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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-06
WOMEN'S COUNCIL
Meets IN PARIS
Eighty Well-KnoWn French Wom-
en- Guests of Y. w. c. A.
for Opening Session.

Paris, Feb. Eighty Of the most
prominent women In France who are
Interested In all women's problems at
tended the first meeting OF the Provi-
sional Council OF the American Young
Women's Christian Association. held
at Paris headquarters, 8 Place Edou-
ard VII, Jan. 80.
Mrs. Robert Lansing, wife Of the
Secretary OF State. who IL first vice
president OF the council, presided, con.
Quoting all sessions In French, as two
thirds of the members represent
French associations with whom the
Y. w. c. A. has been cooperating,
All women In France are looking for
ward to the findings Of the council rs
OF tremendous Importance not only ia
women In France, but all over the
world. The purpose Of the council IL
to collect and make available informa-
ton about conditions and needs Of wo-
men, to become acquainted with wo.
men who are Identified with different
kinds Of work and to develop few
typical illustrations which will set
standards for future permanent work.
Following are the societies repre-.
sented: Union Chretienne DIES Jenn
Files, Student Movement, Foyer DIES
Alliees, Amies de Ia Jeune File, Ma.
tional Council Of Women. Among the
delegates were Nine. Jules SiegfrIed
Nine. Avril de st. Croix, Baroness
VAUDEVILLE. Countess Pourtales and
Nine. Waldegrave Of London.
Mrs. William q. Sharp, wife Of the
ambassador to France, Is honorary
chairman Of the council and Mrs. Fran.
els Mcneil Bacon president pro tenn
Miss Charlotte Nlven, director Of Y
w. G. A. work In Italy, Is secretary.
Departmental and provincial groups
will hold meetings weekly to discuss
local problems, the entire council meet
Ing at the end Of each month. In April
at the last meeting, each group will
decide how the information and ex,
perience may be used most effectively
In the future.
Delegates are guests at the Hotel
Petrograd, the Y. w. G. A. Hostess
House In Paris.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-06
Duquette
From Our Correspondence

rIOm OuT SOT1espOuOcut-
P. Erickson was a caller in
Sandstone, Sunday.
Miss Alma Anderson took the
noon train for Duluth Monday.
Are your boys and girls in the
Health Tournament? Ours are.
Andrew Hellstrom and Ben
Carlson left for Duluth Tuesday.
Rev. A. J. Kamman of Bruno
was a guest at the Everett Cald-
we'll home, Sunday.
Manfrey Aronson and the lit
tie Melancons, who have been ill,
are now back at school.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Larson
are in line for congratulations
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-06
Town caucus was held Tuesday

Town caucus was held Tuesday
at 2 p. m. The following candi-
dates were nominated: Edward
Downing, supervisor for 8 years;
Pat Kane, supervisor for / year:
Bert Rose, assessor; A. L. Chur-
chill, treasurer; Earl Howey.
clerk; A. H. Fairchild, justice of
the peace; John Didden, con-
stable.
Z. E. Brown, known as Potato
Brown" of Elk River, will be
IN Bruno Friday afternoon and
evening. He is considered the
best authority on potatoes in
the state of Minnesota. If YOU
are interested in having good
potatoes and having Bruno COM
munity raising the best and be
able in the fall to get highest
prices, be present to hear Mr..
Brown, he will speak in the
afternoon at 100 sharp, and
again in the evening at the
auditorium promptly at 8 o'clock.
Every body come and hear him,
Friday, March 7. Don't forget
the date.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-06

Good Farmers Meeting mt Bruno
The adjourned annual meeting
of the Bruno Farmers Club held
last Thursday was not we'll at
tended owing to the extreme
cold. However, those present
were we'll entertained during the
noon hour by the Ladies' Aid
who served baked beans, sand
wiches and coffee. County
Agent w. J. Corwin came up on
the noon train and spoke very
enthusiastically to the meeting
on the benefits derived from a
bull association and on crop ro-
tation.
The following officers were
elected: R. p. Davis, president;
F. M. Rodenberger, vice presi-
dent; Geo. L. Bristol, treasurer,
and Fl. J. Berglund, secretary.
The farmers of Bruno have
held several meetings this win
ter for various purposes and
most of the meetings have been
well attended which tends to
show that there is lots of the
community spirit so necessary
for a good town.
Circumstances have compelled
the farmers to hold their meet
ings in the old ramshackle build
ing, known as the town hall, a
disgrace to the name. With a
proper meeting place, and a lit
tie team work these meetings
will serve a good purpose and be
a factor in the advancement of
Bruno. So let's begin by getting
a proper meeting place, a town
hall that will do credit to the
voters in the town of Bruno.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-06
BRUNO
From Our Correspondent.


Mr.. McNellie was in Sandstone
Thursday.
Miss Laura Laying spent Sun.
day at home.
Mrs. Abraham spent Monday
in Sandstone.
A. 0. Wicklund spent the week
end in Royalton.
German Lutheran services at
2 o'clock, Sunday.
Mss Evelyn Plaisted spent the
week end at home.
0. F. Peterson was in Duluth
Thursday, on business.
Ludwig Peterson and Peter
went to Duluth this week to
work.
Lloyd Shuey left for Messing
ton Springs. Tuesday to visit his
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dobozenski re-
turned to their home in Duluth,
Monday noon.
Mr.. Helps, who has been in the
hospital in Minneapolis, returned
home last week.
DR.. Joyce Shiels and mother of
Sandstone, spent the week end
with Mrs. Jno. White.
Claudius Billman left for Gey-
ser, Mont, Monday, where he
will spend the summer.
Next Sunday Rev. A. J. Kan
man will preach in the Messen-
ger and the DeMarris schools.
Ben Bristol, who has been Wis
iting at home for some time,
left last Monday for Duluth, to
work.
Charles Snelson had the mis-
fortune to break his arm Tues
day. DR.. Boiling of Sandstone,
set it.
Mr.. Tanner of Brownsville, ar
rived here last week to spend
some time with his daughter,
Mrs. Will Hill.
Word has been received by the
Boo family that Andrew is back
from France and in New York;
he is expected home soon.
Will Gault and family moved
here from Wrenshall Tuesday.
They have rented the Harvey
Jennings farm. We are glad to
have them return here.
Frank Rodenberger, who went
to the hospital some time ago,
was expected home last week.
but his folks received word that
he now has a bad case of pleurisy
and is not able to be up.
Mr.. Prather and family of Blue
Earth, arrived here last week
with their stock and household
goods. They expect to make
this their home. We are glad to
welcome Mr.. Prather and family
to our community.
Mrs. Lingren gave surprise
party to Mr.. Lingren Friday
evening, the occasion being his
birthday. There were 26 friends
present. The evening was spent
in playing guessing games, and
music. A delicious lunch was
served, and all had a delightful
time.
Robt. Fritch, eight year old
son of Mr.. Fritch, while playing
with his brother in the granary,
got hold of a dynamite cap which
exploded blowing off his thumb
and fore finger and split the next
finger. His hand was very badly
injured. DR.. Emhke of Willow
River, is caring for him and his
hand is doing very nicely.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-06

The American r. w. G. A. has open.
ed Hostess House In Germany. which
will serve as a residence house and
social center for American women war
workers who have advanced TO do can.
teen, Red Cross and Signal Corps work
with the Army Of Occupation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-06

Read and wise up. You can't
afford to get along without the
American. 1t covers very
large field for a weekly news
paper :. Only $50 a year.
The American Jewish world., 1919-05-16
IT Wonder Where I'll Go On My Vaca-
- -

The Young Women's Hebrew Asso
citation will help girls solve their vexing
problems, for it has already succeeded
in procuring a most ideal spot in which
to spend and enjoy the summer vacation.
The Y. M. H. A. will provide as in the
past a well-equipped splendidly manag-
ed girls summer home during the
months of June, July and August at Zum-
bra Heights, one of the most beautiful
points along the shores of Lake Mime
tonka. The cottage procured for the
season is known as "Cassa Iona" and it
is an ideal summer home. The comfort
of the girls will be cared for with the
aid of matron and recreational worker
and a frst-class cook and housekeeper
Plans are now being formulated for
house-warming at "Cassa Iona" for the
members of the Y. NJ. H. A. before the
actual opening of the season. Members
will be notified of further developments.
WATCH FOR REGISTRATION
DAY Miss Marie Lurie is chairman of
the committee in charge.
The American Jewish world., 1919-05-16
Y. M. H. A. TO GIVE ENTERTAIN
MENT.
MENT.

The arrangements are fully completed
for the big entertainment that will be
given by the Young Mems Hebrew AS
sociation on Monday evening, May 10Th
at S:15 sharp. The purpose of this enter
tainment is to acquant the people at
large with the activities of the Y. M. H.
A. The membership committee has pre-
pared an excellent program, which will
include the prominent speakers of Min
neapo1is such as DR.. Deinard, Rabbi
Matt and Jonas Well Vocal solos will be
given by Miss Sarah Sushansky accom-
panied by Miss Gertrude Silber. Miss Su-
san Hymes, accompanied by Miss May
Back. A piano duet will be played by
Geo Rudolph and VIM. Weinstein. Pop
ular numbers will be rendered by Al Ulis.
The program promises to be one of the
most interesting of its kind and every
young man of the community is urged
to be present. A good time is assured to
ALL
The American Jewish world., 1919-05-16
618
COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
ELECT OFFICERS

COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
ELECT OFFICERS
The Minneapolis Section Of the Coun-
Gil of Jewish Women held its final meet
ing and election of officers on Tuesday
afternoon, May 13, at the Temple House.
The meeting was largely attended. Re-
ports of the various committees and de-
partments were read. In spite of the OBJ
stacles incurred by the war and the in
huenza ban, it was most gratifying to
hear of the Councils achievements. Mrs.
Maurice Wolff, retiring president, pre-
sented an interesting report of success
full administration, marked for its
earnestness, indefatigability, selfsacri-
flee and tremendous amount Of initiative.
The work of the Council has broadened
considerably under the leadership Of
Mrs. Wolff, and her retirement is deep
ly regretted by the members, but she
will remain as director of the executive
board.
Contrary to the traditional customs
of succession, it is noteworthy that the
new administration has passed from
daughter to mother. Mrs. Henry Weis-
kopf has been made the Councils choice
as president for the ensuing year. Mrs.
Weiskopf is one of the first members of
the Minneapolis Section, and her capa-
bility as chief executive has stood the
test of eight fruitful years. Mrs. Arthur
Brin was elected first vice-president and
Mrs. James Kantrowitz as second vice
president. The other officers are: treas
urer Mrs Carrie Abrahams; recording
secretary, Mrs. I. E. Rosenstein, CORES
ponding secretary, Mrs. Emil Robitshek;
auditor, Mrs. S. N. Deinard; federation
secretary, Mrs. Lille Mikolas. The fol-
lowing members constitute the Board of
Directors: Mrs Maurice Wolff, Mrs. B.
Harris, Miss Rebecca Michaels, Mrs. Ben
Heller, Miss Theresa Rothschild, Mrs J.
H. Schanfe1d, and Mrs. George Cults
Reports of the various committees of the
years work were read by Mrs. E. Robit-
shek, Of treasurer; Mrs. I. Rosenstein of
recording secretary; Mrs. B. S. Harris of
corresponding secretary; Mrs S. P.
Goldberg of publicity; Miss R. Michaels
of program; Mrs. B. thinner of infant
welfare; Mrs. Carrie Abrahams Of public
health; Miss Julia Felsenthal of philan-
thropy; Mrs M. Ede1sheim of social
hygiene; Mrs. G. Segelbaum of juvenile
court; Mrs. A. Brin of Child's study class
and War Relief; Mrs. Jonas We'll of
committee for blind and school and
home adjustment; and Mrs. w. Monasch
of the membership committee.
The American Jewish world., 1919-05-16
"Reveille" Wounded Mems Magazine

Success.
"Revelle" the magazine gotten out by
the men stationed at Base Hospital % at
Fort Smelling is establishing itself by the
craftsmanship of the young ladies of the
various girls organizations under the
auspices of the War Camp Community.
The Hatikvah club represented by two
members each week sell in the Radisson
lobby. Miss Bertha Davis and Miss Rose
Silber were the sa1eswomen last week,
and Miss Davis secured one generous
buyer who became SO interested in the
project that he bought l25 copies, and
returned them to be resold. The previous
week she was assisted by Miss Sadie
Levin. The money derived from the
sales goes toward the wounded mems
fund.
The American Jewish world., 1919-05-16
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

mother thoroughly enjoyed frolicking
with daughter. A program was given,
and those who participated we're: Mrs.
Alexander Berman, who gave talk in
Yiddish, vocal solos by Miss Sarah Sus-
hansky, accompanied by Miss Gertrude
Si1ber, recitatons in English and Yiddish
by Miss Gazella Blumenthal, and Miss
Genevieve Lifson gave a solo dance.
The American Jewish world., 1919-05-16

I South Side Bikur Cholim To Meet
The regular meeting of the South Side
Bikur Cholim will be held on Sunday,
May lS, at 2:3O p M. in the vestry rooms
Of the Adath Yeshurun synagogue.
The American Jewish world., 1919-05-16

FOR RENT-A we'll furnished,
modern house, in one of the most
beautiful parts of the city, the lake
district, from June IS to September
l. References exchanged. Call Ken
wood 1920 or the office of the Jewish
World, Main $3.50.
The American Jewish world., 1919-05-16
Ner Tamid and Hatikvah Entertain
Mothers
Mothers.

Mother was guest of honor when the
Ner Tamid and Hatikvah clubs combined
and entertained the members of the
clubs and their mothers, in commemora-
ton of Mothers Day on Monday even
Inc last at the Ta1mud Torah. And
The Washington times., 1919-12-15

had nursed him night and day for
four months, trying to save him.
And always I'll carry the feeling,
that I could have saved him, il
had had more time to give him,
But 1 had five others besides my
husband to cook for, sew and wash
and iron. l did all could. but I
feel had too much else to do. Six
children, a man. and a six-room
house to be kept clean and well
cared for; to do all the washing,
ironing, sewing, cooking and clean
ing Is too much for one woman
weighing 12S pounds. / have done
that and raised a garden; doing
all Of that work since my husband
doesn't care for gardening, and
have to have one to help make the
ends meet.
have four children in school
and each one must carry to the Red
Cross fund and countless other
things that come come up in the
school and church; and must SUBJ
scribe: also, my husband. in his
business is called upon to do quite
bit. And to do these things I have
to wear rundown, broken shoes;
sometimes my feet upon the ground:
yet, I must stand on my feet from
a. m. until after o. m., when the
children are abed. Then I have to
do my sewing and. ofttimes l sew
until . a. m. I have to deny my
self common necessities because I
am out of sight of the public and
the others of my family have to
keep up appearance.
At the beginning of the war my
husband became restless, he want
ed to enlist, and his family prevented
him from being able; he grew NOR" SO
and moody. Things were pretty bad
in the home: the house needed re-
pairing, and the furniture had
grown shabby and broken down,
and should have been replaced, but
the high cost Of everything made it
impossible to put one cent in re-
pairs. ! lay awake at night try
ing to figure a way out. I'd try
to make material that was only
enough for a dress. have enough
over for a shirt jacket. I was al
ways trying to do the impossible.
for impossible things were expect
ed Of me: and oh, how much five
children and man can eat. I've
even denied myself proper food. for
I've worked all day until dinner at
night on cup Of coffee and piece
of toast for breakfast. ate no
lunch. And II there were not plenty
OF anything. l did without. And
my last little baby was born that
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
Answers to Correspondents

first year OF our entrance into the
war
Ny husband spent more and more
time from home: I found that he
had met woman who could enter
tain him. He loved mu9ic and we
had never been able to buy q piano,
and ! missed one 50 much. Well,
this woman played and sang: she
had parties and could give him .
pleasant evening, while I had a
cheerless, shabby home; for every.
thing seemed to be giving out
scrubbed and. cleaned, hut couldn't
buy new. The comfy chairs became
uncomfy, and the easy chair un-
easy: the children had. their quar-
rels as all children will. and my
little new baby needed lots OF care;
SO home wasn't much for him, and
l couldn't blame him. just blamed
the condition. OF affairs and the in
justice seemed too great to bear:
but 1 bore 1t and kept my trouble
to myself didn't make his home
any more unpleasant; We had al
ways lived agreeably and we con-
tinued to do so, and l made home ~
pleasant as could.
Life grew almost unbearable to
me; my baby died: more and more
bills accumulated; doctor bills and
medicine bills and one for the fu-
neral. The war ended, but prices
scared higher than ever: five chill
dren to buy shoes for at from IS to
81 per pair for the oldest child, and
after three weeks begin repairing
them. had brought these little
ones into the world and have to
feed them and keep them warmly
clad. but, oh. 1t is SO hard to do SO.
1 must go in debt. This our coun-
try is called such q gloriously free
country, yet our lawmakers have
allowed proffteering until 1t is i'm.
possible to raise a family. I don't
want to see my children denied all
Of childhood's pleasures and start
to work when they should be In
school. I did so want to give them
a good education. but at present IT
seems impossible. Our country does
not stand by it's mothers that are
giving their future citizens. The
mothers are denying themselves
everything, and the country Is MAX
ing that sacrifice q thing done in
vain. The country wants good cftt.
zens, not illiterate. underfed. un-
healthy people. Then why doesn't
it abolish profiteering and put
things on normal scale, so the
women can raise their children
right? ] have lost all my patriot
ism, as many and many q woman
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
A New Commission to Handle
Government Employees
By BILL PRICE.

One Of the chief recommendations of the Congressional
ecassfcaton Commission will be that Congress create
Federal employees where they needed in the executive
service thereby shifting the personnel to do away with
charges that there thousands of unnecessary employees
on the pay rolls There would be formed force q
In the army during battle. -,
This commission, if created would withdraw cleric
from one department where they might be required and
transfer them to other department bureau where
extra employees were in demand revolutonixng existing
methods which without elasticity and declared be
harmful to the interests of the Government The dspos
ton of all employees would be the hands Of this cois-
sion, which would investigate working conditions in detail
to determine whether chief of division or Is not SUD-
piled with sufficient clerks.
One of the meanest things in Congressional debate is
the harpng about loafng'' Government employees with
unfair reflections upon Government workers. II there
D the amount OF "deadwood" that claimed the fault
in the unbusnesske methods of Congress in making ceri-
cal appropriations entire year ahead without considering
conditions that may arise in that period.
That sort of thing naturally forces department heads
TO protect themselves against inadequate clerical help No
executive foresee entire year ahead what may Be
needed in the various dvislons of a department
The methods frequently lead to one bureaus being
short of clerks, who must work overtime while smother ID
carrying surplus.
The Federal employee is not resonsibe for this That
employe is duly certified by the Civil Service Commission
for permanent work and is assigned in regular order The
clerk is not to blame bureau short Of work and
there is oafng The responsibility is in the Legislative and
executive methods pursued Yet the clerk Is held up by
few Congressional orators leech Government pay
rolls.
The "deadest" wood in Government service is most
often in that class of political apponees who draw big sa
es do little work possible and rely political pulls
keep them in fat positions The bulk Of these chaps are
Iappointed Congressional recommendations and Con-
gressmen "raise Cain" when Of their henchmeu do
mot get soft snaps few of these Congresen then
pick the lowly clerk who In merit and not ON
the political shoulders of Congressman Too often thees
gabbers have two thrse stenogrsphe each
at their bidding to dictate let1es two each day
Stop this bounding Of Government clerks and run tAa
Government on business principles! a.
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
Beatrice Fairfax Writes of the Problems
Especially For Washington Women

has. This last year has killed 1t.
and I've heard many others say the
same thing.
So often I read articles In my
magasfnes concerning the small
families the Americans have and
censuring them for It Our laws
don't make 1t possible to have q
large family. One can't afford 2
family unless they are wealthy, and
with \ few exceptions. our wealthy
class have very small or no families.
have always loved children and
: wanted them. have believed 1t
wrong of married peop.e to 60
chfldless. but now, under existing
conditions birth control should be
taught anu women refuse IL nther-
hood until laws are made that will
give mother a chance to rear her
young into good, useful citisens.
Otherwise we do our children wrong
to bring them into the world.
She OuKht to Be Still
q Young Woman.
/ have written this for the sake
OF the young girls who are think
ing Of, or. rather, hurrying into,
marriage without thought of all il
entails. In their joyous youth they
don't know how hard 1t will be:
they don't realize the heartaches
s~a burdens they could save them
serves II they would 60 gayly on
having their gay times until they
are ready to settle down to more
serious things-not eighteen or
nineteen. but twenty-five or TWEEN
ty-eight. Don't you agree with me,
Beatrice Fairfax?
am thirty-three years old; my
husband is forty-fve, and / look
much older than he. / am tired and
worn out, just sick from overwork
and the worry to exist-to keep up
ana on and nothing with which to
keep going.
Dear Beatrice Fairfax, is there
any soiution Tor this problem of
something be done? NY little baby
has died and my husband has drift
ed away from his hreside, and I
blame 1t indirectly to the condition
or present-day unrest.
VIII the day ever come. when
women can have the large families
hke their grandmothers had? Can
ENJOY ard welcome each little new
conner without the dread OF an
other doctors bill and nurses bill;
another little mouth to feed and
ciotnes and shoes to buy; when the
mothers need not think or worry
over those items and can just live
and delight in each new baby and
can nave as many as God chooses
TO send her. When our country
makes such laws that will bring
ABOUT peace and prosperity, and
VIII make things easier for the
mothers. then VIC can be proud of il,
put at present we are about equal
with Russia.
sometimes I regret the little edu-
cation / have; Ii makes me want
more and makes me dissatisfied and
nitter. / want some Of the pretty
things OF life and a few of its pleas
ures. I'm young in years, but
would just as well be an old lady.
II had no education maybe I'd be
satisfied with life and happy. I
can't go to work outside as many
OF my neighbors have done, to help
out ! have to stay with my chill
dren, and can't add to the income.
There are seven of us now to feed
and clothe. and i just can't do IL
any longer with the cost Of every
thing so high. What is 10 be done
to relieve the many situations like
mine? WORRIED