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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-17
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LIKES FARM ARTICLES

Carl M. Madsen. east Of Askov.
called on the American the other
day and expressed his apprecia-
ton of the weekly write-up of
Pine County Farm News" by
w. J. Corwin, county agent. Mr..
Madsen said that he, rs we'll as
his neighhors. read that column
each week and receive much ben
eft therefrom. and hopes that it
will be continued. He also
thinks that it is about the only
way that all the farmers thruout
the entire county can receive
good points and valuable infor-
mationth the press. Mr..
Madsen went on to, say that it
would be practically impossible
for the county agent to call on
all the farmers personally and
that thru the press none will be
missed and it is also done at a
minimum Of expense. The same
scheme was followed up where
he came from in Illinois. Mr..
Madsen says the articles are
good and he appreciates Mr..
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-17
ORDER LIMITING TINE no FILE
CLAIMS. AND FOR HEARING
THEREON

state OF Minnesota. County of Pines
In Probate Court.
In the Matter OF the Estate of o&ts
Emil Ejnar Kristensen, DeceGient.
letters OF Administration this 6ay
"I n Is S S1. grantsd to E. a: e. Laags.
which all creditors of the above named
h hts may present claims against
MS estate In this Court, be, and the
same hereby. IS. limited to Six month";
t thom M and after the date hereof; and
,a9e m at the tenth day OF March.
G pana .I Rooms at the Court House at
sane ne ny: IN said County. be and the
same hereby is. fixed and Appointed "A
s the time and place for hearing upon
amo .ne examination. adjustment and
anoWance OF such claims as shall -
presented within the time aforesaid.
n,,hi,c. , nos,ee hereof be given BY the
american as provided by law.
cDated sept. 9Th. 1918.
N0' Seai) ]. f. Therriea.
Judge Of PROBATE.
(Sept. 1S-Oct. -
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-17

The closing up Of our school
and all public gatherings for a
period Of two weeks by the au-
thorities is commendable. "A
stitch in time will save nine. :
Now that Spanish influenza is
raging thruout the land. it be-
hooves us all to be cautious and
If the closing Of all public ac-
Invites is the means of saving
just one life it has indeed not
been in vain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-17

Corwin's work. Let us hear from
some more Of our farmer read
ers. Pehaps some one can make
suggestions to better the ser
vice.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-17
Don't Sell Livestock

Above all don't sell your live
stock. If you need feed, the
state will help you. And the
help will be here either today or
tomorrow. Dairying is what has
made this country. The cream
cry is the means of our most de-
pendable income. We cannot do
without the cattle. Don't be too
hasty. Think it over.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-17

ChRptcr b1S or the session Laws OK
Minnesota Tor the year 1917 propo es
an amendment OF Article IS OF the C.n-
stitution OF said state by adding there
to new section to read az follows;
sale, barter. gift disposition. or tho
furnishing, or transportation. or
Keeping or having in possession for
sale. barter. Eift, disposition, or tho
furnish,nG, or transportation OF in
toxicatiu., liquor Of any kind, in any
quantity whatever. except for sac
ramental. mechanical. scientific. or
medicinal purposes, shall be forever
prob hitcd within this state from
and after the first day of July. 1899.
and this amendment shall he self
executing The Legislature shall
enact laws for the enforcement OF
this section and shall provide suit
able penalties for the violation
thereof"
TUE PURPOSE 1T the proposed
amendment II ia forever prohibN with.
In the state Of NinuN~otn after July I,
1870, the manufacture. sale. barter. gift.
dtsp0slttOu or thc furnishing or trnnS-
porteti~n. or The accepting or having IN
a0ss~asion TOR an. of such purposes,
~ Intoxicating liquor VI any ktad In
my quantity Whatever except TOR Snc~
ramrutal. mechanical: srienttAc Ov s~e>
dicianl purposes.
THE EFFECT az the prop"aed am~ad.
m~nt. ~ adopted. viii he "a make uu.
lawful and forever prokthts the manu.
tarture. aal~, barter, xtft. dtspo.ition o.
the furHtsh,aR or transportation or the
ke~pinR having II possession Tor any
~ sucA purposes. % Intoxicating liquos
81 ANY ktaa In amy quantity whatever.
except far saeraM~ntni. mechanical.
scientific Or medicinal purposes. wtshtn
tAis state after July .. 1870. and -
place Il beyond the power VI ANY icHi..
tattN~ authority 70 pernslt the doins Of
aay sWrA art.. 10 adopted. the aoiax
81 any ~ the prohibited acts autosnsti.
cally becWnes unlawful after July I.
lo1o> without Any action sa the part 81
the lexialature or other legislative AsAy,
The amendment u made selt.exerutfa8
A auty D., however. iaDoael apoa the
leGialatuse . enact laws Ter the ea.
fssesnent - tAis section. N adopted
and - provide penalties Tor The vlslas
o1on tAaReo1.
Yours respectfully.
C1xFF0RD Z. HILTON.
Ateoooa1 Oa0AooA
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-17

Pay the last half of your real
estate taxes before Nov. LIST in
order to avoid the penalty of 10
per cent which is attached after
that time. Taxes may be paid at
any bank in the county or to the
county treasurer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-17
Silver Wedding Celebrated

A large number of friends
called at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Z. Sorensen. northeast of
town. last Thursday evening to
help them celebrate their silver
wedding anniversary.
Short talks were given by Rev.
Kr. Andersen. S. Chr. Dixen and
l.. c. Petersen. setting forth the
friendship and comfort that peo-
pie of this community have en-
ioyed together with the Soren-
sen family.
In 4 few we'll chosen words
Mr.. Dixen presented a gift to
the Sorensens as a token Of
friendship.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sorensen and
their four children have resided
in this,community the past eight
years. coming to Askov from
Lindsay. Nebr.. where they re-
sided from the time they were
married until they came to AS
kov.
All their children but one.
John. who is in the service. were
home to attend the festivities.
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Learn economy and you start
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-17
Secretary of State
n''irICE Of THE ATTORNEY
GENiR Al.
81. PAUL. MINNESOTA.
HON. JUIIUS A. SCIIMAiIi..
Secretary Of Stntc.

Secretary Of state.
SIR:
Az required by Section 40. General
Statutes OF the State of minnesota for
the year 1918, I have the honor 10 fur
nish YOU herewith statement OF the
purpose aud effect OF the amendment
proposed to the Constitution OF the
State OF Minnesota by the Legislature
OF 1917, and which Is to he submitted
10 the electors OF said state at the
General Election In 1918.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-17
PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

Chapter SIS OF the Session Laws Se
Minnesota Tor the year 1917, propo es
an amendment OF Article IS OF the C.'n.
stitution OF said state by adding there
to n new section to read AZ follows
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-17

Learn economy and you start
on the road to success. Buy
War Saving Stamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
CANTEEN WORKERS PLAN b|G CHRISTMAS TREE FOR SOLDIERS.
Soldiers Passing Through City Christmas Will Be Given Dinner and Pres
 ents at Canteen Hut

A Christmas tree will be given by the canteen service of the American Red Cross on Christmas day for all soldiers and sailors passing through Birming- ham, and the people of this city are in vited to join in celebrating this occasion with the soldiers by sending gifts to go on the tree, which will be held through the entire day at the canteen hut at the Terminal station.
 The public generally is asked to con- tribute packages, containing useful pres handkerchiefs, candy. nuts, cigarettes or anything in the Christmas list of sug- gestions that the individual wishes to send. The canteen workers are expecting soldiers on every train passing through that day and the more of these little packages they have the better they can serve the soldiers.
 Between the hours of 12 and clock a turkey dinner will be served at the hut and every soldier or sailor in Bir- mingham that day is invited and urged to come. Extensive arrangements are be- ing made for this occasion and 35 young maids and matrons will look after tho wants of the guests.
 Holly, mistletoe, bells, red ribbons and everything suggestive of the yuletide will be used in the decorations of the hut, while music will be furnished all day by the canteen music committee.
 The entertainment for the day will be under the direction of Mrs. Max Fies, captain for the day, and Mrs. c. Ross Smith, chairman of the committee on Christmas entertainment, jointly. The people of Birmingham are urgently re- quested to respond to the invitation to give Christmas gifts to the soldiers who will not spend Christmas at home with their loved ones Anyone wishing to send presents may leave them at the cen tral work rooms of the Birmingham chap ter of the American Red Cross on the balcony of Loveman, Joseph x Loeb or they may call Mrs. Fies or Mrs. Ross c. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
| CHRISTMAS EDITION
 HIGH SCHOOL MIRROR OF SPECIAL INTEREST
High School Students Compose the Reportorial and Advertising Staffs, With the Student Body as
 Contributors

The Mirror board of Central High issued it's regular Christmas edition of the Mirror yesterday. On account of the flu" and the schools being closed, this is the only edition of this term It is an especially interesting edition, containing many snappy short stories and interesting essays by the students.
 The Mirror board is composed en- tirely of students and teachers of Gen. tral High. There arc literary editors. joke editors, sporting editors and man aging editors There are also exchange, advertising and circulation depart ments The organization of this board Is in line with those of the leading monthly magazines.
 No copy is used except that which the students furnish. When an espe- cially good "theme" is written by a student his teacher sends it to the Mirror board Sometimes when short of material the board requests students to write special stories. The humorous situations that occur in the classes from time to time are published in the joke columns. and many clever bit of repartee between student and his teacher is thus brought to light.
 This magazine also carries adver- tisements, which include those of pie ture shows, clothing establishments. soft drink stands and many others. In this edition the advertising department published a half page advertisement for the Strand theatre, for which the management gave the Mirror board 1000 admission tickets. Each student who brought a Mirror was given a ticket. How's that for enterprise?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
Interesting Programme
 at Birmingham-SOuthern
 College This Morning
Debate Will Be Feature for Student Body-Musical Programme and
 Address by President

A convocation meeting will be held at the BirnAngham-southern college this morning. beginning at 10:30 o'clock The purpose of the meeting is to call the students and faculties of the college and the college high school together that the college spirit may be aroused SO thoroughly that it will live through the holidays and that all of the stu dents may return after Christmas. The following is the programme which will be executed:
 Presiding officer, Prof. W. R. Bourne.
 Music. piano solo. Miss Margaret
 Henry.
 Debate, ssResolved, That for an In- definite Time the United States Should Retain control of the Railroads" af- frmative, Belle Lettre. George Reyn- olds; negative. Clariosophic, Ira Pegues
 Music. piano solo, Miss Jessie Stead
 Affirmative, Belle Lettre, U. s. Pitts; negative, Clariosopnic ,E. V. Howard
 Volunteer debating (12 minutes).
 Reading. Miss Rosalie Walston.
 Music, vocal, Miss Louise Mccormick.
 Address, President c. c. Daniel.
 Announcement of decision on the de- bate.
 Benediction, pr. Daniel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
POSITIONS FOR
 WOMEN EMPL0yES Employment Agency Seeks to Place Women Released
 From U. s. Service

Thousands of women emp.oyed in cleri cal positions at Washington during tho war are being released. but before send Ing them home the government tries te secure positions for them. Through the United States employment service post tions are being sought in every city of the country. and according to advices received at the local federal employ ment office, those who have openings a home will be discharged from their du- ties at Washington first.
 These women, with their experience f. the departments at Washington. havs acquired business knowledge that fit them for office work and other clerica positions they could not otherwise have filled, it is claimed. and they will re turn home expecting to find employment It is stated that the wages expected b. them will not be based on war tim necessities, but on local conditions.
 Since the first of the present week men, mostly with families, have founa farm homes through the office of tn local federal employment service, 4 large list of farms for rent and hel; wanted is on file at the employmen office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20


 The final luncheon of the allied armies at the Tutwiler hotel today is expected to be a whirlwind affair, featured by a rousing wind-up of the campaign and full reports from the general of each di- vision. Field Marshal Bush has ordered all workers to have their reports in be- fore noon in order that the results of the drive may be. made known at to- days meeting.
 The principal speaker today will be H, S. Stabler, a Red Cross worker at Camp Mcclellan, who has an interesting mes sage to deliver Several stunts have also been arranged but the nature of them thus far remains a secret.
 The luncheon yesterday was full of rhythm and rollicking humor. General Sparrow was in good form and not a one of his verbal grenades proved to be aud"
 Before retiring to the dugout Gen. Sparrow declared, If somebody will give me a dollar for every biscuit that was burned on the morning after the B. R., L. & P. Co. staged it's now historic comeback in the gas department, I'll re- tire for the rest of my hfe.''
 Only three divisions were able to make reports of the progress of their workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
HIGH SCHOOLS ID.
 FIGHT BIG BATTLE Bessemer and Ensley to Meet at Redwood for
 Prep Title

The Ensley High School and Besse- mer High school will clash in one of the hardest gridiron battles of the sea- son Saturday afternoon at Redwood Field. The game will be called promptly at 2:3O. This game should attract considerable interest among the football fans and the student bodies of the schools will turn out in full force.
 Each team is well trained and fans will certainly get their moneys worth by attending the game. For Bessemer Baty and Merritt are their strongest and most reliable men. while Ensley has some men of equal strength in Tid- more, (captain), Walker and Wilcox. All of these men should be watched closely as they are coming stars in the football Armament.
 This game is to settle the state championship which has been the cause of big argument during the last month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
COMMISSION GOES INTO LICENSE TAX SCHEDULE FOR |9|9 Trading Stamp Concerns to Draw License of $500 Per Annum in the New
 Schedule
of Birmingham, Ala. Statement November 1, 1BlS

Trading stamp concerns, or companies giving trading stamps with merchandise, received solar plexus blow yesterday when in special session the city commits sion adopted a resolution which places license on this class of business at $500 and where the stamps are redeemed for other than merchandise the license will be $750 per annum.
 Another feature of the license schedule will be the placing of a tax of $5000 per year upon matrimonial bureaus. This business was considered a ''nonessential' by the commission, and regardless of the fact that one member of the commission is bachelor, it received . unanimous vote.
 The schedule is intended to raise $500, 900 in revenue for the city, and is practical ly the same as the last years schedule, which produced revenue to the amount of $52O,OO0.
 President Barrett of the city commits sion stated that the schedule would be published in few days. just as soon as it is completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
U. c. T. Gathering on
 Saturday Night to
 Be Peppery Affair
Cast of Characters Lends Promise of Big Time for the Travel
 ing Men

That the next Saturday nights meet ing of the Birmingham U. c. T.s will be a big affair is already an acknowl- edged fact.
 Frank Bridges is bagging the birds down in Pickens county; Charlie Abrams Is looking after the chickens; John Oliver Is still beefing, and J. D. Leslie is gathering in the nuts. while Col. Sid Lee will furnish the ginger.
 Herman Beck says he can furnish some pep(per), but thinks there will be enough hot air going around with out the need of any seasoning
 There will be several interesting skits pulled off during the evening, such as Frank Wilkinson in Reaching for the Moon" (with apologies to Douglas Fairbanks) Gus Smith in Making Tracks," and John Oliver in How Handle My Ford With Only One Hand" and other spicey numbers.
 Bob Kennedy will be master of cere- monies and in his inimitable way prom ises that there will not be a single dull moment during the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
PULLMAN SERVICE
 PROVING POPULAR Ticket Sellers, Returned From U. s. Service, Re- sume Duties at ConsOl-
 dated Office

The new Pullman service between Bir- mingbam and Mobile inaugurated two or three weeks ago, is proving quite popular, and every sleeper leaving TOT Mobile or returning from there has apout as many passengers as 1t can accommo- data ITnder this new schedule the sleeper for Mobile leaves Birmingham over tho .ol,isyillc and Nashville road at p. m,, arriving at Mobile the next morning about o'clock. Returning 1t leaves MohiIa over the Mobile and Ohio early irl the evening and arrives in Birmingham over the Alabama Great Southern about 6 o'clock next morning.
 Quite a number of ministers have made application to the local ticket offices Tor permits, which will enable them to travel on any road in the coun- try operated under government control at 1h cents mile. This new rate goes Into effect January l.
 T. c. Weaver has resumed his duties as ticket seller at the consolidated ticket office after an absence of several months in the army He spent most Of his time at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis. Ind. and sometime before being dis charged was promoted to a corporal.
 I. M. Bladoe, another ticket seller who went into the army during the fal will he back at the consolidated office In a few days, taking the place of J. w. McCarson, who has resigned to take the position of Southern Railway agent at Woodlawn.
 Mrs. Dixie Bowden Poe, cashier at the consolidated office. has resigned on ac' count of i'll health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
TRIPLE COLLISION
 ON 10TH STREET HILL
Driver of Express Wagon Injured and Santa Claus" Lost Many
 of His Wares

Charles Fox, s29 Twentieth street, north. an employe of the American Express company, was painfully in jured in triple collision between an automobile owned by the city, wag- on belonging to the American Express company and a Twentieth street loop car. which occurred on Twentieth street hill yesterday afternoon.
 It is reported that the wagon and automobile had collided about midway of the hill, when the street car emerged from the summit of the hill, running into wagon and auto, overturning the wagon, which resulted in the injuries to Fox.
 The driver of the automobile es- caped injury and the car was only slightly damaged.
 Besides other damage Santa Claus, ' who was an occupant of the express wagon, lost many of his wares. Christ mas toys being scattered all along the hillside. MT. Fox was carried to his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
VISITING ACTORS
 TO ADDRESS LEAGUE
Frederick Ward and Others Will Ap- pear Before Drama League
 Monday Afternoon

Frederick Warde and his company, in- oluding Amelia Bingham, Mary Shaw, Thomas Ross and Pauline Lord will be the very interesting entertainers at the Drama league at special meeting of the center on Monday afternoon at 3:3o at the Tutwiler ballroom.
 Frederick Warde will address them, also Miss Mary Shaw and possibly others of the Out There cast. This company appears at the Jefferson next week in the J. Hartley Manners comedy, which has been one of the seasons great sue. cesses
 A very brilliant afternoons entertain ment is assured the members of the Drama league.
 There will be no delay in starting, as the notable actor and his al-star com pany are in the city, and Mrs. W. D. Smith announces the meeting for 3:30
 Besides Frederick Warde, the company includes Amelia Bingham, Thomas Ross Mary Shaw and Pauline Lord, all of whom will appear at the Monday meet ing, which will be in their hands.
 MT. Warde has announced his inten tion to speak upon "The Drama of the Present Every member of Center is urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
Workers For the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call DriUe To
 Make Final Report Today
Field Marshal Rushton Urges Redoubling of Effort in Wind-Up of Campagn-Red Cross Workers to Make Address at Luncheon Today-Dr.
 Edmonds Speaks on Habits"

The Italian army, under Gen. Jay Smith, reported 2100 members; the British army Gen. A. J. Arrant, 4S7, and the French army Gen. E. J. Rowe, SO5 members.
 Dr. Henry M. Edmonds made a beaut- ful talk on Habits" We have botten in the habit of doing the right thing here in Birmingham" he said. Some of these days we'll set out to build an auditorium and we cant help but build it, for we are accustomed to put over everything we attempt"
 He spoke of the necessity of continu. ing the splendid philanthropic organiza- tons in peace times. Men won't be liv- ing so rapidly tomorrow as they are to- day The flames are dying out and we must get each man and woman who hasn't the right habit now to break away from the wrong rut. We have no l6nger the inspiring appeal to make for funds but the calls are more insistent and important than ever before. There are still those over wonder who sit in the shadow of great darkness and wonder if the light is ever coming"
 He urged that the fight on tuberculo- sis be prosecuted more vigorously than heretofore. Lets tear away these fes- tering places in the body of our com monwealth and tell H. P. Davison to cut out his banking and stay in the Red Cross.''
 Field Marshal Rushton's general orders were read as follows: This campaign is different from any others in which we have been engaged. Conditions mitigate against us. These conditions, however, simply put us on our mettle We must work more earnestly and faithfully than ever, generals are urged to work their sectors to the last inch Comb them and then recomb them. Let no prospect escape. The people are ready and willing and waiting Let's get to them.
 MORRIS w. BUSH,
 Acting Field Marshal"