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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
BUILD A BARN.
FARMERS URGED
Erection Of Needed Buildings to
Promote Prosperity.
DESIGN FOR THE SMALL FARM
illustration Shows Plan Tor combina.
ton Horse and Dairy Barn,
Divided by Solid
Wall.


Mr.. William A. Radford win answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building work on the farm, for
the readers OF this paper. On account of
his wide experience as Editor. Author and
Manufacturer. he Is. without doubt. the
highest authority on ali these subjects
Address ell inquiries to William A. Rad
ford. No. 1927 Prairie avenue. Chicago.
ILL.,. and only inclose three-cent stamp for
reply.
Build a barn!"
This advice Is being urged on the
farmers by the United States govern
ment.
There are two reasons why farm
building should be resumed at once.
One is the need of farm buildings to
house the increased crop production
and the live stock; the other is that
the building trades and the building
industry of this country must be em-
ployed il the farmers are to continue
to enjoy the prosperity that has come
to them during the last four years.
The need Of buildings is known to
every farmer, whose place Is not prop
erly supplied with housing facilities
for his crops and lis live stock. Both
are too valuable nowadays to be houseo
in anything but the most modern
building The Old-fashiOned barn,
where it cost 30 cents in labor to pro-
duce 81 in milk has given way to the
modern barn. equipped with labor-sav-
fvNss n Nm 20
greater milk production. Scarcity of
labor makes such barn requirement
for the profitable conduct of the farm
ing industry.
That his own prosperity depends on
the prosperity of labor. not the labor
of his own community, but on the la
Dor Of the country, probably has not
occurred to the average farmer. To
bring this fact home. let us consider
the broad subject Of labor and it's en-
plOyment.
War Work Brought Prosperity.
During the four or Ave years pre-
viOus to November IL when the arnis-
tlce was signed, bringing to halt all
Of those industries that had been en-
plOyed in furnishing war materials, la.
Dor had been 100 per cent employed.
Wages were the highest known to this
country. or any other country, for that
matter. The wage earners were pros
porous and that prosperity was reflect.
cd In every other branch Of our COM
mercial, industrial and agricultural &C.
tivity.
Prices of food were high, the high
est known since the Civil war. Farm
ers were getting 200 and 300 per cent
more for their crops. live stock and
dairy products than they had received
in former times. The reason for this
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
GREAT WRITER'S VANITY.

Here is AN amusing picture OF
Sw'nburne. his frock- coat bullying
with manuscript, waiting to be asked
to read aloud his latest poem, given
by Mr.. Edmund Gosse in his "Por.
traits and Sketches :"
After floating about the room
and greeting his host and hostess
with many little beeks of the head
and affectionate smiles. and light
wavings of the fingers, he would set
tie at last upright on . chair, or, by
preference. on 4 sofa, and sit there
in a state of rigid immobility, the
toe of one foot pressed against the
heel of the other, Then he would
say, as though speaking Of some alb
sent person:
al have brought with me my
"Thalassius" or my 'Wasted Gar.
den"-or whatever it might happen
to be-which have just finished
"Thcn he would be folded again
in silence, looking at nothing. We
then were to say
"'Oh. do, please, read it to US!
Will you?'"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
NOT LOOKING FOR VISITORS
European Countries Dsvastatsd ~
War Have Ne Use at Al for
the 6i0htseer.

We probably will hear one Of these
days Of some desperate travel en-
thusiast trying to swim or row across
the English channel. Great is the
fever in these British isles, and the
British passport office in London is
thronged daily by hundreds Of earn
est men and women who Insist they
must get to southern France imme-
diately for their lungs sake. or be-
cause they have . relative dying in
Paris, or they are faced by bank
ruptcy unless they see their agent in
Rouen instantly
They cannot 60 Much as they
would like to be in Paris during the
peace conference, and tour over the
great battleields, the governments
are restricting travel to a minimum
until after peace and rehabilitation.
A visit to . soldiers grave is not
accepted as urgent. Business that
can be transacted by mail must be
transacted that way. The certif-
cate OF a committee of doctors might
win safe-conduct to warmer cli-
mate. but it is doubtful il the tour
ist-invalid could choose France or
Italy, which have their own food and
housing problems without an extra
burden Of civilian foreigners.
So the tourist is pent up in his
native land for another maddening
period. Probably when shipping
eases up a bit he might be able to get
off to Egypt. France? Not for
quite 4 while yet.-London Mail.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
League Of Nations Covenant May
Become Part Of First Treaty
With Foe.
CHANGES CONSIDERED
safeguarding Monroe Doctrine end
Other Amendments to Meet the
Views of Different Allies
May Be Incorporated.

Paris, March l8-Since President
Wilson returned something has hap
pened at the peace conference and the
speeding up program for obtaining
immediate peace with Germany
through the preliminary peace treaty
has been sidetracked.
After lying dormant for month dur
Ing the presidents absence the old
League OF Nations covenant In being
brushed up and shows signs of life
The interest has suddenly switched
from making peace to revamping the
League OF Nations covenant.
House Confers With Allies.
Efforts are being directed to shape
the covenant so as to insure its &C.
ceptance by the supreme council and
win the approval OF those Americans
who are demanding it's amendment.
Colonel House conferred with Lord
Robert Cecil Leon Bourgeois. and the
American delegates and reported to
President Wilson. II Is conceded that
some OF the suggested amendments
can safely be adopted, for instance
those safeguarding the Monroe doc
trine and fixing conditions which will
permit OF the adherence of the late
enemy powers.
Early Peace Moves Checked.
II seems that the whole speeding up
campaign for an early peace next
month Is shattered. as with the COW
snant not even accepted yet by the
Allied and associated powers, and with
the neutrals yet to be heard from,
there Is small chance that 1t can be
made palatable for everyone and re-
vised coincidentally with the date ten.
tatiyely set for the completion of the
preliminary peace terms. March 20.
One Of the Ave powers had hest.
tated to accept a distinct impression
Of the right of secession from the
league.
Leaders Absence Causes Delay.
This Is not the first occasion time
has been wasted through the absence
OF the leaders.
While Lloyd George was in London
Marshal Ferdinand Foch and the Al
lied military men drew up military
terms allowing the German army be-
tween 100000 and 300,0 conscripted
men. But the moment Lloyd George
arrived he upset the proposition by
putting over scheme reducing their
forces to 100000 men on IL year en-
listments. Had Lloyd George com
municated to the peace conference his
views before coming to Paris again.
several days might have been saved.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
Mrs. Ludwig visited the Nash

Mrs. Ludwig visited the Nash
school Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garth Munger
we're in Markville last Friday.
Mr.. Francis and Miss Verona
Ludwig spent Sunday at Bates.
A wild cats track was seen in
the snow on the Sandstone road.
Garth Munger purchased two
nice cows of Mr.. Gleinke, last
week.
Miss Bauleke and Miss Blair
are preparing a program for the
club on March 22nd.
Mrs. Angelo Smith has come
back to Duxbury and all of her
friends are glad to see her.
Mrs. Munger and her daughter,
Mrs. Ernert, called at the Bates
home last Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Munger and Mrs. Bates
spent a pleasant afternoon at
Mrs. A. H. Anderson's last Mon
day.
Last Sunday evening r. Stell-
berg, Stanley Munger, Miss Bau-
leke and Miss Stella Munger
spent a pleasant time at the c.
M. Nash home.
There was a good crowd at the
Farmers Club Saturday night.
The spelling contest was enjoyed
by all. Francis and Verona Lud-
wig were the last two on the
floor. Francis misspelled the
word physiology and of course
his wise little sister came out
ahead. We are proud of the abil-
ity of our club members.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
Marlville
Fvsn OR. CsrresponAent---

Fss0 Our CsYresponAent--
Miss Stone is quite i'll this
week.
A large number went out from
town.
Mrs. Peterson made a trip to
Webster last Wednesday.
Dwight Hayden is visiting at
the home of Geo. Grevious this
week.
Geo. Grevious bought a couple
of cows from Ole Peterson this
week.
B. H. Langerak was here on
business last Friday afternoon
between trains.
A number Of people gathered
at the Witt home Saturday night
and had an enjoyable social time.
Mrs. f. J. Steinbring made a
trip to Webster, Wednesday. for
the purpose of getting some den
tai work done.
Work is to be started on the
bridge over the Tamarack this
week. The steel was hauled from
the car last week.
Rev. Blair of Duluth, preached
in the church last Sunday at the
morning service. Mr.. Blair's
many friends here were glad to
see him again.
The Roatch saw mill started
operations last week and will be
running for some time judging
from the number Of logs piled
in that vicinity.
The campaign to clear up the
debt on the church building re-
suited in complete success.
thanks to the efforts of the peo-
pie of the community. The re-
moval Of this debt means much
for the future of the institution,
which means so much to the com
munity life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF
PARTNERSHIP

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership lately subsisting be.
tween J. F.. Drummer. T.. II. Ho.
gan and M. Bulls and carrying
on business under the firm name
of Markville Land Agency, at
Markville, Minnesota. was on the
10th day of January, 1919. dis
solved by mutual consent, so far
as regards the undersigned, who
retires from the firm.
2S-1t M. Bulls.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
To Oishand Medical Corps.

Washington, March 8.-Dissolution
on April Of the volunteer medical
service corps. with its membership OF
more than $4,000 physicians. Is an
nounced by the Council OF National
Defense, under which the corps was
organized. The names OF all ahysi-
clans whose applications for member.
ship were approved will be turned
aver to the surgeon general OF the
bile health service and ;huS will be
eoe ;sibie shous' Us I tns. their sar.
- arise in Tie t,>u.s.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
MANS iNHuMANiTv.

"Lawze." remarked Aunt Saman-
thy Taters, lookin' up from the
Beantown Evening Bugle, ''it's
wonder to me folks wouldn't let
these poor, dumb brutes alone. Fust.
they're after the blind tigers and
now | see the Columbia club up to-
iad;noplus is organizin' of a wolf
hunt. Indianapolis Star.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
COSTS TO BE PAID.

"Aren't you glad to see these food
shippers investigated"
81 dunno" answered the ultimate
consumer. at always worries ME .
little to see anything done that adds
to the expenses Of conducting Their
business"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20

increase was that the demand was
there. and the wage earners had the
money to buy. Farm costs Of produc-
ton increased considerably. il Is true,
nut the fact that TO class of workers
in the United States has been more
prosperous or was larger buyer Of
government bonds than the agricultu-
raj workers, shows that there was a
good profit in farming.
ThG signing Of the armistice, how
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20

barn Is not complete. is also yy,yided
There has been a considerable 70.
auction recently in the cost of build.
ing materials. The cost of sucl, a harm
can easily be ascer.ainad from, Tho -
cal building contractor or lumher
dealer.
buiid a building" 1t is a patriot.
&c duty to employ the labor and II
VIII help keep the country and every.
one in it prosperous
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
SAYS GOODBYE TO RAiNBOWS
Pershtno Reviews and Addresses 60.
600 Men Of Division.

Coblenx. March 1S.-General ]. j.
Pershing has said goodby TO the boys
Of the AID Division. In farewell
address to the troops OF the Rainbow
unit, who are preparing to start for
home the first week in April, the
American commander-in-chief wished
them all good luck In the peaceful
occupations into which they will SO
on the other side OF the Atlantic.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
PLEASANT CHANGE.

Flatbush-The war munitions
plants and the war gardens did a lot
for our women,
Rensonhurst--How SO?
why. women used to be forever
talking about hats: now one hears
'em asking, Are my overalls on
straight ?"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
TO RESUME SALE OF BEER
Eastern Brewers VIII Proceed On Ad.
vice OF Council.

New York. March lS.-~The Lager
Beer Brewers Board of Trade OF New
York. representing ~ brewing ION.
Germs In New York and New Jersey
announced that on advice OF counsel
its members would resume at once the
sale Of beer containing ~ per cent
alcoholic content. This was forbidden
by ruling of the Internal Revenue de,
partment. which interpreted President
Wilson's proclamation effective Dec.
| last
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
PEACE ONLY ON IA POINTS
Erxber0er Says They Are Only Terms
on Which Germany Win Sjun.

Copenhagen. March 1S-If the Al.
lies load the peace treaty with condi.
lions going beyond President Wilson =
II points. the German national as
sembly will have to refuse It's assent
10 the treaty. Matthias Erzberger. head
Of the German armistice commission,
declared In an address at Berlin
meeting in fayoring the formation Of
real League of Nations, according to
dispatch, The matter then would
be left to referendum Of the Ger.
man nation. ne said.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20
Town of Wilma

from our C0tFeaDOn0emt---
Mrs. Stellberg left for the
Cities Saturday.
Born, to Mrs. A. M. Anderson,
March Is, baby girl.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-20

She-George, dear, I bought you
a pipe.
He-Yes, and suppose soon
you'll make me swear off smoking
Just like a woman!
Alma record., 1919-10-02
The
Saving Center
of Alma

If you are not sure of our rightful
claim to the above title, take this
method of proving it to your own
satisfaCtiOn:=-
Go today to our store, ask to see
any article in our entire line, be it
Hats, Caps, Boys Suits, Furnishings,
Mems Suits or OverCoats, we care
not; study the quality, the workman
ship and the price - then secure
similar article elsewhere and examine
it as closely as you did the first, COM
pare the prices and as surely as
night follows day you will see for
yourself where The rlan From rIiCh-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
In the Lap Of Luxury

Oct. 30-"Well, if you could see
me now you would feel quite happy
over me except that you would feel
sorry that / have been so long with
out mail. On Sunday we moved in
to barracks in a house with four
walls, and Ann and l have 2x4
room with a stove in it. We feel as
though we are living in the lap of
luxury. 1t is a French stove, SO
there is much left to be desired;
but when our wind holds out long
enough we manage to have a fire,
and how we do enjoy it! We are
really dry and comfortable, and
while we still should like to be
moved to where it is buster, we
think we are more comfortable here
than we would be in good many
places.
There are a good many colored
troops over here and it certainly
t lkes them to tell a story. The
other day one was heard to say that
it had always been the ambition of
his life to cross the ocean and he
was still of the SAME OPINION. l
have some such ambition my own
self. The efficiency OF the above
mentioned French stove can we'll be
told by an incident in our kitchen
this morning. About five O'Clock
1--WE had been called out of bed on q
false alarm) We went into the kitch-
en- to get bite to eat before going
to bed again. There was fire in
the range and leaning oyer the top
of it, with his head actually resting
On the edge Of it, was big fat
darkey sound asleep!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
TO Train Secretaries
For Business Executives

A four-year course for training of
secretaries, especially young women,
in response to the demand for train
ed and capable assistants for bust
ness and other executives. has just
been announced by the Course in
Commerce of the University of Wis
consin.
The course, which is known IS
the general secretarial course and
leads to the B. A. degree, is group
ing. of special courses similar to other
special groups offered by the de-
partment, such as banking and
finance, accounting, advertising and
marketing, transportation and public
utilities, commercial secretary, in
surance, real estate, and commercial
teaching.
Students will enter the secretarial
course after two years of funda-
mental studies in the Course in
Commerce. The special studies
which they will pursue during their
last two years will include factory
and office administration, buying
and credits, marketing methods.
retail advertising, commercial cor
respondence, corporation finance, in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
Show Dates Changed
by State PoultFynlen

Because the officials in charge Of
the poultry show at Madison, one of
the most important shows in the
state, have been unable to find a
suitable exhibit hall, the show has
been indefinitely cancelled. The Muk-
wonago poultry show will be held on
the dates originally set for the Mad
ison meeting Jan. $40. Other
changes in the poultry shows, due
to epidemic and to unexpected diff
culties in assembling birds, are pre-
dicted by J. 6. Halpin, secretary Of
the state association, and the sched-
ule is still being revised.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
First Wounded Hero Returns


Ray Cubit, of the 9th Reg. of
Marines. is the first wounded hero
from this neighborhood to arrive
home from France. Landing in.the
States two weeks ago, he was given
a 30-day furlough, which he is
spending at the home of his father,
Lyle Cubit, on the farm about five
miles southwest of this city.
Ray lost his right eye in the big
drive at scissors, July 10. At the
close Of his furlough he will return
to Norfolk, Va, from where. it is
expected he will receive his honor
able discharge from the service.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
The Times Changes Hands

A. E. Reese has leased the River
Falls Times to Messrs. w E. Stoothoff
and A. L. Stearns, who took pos.
session yesterday and who will
continue the, paper as weekly. Mr..
StoothCff was formerly located at
Dassel, Mimi, and later at GlenWood,
MINI. Mr.. Stearns comes here from
Flasher, N. d. Both gentlemen are
highly recommended by former
social and business acquaintance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
Greetings From Dr.. Gendron

That even the strenuous duties Of
an army physicians life cannot erase
Yuletide memories of the old home
town, and the friends left behind,
is beautifully manifested in the fol-
lowing message sent to all his River
Falls and vicinity friends by DR.. A.
E. Gendron:
with heartiest greetings to all in
good old River Falls for the New
Year.
Capt. A. E Gendron
Base Hospital
Camp Hancock,
Augusta, Georgia.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
Continued on page s
Pvt. Herb vlieRand
Back In States

Pvt. Herbert Vlieland, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Il. B. Vlieland of this city,
and a member Of Co. l, 10Th Inf,
landed at Newport News Dec. %.
His sister, Mrs. Carl Wehner went
over from Washing ton, D. c., and
spent Christmas with him In a
letter to her parents she says that
Herb is looking we'll and that his
wounds are all healed with the ex-
ception Of his arm, which is paralized.
His nurse stated that it may take
from one to five years before he
can use the arm, and that there is a
possibility that it might always be
paralized.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
Continuation Of Miss
Ensign's Letters

(NoTE- Miss Mildred Ensign,
daughter of Mrs. Hattie T. Ensign
OF this city, was attached 10 U. S.
Base Hospital No. AZ, located at
Beaune, France, between Dion and
LYONS. She was a member of a
surgical team sent to the front at
Nancy for work in field hospital
during the St. Mihiel drive, Sept.
ID 20, and was later located in Eva
Hospital No. II, at the edge
OF the Argonne Forest for eight
weeks. and it is from this place that
she writes again, in the first Of
these extracts given below
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
Lieut.. Ohio Winter D cad

The community was deeply shock
ed this morning to learn-of the sud-
den death of First Lieutenant Otto
Winter, who died at the home Of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Winter,
after short illness. The funeral
services will be held at one o'clock
Saturday afternoon, atthe home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
Some OF The Extras

We had a visitor last night and
ne came so close that thought be
was looking for a roosting place on
my tent or FOR just where | was To-
Gated. Life seemed very precious
20 me for a little while. But evil
IDENTIFY Jerry" was looking for
bigger prizes, for all he did to US
was to stand some peoples hair on
end. These are days of great ex-
periences.
4 have never been passionate
lover of animals. but am on init
mate terms with several varieties.
think / have given a few coolies
several square meals; not infre-
cu1n,lv l remove a spider from my
bed before l climb in; a rat dis
5urbs my slumbers at least a few
times every day or night, and a
mouse has sampled some of my
clothes. | won't mention the flies
and the yellow jackets who come in
unappetizing contact with our food.
These things might annoy me in
civil life, but they are all apart of
this business and we can laugh
about it even while we scratch. Ev-
erybody has 'em.
Il am keeping unusually we'll.
The Spanish influenza, whatever it
is, has had many nurses in it's
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 1919

clutches and has been quite serious
in some instances, but seem to be
establishing a record for myself and
have had nothing more than an oc-
casional Slight cold"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
Tuesday Club
Janua " 8, 1915
Leaders

January 3, 1915
Leaders
"Our Wartime Activities"
Mrs. Sutherland.
"Our War Debt and How it may be
Paid Mrs. Grimm
Solo Mrs. Gallup
Hostess, Mrs, Fred Bliss.
The Club will resume its meetings
and will follow the regular program
for the rest of the year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02

vestments, statistics, publicity and
printing, stenography and typewrit-
ing. In addition to the special
studies, they elect certain number
Of broad academic subjects essential
to the efficient, trained private
secretary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-01-02
RebekaI1 Lodge

There will be a special meeting
Saturday evening. Important bus
mess. Every member should be
present.