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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-19
BRUNO
From Our Corresponaent-

From Our Cofresponaent-
Mr.. Smiths are having thei,
house painted.
Miss Merle Gault came home
from Duluth Monday.
Frank Rodenberger was ir
Sandstone, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kuntz spent Sun
day at the Atwood home.
Miss Alice Bartels returned
from Superior, Saturday.
Miss Ursula Atwood returned
home from Duluth Monday.
Frank Rodenberger is having 6
new porch put on his house.
Jap Hill left for Little Falls
Wednesday to attend Camp Meet
ing.
Rev. S. A. Blair of Duluth, anc
Glen spent Monday night in
town.
Don't forget the community
meeting Friday. Everybody
come.
Miss Sheppard of Alexandria
spent a few days with Mrs
Churchill.
Mrs. S. Stafford of Pine Is.
land, is visiting at her sons home
of this place.
Will Mccoy of Glendale, is
the guest of his brother, Mr.. Nc.
Coy of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dracey are re.
joicing over the arrival of a ba.
by boy born Saturday.
Miss Stella Saastad and Miss
Francis Downing returned home
from Nickerson, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Elwell
spent the week end at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Fred Saastad
Henry Starch, Francis and AL
len and Mr.. White spent Mon
day night at Sturgeon Lake fish
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. F. Peterson
and Rev. and Mrs. Kamman were
at Oak Lake fishing Tuesday eve
ming.
Lenord Hoaglund and cousin of
Finlayson, spent the first part of
the week with his aunt, Mrs.
Lingren.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-19
Duquette
From Our Correspondents


Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey were in
town on Monday.
Leo Belanger left Tuesday
morning for Duluth.
William and Ed Koegher are
loading lumber this week.
Remember the picnic at Oak
Lake, Tuesday, June oath.
Gust Trump arrived in town
Sunday morning for the summer.
George Popa and John Mar
cote, Jr., went to Duluth on
Sunday.
Mrs. Broten of Nickerson,
called on friends between trains
Monday.
Miss Lillian Johnson will en-
terrain the Swedish Ladies Aid
on Saturday. June 28th.
The Modern Woodmen held a
business melting on Monday
evening in regard to improving
the hall.
J. Narcotic has lately installed
a candy counter in the hotel. He
also sells cigars, gum, soft
drinks, etc.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-19

ried to Miss Clara Adolphson.
The family came to Bruno Is
years ago and have resided on
the same farm since.
Mr.. Hedin leaves to mourn
his demise his wife and five
children; his aged mother and a
brother and sister in Sweden; a
sister in Wisconsin; and two
brothers in this state, Martin of
Virginia and Frank of Milaca.
The sympathy of the COM
munity is extended to the rela-
tives.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-19

Albin Hedin, southwest of
Bruno, died Saturday from cancer
of the stomach after a lingering
illness and long suffering.
The body was laid to rest in
the Wilstad cemetery, funeral
services being cnducted at the
home by Rev. A. ]. Kamman.
Mr.. Hedin was at the time of
his death Sc years old; he came
to America from Sweden SO years
ago settling at Saltwater, this
state, where in 1897 he was mar
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-19
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORs--sT
ROADS

State Of Minnesota, County Of Pines
NOTICE TO ROAD CONTRACTORS
Bids VIII he received by the County
BOARD OF Pine County. for tho Con.
struction OF job No. 1890. State Road
No. ... Location being between
Section 20, Town 39N, Range 2tW, &C.
corcinG to the Specifications on file In
the Office Of the County Auditor al
said county. and also In the office of
the state Highway Commission. All
bids must be sealed and plainly marked
on the envelopes as to the nature OF
the contents and name of bidder. Each
bid must be accompanied by cash or
certified check equal to per cent al
the amount of the bid. to secure the
execution of the contract.
The successful bidder will be re-
uuircd to furnish surety bond In an
amount equal to the contract for the
faithful performances thereof.
The work required on said Job No. 5.
according to Engineers Plan No, 80.
consists OF Painting and Repiankine
Bridge across Snake River ut that
place. length of Bridge--240 feet.
The Board reserves the right To re-
ject any and all bids.
All bids to be fled with tho County
Auditor not later than July f4th at 1
o'clock y. m. 1919.
by order OF the County Board.
Andrew p. Edin.
County Auditor
Dated June 18th, 1919.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-19

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to friends and neighbors
for their kind assistance during
the illness and death of our hus-
band and father; also do we wish
to express appreciation for the
beautiful flowers and Rev. Kan.
man for his comforting words
Mrs. Clara Hedin and children.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-19

The Askov American publishes
all the county news, has a large
corps of correspondents and
covers the field.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13
Ira . e Ie tie
OLD MARYLAND.
BY NII1sAH.

Ol4lJ MAXI LAND
A \ observant and inquisitive travel
n sr along the highways Of Mary
land, especially in the tidewate- re-
gion and in the hill country, can pic
ture in his minds eye Just how the
country must have looked in pioneer
days. and also in the later picturesque
era just before the Civil war. for
relics Of both these epoehs, in the
form OF old structures. are stin abuu-
dant.
Il is surprising how many OF the
pioneer log cabins, baiIt when Mary
land was still a primitive country
without sawmills. are still standing.
A dozen Of them may be counted
along the road between Washington.
D. c. and Frederick, Nd. They are
mostly two story houses. built OF
hewn hardwood tiubers and chinked
with plaster. Many OF them are known
to be far more than a century old
And there are even more of these
old houses still standing than appears
at a glance, fo- by inquiry II may
be learned that many Of the farm
houses. are ancient log structures
which have been covered with plank
ing Some Of these old houses are
built Of the almost indestructible
black walnut
Reflects Of the same or a little later
era are the old stone water mills.
The ruins OF dozens Of them are found
within n few miles of Washington
The best known OF them is Pierce
Mil in Rock Creek Park. which has
been converted into ? restaurant with
out destroying its picturesque ap-
The ample and comfortable man
sions Of the slave owning planters
succeeded these crude log and stone
structures. and they still are the
homes Of the MARYLAND formers. Most
OF them are built OF red brick. with
high peaked roofs and dormer win
dows. and are set in splendid groves
of old trees. All OF them are stained
and weatherworn. and show the ef-
fects Of having passed through time
less prosperous than the Oh they were
built to adorn-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13
THE PUBLICS CHIEF CONCERN NOW
IS TO SEE The STRIKE SETTLED

THE country hardly knows what to think about this ele-
graph strike The claims conflicting. the state
ments much at variance that the public mind IS cen
fused
The trend Of feeling seems to be hope that wire
communication viii not be cut OF and that the trouble
between the telegraph companies and their employers viii
be settled with justice to both sdes-and quickly as
possible
dicons the officials OF the Commercial Telegraphers
union that communication Throughout the country
would be 2aralyzed their demands not granted by
June II has been succeeded by feeling of relief inasmuch
there has been No paralysis up to the present time
People may synpathze with the employees Of the tele
graph they may favor the companies Either
way they don't want their DEATH BIRTH love or business
messages to fail of transmission because of dispute
What the Of complaint involved in the strike
What are the demands?
right to organize unions the right Of collective bargain
ing the reinstatement Of all union men discharged com
pensation for time lost by of discharge increased
wages and better working conditions.
One Of the companies has met this first demand by
sanctoning TIE formation of organization Of employees
for the presentation Of grievances and to take up such
other .zte-s the employees WISH but the telaphers
union has considered this companymade substitute for
union declaring that the organization is under the coz
troll Of the company and that the members have free
dom Of expression They regard it. furthermore merely
Of the company to split the working forces thereby
weakening the elegraphers union The members Of the
company organization such it may be called contradict
those assertions
The telegraphers union claims to large number
of men ont on strike and It is further declared that the
Order of Railroad Photographers win refuse after Saturday
to handle Western Union and Postal commercial business.
Some $1,000 operators involved. Another statement
that the $500 telegraph operators brokerage offices
viii Join the strike.
The western Union and Postal companies report 10
tieup and little delay transmission Of messages and
they declare the strike failure from the start
Those of the conflicting statements, the value
Of which the public yet able to judge As far the
people can observe messages to be going through
TO their destinations most parts of the country with
about IS much expedition under the BuTeson control
which is not saying much. However, sort Of ser
vice is being maintained.
It is claimed BY union that postmaster general Buzz
Ieson refused to recognize the tegTsphers union and
fused arbitration II would not be surprising if Mr. Bur
esou did So for be has refused to recognize the right of
employees Of the Vostoce department TO organize and 1t
might be supposed would regard the telegrapheIs while
the wire lines were under federal control federal
pIoves lust the same the Posoffice department
pIoyes Mr. Bureson always held the view that govern
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13

negro Of this rank. is a graduate Of
West Point.
q How can clean mattings V. VI.
A Wash with water in which
bran has been boiled, or in weak
brine Dry wei with a cloth. To re-
move grease from mating. wet a
nailbrush in slightly sailed boiling
water. Rub on CASTLE soap, and scru B
the SPOT wen. After the gr9ase spots
disappear, wash with clean cloth,
and rub dry Always rub length
wise Of the grain.
G. What is the objectionable sin.
Fl. J. X.
A. The early church held that the
objectionable sin was attributing the
work Of the Holy Spirit to a satanic
agency. The unpardonable sin is
otherwise set down as blaspheny OF
the Holy Spirit Jesus implied that
there was an unpardOqable sin ana
intimated that it was d sin against
the Holy Spirit but did not mako the
matter clear
iAuy reader OF The Herald who
wants the facts on any subject can
secure prompt service by writing The
Information Bureau. Frederic J. Has
kin. director. Washington. D. c. State
your question briefly and encHse a
three cent stamp for return postage.
Al inquiries are confidential. the re-
plies being sent direct TO each indi-
Viduaf1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13


A. Yes. Locusts are eaten in many
countries when they are roasted Of
fried IN butter. They are also pre-
served IN brine and orten dried in the
sun. They thus appear in the mar.
kets OF Arabia. Syria. Egypt and Mad
agascar, and are even exported as an
article Of commerce. They are also
candied and eaten as a deiicaey in
Chin
O. How did the title ssThe Prince OF
Fstles' 0riignates-W. o. p.
A. Edward I was attempting 10
subdus the welsh in the thirteenth
century IN speech to them he
promised II they would lay down their
arms he would guarantee TO them a
king. born in wales. and speaking
no word OF any other language. Upon
their agreement to this. he brought
out his infant son born a few DAYS
before IN the castle Since then the
heir to the English throne has always
been called the Primes OF Wales
Q. Or what Is motion picture film
mades-R. e. ".
A Il is made Of celluloid which
IN turn IS made OF guncotton, camphor
and some other ingredients
q How much was paid TO the rail-
road in 1918 for carrying OF maiIss-
T. G. p.
A The amount expended OUT Of the
appropriation Railroad transporta-
ton, 1873. for the carrying of mails
was $50 41s. 7s962
g What Is the biggest price ever
paid for the screen rights on n inlay.
IT. J. Q.
4. This is a subject upon which It
IS impossible to get accurate informa-
ton as the facts are not divulged. It
is the gossip OF Ecreenland. however.
that Klan and Erlzngsr refused $780,
600 FOR the movie rights on Ben Hur.
It is Just now rumoree that Smith and
Golden have been offered 100000 for
the movie rights on Turn TO the
Right" -Lightnin'." and Three Wise
FOOLS If they sell this may estab-
lish record for a deal actually con-
sumated
g How many negro regiments were
cited for honOr-E- b.
A. -Four entire negro regiments
brlEaded with French troops were
awarded the Croix de Querre and
many other individual negro soldiers
Wers cited for valor or the battle
field.
q Under the censorship how many
feet OF film may be given TO a kiss ?
A. Different states impose differ
ent limitations. among the most
Stringent being 30 feet In Japan
kisses IN the movies have recently
been entirely eliminated Il is said
that 1850 kisses have disappeared
under the influence Of the shears in
the last six months.
q What j. the value OF All post
age stamps sold in the United States
IN a year. Il. n. IL
A The report Of the postmaster
general states that the total postage
stamps sold in 1913 was s527, $50. =
1917.
O. What Is the highest rank held
by n negro in the Z. 5. army during
the present Svarf Y. NJ
A. The highest rank is that of
colonel which is held by two men
woh are negroes. Col Otis B. Dun
can. Of the old Eighth Illinois regi-
inent, OF which he was then second in
command. was given the Croix de
Suerre- Col Charles Young. another
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13
Short SnatcheS
From EUe7ywherg

The Germans are bad losers. but
they would have been worse winners
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Germans are just beginning to
realize that Sherman was right.-St
Louis GIobe-Democrat.
One reason Germany lost the war
was because her government was so
KrUpped--Indiana Times.
The Germans are bowling with rage
because they have got what they ex-
pected to inflict on others.-Arkansas
Gazette.
The first Hun salesman to take the
road will need healthy fund for run
ming expenses.-7Greenviile &C. c.
Piedmont
presidential candidates would prob
ably knock Wood.-Daily Eastern Ar
gus.
It is true that the dove OF peace IS
cooling. but it coOes Is II It had ade-
noids.--Ch.cago Daily News.
The further president wilson gets
away from the IL points the closer
the Germans nudge up to them
Washington Post
When Burleson gets through with
the telephones II looks as II there
won't be anything left but the re-
eeivers.-Knoxville Journal and Trfb-
une.
A guest of the New York Dairy as
ISOLATION was a bull worth $4,000.
Our meat dealer handles nothing but
this fellows reiatives.-Detroit News.
No great danger OF boIshevism in
the Q. s. A as long as the prolstariat
receive higher wages than the
bourEeoise get saiaries.-Boston Shoe
and Leather Reporter.
Patience on a monument has moth
ing on former king Constantine. who
is still watchfu1ly waiting for borth-
erinlaw Bill Honzollern to restore him
Post
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13
4 Line o. Cheer
Each Day O. The Yeor
BY JOHN KEypRIcK B4NEs


REVELATION.
There's nothing in the world e'er came
TO be
From Solar system down to stunted
tree.
No thing Of vast import or simple
kind,
That holds no worth to the inquiring
mind
There's romance everywhere for him
who sees
Full Of most fascinating mysteries
That challenge thought and stimu-
late with zeal
The souA,to find the meanings they
conceal
And all we know, from core OF earth
TO sky.
Has come from striving mortais ask
ing "Whyg'
So seek the wherefores OF all things
and you
VIII find no day that holds no vistas
new.
Copyright. 1913. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Synidcate.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13
Little Inbroiews
Mayor Davis FavorS Weed Cleaning Campaign Ell PaSo
Air Freight Routes May Be Expected in America Soon

Il AN certainly in favor Of a cleanup
1 week OF a weed cleaning campaign
throughout the city. and so are the
members OF the city council said
mayor Charles Davis. Il have not been
approached on the subject, but the city
authorities VIII help and I would be
glad 10 have suggestions. The hot
weather is upon us and weeds. dirt
rubbish and filth cause flies and mos
quitoes. and they in turn cause dis
ease. Then the unsightliness Of weeds
and rubbish is enough to cause US to
want 10 clean up. Perhaps it might
be best for any such a protest 10 start
with the civic organizations. Then we
could all feel greater personal inter
est in the good work AS mayor and
personally 1 stand ready to cooperate
and 50 does the council
=
"An air freight route such as has
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13

employees did not have the right to organize into
unions and that strikes could not be tolerated
However, Mr.. Burleson counters with the assertion
that the wire lines concerned, he prohibited
the discharge of for their union affiliations
The demands of the workers largely the reflection
of the activities of the federal government IN solving its
war labor problems Tie war labor board order to help
the war recognized the right of workers to organize
and the right of reinstatement of all wormen discharged
because OF unior activities The board also endorsed col
lective barganirg every when the matter in
dispute This the nations fixed policy during the
period Of the Labor leaders say they will not
yield single point gained through the decisions of the
war labor board Evidently they consider the govern
ment has precedent which should govern in all fu-
ture times
having turned back their by Mr.. Bureson
Just time get them in and leave him out, Of big
strike it difficult to state Either the strike viii grow
vastly In strength il viii break down quickly and
petely anything approaching paralysis Of telegraph
Communications about public sentiment viii press
for arbitration.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13

been talked about in The Herald re-
Gently, seems to be about the next
thing that is due" said Kennedy B.
Philip. Il have been reading IN an
English newspaper that an air freight
service. is contemplated between Eng
land and Belgium. According to this
account. English manufactures have
been finding it next TO impossible to
ship goods to Belgium by ordinary
transport. owing to the congestion Of
the docks in that country. A manu-
faoturer Of airplanes then offered to
demonstrate the possibilities OF air
craft for commercial purposes. and has
since entered into negotiations with
British manufacturers. The govern
ments Of both countries have given
their consent. 1t is planned to carry
about two tons Of foodstuffs. clothing
and other necessities at a load"
x
The fact that Thursday was select
ed as tag day for the drive for asso-
eiate members OF the Boy Scouts OF
America does not mean that we are
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13
When Wren Bird Is Untrue to
His Wife, What Is Man to Do2

FOR FIVE years.
I'VE BEEN writing this column
AND N an that time
NOT A breath Of scandal
HAS IT ever breathed-
AND IT pains me now.
TO TELL this story.
AND REVEAL the skeleton.
IN THE closet
OF NY own home.
But I must do it.
IT'S ABOUT the wrens-
ON THE front porch
WHO HAVE adopted Us
AND BECOME Of the family.
AND 1 think I've told you.
THAT N their home.
THERE ARE little eggs.
AND THAT Mrs. Wren.
IS MOSTLY busy.
KEEPING THEM warm
WHILE MR., Wren.
SPENDS MOST Of his time.
HUNTING AROUND.
IN THE little low bushes
GATHERING Up bugs.
AND ONCE in while.
HE SPELLS the missus
SITTING ON the eggs.
AND so far as 7 could see
WAS a faithful husband
AND TRUE.
But HE'S not.
HE'S GAY
AND I'VE been watching him
AND HES running around
WITH ANOTHER wren.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13
Baroness Wins altitude
Title For Women Flyers;
Plane Scars 1920 Feet

Paris. France Juns 1s--AEnounee-
ment is made that baroness de "a
Roche. widely known .Trench avi-
atrlx- driving the small biplane in
which the late Jules Vediines landed
on the roof OF a department store
here last January. has req ched an al
titude OF 1890 feet Reports Of her
flight have been checked BY a com
mission appointed by the French Aero
club and she is given the. record for
height attained by woman flyers. The
level she reached is over 1900 feet
higher than the best record made BIZ
Ruth Law. who has here tofors held
the women's altitude title.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13
METHODISTS STILL SHORT
ON BIG CENTENARY FUND

Chicago, mss June 1s-The an
nouncement several days ago that the
Methodist Joint centenary campaign
had passed its goal was a mistake. Of
ficiais announced today. The con-
triputions did pass the original goal.
which was s105. 0O0, GOO. but owing to
additions during the campaign the
quota was raised to s11S. 100000. The
contributions 10 date total somewhat
more than s106.0OO,OOG.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13

AND BESIDES that
HE ISN'T even true.
TO THE new one
AND ONLY this morning.
HE WAS out there
on THE branch of tree.
WHERE ms wife cOulsn't see HIM.
AND EVERY little While.
HE'D SEE lady wren.
AND HE'D chirp.
AND FIX his feathers.
AND SWELL up.
THINK his wife heard him
AND Knew his voice.
BECAUSE SHE came out
TO THE root of her house
AND LOOKED around.
AND he nsw away
AND N a minute or two.
HE WAS back again.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13
Ripping Rhymes
Flies
Ey WALT MASON

THEY say that everything earth
nothing that's devoid good They keep
concealed
weld and GUS the endless game All happy hOughtperha the flies
That may explain It. N which let's the combat enjoy
OF
hard before they pursue through the house and
yard and soak them With brick The fly
lounge dovnv cotl Go forth
v
search left ooz to church and
million
gresyes ovwhelm about flies
Copyright eserss xattasw WALT MASON.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13
DEPUTY COLLECTOR Is HERE
TO HELP IN MAKING REPORTS

L. Shields. deputy collector Of inter
nal revenues, arrived N FL Paso Fri
day morning. to remain here IN charge
OF this division. Afr. Shields an
nounces that the commissioner has ex-
tended the time to make partnership
reports and payments from June Is 10
June 16. en- account Of Sunday. when
second instruments are due. Remit
tances in the man on the last day wiz
not exempt persons frorn fines. they
must be ia the hands Of 4he collector
on this date 10 avoid pena ty-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13
LUKE. OF ARIZONA.

LUKE. OF ARIZONA
SH00TlR balloons was just one of his habits
This Luke;
Gas bags, it seems was easy rabbits
To Luke;
SOmethin about EN- gust made the kid sore;
He'd have 'em in flames-maybe two, maybe four
And then he'd complain cause he couldn't find more
Young Luke.
they peppered his plane with the shells from an Achy
Why, Luke
Just kept on his wayne sure was the starchy
Kid Luke;
When Henie strung sausage affairs IL a row
This WesteEn-raised wildcatG lay the lot low
By the wecksge he left al the Germans'd know
Twas Luke.
,,REAT was his fight or the day Of his dying
Brave Lukel
Steadily downward his swift steed came flying
With Luke
Wounded he fought with the foes that swarmed fast;
No cage for this eaglet-Dealh claimed him at last
On Fame's scroll that with glow unsurpassed
Spells Lukel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13
SHEPPARD BILL PROVIDES
FOR RTrREaI1 OF REGE

Washington. D. c. June IA bill
introduced By senator Sheppard pro-
municipal research In the department
Of the interior.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13

The 1900. 900 women IN national orsani-
cations OF a civic and welfare character
have al interest in the self supporting
woman that Is persistins beyond ths war.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-13

gives pretty comfortable feeling to know that Ell
Paso has jobs for returned soldiers than men to
fiji them