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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25
THEY DIDN'T WORRY THEN.
(From the Des Mn;ncs C.n;fal !

" AVAA SttC 4>Co 4SAUlNS0 S6VktH1sy
A man in Old Mystic, Conn, has
unearthed a couple Of old account
books kept by his father in 1914 10
1s4l. They indicate that the people
who lived in that era did not have to
worry much about the high cost Of
living. But even these items seem ex-
travagant when compared with the
same jotted down in another book
kept by his grandfather from 1894 to
1903. Here are some of the items
from the more modern books:
June I, 1S20-Eight pounds veal at
5 cents per pound, 40 cents; pounds
Of butter at 121s cents per pound, Is
cents.
Jan. 1, 1927 Four bushels pota-
toes, "a cents.
Jan. l, 1928 Seven and three
fourths pounds Goldfish at 8 cents, %
cents.
Aug. 25, 1s2e-ones gallon vinegar,
IL cents.
Aug. 10, 1899 Thirteen and one
half pounds cheese at 6 cents, 81 cents.
April IL, 1890 One and one-half
bushels sweet potatoes, 81 cents.
Oct. ~, 1s29-Peck turnips, 6 cents.
July 2, 1926 Gallon molasses, "a
cents.
Nov. 6. 1880 Three bushels fall ap-
pies, 81 cents.
The rate Of wages is recored as fol-
lows:
July IS, 1922 Two days shingling
house, Sc.
Jan. 4, 1s4o-Cu Cutting wood, 80 cents
April Is, 1928 One day making a
wall, so cents.
Jan. II, 1928 carting lumber, e6
cents.
November, 1s24-Making eight logs
and finding stuff, so cents.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25
HARLAN AMEN MAY LOSE
EYESIGHT.

-
Harlan Amen, formerly Of this city,
but now living in Cedar Rapids, is in
an Omaha hospital under the care Of
DR. Clifford.
While playing golf this fall he was
struck in the We by golf ball and
the sight permanently destroyed. He
was treated for some time, but final
" the sight in the ohtre eye became
affected. He was brought to Omaha
this week, where it was found neces-
ssary to remove the injured eye ball
and every effort is being made to re-
tain the sight in the other eye.
After serving eighteen months on
most Of the battlefronts in France,
without injury, it seems fateful that
he should receive permanent injury
while playing golf. &
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25
AUTOMOBILE NUMBER PLATES.


Automobile number plates are NOV
ing quite rapidly. The treasurer who
now has charge Of the supplying of
these numbers to automobile owners
sent in his first report December 18TH.
At that time he had registered 239
ears and the amount collected was
$4211 60, which gives an idea Of the
average cost Of the plates, about
$17.59 per set SO far. The automo-
bile tax in this county will amount to
quite a tidy sum when it is all col
lccted. From present indications,
however, it appears that the sheriff
will be obliged to do some of the col
lecting, as not nearly all Of the car
owners have been in as yet. Each of
The banks of the county. has been pro-
vided with schedules of rates so that
it will not be necessary for all to
come to the treasurer's office for
their numbers.-Observer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25
]. M. BOYD.

J, M. Boyd, who formerly resided
on a farm near this city, died in Wood
bine on Wednesday morning. The
funeral services will be held at Wood
b;ne at l o'clock, Friday afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25
McDERMoTT-C COCHRAN.

Tuesday mornings Bee gave in the
list of marriage licenses issued at
Council Bluffs, the names of James
V. McDermott to Camille Cochran,
both of Logan. Miss Cochran is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Coch-
ran, long time residents of Logan.
She was born and reared here. The
groom is an attorney, recently locat-
ed here in partnership with w. P.
Welch. Their many friends will ex-
tend heartiest congratulations and
best wishes.
They were married at Council
Bluffs, Monday, Dec. 15.-Observer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25
HARRY ORR BUYS 100" RES.
TAURANT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Orr have pur-
chased the 100" restaurant, across
from the depot, which has been run
for many years by w. j., Lloyd and
Mrs. Nellie McCune. This is one Of
the best restaurant properties in town
and the Orrs should make success
Of it.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25

ing a 1..sek visiting with Mrs.T Z. S.
Steward and family.
M. Frank Waddell and family Of
Montana, who nave been visiting the
J. L. Hall family on East Erie, left
for Macomb today, where they Will
visit relatives. They were accompan-
led by Mrs. j. l.. Hall, who will spend
the holidays inn Illinois and Indiana.
B. II. Atherton and wife were Oma-
ha visitors today.
VIM. b. Withrow of Omaha was
the gdest of relatives and friends
here today.
Clark Colver has bought the garage
business of Brown & Jensen, and will
operate, as previously, from the Evans
barn on Erie street.
Ned Burke is here from Wyoming
to spend Christmas with home folks.
Robt. Osborne of Omaha is here,
shaking hands with his many old
friends.
Mrs. j. Booher, of Canton, S. D.,
arrived this afternoon to spend the
holidays with her son, DIR. w. j.
Booher, and family.
| Mr.. and Mrs. l.. C. Morrison left
this afternoon for Ottumwa to spend
Christmas with home folks.
| A representative of the State Fire
Marshall's Office was in the city Sat
urday on business connected with his
office. He was the guest of Chief
w. A. Kemper.
VIM. Van Patten of Lincoln was
the guest of relatives and friends here
today.
Monte Hansen leaves Wednesday
for Excelsior Springs, Mo-, where he
will spend the holidays with relatives
and friends.
F. II. Beebee spent last week at
Charles City, at the Hart -Parr tract
or factory.
What kind of weather is this, In
dian summer, Squaw winter, or the
January thaw?
All OF the merchants report very
brisk holiday trade. No wonder, as
money is the cheapest commodity in
the land, at present
| Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Hills and Mr..
and Mrs. G. C. Lowery will spend
Christmas with j. A. Rockwell and
family in Omaha.
The Hart-Parr tractors sold through
out Harrison county last season by
| the Beebee Auto Co. gave such splen-
did satisfaction and prospects for
business in that line are so fine that
the Beebee Co. are trying to induce
the factory to increase their allot-
ment for spring to fifty machines.
Hugh Tamisiea came in from Iowa
City last evening to spend the Xmas
holidays with home folks.
M. j. Burkhart and daughter, Miss
Dora, are spending the day at Coun-
Gil Bluffs.
The Misses Verna and Loletta Egan
are home from Notre Dame to spend
the holidays with home folks.
i Miss Margaret Tierney Of Dunlap
is the guest of Miss katherine Tier
ney for few days.
Try a Times Want Ad.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25
SING THIS TO 'MUTEDs MUSIC.

SING THIS TO MUTED MUSIC. !
("The dollar is now worth fifty
cents. "A banking expert.)
How dear to my heart is the mem'ry
that fingers
OF the DAYS that alas!-we shall
never see more,
When clutching large silver coin in
my fingers,
] hurried along to the grocery store.
And there purchased flour and bacon
and coffee,
And prunes in package and apricots
canned,
Two gallons of coal oil, half pound
of coffee,
And still held some change, when I
left, in my hand.
The big iron dollar,
The good honest dollar,
The hundred-cent dollar
clutched in my hand.
But now, though accustomed to buy
ing far closer,
Z whenever III markets. or stores ap-
pear,
70 lay in provisions, the butcher or
grocer
Will glance at my dollar and quietly
sneer.
AT the tail of a line of more affluent
buyers
Awaiting my turn / must patiently
stand,
For no one, as far as l gather, de-
The pitiful dollar / hold in my hand.
The poor little dollar,
The cheap little dollar,
The fifty-cent dollar
! hold in my hand!
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25

Edgar Thorness, Otto Chaloupka
and VIM. johnson arrived from Iowa
City last night and will spend their
holiday vacation here, 81
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Ray w. Jones, Little Sioux.
Wilma G. Alton, Little Sioux.
Alva L. Herring, Logan.
Marie Rains, Logan.
John Kovatch, Mo. Valley.
Verginia Suto, Mo. Valley.
James F. Bradford, Mondamin.
Atlanta Rolph, Little Sioux.
Albert Pryor, Woodbine.
Erma Thiles, Woodbine.
Homer d. Grosvenor, Logan.
Marie M. Smith, Logan.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25
EDISON sALEs.

Doty & Peterson report the follow.
ing sales of Edisons:
Clarence Nelson
Mrs. Minnie Carlisle
Miss Christie South
Wilson Doty
Albert Chambers
Paul Withem
Walter Anderson
Misses Alice and Irene Cody
Opal McCune
VIM. Powell
Peyton Neff.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25

Elzee E. Jones has purchased the
". I. Tamisiea building just east of
the present hardware store, and will
remodel it for an up-to-date auto re-
pair shop.
Robt. Brown arrived from Panama
last evening to spend the holidays
with relatives and friends. Mrs.
Brown will remain in Missouri, where
her father is critically ILL.,
Kirk Barrett was operated on, at
an Omaha hospital, today, for torn
ligaments in his wrist. He suffered
an injury several years ago and it
has bothered him ever since.
Miss Florence Cutler is quarantined
with a mild case Of scarlet fever.
optimistie Thought.
One sand grain Of time is worth q
ncuntain Of gold.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25
MODALE METHODIST NOTES.

The Ladies' Aid held a most sue
cassfal bazaar last Saturday, making
nearly one hundred dollars. The la
dies thank all who contributed SO free
" and those who purchased so liber-
ally They are planning supper and
other social gathering in the near fu-
tire.
The Sunday school has decided to.
honor Jesus by holding a Giving
Christmas program, Christmas eve.
The pupils are preparing an interest
ing program and the offering will be.
for the starving and freezing Ar
smenians. Admission free, and each
child will receive treat. Parents
and friends are requested to bring
clothing and picture cards to send,
These may be left at Fountain's 4 store
or the parsonage any time. The
church, the Bride Of Christ, should
honor Jesus at the glad Christmas
time by giving rather than getting.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25

It's the high cost of giving that now
engages serious attention.-Green-
vile Is. CO. Piedmont.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method of thanking
the neighbors and friends who We're
SO kind to US during the illness and at
the death Of our little one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank James.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-25
CHICAGO BOYCOTT SENDS EGGS
DOWN TO .65 CENTS.

Chicago, H., Dec. 22.-Results of
a boycott by housewives of Chicago
against butter and egg dealers, the
price of fresh eggs has dropped 12
cents dozen, according to letter
received today by Major A. A. Spra.
que, head of the fair price commit
tee. The letter was from the Chicago
Mercantile exchange and stated that
in the past three days eggs have
dropped from ~ to 65 cents dozen,
and that there is no market.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-15
NO CORN AND RICE EMBARGO
War Trade Board Removes Rcstric-
tons on ImportatiOns.

Washington, Jan. 9-All restrc-
tons on the importation of corn and
rice We're removed today by the War
Trade Board
AT the same time the board an
nounced it wouI consider favorably
applications for the export of rice and
for licenses for the shipment of iutc
and jute products. except yarns and
nitrate bags, to all destinations.
Argentina is the chief country af-
fectcd by the removal of the embargo
onpmlottaroins of corn. Large stores
OF corn are held there for export it
was said, and this corn may now be
sent to the United States, and also
probably to the Allied countries, since
most cmbargocs placed by the War
Trade Board were in accordance with
the mter-Allied agreement.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-15
DEFENDERS OF THE RANGES
Persistent Warfare Waged Against
Predatory Animals.

Skilled hunters in the employ Of
Uncle Saw are waging persistent
warfare against the predatory ami
mails that prey on sheep and cattle
IN the Western States. Their efforts
are encouraging stockmen to increase
1--we stock production on the federal
forest reserves, as we'll as in the range
country, and they are now protecting
thc sources of war supplies of meat,
leather and wool in the Western graz
ing districts.
""unters of the biological survey
OF the United States Department of
Agriculture have killed 70,713 preda-
tory animals during the last three
years, which has resulted in direct
saving estimated at nearly $500, 900
year to the stockmcn of the Rocky
Mountain section. The total xiii
since the fall of 1915; wnen the work
was started, includes GO,473 COYOTES,
1904 bobcats, 1929 wolves, POI noun,
tain lions and 1877 bears.
Ordinarily the United States bio
logical survey has from $50 to $50
professional hunters permanently in
its employ. The area wherein preda-
tory animals control is practiccd in
cludes ten districts: Montana, Idaho,
Washington and Oregon. Nevada and
California, Utah, Wyoming and South
Dakota, Colorado, Arizona, New Mex
leo and Texas.
During the last twelve months 26,
226 coyotes, 3,458 bobcats, $40 wolves,
IS mountain lions and 41 stock-kill-
ing bears have been DISPOSED of. at
an annual saving or probably $780,
600 in domestic stock"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-15
HUNS may NOW USE PHONES
Americans Grant Further Facilities
for Conducting Business.

With the American Army Of Occu-
patton, Jan. 13.-Further facilities
for the conduct Of ordinary business
were given to the inhabitants of the
Rhlneland when five trunk telephone
lines were opened between Coblenz
and the. interior of Germany. Com
munlcation across the line, both by
telegraph and mail had been per
mltted under the strictest censorship
by the Americans, but tclegraphic
communication was limited to one
wire.
PERMISSION to use the telerhone will
be limited to business conversations
1t was given with the understanding
that American officials would be
'"listcning in" with instructions to
break communication at the slightest
indication of improper use of the
mes. The arrangement makes Dos
Slble easy communication with Ber-
lin.
In offering to the public privileges
OF communication, the Americans are
acting in accordance with their policy
of, as far as possible, not Interfering.
with ordinary affairs of the people.
Neither the press nor the public is
displaying a tendency to take advant
age of the comparatively loose rein by
which they are held. Political meet
iings are being held daily. but they
have not been of a character to arouse
American intervention.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-15
ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE
CzcchO- -Slovak Premier Evidently No
Easy Mark.

Basel, Switzerland, Jan. 13.-An at
tempt has been made at Prague 20
assassinate DR.. Karl KramarZ, the
CZecho-Slovak premier. Eight re-
volvcr shots were fred at him, none
OF which, however, took effcc;.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-15
Tho tuInIns That Docs Not Affect tho Read

Because OF its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA.
TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
Qninne ana does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full M me and
look for the signature of u, w. GROVE. soc.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
WantColurnn

RATE cent per word per inser-
ton. Minimum rs cents.
Logs. Fence Post and Wood for
sale.-A. Bobjerg. Askov. 19-2t
For Sale Several cords of
good. dry hard wood. S. Pet
ersen, Askov. 25wl9-lt*
For Sale-Nine tons of creek
bottom hay, at $40 per Toni.
P. Hansen, A miles southeast of
Askov. 25w19-lt*
Hard Coal--Expect our allot-
ment in a few days. Come and
get what you have ordered
Askov Cooperative Assn. l9-lt
Triumph Seed Potatoes for
Sale.-A lot of these won first
prize at Askov fair, and scored
highest (96) at County show.-A.
Bobjerg, Askov 19-lt
The Askov Cooperative Assn
will ship car of live stock.
Tuesday. Jan. 81. Bring in what
you have listed before noon.-
Hans Clausen, shipper.
25w19-1t.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16

Miss Jutta Poulsen left Sunday
for Minneapolis, where she has
secured employment.
A baby girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Jorgen Christensen,
east of town, Saturday morning.
The N. P. Nielsen family, east
of town, has about recovered
from their illness. The entire
family except Mr.. Nielsen were
under covers for while.
c. L. Wosgaard left Monday
night in company with other
lumber men from the county, to
attend the state lumbermen's
convention in Minneapolis.
Evald and Axel Buck are busy
these days drilling the well deep
err on the Henrik Henriksen
farm. A we'll is one thing that
gets bigger the more you take
out of it.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
Askov Couple Celebrate Silver
Wedding.

Friends and neighbors called
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
L. Wosgaard Friday evening to
help them celebrate their silver
wedding anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wosgaard were
married at Marinette, Wis,
where they lived several years,
later moving to Withee, same
state, where they also resided
several years. From there they
moved to Milwaukee, remaining
there until they came to Askov
about a year ago.
Four children have been born
to this union, three of whom are
living and residing in Askov.
One child died in infancy.
Since coming to Askov Mr..
Wosgaard has been engaged in
the lumber BUSINESS and is en-
joyng a good patronage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wosgaard were
the recipients of many congratu-
latory messages from friends far
and near, and were also pre-
sented with several handsome
silver gifts as a remembrance Of
the day.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
LOCAL AND
PERSONAL

Miss Hoagland visited with
friends in Bruno over Sunday.
The o. R. Keller family, east
of town, is down with influenza.
Miss Stella Nielsen went to
Minneapolis the first of the week
to go to work.
Watch for bill board announce
ments of the next community
meeting, which will be held
some time next week.
Miss Johnson of Hinckley came
to Askov Sunday to substitute as
teacher in the local school in
Iplace of Miss Larsen, who is i'll.
A. G. Danielson, the new sta
ton agent. arrived here Saturday
and Immediately commenced up
on his duties as local Great
Northern representative.
Rev. Kristian Ostergaard of
Tyler, came here Saturday and
visited over Sunday with his
daughters, Mrs. Rev. Andersen
and Miss Sigrid Ostergaard.
/ T. N. Thomson was the chap
eron of sleighride party which
journeyed out to the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Chr. Hyldahl Monday
evening, where a real pleasant
time was had.
Miss Hansine Hansen, nurse
from Minneapolis. arrived here
last Thursday and is caring for
Mrs. Geo. c. H. Jensen, who is
i'll with pneumonia. With the
good care Mrs. Jensen is receiv-
ing she is gaining steadily.
A number of friends and neigh
bors of Mr.. and Mrs. Jorgen Poul-
sen called at their home last
night, the occasion being their
oath wedding anniversary. The
members of the Askov National
Farm Loan Assn went out there
in body after their business
meeting.
Representative L. C. Petersen
came home from St. Paul, Satur-
day and remained till Monday.
Mr.. Petersen reports plenty of
action in the legislative hall al
ready, about so bills being intro
duced the first week. One bill
was for the immediate return of
the state wolf bounty.
The Askov Band had election
of officers at their meeting Tues
day evening with the following
result: Henry Andersen, presi-
dent; Albert johnson, vice presi-
dent; Byron Olsen, secretary;
and Hans Mosbak. treasurer. The
organization is in good financial
standing, there being about $85
in the treasury, but the member
ship is rather low now. How
ever, more of the soldier boys
former band members-are ex-
pected home in the near future
and this will be a great help.
These boys have also had must
cal training while away, being
members of army, bands, especi-
ally Carl Sorensen who has done
nothing but slide the slide since
entering the service.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE WEEK

This column il for free use by
churches. schools. societies. lodges.
etc.. for the purpose of announcing
meetings where no admission In to
be charged. such meetings ~ are
held for social or educational pur.
poses and not for pecuniary gain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
Kr. Andersen.

Red Cross sewing on the after
moons Of Tuesday, Jan. q, and
Thursday, Jan. %, at the H. C.
Andersen school.
D. B. IS. meets in town hall
Saturday evening, Jan. Is. In
stallation Of officers, and election
of delegates to D. B. S. conven-
ton this year. -. j. Barritt, Sec.
"Dansk Folkesamfund" meets
tonight Thursday at the H. G.
Andersen school. There will be
election Of officers for the en-
suing year and as usual. enter
tainment will also be furnished.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16

Gudstieneste paa Ssndag Kl.
1Oa.
Kr. Andersen.
Menigheden vii holde sit Aars-
mode i Kirkens Basement. Ler-
dag Eftermiddag, den 25de, jan
uar, XII. 1:30.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-25
A1nericanization

The AmericaniZaton problem is wide
enough, the necessity instant enough, to
make every agency welcome. One who
has in mind its fundamental basis in it,
literacy, in alien tongues and in alien
communities and who knows the need Of
a farreaching programme of education
may say it cannot be reached by casual
ganized by the Mayors Committee for
Reconstruction and Relief And yet
such gatherings have their value. TO
assemble aliens to witness ''movies' Of
Abraham Lincoln's life and hear conven-
tiona speeches upon the ideals Of Amer
lea is at least to break a surface that
really needs a deep ploughng and
careful planting, with every factor Of
environment prepared to favor healthy
growth. The main problem is as wide as
America and as deep as national charac-
teristics perpetuated through a score Of
daily alien influences.
Our education is the first element to
be revised. The training Of the Ameri-
can child in the faith of his country
must commence in the grammar school
and be continued as vital part of his
daily teaching. There are vast services
that the movies can render that the
popular magazines can render. Above
all, the alien community must be broken
up in so far as it consists of a group Of
one nationality clnging to its original
language and faith. The question Of
language is fundamental. No pressure,
social, industrial. legal, can be omitted
that tends to make the language Of the
Constitution the language of every So
journer within our borders
New-York tribune., 1919-09-25

does not seek to transform human nature
by a new faith so much as by new
practice, which is a fundamental differ
ence. 1t takes the perfectly natural in
stinct of human nature to be active, to
do things, to live, and builds out of it
such a zest for living that the ego and
the morrow and the other creatures Of
self retire into a perspective That is
essentially a life Of faith, to be sure;
but it is an unconscious faith born of
normal living rather than dogma con-
sciously assumed by the spirit. 1t is
typically American, which is to say that
it works, whatever its justification in
theory or tradition. 1t is also typical Of
the Roosevelt life, which was a thing of
magnificent Doing, with the philosopher
always left struggling breathlessly far
to the rear