S Vermont ave.
LAUNDREss would like hotel table linen to do
at home. 203 Mass. ave. NV. g.
LAUNDRESs. experienced. for days work at
home. 81 Myrtle st. ne.
MAID-Excellent, colored,
wishes place as cook and house
worker with private family
during summer; cannot take
place before June 1o, as she will
stay with present employer until
the latter leaves city; present
wages, $40; best references.
Columbia 2O28.
MORNING. or evening work. By refined coiored
girl. 2141 st. NV.
WOMAN wants few hours work each morn
ing to clean; good wages. 1102 4th st. NV.
WOMAN, colored. in best circles, Of pleading
appearance and gentle disposition. wishes to
cooking or laundry. Address Boz Bog iis.p,' ' stas AZ
odace. .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
Germa,,y's Po,Uer on
West Fro n. Badly
Shattered by Foch

London, Nov. 4.-Military au-
thorities who three weeks ago were
skeptical over the return Of peace
are convinced that the German
army is in a serious condition ow-
ing to its inability to shorten its
line.
II is pointed out that German cas-
uaIties this year amounted to
2,5O0,0 Of which 1000, 900 are per-
manent casualties. Last March
Germany had eighty fresh divisions,
which meant divisions which had
not been in line for month. Now
the German reserves consist Of fifty
divisions, only seven Of which
have had a fortnight's rest and
none as much as month, which 10
considered a minimum rest.
Germans now are appearing on
the firing line with rifles below the
Germon normal 6,750.
On Oct. regiments in forty or
fifty divisions were reduced from
four company 70 three company
basis. Many OF the youths Of the
1920 class which tho Germans
wished to hold till spring now are
in the fold. This is Gehmany's last
man power hope.
It is Gale uIated that Germany had
$4,000 guns on July IS, Of which
ono third have been lost. Tho
number Of guns and batteries has
been reduced and some batteries
have been equipped with third rate
weapons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
Yan< Fleet To Trieste.

Amsterdam, Nov. :,-it is positive
ly reported from Po.a that Trieste
soon will DC occUp!cd by an American
feet.
ron Sunday II was reported from
Paris that the Jugo- Slav leaders are
seizirg tho Austro- Hungarian fleet AT
Fiume and had sent wireless mes
sage to Pr-Gident Wilson stating their
readiness 10 hand over their vessels TO
the American government or repre-"
sertutives of the allied navies.l
The governor, the chief of police ana
tiio other Austrian authorities left
Trieste on Thurs day after the public
welfare committee. consisting of, the
representatives of the Italian Slovania
parties, had assumed the administra-
ton of the city. Vienna dispatta
states.
Thruout the day Thursday there
were italian and socialist denonstra-
tions In Trieste and the imperial
escutcheons were removed from all
public Offices.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04

fortresses to be selected BY the allied
commander.
The existing blockade Of the allies
aSsins.. Austria remains unchanged.
Austrian ships being liable to cap
turc where found except where q
commission, 10 be named later. pro-
vides otherwise.
All enemy naval aircraft are to be
put out OF commission and concen-
trated under allied control.
All Austrian harbor ana other equip.
ment in occupied Italian ports Is to be
left untouched.
All fortresses protecting Austrian
naval bases ard stations are to be
occupied and the arsenal at Pola, is
specifically surrendered. All allied
craft held by Austria are to be re-
turned Immediately.
The only organized military force
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04

Austria is permitted to retain Is lin
tied to that necessary to maintain
order In her own borders.
Drastic Terms for oscsnany.
Information reaching Germany thru
diplomatic channels Is that the armis-
tice terms being perfected by the
supreme war council will require the
Germans to withdraw thirty miles be-
yond the Rhine, leaving behind muni-
tions and rolling stock, and to sur
render Helgoland with the German
fleet including submarines.
This would leave the border strong
hold cities in the hands OF General
Foch and return the German military
machine home with its power gone.
According to this information, the
terms will be so drastic, that some OF
the military experts doubt that Ger
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
All Italy Celebrates Victory.

Rome. Nov. 3.-Bonfires are burn
ing tonight on all the hills thruout
italy, spreading, far and wide the news
of the ocupatia:i of Trieste. Church
bells are ringing and guns are being
fired. All the. windows in Rome were
Illuminated tonight regardless of orders
regarding restricted lighting. Tho
crowds in the street clamored for
newspapers.
The Italians entered Trieste on the
feast day of San Juste. the patron
saint of the redeamed city. which all
the population, including the Jews,
formally celebrated under Austrian
rule as a patriotic demonstration OK
their Italian nationality.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
Russia Breaking
A,uay From, German
Dictation and Ruiz,

Copenhagen, Nov. 4.-The Indications
are that Russia will refuse to make any
further indemnity payments TO Ger
many, according to the Frankfort
Gazette. h
The newspapers say that Russia,
which had paid two installments Of the
war indemnity. has stopped the trans
ports 6f gold and bank notes to Ger
many.
"Evidently," adds the Gazette, "she
refuses to pay the last part Of the in
demnity."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
Release, Political Prisoners.

London, Nov. rEvery person i'm
prisoned during the war for seditious
utterances and for high treason and
rebellion will be leased it is Off
cially announced in Vienna, according
to a Central News dispatch from
Amsterdam today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
TBy the Associated Press.

With the American Army on the
Sedan Front, Nov. American troops
pushing northward toward Sedan early
last night had reached Sommauthe, five
miles north of Buzancy. and thirteen
miles south of Sedan.
The center of the advancing line is.
held by troops from New York, Mary
land and West Virginia. To the right
and left of them are regulars and troops
from New York, New Jersey. the Dis
trct Of Columbia. Texas, oklahoma.
Kansas. Missouri, Colorado and New
Mexico
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
kaiser's Reply Fails to Satisfy.

London, Nov. 4.-The German
socialists are not satisfied with the
emperor's proclamation. issued sun
day, according to an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Copenhagen. The
vorwaerts says:
1.-THE manifesto win not in any way
change the standpoint of the socialists
nor weaken the demand for abdica-
finy, -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
Both Sides Claim Iowa.

Des Moincs. Nov. i.-Expressions OK
confidence in the outcome OF the elec-s
ton in Iowa tomorrow by chairmen Of.
the republican and democratic state
central committees.
Charles Rawson republican chair
man. predicted the reelection OF Gov-
crnor Harding and the rest OF the
state ticket and the congressional
ticket. but gave no estimate on maJori-
ties.
DR.. J. w. Reynolds, democratic chair
man. said he was very confident that
Claude r. Porter would be elected gov
ernor," and that the democratic candi-
dates for congress in the Second, Third
Fourth and possibly Eleventh districtsl
were quito likely to be elected. while hsI
was quite certain" the party's nomi-
nee in the Sixth district would be snc-
Cessful.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04

Chicago. Nov. 4.-The day before
election in the central west found both
sides making confident claims. The In
fiuenza quarantine was lifted suiYi-
ciently to permit last minute CAM
paign speechmaking at many points
but on the whole II was an unusually
quiet day for the close Of an Inn
portant campaign. S X
With republican mapagers claiming
landslide in Illinois for Mediil Nc.
Cormick. candidate for the United
States senate. and Senator LAwb.
democrat. predicting his own re-elee-
ton, bith sides confidently faced ths
result OF the election.
Main interest In Michhyan centcred
in the senatorial fight between Lieu
tenant Commander Truman II. New
berry republican, and Henry Ford.
democrat. Republican headquarters
are claiming a majority upwards OF
so 600 for their candidates while the
democrats contend they will poll the
bulk OF the labor vote and win.
Prohibition and Suffrage.
Statewide prohibition attracted In
terest in TWO states. Ohio ana
Missouri.
Woman's suffrage was an issue In
thre mid western states. South Dakota
Oklahoma and Michigan.
The bipartisan leaguers were
active in four northwestern states.
Minnesota. North Dakota South
Dakota and Nebraska. In North
Dakota the league has a complete
ticket for all state offices and for con-
gress: in south Dakota the league
seeks state control; In Nebraska
few offices and in Minnesota the gov
ernorship and one congressman.
Knutc Nelson. in Minnesota, seek
ing his fifth term in the United States
sena4e. Is opposed by Willis G. Calder
wood, national party candidate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
AMERICANS SHOOTING
HUNS OUT OF FRANCE.

days prior to the signing OF the
armistico terms.
Belgrade, the capital Of Serbia,
has been recaptured from the
Austrians. The city was taken
Dec. 2. 1914, Forty five days after
the allies launched their offensive
on tho Macedonian front the Aus.
: trians and German troops were re-
treating. leaving behind them tho
wreck Of German dreams OF don,i.
nation IN the east.
Emperor William has written TO
Prince Maximilian, promising co.
operation in the development OF
constitutional reforms. II is
pointed out. however. that no word
has been said by him relative to
abdieation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
controI. German Bohemia.

Amsterdam, Nov. 4.-Josef Seliger, a
deputy in the Austrian lower house,
yesterday took charge of the govern
ment of German Bohemia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
wou., c,nd;dote, For Senate.

San Francisco, Nov. political cam
paigners of the far west rested TO-DAY
from their labors and looked confidently
forward to the decision at the polls tc]
morrow.
There is great interest m the outI
come OF the United States senatorial
contests In Nevada and MoneaAa, wherl
Miss Anne Martin. tho wcll-kncwn stifl
fra gist. and Representative Jcannctt|
Rankin, respectively. are candidates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04

Washington. Nov. 4.-The First
American army, continuing its ad.
vance northwest Of verdua. ex-
tended the attack today to the cast
bank Of the Meuse. General Per.
shing reported that all towns on
the west bank Of the river south
Of Hales have been Captured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
Emperor Charles 70 t.sd'ease.

IBy ihet ,ts s'ociated Press,I
.Raslc, Nov. f.-- Emperor Charles OF
Amstra-Hur~Nr ry is deter"lred 10 alb
dcntc sd WI retire to Switzeriont T.
Gcrron newspapers say The emperor
made this Cr~ouTi ce"lcnt al a con-
ference s;tofday " y tan new AUS
trian sovcrnmen, I'D '-Nucut!a
ors in the dCal monarchy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04

Iowa - Increasing cloudinesss foI
lowed by showers Tuesday and Ia ~
and central portions late tonight. mn
temperature Tuesday. j
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
Hungary to Vote on Republic.

London, Nov. THE population OF
Hungary a month hence will tdke q
public vote to decide on the question
of a monarchy or republic. In the
balloting the women will have the
same electrical rights as the men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
s.,,tor;.I conte,t. Hold lnsersas.

New York. Nov. 4.--The closing OF
the campaign in the middle Atlantic
states was marked today by increasing
interest In the result.
Senatorial elections held the centod
of the stage in many OF the New Eng
land states.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
Independent st.t.s !. War.

Amsterdam. Nov. 4.--warsaY news
papers say hostilities have broken out
between Polish and Uthenian and
Ukrainian troops. The latter sup
ported by German and Austrian regi-
mcnts, captured Lemberg. in Galicia,
Jon Nov. I. Przemysl Is in the hands
Of Uthcnians.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
Where Democracy Il suprsnss.

Atlanta Ca. Nov. 4.---Senators WI
be elected in all southern states "a
morrow except Florida. In Ave state!
virginia. South Carolina, Arl<ansa1
Louisiana and Mississippi there ts
republican opposition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
Republican and Democratic
Leaders Predict VIC
tory For Tickets.
LANDSLIDE FOR
MCCORMICK CLAIMED
Republican Chiefs in Illinois Predict
Defeat Of lewis-G. o. p. Claiming
Re election OF Nswbsrry Over Ford
by $1,000 Is Pre-. election Estimate
Rawson and Reynolds Make opti-
mistic Predictions.

Washington. Nov. +.-Generally fair
weather thruout the country for elcc-
ton day was indicated today by the
weather bureau.