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Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
Farm Bargains

Splendid farm, located Il mile
from town Of Smyrna, comprising
1So acres; elegant bui ldings and
fine land. Price $I8,5oo. Part
cash, balance remain on mortgage.
This is a splendid bargain.
Farm, 900 acres, near Blackis-
tons. New buildings all around;
225 acres tillable. Price SIS, 900.
Two tenants houses on farms.
Farm, 256 acres, some wood and
lots; good buildings. This land is
good; q miles from Clayton. Price,
$I3, 900; part cash.
Farm of 100 acres, some wood;
new buildings. Four miles from
Smyrna. Price, $4,000. Owner
will take mtg. for $4,000 at S per
cent. This is a bargain.
Farm 2o2 acres good land and
buildings. 81 miles of Smyrna.
Price, SS,5oo Another bargain.
(No, not down neck)
Farm of 100 acres good build
ings and land, 31z miles of Smyr-
ma. Price, $500.
Houses in both Clayton and Smyr-
ma at reasonable prices.
For particulars, call or write
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
Death of Mrs. SaIIie Adkins, Milford.

Death of Mrs. SaIlie Adkins, Milford.
Miss Sallie Adkins died at her resi-
dence on West Front street. North
Milford, on Saturday, October 20, IN
the 74th year of her age. The fu-
neral was held on Tuesday last at her
late residence, and interment was
made in the family burial lot in the
old M. E. Church cemetery in Mil
ford. She is survived by brother
Irving Adkins, of Philadelphia, and a
sister, Mrs. Mollie Brown, Of Milford
She was a woman of high character
and one of the active members OF the
Methodist Church all Of her he.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
DANGEROUS DISEASE

Get some GOLD MEDAL HARLEM OH
Capsules at once. They are an old, tried
preparation used all over the world for
centuries. They contain only cld-fash-
toned, soothing oils combined with
herbs, well known and used by physi.
clans In their daily practice. GOLD
MEDAL Haarlem on Capsules are ina
ported direct from the laboratories IN
Holland They are convenient 20 taka.
and win either give prompt relieS or
your money win be refunded ASH for
them at any drug store. but be sure 90
get the original imported GOLD
In scaled PACKAGES. Three stsss.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-02-06
Town of Wilma

From OsS CsTsesDsn1est-
Mrs. G. Munger was on the
sick list this week.
Beulah Webster has not been
very we'll the past week.
Edwin Stellberg is nursing
very sore hand these days.
The Schmidt and Nash schools
had a sleigh-ride party Saturday
night.
The mail carrier could not get
thru Tuesday on account Of bad
roads.
There will be election of Off
GERS at the club meeting Satur-
day evening.
The men at the Peterson camp
are thru hauling ties and are
now cutting logs.
Mrs. Ralph Shute returned
Sunday from Milaca, where she
attended her fathers funeral.
The farmers around Duxbury
are hauling their ice now. Paul
Nash and Mr.. Wassen are cut
ting ice on Dollar lake.
There was a dance in the town
hall Saturday night. Sandwiches
and coffee were served about ~
o'clock. A good time was re-
ported.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-02-06

NJ. D. Branch walked down
from Cloverton Monday of this
week on business. Mr.. Branch
found the walk thru the heavy
snow a pretty good job. He re-
turned to Cloverton the same
day.
The ladies' aid met with Mrs.
Grevious last Thursday with an
attendance of forty-five. This is
a splendid time for the ladies of
the community to get together in
a social way as well as do some
good work.
The Boys Club resumed meet
ings last Saturday. The Club
voted to raise enough money
among themselves to purchase a
tent for use at the annual camp.
The club also has planned to put
in an acre of potatoes the coming
summer to start a fund for a
community house, something
much needed here.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-02-06
People in Central Europe Are
Suffering on Account of
Food Shortage.
PROBE HAS Been MADE
representatives Of inter-Atiied Relief
Commission Return to Paris After
Extensive Tour Through
Stricken Regions.

Paris, Feb. 4.--Hugh r. Gibson, Cap
tain r. r. Ferguson, and other repre-
sentatives Of the Inter-Allied Food Re-
lief commission, returned to Paris to
make report TO Herbert Hoover, di.
rector general of the commission, after
several weeks travel through Poland,
Austria Hungary, Czecho Slovakia,
Jugo Slovskia and Serbia.
Coal IL now the most pressing need
In Czecho- Slovakia and Austria-Hun-
gary. said Captain Ferguson, and with.
out an increased fuel supply food re-
lief on large scale IL impossible.
Only one-tenth Of the possible number
OF trains are operating in Austria and
Hungary because OF lack Of coal and
conditions are little better In Czecho.
Slovakia.
Formerly ustria-Hungary received
10000 tons of coal daily from Prussian
Silesia. This has been greatly dimin.
ished and the yield 10 small in Czecho-
6lovakia because Of the political and
labor agitation.
Bridges Down In Serbia.
"The bridges and trestles have been
almost destroyed in Serbia. and AZ .
consequence motor trucks and OK carts
must be used temporarily" Captain
Ferguson said. THE railway demon.
alization il slightly less in Czecho-Slo-
vakia than in Austria Hungary, where
few trains are operating. these being
loaded with men and women carrying
bags OF food.
Although the Americans cannot
expend a great amount for Austria
Hungarian relief, the Allies probably
will supply food for those two coun.
tries to avert Bolshevism and all the
American relief for Czecho- Slovakia
must pass over the disorganized
Austro-iIungarian railways.
"The Americans are concentrating
food at Trieste. which will be the
center of the southern relief work.
while Danzig will be the center OF Pol.
ish relief. But the entire campaign
Is dependent upon coal which 1t may
be necessary To import from England
or the United States. unless arrange
ments can be made to obtain II from
Prussia, where production is less at
fected by disorganizatlon."
The Food administration headquar
ters, announced that the American
Relief administration has received a
shipment Of $4,000 tons Of food from
Trieste at Prague for the Czecho-Slo.
vaks.
1t In stated that the food situation
in Czecho- Slovakia IA npw av.ramalv
serious and that inasmuch as Czecho-
Slovakia has no port OF It's own II is
necessary to traverse the old state of
Austria inprder to reach this new
nation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-02-06

UbO9 ~ NOwkOoUOOOeDS
Mrs. Ole Peterson was a pas
senger to Danbury Friday of last
week.
Alex Wistrom of Grantsburg
was here on business last Thurs
day night.
Mrs. Steinbring went to Dux-
bury last Friday, to have some
dental work done.
Geo. Grevious went to Web
ster last Wednesday. returning
home the same day.
DR.. Brown, the veterinary of
Frederic was here Tuesday being
called by Joe Merleen.
Irene Ruud entered school here
Tuesday Of this week after a
long absence at Siren. Wis.
Ed Roatch is very i'll at his
home here this week. DR.. Proud
lock was called in attendance.
Word comes from Webster
that on Tuesday Jan. 2Sth there
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Franklin a pair of twins, a girl
and a boy.
The family of James Roatch is
quarrantined this week for
scarletina. Bernice, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roatch's little girl is sick
with the disease.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-02-06
Raj, Revolving Fund Low.

Washington. Feb. ALI but $6l.-
$4,000 Of the original $500. 900 900 re.
volving fund Of the railroad admins
tration has now been used. Director
General Hines reported In connection
with his financial statement for Janu-
ary. In that month. $sS.2Ss. 900 was
advanced to railroads or paid for new
cars and locomotives. The director
general received @lS.9S6,0o0 from rail-
roads and $l0.327,0oo from express
companies the past month. Total net
advances made to railroads amount .
$73o.174. 900.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-02-06
WILLING TO SACRIFICE EYES
Mother Wants Her Optics Transferred
to Blinded Son.

Troy n. Y, Feb. Mrs. Margaret
Waugh wants her eyes transferred to
the sockets OF her son. James Waugh.
who entered the army when he was
~ and fought until he was blinded
last September In making the form.
al offer Of this sacrifice Mrs Waugh
told the Red Cross she had heard of
a rabbits eyeballs being successfully
transferred to another animals head
and said she believed II could be done
with human eyes
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-02-06
COLONIES ASK RECOGNITION
British Oon,inions Seek Admission to
lsaouc Of Nations.

Paris, Feb 4.~-Representatives Of
the dominions OF the British govern
ment, II Is said, have agreed that the
self-governing dominions are entitled
to places In the society OF nations as
entities, having the same status as any
other nation. The Anal decision rests
with the peace conference. but the
representatives Of the dominions ex-
pect no objections there inasmueh as
Great Britain Is supporting them
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-02-06
TROOPS PROTECT FRONTIER
Costa Rica Fears Rebel Invasion From
Nicaragua.

San Salvador. Feb. 1.-THE Costa
Rican government. according to dis.
patches received here, is moving
troops to protect the frontier between
Nicaragua and Costa Rica The re-
ports say that Costa Ricans opposed
to the Tinoco government have made
plans to invade Costa Rica from Mic.
aragua.
The Jasper news., 1919-08-21

This is one of the highest priced
acts ever brought to the southwest.
Don't fail to see Little Hip the
wise guy" elephant. There will
be display of daylight fireworks
each day and Dunham's Baby
beers will be exhibited and are
sure to please the little folks.
Good water, plenty of shade, ex-
cellent parking space for cars. ex-
cellent races and exhibits and free
attractions are what the fair as
ISOLATION will offer to visitors when
the gates open August 26th for a
four day session. Plan to be there.
The Jasper news., 1919-08-21
Wise John.

John was able to persuade Ruth to
do most things he desired. One day
the children, with their little cousin,
Edward, decided to draw pictures. Ed
ward and John each found pencil,
but Ruth was still without one. until
her mother came to her aid with a
big new pencil. John. whose pencil was
blue stub, looked longingly at the
new one and then, in a coaxing voice,
said: "Ruthie,- don't you want this
nice pretty blue one7 1t just matches
your eyes," Needless to say, John Sc
cured the long pencil.
The Jasper news., 1919-08-21
sie4 A Buslel Paid for Corn.

Carthage Mo-, Aug. ar.-Many
farmers would like to sell corn at
this figure, but the Carthage Fair
does better than that; if you have
the best corn the fair association
will pay you at the rate OF S1o4
per bushel and let you keep the
corn. In each department this
year the Carthage fair offers larger
premiums. The fair is held to
create interest in better farming
and stock raising and although it
has never paid cent of dividends
In q direct way to the public spir-
tied citizens who made the fair
possible, it has put much wealth
in Jasper and adjoining countries.
You learn. while you play at
the Missouri's greatest county fair
and in addition to seeing the best
pure bred live stock and farm pro
ducts you will be royalty enter.
tanned. Harness and running races
will be held each day and this years
entry list is the largest since 1914.
Then on the closing day, an ex-
citing auto aud motorcycle race
program will be added to the horse
race program.
In between tie the races. visitors
will be entertained by the free at
fractions, the stellar attraction of
the 1919 fair Hill be- the free ele'
phsnt and monkey circus act.
The Jasper news., 1919-08-21

The bride and bridegroom were just
about to say II WILL" when the brides
mother dashed madly from the room
and returned, running up the aisle to
the bride, and pushed the bridal bou-
quet into the brides hands. In Tho
excitement of the occasion the flowers
had been forgotten.
The Jasper news., 1919-08-21
Uncle Eben.

"Some men does hate to give any
body credit fob anything" said Uncle
Eben. Deg can't throw bouquet
without tearln' off de roses an hand
in out mostly, sHckers."
The Jasper news., 1919-08-21
Chlorine.

One of the most important CONNER
cial uses of chlorine is in the bleach
ing of paper and various cloth fab-
RIGS.
The Jasper news., 1919-08-21
First U. 8. Stamps.

Stamps were issued by postmasters
as early as 1916. but the first official
United States stamps were issued ID
1s47. '
The Jasper news., 1919-08-21
Facts Only

Early Fall Buying
Will Pay
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

The Times Record wants to recog-
nize improvements along all lines and
today we want to commend Jim Man
oles, proprietor of the, Liberty Cafe
for the very splendid manner in
which he has fitted up and equipped
his place of business. Those who
want to patronize this up-to-date cafe ate
can 20 there knowing that they will
have excellent service and food and
meals clearly and nicely served. Mr.
Manoles has had the interior OF ms
cafe decorated artistically, has tables
in the main lobby and also private
booths for those who want to eat in
more retirement. He has courteous
force to look after your wants and is
giving his patrons very good service
The Times-Record hopes that mr.
Manoles will make a success OF ms
venture,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13
EASY PICKINCS
AT VALLEY CITY

Purchasing a North Dakota nation
al bank and convrting it into state
banking institution, reorganizing it,
increasing it's capital stock on the
hope Of big state deposits and in five
days. time picking off an easy $780,
900 commission on the deal was the
accomplishment of nonpartisan
league chieftains in the purchase of
the American National bank now the
city.
William Olson, former state de-
putty fire marshal under H. L. Reade
was one of the promoters. Mr.. Olson
sought the Office Of secretary Of state
on the democratic ticket and also
has been a candidate for the Office of
sheriff Of Barnes county. He was
unsuccessful both times. Assisting
in the promotion were J. j. Hastings
of Fargo, who had had meteoric
career since joining the league circles,
and Louis Noltimier, former vice
president Of the Bang Of Valley City
of which Mr.. Olson was one Of the
directors. Mr.. Olson was elected
president of the American Exchange
bank Of Valley City and j. j. Has
tings, vice president, at meeting
Of the stockholders and the direc-
tors held week ago.
The four men closed the deal APP
proximately two weeks ago for the
purchase of the American National
bank at Valley City, which had a
capital of $4,000 and surplus of
$4,000. The bank was purchased
from James Grady, former vice pres
ident, and H. C. Aamoth, cashier,
controlling stockholders. The amount
paid is not known. The hope of big
deposits of state funds, which could
be loaned out at very comfortable
profit, was the big inducement to
prospective buyers Of stock in the
new bank.
Two thousand shares of stock were
placed on the market and were of.
fered at $125 a share; 500 to go t.
the capital stock; SIS to the surplus
and 10 per cent to promotion fees
thereby making a capital of 5000, 900
$50, 900 surplus and 5000 commits
sion to the promoters for the work
which, it is said, was completed il
FIVE days. Whether the promoter
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

The evening program at the Metho-
dist church Sunday night was con-
Quoted by six five minute men, consist
ing Of F. w. Heidel, F. G. Chambard,
Prof. J. H. Seymour, DR.. S. A. Tim
norman, Prof. J. w. Switzer and j.
w. Rodewald The subject under dis
cussion was the Forthcoming centen-
ary drive for funds, and each speaker
gave a splendid talk along different
lines of this great work, each talk
lasting five minutes. Rev. Wilds, the
pastor, jocularly remarked that six
minute men we're better than one
preacher The reverend gentleman
paid them a mighty good compliment
they were very good-but he is
some speaker himself, and don't you
forget it.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

E.eJ. Nephew, Of Minot, with his
family, are recent arrivals in the city
and will make Valley City their home.
Mr.. Nephew represents large pillow
concern and has been stationed at Mi
not but now figures that Valley City
is the best place to locate for his ter
ritory. This place is certainly we'll To-
Gated for travelling as we have two
railroads running out Of her on the
N. P. and the 500 and this gives the
travelling men a chance to get in and
out easily. Welcome to our little city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13
NewSprin& Suits and Goats are now ON display
made any other profit or not is not

known.
Farmers signed the subscription
list as freely as they sign a league
candidates petition for some polit-
ical office. In some cases the far
mers gave their notes for the stock
and the whole deal was completed
without the promoters being compel
led to leave their office to canvas for
subscribers. The promoters in ad-
vancing arguments in defense of the
new league bank, declared the bank
would loan money to the farmers at
per cent the first year, and the
following year at per cent, yet the
note which the farmer gave was to
be handled at per cent.
In making a report on converting
of the American National bank into
the American Exchange bank, or
from national into state institu-
ton. j. j: Hastings said it proves
that the farmers of Barnes county
favor the new state banking laws.
Mr.. Hastings also approves the new
laws.-Fargo Forum.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

E. D. Lum, former editor of the
Tinles-Record and later owner and
proprietor of the Mayville Tribune,
which he has since sold to the non
partisan league, was an over Sunday
visitor to the city. Mr.. Lum is now
on the road for More Bros, of Fargo,
selling tractors and automobiles and
rather likes the change from news
paper work. He is very much pleas
ed at the many improvements made
in Valley City the past two years: Mr..
Lum still likes the newspaper bust
ness and we expect to see him again
take. up the editorial pen in the not
very distant future.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

It takes little nonsense to draw the
big crowds who went to see Charley
Chaplin in shoulder Arms" Char
ley was Johnny on the spot in the army
all right and while his feet did not
always track he was there with the
goods when it came to laying out the
Huns and taking them prisoners by
the punches. It does one good to
laugh and Mr.. Chaplin certainly has
faculty in his films of tickling the
risibles Of the most solemn individual
on earth.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

M. H. Dreyer returned home Sun
day morning from Chicago, New York
and other points where he had been
huving goods for his exclusive ready
to.wear ladies store. Mr.. Dreyer has
purchased large stock OF the latest
creations and has coming the
very latest there is along these lines
He is another of our wide-awake bus
mess men who takes pride in keeping
abreast of the times.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

The Times-Record has failed to
mention the fact that VIM. Burchill
had purchased the H. c. Aanaoth home
in this city and was contemplating
moving to the city and becoming one
of the mainstays Of the old town. Now
we are glad to have Bill do this be-
cause he is live wire and after run
ming that great big farm Of his we
know that the small job of running the
lawn mower over that lawn will be
nothing in comparison to the farm
lob, then he will be always available
for the discussion Of the various top
it's of the state economic problems
that find vent in the small circles that
gather on the various corners OF our
city from time to time. Welcome to
our city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

We have discovered that one OF our
leading citizens who stopped the
Times-Record in the heat OF the late
political campaign, is so lost without
the old rag that he borrows the paper
from his neighbor. Others are dong
the same. We don't blame 'em. 1t is
lust like children crying for castorla
they must have it, Come in and re-
subscribe, old man, and all will be for
given.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

The X. P.'s had great big meet
ing in their hall last night with en-
thusiasm running high and the bunch
of candidates having a respiration
mark far below the normal until aft
er they got by the degree, then their
spirits ran high and they enjoyed the
work along with the rest OF the
bunch of Sir Knights. A class OF six
was put through the third degree and
it was one of the best meeting ever
held in the lodge. The K p. orches-
ira and also the quartet furnished ex-
cellent entertainment during the eve
ming. This music will be feature OF
all meetings during the remainder OF
the lodge meetings and should be
the means Of drawing out the mem
bers.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

The Parent-Teachers' meeting of
the Training school Of the Normal
will hold it's meeting Friday, Feb. z,
at 1880 p. m. in the pleasant rooms of
the domestic science department. An
unusual treat is in store for all, for
Miss Theda Gildemeister has kindly
consented to speak on "How to know
our children" Miss Gildemeister
comes from Winona Normal to deliver
a series Of lectures in our State Nor
NAL. She teaches in the summer
school at Columbia and was the one
selected in the state of Minnesota to
prepare the state elementary course
of study. Special music will be fur
nished and refreshments will be serv-
ed by the home economics depart
ment.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

If you havn't bought ticket for the
father and son banquet which will be
given in the basement Of the Congre-
gational church on the evening of
February -, you should do so. This
is a Y. M. c. A. movement and it is
up to every father to take his son to
this banquet or take somebody else's
son to it, anyway whether you go or
not buy a ticket and give it to come
son of his father and let him go. A
nice program is to be given following
the banquet. :.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

Oscar Opsahl, formerly operator at
the N. P. depot in this city, returned
from Camp Dodge Saturday night
having been discharged from the gov
eminent service. Mr.. Opsahl has
been appointed agent and operator
at Marion, N. D., and he and his wife
will shortly move to that little city
The Times-Record can assure the
good people at Marion that they will
have very competent agent as well
as most accommodating one. Mr..
and Mrs. Opsahl are good people and
will fit in well with the community in
which they are to labor.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

F. H. Buckwalter left this morning
for Wing, N. D., where he will address
meeting in behalf of community
cooperation. Mr.. Buckwalter is try
ing to spread the gospel Of trading at
home an dthe idea of cutting out the
mail order houses in favor Of the
home merchant. He is out under the
auspices Of the retail merchants OF
the state.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-13

The editor received a letter this
morning from Ashland, Wis, from
Mrs. Trubshaw stating that their
daughter, Mrs. B. A. Parsons, and the
baby, who have had a serious case OF
the fue, are much better and will be
able to sit up probably yesterday. We
were glad to get this good news.