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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-20
Work of Red Cross.

DR., Mott then took up in question and
answer form the criticisms most fire.
quently heard. He explained that the
J. M. G.. A. had not concerned itself
specifically with the wounded and i'll be
cause It had been agreed this work
should be done by the Red Cross.
lie denied the most frequently heard
complaint which has been that the asso-
clatlon has been profiting by the OPP
Grafton OF its Cauteens overseas. He
explained that 1t had been agreed with
Zen. Petshing that If any profit were
derived from the Canteens ii should be
used exclusively for the benefit Of the
men Of the army.
tanteens have been conducted, Dr..
Mott said, on a cost basis, but in fixing
prices II has been necessary to reckon
on such overhead charges as %transporta-
non and marine insurance, with the re-
suit that prices were much higher than
IN this country. Not only has the or
sanizatlon made no profit, he declared,
nut 1t has lost thousands of dollars.
Arrangements nov have been made,
however, which will enable it to obtain
supplies from sources that will reduce
overhead charges and keep prices down.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-20
Service Is Free.

Or, Mott also asserted that it was not
true that the Y. NJ. G.. A. furnishes
Tree to the men overseas nothing but
writing paper, although, he said, II was
the policy of the organization to give
Tree service and not primarily free sun.
plies. He added, however, that SIS, 900
worth of supplies were distributed gratis
IN September OF this year in addition to
$780, geo excess cost over selling price
on supplies sold. Besides giving away
vast quantities Of supplies In front line
work, he added, the Y, NJ. c. A. sup
piled the army overseas between July
and November with $29, O00 worth OF
athletic supplies, not to mention hun.
dreds OF thousands of dollars worth of
magazines and educational supplies"
Or. Mott admitted that in cases gift
tobacco was sold at Y. NJ. c, A. can
teens, but said 1t was due to the fact
that shipments were not properly
marked and were sold to the Y. NJ. G.
A. by the quartermaster. In every
case where this tobacco was returned
the Y, NJ. {. A, gave the purchaser it's
equivalent from It's own supplies.
Denial was made by Or. Mott that a
'holier than thou" attitude was typical
Of Y. NJ. c. A work, He also SAID
that II overseas secretaries were
brusque In their dealings with soldiers
II undoubtedly was due to the fact
that many Of them were on duty for Is
hours at a stretch, sometimes without
meals,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
LABOR OFFICE CONSOLI-
DATED

The State Labor office main
tanned by the State Safety Com
mission, at 101 Second Street
South. Minneapolis. for the past
year and half. has been conso-
lidated with the u. S. Employ
ment Service with an office in
Minneapolis. The understanding
is that the Public Safety Com
mission will retain control of
the Farm Labor Department for
the state with an experienced
man in charge.
The work of this office on the
part of the Safety Commission
has been of material assistance
in solving the farm labor prob
lens for the agricultural classes
of the state. Thousands Of men
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
THANKFUL FOR VICTORY
Text of Thanksgiving Day Address Given by General
Pershing at American Headquarters
in France.
FELLOW SOLDIERS--Neve1

FELLOW SOLDIERS--Never
in the history of our country
have we, as people, come to-
gether with such full hearts as
on this greatest of all Thanks
giving days. The moment throbs
with emotion seeking to find full
expression. Representing the
high ideals of our countrymen
and cherishing the spirit of our
forefathers, who first celebrated
this festival of thanksgiving. we
are proud to have repaid a debt
of gratitude to the land of La
Fayette and to have lent our aid
in saving civilization from de-
struction.
Thanks God of Battles.
The unscrupulous invader has
been driven from the devastated
scenes of his unholy conquest.
The tide of conflict. which dur
ing the dark days of midsummer
threatened to overwhelm the Al
lied forces, has been turned into
glorious victory. As the sounds
of battle die away and the beat
en- foe hurries from the field, it
is fitting the conquering armies
should pause to give thanks to
the God of battles who has guided
our cause Alright.
Victory was our goal. 1t is q
hard won gift of the soldier to
his country. Only the soldier
knows the cost of a gift we now
present to the nation. As SOL
diers, inspired by every spiritual
sentiment, we have each silently
prayed the success of righteous
ness should be ours. Today. with
thankfulness we humbly acknow-
ledge His strength has given us
victory.
Thought for Fallen Ones.
In this hour of thanksgiving
our eternal gratitude goes out to
those heroes who loved liberty
better than life. who sleep yon-
der. where they fell; to the
manned whose honorable scars
testify stronger than words to
their splendid valor. ani to the
brave fellows whose strong re-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05

Walter H. Erickson. former
station agent at Finlayson. is
now located at Groningen, where
he is cashier Of the bank. WAL
ter was raised on a farm near
Groningen and his friends are
glad to know of his advancement.
Paul A. Dosch. former merch-
ant at Groningen. now has charge
of the produce station at that
point. A. c. Hagelin is in the
store building buying cream.
This leaves Groningen with only
one store. There is a good op-
portunity for another store open
ing.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
FINNISH CHURCH At
FlNLAYS0N BURNS
Thanksgiving Eve Flame Wipes
Out House Of Worship.-In.
cendiarism Suspected.

The Finnish Lutheran church
in town of Pine Lake. / mile
west Of the village Of Finlayson,
was completely destroyed by Are
Thanksgiving eve.
The origin of the Are is un-
known but incendiarism is sus-
pected and an investigation has
been ordered. same having been
referred to the state fire mar
shal.
The church was in need Of re-
pairs and it appears that the
members were divided on the
question as to whether to repair
or put up a new building. On
the afternoon Of the day II
burned three members Of the
congregation were doing some re-
pair work on the wainscoting,
but had left the building at 4
o'clock. They testified to there
being no iire in the stove, nor
anywhere about the premises
when they left and that not any
of them had smoked neither pipe
nor cigar that afternoon. AT
about Z o'clock in the evening
the building burned. which was
three hours after the repair men
had left.
The church was insured in the
Pine County Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co. to the amont Of 81, ,OOO-
'Adjusters ]. p. Sorensen and
Hans Clausen were on the scene
Monday to look it over and make
investigation. No settlement
has been made pending further
investigation BY the state iire
marshal which was urged By of-.
ficers Of the congregation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05

have been paced in good posi-
tions and hundreds of emergency
calls from farmers for help have
been filled, all of which has re-
suited in the saving of thousands
of dollars worth of grain and pro-
duce. The true value of the
Commissions labor office in this
respect cannot be overestimated.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05

lentless blows finally crushed the
|enemy's power.
Nor in our prayers shall we
forget the widow who freely
gave the husband, more precious
than her life, nor those who in
hidden heroism have impover-
ished themselves to enrich the
cause, nor our comrades who in
more obscure posts here and at
home have furnished their toll
to the soldiers at the front.
ITO many fame has come. New
names have been inscribed on
the roll Of the immortals. To all
have come a new outlook on life,
a clearer perspective regarding
its obligations; more exalted
conception of duty and honor and
a deeper sense Of responsibility
to the nation and to God.
May we give thanks that un-
selfish service has given us this
new vision that we are able to
return to our freside and our
country with higher aims and q
firmer purpose alike, ennobling
to ourselves and to those who
have held long vigil and have
prayed for US that we might
worthily represent them.
New Spirit Born.
This spirit that has won the
victory is to become q permanent,
indispensable mainstay Of peace
and happiness. It is not a mat
ter of individual choice but Of
obligation that we should proud
ly carry it back with u.s..
Our nation awaits the return
of its soldier, believing in the
stability of character that has
come from selfdiscipline and self
sacrifice. Confident Of the new
power the stern school Of war
and discipline has brought to
each of us, American mothers
await with loving hearts the gal
liant sons. Great cause have we
to thank God for trials success
fully met and victories won. Still
more. should we thank Him for
the golden future with it's wealth
Of opportunity and its hope Of 4
permanent universal peace"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05

The report came to Pine Coun-
ty this week that N. A. STEM
mark of Hinckley, known to his
many friends as Butch" had
died from wounds in France on
Oct. 5th. Mr.. Stenmark, before
entering the service, conducted
an up-to-date meat market in
Hinckley. He was also a resident
of Sandstone for many years pre-
vious to being located at Hinck-
ley, having married a Sandstone
girl. Miss Alvina Flood, about
ten years ago, who died shortly
after their marriage.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
ROCK CREEK STATION BURNS

The Northern Pacific Ry. sta
tion at Rock Creek was complete
ly destroyed by fire Monday fore
noon. The cause of the fire is
thought to be a defective CHM
ney.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05

At a special meeting Of the
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday afternoon, the ditch to
be known as County Ditch No. 8,
petitioned for by S. Chr. Dixen
and others, was up for hearing.
The commissioners appeared to
be favorable toward the estab-
fishing Of the ditch, but referred
it back to the viewers for fur
ther report. Same was surveyed
about a year ago and is in the
neighborhood Of Askov.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
Install Potato COnveyOr.

The mechanic who has been in
Askov the past two weeks in
stalling a potato conveyor at the
Produce Association warehouse
has completed his work and the
machinery can be seen in opera
ton any day. A FIVE horse pow
er electric motor is used to oper-
ate the machinery. The Produce
Association warehouse is COM
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
THIS WEEKS FOOD FACTS

will be issued by the food admin.
istration. The order. which goes
into effect December l, is the re-
suit Of congestion of sugar in the
beet and Louisiana cane produc-
ing districts.
This means that manufacture
ers of all kinds of public eating
places. bakers. retailers and the
individual consumer may buy and
use sugar without restrictions,
always avoiding extravaganza
and boarding says Frank S. Pool.
sugar division representative Of
the federal food administration
for Minnesota.
Other sugar orders for the
week are as follows:
Powdered sugar may now be
placed on sale, the housewife re-
ceiving her share along with the
bakers and manufacturers.
Farmers may now secure sup
plies needed in both white and
brown sugar for the home curing
of meat products.
The ban on the manufacture Of
sherberts, water ices. and frappes
has been removed. Ice cream
manufacturers and caterers now
may make and sell these pro-
ducts. Bakers. candy manufac-
turers, and ice cream makers
now receive . 100 per cent al
lowance. This insures an ample
supply Of Christmas sweet meats.
Heretofore the use Of sugar has
been denied for other than hui
man consumption. This provi-
sion has been cancelled and now
manufacturers may secure sugar
for industrial purposes such a.
the making Of stockfoods. ver-
min poison and similar outputs.
Take down the old posters
says A. d. Wilson. federal food
administrator for Minnesota.
The armistice is signed and the
war is over. There is neither
purpose nor good psychology in
keeping up the old signs Of war.
Take them down and put up
world relief posters instead. The
new posters may be secured at
the office Of the food administra-
tion."
The public eating places no
longer need use substitutes in
bread or other bakery products.
However, there IS to be no relax
alton Of the rule limiting the
amount Of bread 70 two ounces
per person for each meal. Nor
must toast be used Is : garniture
or served under meat or served
with the first course.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05

died first, then the parents, and
finally the oldest son who had
ventured out in an effort to OBJ
tain medical aid.
A Joker for Is Years.
A. Kringelbach, formerly of
Minneapolis. but living in Perth
Amboy. N. j.. for the last ten
years, has celebrated his twenty
fifth anniversary as publisher of
the Danish-American humorous
monthly, "Spegefuglen." A din
ner was given in his honor by F.
F. Angelo Haase of Newark
whose brother many years ago
was editor of the Copenhagen
weekly, "Puk," also a humorous
publication which at one time
was of much Importance in poll
tical life among the Danes.
w. F. Christensen Dead.
One of the best known Norwe-
gians in Chicago, VIM. F. Chris
tiansen. died last week aged II
years. He was born at Thrond-
hjem and came to the United
States fifty years ago. For sew
eral decades he was very active
in church work in Chicago and
was also a member Of the board
of directors of the Norwegian
home for aged in the Windy City.
Want Engineers.
Several large manufacturing
plants in Massachusetts, are re-
ported to have made an appeal
to the bureau of immigration for
the purpose of having about thir-
ty engineers from Sweden pass
thru the immigration gates with
the understanding that they will
receive contracts for work in this
country. AS contract workers
are not admitted to the United
States. it is supposed the efforts
will be in vain altho they are
said to be based upon the claim
that the industrial forces have
been so depleted on account of
the military draft that it is diff
ficult to keep up the regular
standard of production.
Results Of U-BOat War.
A dispatch from Copenhagen
indicates that Denmark has lost
249 ships in consequence of Ger
man submarine and mine war
fare. Norway's loss is given as
831 vessels. and Sweden's as 178.
The total Scandinavian tonnage
destroyed amounts to 1878, ,129
represented by altogether 1883
ships. The loss of life is esti-
mated at almost 1,7OO.
Haakon Greets Albert.
King Haakon of Norway has
sent the Belgian king a congratu-
latory message when Albert en-
tered Brussels. The Norwegian
king extends his congratulations
in behalf of the Norwegian peo-
pie, and some interpreters of in
ternational events are inclined to
think that this is not strictly q
neutral act in view of the fact
that peace has not yet been de-
clared. The Storting building in
Christiania was decorated with
Belgian colors.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
Duxbury Back to Pine City TEN,
partly.

Z -.
The following il clipped from
the Pine County Pioneer of Nov.
@.F. r. Duxbury who left
here some time ago for service
in the \. n. G, A. overseas coFp
returned 70 his home here We'd
nesday evening from New York
having received injuries II ~
gym at the training school whiela
put him out 81 the rllnnine ia
some time. Mr. RichaFs -! !|I|I /! \,
accompanied him from "a 4
getting along nicely ~ 7
- 90 oycseeas c9
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
From the Finlayson-Groningen
NeighhOrhoOd

Henry Irwin who has had
charge of the Interstate Lumber
Company's yard at Finlayson the
past years, has resigned and An
ton Faudskar has been named his
successor.
The deer season closed with
more than the usual number of
disappointed hunters. Game was
very scarce this year on the old
reliable hunting grounds west Of
Finlayson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
Red Cross 6trivine u Inerease
Membership

During December the Rad
Cross. all over tho country, viii
strive to greatly increase their
membership and for this purpoee
. committee Of four, consisting
Of Oline Jensen, Rasmine Chris
tenssn, Rudolph Frokjer md
Harald Petersen. have been -
pointed from the Aslkov Branch
to look after the work Ia this
community.
The plan il TO put Red Crcss
memberships on the basis 81 =
calendar year instead of having
them expire at odd times during
tho ycar, making less bookkesp~
ing, etc.
Il in canvassing for renewals
Z present member raises The
point that he or she Is already .
member. that his or her member
ship does not expire until solne
time in 1919. such members are
asked to courteously waive The
unexpired portion Of their Nom
berships. If the member does
not desire to take the roll call
membership for the calendar
year 1919 on this basis the mat
ter Of renewal will not Be
pressed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
news AMONG
SCAND|NAv|ANS

fAVeloSC1h8 Items From Far
and Near About People
From the North.
Prince Axel of Denmark who
has spent about ten weeks in the
United States as the guest of the
American government arrived
last Saturday at Liverpool aboard
the British steamer, "Orduna,"
enroute for Copenhagen.
Gerard in Translation.
Peer o. Stremme, the Norwe-
gian publicist, has just issued a
Norwegian translation of exam
bassador James w. Gerard's book,
MY Four Years in Germany"
Returning to Sweden.
Mrs. Olof P. Zethelius whose
husband, a we'll known newspa-
perman lately in the service Of
the Committee on Public Infor-
nation, died a few weeks ago,
has been visiting in Minneapolis
few days and is now about to
return to her old home in Stock
holm.
Silver Wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmus Madsen,
Lansingburg, N. Y, have cele-
brated their twenty-fifth we'd
ding anniversary which was the
occasion for many tributes being
paid them by friends among
whom they have lived for nearly
thirty years. Mr.. Madsen has
long been president of the sing
ing society, "Danmark."
Arrived in China.
The Norwegian scholar, L. H.
Braafladt who is clergyman as
we'll as a physician, cables
friends in Minneapolis that he
has arrived at Tsinan, China,
where he will be professor of pa
thology at the Shantung Chris
tian university. DR.. Braafladt is
very we'll known among Norwe-
gians of the northwestern
states.
Got the Prize.
Elmer T. Peterson, a young
Swedish-American. who is associ-
ate editor of the Beacon, Wichi-
ta, Kans., has received the gold
medal awarded by the weekly
Editor and Publisher, New York,
for the best Fourth Liberty Loan
editorial printed in the country.
Mr.. Peterson was born at Algona,
Iowa, in 1884, and made his mark
in newspaperdom at an early age.
The editorial which won him the
unique medal, was entitled,
'Deadly Danger"
The Amateur Stage.
Indefatigable Danish stage am
ateurs are already busy in pre-
pairing for the coming season. and
from many parts Of the country
come reports Of much activity.
In a certain way. it can be said
that the season has already
started, for on Thanksgiving
evening Danes in Perth Amboy.
N. j., staged "Slegtningene."
and at the same time amateurs
in Philadelphia presented Erik
Bsgh's "Fastelavnsgildet.'
Buslett Writes Book.
@. A. Buslett, often referred to
as the most prominent writer
among the Norwegians in the
United States, has published q
book of "reminiscences. which he
has named, Fra min Ungdoms
Nabolag."
Entire Family Dead.
The B. P. Holmson family re-
siding on a farm not far from
Butte, Mont, has died of pneu-
monia before aid could be sum-
moned. Mr.. and Mrs. Holmson
came from Sweden with their
four children only about five
wears ago. Three Of the children
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05

plete and up-to-date in every
detail, this recent addition cost
ing in the neighborhood of
81 800.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05

Former Judge Of Probate Home
on Furlough.
Lieut.. Robert Wilcox of the u.
S. S. Iowa, came home last week
to spend Thanksgiving and ten
day furlough with his family at
Pine City.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05

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.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-08
canada,s nla Canal.

The Welland canal, in Canada, car
rfes navigation around Niagara. FalIs
and connects Lakes Erie and Ontario.
It Is n miles long, VAS built by Can
ada and was opened in 1888 and cost
shout $30.0O0.O00.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-08
CHURCH NOTICE

During the quarantine the Sunday
School literature has been accumu-
lating. The numbers of the "Advo-
cate" and "Classmate" have been
bound in lunches, covering the dates
since they were distributed, and will
be delivered to any members Of the
Sunday School who may call at the
parsonage for them.
LATHAM INGHAM,
Pastor
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-08

The Y. N. c. A. is undenominauonal
as an institution. Its aim is to pro-
mote the social, mental. physical and
spiritual well-being of all young men
without regard to their church af1Iia-
lions or religious beliefs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-14

sold himself to the Democrats for a
federal job is pure fabrication from
beginning to end. Murdeck's straight
Progressive record completely refutes
it. He never asked for any favors.
The president conscripted his services
for the great tasks before the federal
trade commission. Murdock's friends
know that he would be better off with
out any federal appointment.
Is Capper Progressive?
governor Capper. Johnson's news
paper boss, is trying to get the votes
of Republicans and Progressives. He
is representing himself as a Republic
can to Republicans and as a Progress
sive to Progressives. His closest
friends do not even know how to class
him politically and it is very uncer-
tain what he will be if he should be
elected senator. Capper's future can
not be determined by his past record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-14
NO WORD FROM SON
Atchison Boy Who Died in Battle Had
Never Written Family.

Atchison. Kan, Oct. 1.-THE first
news Joe Taylor, a farmer three miles
east of here, received of the death Of
his son, Roy, in France, was thru the
publication of young Taylor's name in
the casualty list on Wednesday (Octo-
Der 81. He was killed in action after
being in active fighting since last May.
Since Roy left. for France last Janu-
airy, the father has not heard from
him. While in training at Camp Fun
ston he wrote no letters home.
Young Taylor's mother died last
March, but no word ever reached him,
it is believed, of the death. Having
no address of the soldier. Taylor sent
the word to Camp Funston of Mrs.
Taylor's DEATH believing it could be
forwarded to him overseas. Instead
it reached another Roy Taylor, who
lived in Nebraska. He was granted a
furlo and upon arriving home found
his mother alive and well.