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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
Several Communities Suffer By
Reason of Cessation of Fuel
Production.
CONSUMERS AFFECTED
Thousands OF Cars Of Coal confiscatsd
BY Railroad Administration - Are
Closing Schools In Some Places
for Lack OF Fuel.

Chicago. Nov. 4.-The first real test
day In the nationwide strike in the
bituminous coal miners passed with
but one break OF any consequence In
the general cessation Of production.
despite the inactivity OF the leaders Of
the United Mine Workers' of America
because Of the governments restrain
ing order.
There was q further movement Of
troops into affected areas, although
only one minor disturbance was re-
ported.
Although there was q report that q
break among union miners had &C.
CURED in the northern West Virginia
fields. miners and operators alike as
serted that generally the production
Of soft coal was paralyzed- 1t also
was reported that some union miners
resumed work in one Colorado mine
when operators and union officials
agreed upon settlement whereby op-
orators would make such wage In.
creases as were later made effective IN
eastern fields.
Non-Onton Mines 1t WORK.
Nonunion mines in Pennsylvania
and West Virginia were in operation
with almost the usual working forces.
In Ohio five Of SIX stripping companies
were operating.
With approximately AS. 900 miners
idle, according to union leaders claims,
and conceded by most Of the opera
tors. consumers we're beginning to feel
the effects OF the strike Thousands
OF cars Of coal were being confiscated
by the Railroad administration. u few
schools were closed In remote places
and in number Of communities water
and electric companies were affected.
While operators generally were max.
ing no attempts to mine coal reports
from the various fields In % states
said that whistles were blown in many
mines with futile hope that enough
workers might be induced to return
to open the mines.
Billings Schools Closed.
At Billings Mont. 1t was announced
that the schools would not open be-
c. use Of the coal famine. More than
1000 pupils and l20 teachers are az
fected. Some towns in Nebraska also
face the closing Of schools unless coal
shipments held In Colorado are re-
ceived.
The situation as It may soon direct.
ly affect the consumer was indicated
In report from Chattanooga, Tenn.
where coal dealers agreed to limit the
supply Of coal to domestic consumers
to two tons. Industrial buyers were
completely cut OF The dealers said
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

An Illuminating analysis of the
good and bad fortune which
comes to mankind is contained in
a compilation published by the
American Bankers association.
Following are some of the facts
taken from the bankers associa-
ton compilation:
At age %: One hundred men all
strong and vigorous with good
mental and physical capacity.
At age IS: Five have died; 10
are wealthy; 10 are in good cir
cumstances; 40 have moderate
means; IS have saved nothing.
At age as: Sixteen have died; 3
are wealthy; IS are self-support-
ing, but without resources; Is
are no longer self-supporting.\
At age SIS: Twenty have died;
l very wealthy; 3 are in good
circumstances; as are self-sup-
porting. but without means; 30
are dependent on children, rela-
tives or charity for support.
At age IS: Thirty-six have
died; ! very wealthy; 3 are veal
thy; 6 self-supporting by labor;
81 are dependent on children, re-
latives or charity for support.
At age Is: Sixty-three are
dead; 60 of these left no estate; 3
are wealthy; 43 are dependent
upon children, relatives or chart
ty. for support; IS per cent Of
these will not leave sufficient
means to defray funeral ex-
penses.
Economy and thrift are quail
ties not as common as they
should be. Too many men, the
statistics show, insist on living
up to their income regardless of
the amount of those incomes. The
secret Of substantial success, it is
pointed out, is self -denial. a hard
thing in itself.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
To Aid the Suffering Polish
People

Lutheran churches all over
the United States are collecting
clothes to send to the Polish peo-
pie who are in great need. Those
in the vicinity Of Askov who
wish to donate clothes may bring
same to the Askov Hardware
Company store up to and includ-
ing Nov. goth when they will be
shipped. There should also be a
cash donation of 25c for every
pound of clothes, however it is
not necessary that all who give
clothes give cash, as there may
be some who cannot give clothes
but will be glad to give a cash
donation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

for wider distribution among fire
sufferers.
The election of officers resulted
as follows: H. Petersen, chair
man; Mrs. A. Gravesen, vice
chairman; Mrs. A. Henriksen,
secretary; Carl Miller, treasurer;
board Of directors to serve until
Oct. 81, 1922-Mrs. MAIDS Mel
sen, L. C. Petersen and A. Hen
riksen. A committee was ap-
pointed to canvass for. members
during the membership drive
Nov. 2 to II. The work of the
Red Cross is needed as much now
or perhaps even more than dur
ing the war.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
SOL0NS RECEIVE ROYALTY
King OF Belgian and Son Visit Both
Houses Of Congress.

Washington, Oct. 29.-Both houses
Of congress paused In their work to
greet the king Of the Belgians, his con.
sort and their son. 1t was the first
visit of king to the capital.
King Albert is not given to long
speeches. His addresses first in the
senate and then In the house made
scarcely 600 words.
The first event OF the day for the
royal Belgians was visit to the White
House. where they were received infor
mally by Mrs. Wilson, who chatted
with them nearly half an hour.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
Askov

L. C. Petersen and H. Petersen
attended the road meeting at
Holyoke. Saturday.
Chr. Morgensen and Chr. Sor.
ensen received a thoroughbred
II months old Holstein bull calf
from Knud Lund of Tyler, by
express, Saturday. The express
on this animal alone was $34.16.
Sounds like he travelled in a
parlor car.
Henry Hyldahl who had been
suffering with a very sore thumb
on the right hand--a felon-was
given medical attention Satur-
day. It was found that the last
joint of the thumb had decayed
and the bone was therefore re-
moved. However, it is thought
that it will turn out o. X. and
that Henry will have the use of
his thumb again.
This weeks issue Of the Amer
lean carries a volume of adver-
Using that is of interest and ben
eft to all readers. Profit by
reading them; you will lose out
if you don't. Among the new
ads and changes are the follow
ing: Askov Cooperative Assn,
Askov Drug & Variety Store,
Louis Olsen, Askov Hardware Co.
two ads--one a large ad adj
vertising their new Model Four
Overland, City Meat Market.
Willow River Horse & Cattle Co.,
A. Henriksen. Askov Mercantile
Co. and The Produce Assn. Ad-
vertising is a necessity in bust
ness and any live and progress
sive merchant realizes this. II
is the best possible way of bring
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

Washington, Nov. 3.-The question
OF fixing a date for final vote on the
German peace treaty, a question
which involves incidentally an approx
innate time for adjournment OF the
present session OF congress. Is up for
action in the senate. Possibility OK
agreement on an answer to the domi.
nant question is not viewed with
optimism either by Republican or
Democratic leaders, The latter de-
clare there is virtually 10 prospect OF
adoption Of Republican Leader Lodges
proposal to vote finally on the treaty
November IL, while Republicans are
strongly opposed to that of Admins
tration Leader Hitchcock to limit SEN
ators' talking time to Is minutes.
Predictions are general that no
agreement OF any kind will be reached
and that the treaty's consideration
would proceed as usual Senate lead
ers generally desire an adjournment
OF congress about November Is, so as
to give members a two weeks rest,
before the December session and also
travel allowance before the new ses-
sion.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
would Cut Allies Obligations

Chicago, Nov. t-Walter Leaf. chair.
maa~ Of the London Couaty Westmin.
stse, and pasv's Bsna. Lad, Of Londoas
is in Chicago preparing tc begin a tour
% the country advocating that the
United States and Great Britain join
in a plan to remit at least part OF the
debts ossthe Allies to the two coun-
tries. Mr.. Leaf also advocates that
the United States government accept
responsibility for extending. financial
aid and not shoulder II OF on banking
and commercial yrexpA .s.s :,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
New Sugar Substitute.

washington. Nov. 2.-Malt sugar
syrup is brand new sweet which has
arrived on commercial scale at the
psychological moment to relieve the
sugar shortage. say the specialists of
zoe Bureau of Chemistry. United
states Department Of Agriculture, who
nave Investigated various substitutes
ior sugar In addition to being a sweet,
matt sugar syrup has a delicious
mayor somewhat resembling that Of
money. which adds much TO its palata-
bility and value ~ q sugar substitute
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

The annual meeting of the
Askov Branch of the American
Red Cross was held Saturday eve
ming. The books Of the secre-
tary and treasurer showed that
considerable money had been
spent on sick relief in the COM
munity the past year as we'll as
relief being given to local fire
sufferers last fall; $3.50 was also
sent to the chapter at Hinckley
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
SWISS TO CONSIDER LEAGUE

Special SeseIon Of Parliament Called
for Purpose.
Berne. Nov. Am extraordinary
session Of parliament has been called
for November 10 to take up the Ques-
ton OF Switserland's proposed entry
into the league OF nations. II was de-
cided to submit It to the present par
lament rather than hold It over for
consideration by the nav legislative
body elected in October.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
Triumph for LLOYD ceoroa.

:. London. Nov. 1.-The London press
Is unanimous In conceding q triumph.
for the government in the financial
debate In the house Of commons when.
It was given q vote 'oe con ndence" on
its financial policy by a majority Of
SS5. Even the Daily News. which had
been crtieising the government, al.
luded TO Premier Lloyd GEORGES
speech as an esato1ical triumph which
made = tremendous impression on the
house, The discussion was virtually
over after the premier resumed his
seat
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

ing their message. before their
customers. There is one man in
Askov who makes a practise of
changing his ad every week, N.
c. Laursen, the new manager of
the Askov Cooperative Assn.
Mr.. Laursen, by the way, is a
good ad writer and knows that
it pays to advertise. He brings
out a new message each week
and knows that it pays by actual
experience. o..
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
CONTEST SEATING OF ENJOYS
Ssvera! Delegations Under Fire In
Labor Conference.

Washington. Nov. 3.-Seatins Of
labor delegates to the International
LABOR conference from japan, France.
South Africa and Argentina are being
contested in the conferences commit.
tee on credentials.
Protests against the seating Of the
'aoor delegate from each of the four
countries have been laid before the
cressotial committee, claiming that
me delegate In question does not rep
resent the labor majority of his
country.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
10000 DIE WITHIN MONTH
Famine IN Petrograd Has Assumed
Terrible Proportions.

Stockholm, Nov. ga dispatch to
the Tidenden from Helsingfors says
the famine in Petrograd is assuming
terrible proportions. Forty thousand
persons have died from starvation
within month, It is declared.
Petrograd has been without bread
for the last two weeks. thousands NJ
persons dying daily, according to in.
formation brought to Helsingfors.
The prices Of foodstuffs were so high
as to be entirely out If reach of the
poor. Herrings were bringing 200
rubles ($25) each, and potatoes no
rubles ($l7.25) the pound. MIX was
81 ruoles $50 the pint and meat
was unobtainable.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
ROuMANlA MUST ANSWER

Supreme Council.
Washington. Nov. A.-Emphadc re-
quest that Roumania reply without de-
lay to the note Of Oct. IL Of the Su.
preme Council is made In . communi.
cation addressed by French Minister
Of Foreign Affairs Pichon to the Rou.
manian government through the French
minister ut Bucharest. '""" ''~ e" -' '-''"''
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
REDFlELD LEAVES CABINET

Successor - Secretary Of Commerce
Not Vet Named.
Washington. Nov. 2.-Secretary of
Commerce Redheld has retired from
the cabinet.
Mr.. Redfield announced his resigna.
ton several weeks ago, but consented
to stay until November / because the
president wss on his tour Of the coun.
try at the time. It is not known who
will succeed Mr.. Redfield.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
N0-SI0P AIR RECORD MADE

Ell Paso. Texas. Oct. 31.-Setting
what is believed to be q new nonstop
flight record for the United States.
Lieut.. Col. j. g Hsrtz. in his round
the rim" flight made the S5T"~miles
from San Diego In six hours and az.
teen minutes. His average speed was
ESQ miles per minute.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
The Correct Vsroaon,

Wife-Speaking correctly, William.
ought I to say II shall have u new
Dress" or ~ will have a new dress!''
Hubby--SpeakinR correctly. Marie,
you should say: II won't have new
Dress"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

e99v0< 0UPSosc0'
London. Nov. The capture Of
Petropayloysk from the forces Of A.
miral Kolchak by the Bolsheviki is
claimed in wireless dispatch re-
ceaved from Moscow The. dispatch
says the town fell Thursday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

"f>oes your chauffeur gossip about
your affairs that you cali him leaky
vessel?'
mo; call him that because I am
always bailing him out"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

Nothing In this great wonderful
world of ours was made In vain.'
WELL" observed Uncle Bin Bottle
top. maybe you can show me some
thing tn do with u perfectly good mint
bed"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
;sg:;;;::7:s.'oeaes
Tinanelor,

oot,-Stin In the hole! F'7"1"''4'
Jack-Yes. I wish ! could bosrpW,
enough 10 pay my debts and start
again with clean slate.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

"Boardly's. tn most supsrstitious
man l. ever saw--'-" '"'' Gee"
"Superstitious!
"He's the sign painter. yOu know
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

"Whaf a fine flush was IN that pref.
y little wife's cheek the other night"
!" "Hpn,ph. 1t was nothing Is ths
me flush IN her husbands hand"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
JAP PEACE ENJOYS SCORED
Criticised for Alleged Failures at
Peace Conference.

Toxic. Nov. 4.-Japan made mis-
take In raising the racial issue at the
peace conference. II was declared at
meeting Of the privy council by
Viscount kiyoura. head Of the special
committee OF the council which ex-
amined the German peace treaty. He
was criticising the government for the
failures he declared had been scored
by Japan at the conference
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
CAR ELISA

Conflicting oplntooa
The worlds festing show. We'ps GfaA
That. We are here to seA
On whether II Ia good or bad
The critics Disagree.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

6oIsheVtki Take 0NthchlNo..
Helsingfors, Nov. &.-lt is reported
'that the Bolsheviki captured Gatchins
Sunday. also that they have taken
Luga and are attacking pskov.e
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

...-.. Nal ~ Me-. -. ........
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
Question Of Fixing Definite Time
{ or Final Decision Occupies
-- Senate Time.
AGREEMENT UNLIKELY
Consideration Of Treaty PROBABLY WI"
Proceed a. UsuaI-eaders Desire
Adjournment About Nov. IS
for z Weeks Rest.

Washington, Nov. %-snorts 10
fix a time for voting on the peace
treaty failed in the senate.
Proposals by Senator Lodge TOR
a vote on November u were re-
jeetsd by Senator Hitchcock
whose suggestion for vote this
week Was In turn opposed BY
Senator Lodge.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06

L. C. Petersen and H. Petersen
attended the road meeting at
Holyoke, Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-30
I+sTWIN PAWNS"
 AT THE COLONIAL

Absorbing in plot and charming in depletion wasN thea verdict of the hum dreds who saw the latest Mae Murray special feature, Irwin Pawns," the big attraction at the Colonial Theater Mon- day, and which will be shown today fol the last time.
 Miss Murray has become recognized as one of the most versatile stars Of the screen, and her delicious comedy in "The Delicious Little Devil" will be re- membered with delight by those who saw it short time ago, and now her admirers have an opportunity to see her in widely different characterize tions
 Characterization" is correct be- cause in Irwin Pawns" she enacts dual role, and brings to each an indi- viduality that is most convincing ana sincere. Her two sisters resemble each other physically, but their souls shine out separately as they would in real life
 The lives of these two sisters, pawns in the hands of an interruptions man seeking fortune and social position, form the story. He is the guardian of one through accident and he uses docu ments entrusted to him to obtain the confidence of the father.
 He works upon the fathers credulity until one of the sisters is forced to marry him. He alone knows of the existence of the other sister, who is suf- fering from heart trouble and expected to die at any time. After the death of the father, he manages to have his wife placed in an asylum and makes the other sister masquerade in her place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-30
CHARLIE RAY
 DRAWS BIG CROWDS

Chuckles and laughter answered the delightful whimsicality offered to the crowds at the Strand theater Monday in the latest Paramount creation, ''The Egg Crate Wallop," starring the inim- itable Charles Ray in one of the finest of all the successful roles he has given to the screen.
 It is a comedy from start to finish One of the kind with chuckle in every foot and a laugh in every scene. And running through it is a charming love story. As for Charlie Ray, he is always good, but he is better in this story of the small town boy, a character in which the famous star has no equal.
 "The Egg Crate Wallop' furnishe es him a part that he revels in and his comedy is infectious As Jimmy Kelly, he is at his best Jimmy works in an express office in his home village and he loves the express agents daughter, even though she is being attracted tenn \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-30
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERAID TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8o 1919

to hold the interest from start to finish Never has Miss Thomas looked more beautiful and never was she cast in a better role than that of Tessa Doyle, one of the partners of the Dennis and Doyle dancing sisters"
 Tessa was a high type of show girl straight, sweet and clean. When Rodney Dolsen saw her he decided that she was just the girl for his friend Billy Swayne to marry. Rod has impressed Billy with the fact that he must marry to spite Millicent Lee, who had tilted him, so that she could not give out her publicity first Rods idea was to have Billy marry the girl, hand her 5000 and then give her a trip to Reno.
 Billy married the girl, but when he pro- ceeded to give her the thousand, he met trouble. Trixie. Tessa's astute little part . ner, had sized him up and come to the conclusion that he could afford to pay more.
 Billy refused to be biackmailed and he and Rodney abduct the girls and take them to his yacht, which catches fire the next day and the entire party IS forced to take to the life boat They are picked up by a tramp steamer bound for Cuba a couple of hours later. The cap tain falls in love with Tessa and gives her a card to his mother in case she ever needs a friend. year later Tessa is knocked down by a truck and the card is found in her purse. How she once more meets the captain and later her husband and his mother, brings this delightful picture full of thrills and action, to a happy but unexpected ending. A brillian: supporting cast Is headed by Robert Ellis and Jack Mulhall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-30
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS
 DRAWS BIG CROWDS

For those who say that there is noth- ing new under the sun, trip to the Tria- non theatre where Douglass Fairbanks new picture, His Majesty, the Ameri- can," opened yesterday. will be a tonic. Big crowds swarmed the theater all day Monday. This attraction will be pre- sented all this week.
 We had thought that MT. Fairbanks had done about everything that mortal could do-and stay whole. But we were wrong. And if his future screen offer ngs can furnish as much real entertain ment as was given to the crowds that-at- tended the cpcn,Et performances v'ester- day at the Trianor we hope to continue to be wrong.
 The picture in the first place, tells a genuine story, which we are not going to spoil your pleasure by repeating here. Whether the story is probable or not, doesn't matter. It $ entertaining in a nigh degree, and that is what we seek in a theatre. If we want serious, heavy, problem dramas we don't expect Fair banks to furnish them to us. His Majesty, the American" is made to amuse, and that it does from start to finish. It is bright, snappy and clean-a picture that will delight boys and girls from 5 to s5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-30

1, 2sS theatres in this country, one sc every day in the year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-30

porarily by the fascinating stranger from the city. Jimmy loves her so much he runs away to take the blame for robbery, which he believes was com mitted by his girls father
 He lands in Chicago and finds life difficult, but at last he gets job in prize fight studio" One night he has to go in the ring himself. when one of the principals falls down. He discovers that his opponent in his rival back home, and it is then he swings the egg crate wallop.
 It is a wonder, he learned in the vil- lage, and it puts his rival out in the fight and in the race for the girl.
 ''The Egg Crate Wallop" will be at the Strand today and tomorrow. Along with the feature is Big V comedy, "Vamps and Varieties" the Pathe Weekly and Topical Tips.