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Askov American., 1919-07-31
DADDY,j[y[N|NQHl
FAIRY TALE 81
NANCY DECIDES SOMETHING.
BY hary d'aheyn,! q! 3: bonnss!! !,I!s!

"You know, Daddy" said Nancy
"that have made up my mihd 70
something
"What is that?" asked Daddy.
"yes she has" chmed in Nick. "and
,t,s q good thing too. l will help her,
I will. will get up a club ike II.
~ never knew that" said Nancy.
"We,l I've been thinking" said NICK.
"Tve made up my mind to somethlng'
too.
Dear me-" said Daddy. this all
sounds very interesting. but what IS
1t all abOutT
"Who will speak frst?" he added,
looking from one to the other.
Nancy, she is the lady, said NICK.
laughing.
"Oh. all right" said Daddy, that
sounds perfectly fair
We'll" said Nancy, "do you remem-
ber the story you told us about the
herons and the birds of Paradise!
"Yes," said Daddy, land I've another
story to tell you about them. too
"Oh. let's hear about the other story
first" said Nancy.
"No. you were to speak first" said
Daddy.
"PleaSe. the story" said Nancy.
eyes. please the story" said Nick.
"Well two against one, so I'll tell
It." said Daddy. 'It's very short
story"
"The other day Mrs Heron was talk
ing again to Mrs. Bird Of Paradise.
"'Ah,' Mrs. Heron was saying. 1T
does seem too bad that just when our
little ones are born, just then, they
shoot us. and leave our little ones to
starvc.
"'And all for fashions, too. friend
Think of mothers-wearing mothers on
their hats whose little ones have been
left behind to die. It's something I
cannot, cannot understand
"'All we can hope for said Mrs.
Bird of Paradise, lis that lots and lots
Of children will come to the zoo and
that they will hear from the keeper
about us and will go home and tell
their Mothers
Yes, said the heron, for sometimes
l do believe people don't know or un-
derstand or they wouldn't do such
cruel things
81 am sure a great many must be
| ignorant. for | don't believe 81 ,any
Askov American., 1919-07-31
DanfOrth


Oats are about ready for the
binder here.
Andrew Olson has purchased
a new binder.
c. O. Larson is spinning around
in his new auto.
Amanda Swanson was a Sand
stone caller last Sunday.
We sure are getting our share
of heat and rain this summer.
The berry pickers are about as
plentiful as the blue berries
here.
Ellen Rydberg has been visit
ing at Sandstone for a couple of
weeks.
Carl Arthur Swanson left
Saturday evening to visit friends
at Wilmar, Mimi.
Quite a lot of hay was scat
Askov American., 1919-07-31

would he cruel. especially lust for fash
Ion ana style said Mrs. Bird of Para
disc.
hope, said Mrs Heron, that chill
cren Will remember when they grow
up themselves not to wear featbors
which destroy the lives of birds who
want to live and care for their little
ones
They strike us down when wore
oanc'ng and happy and have chosen
our little mates the Bird of Paradise
said sadly.
And mothers wear us on ,ba;r
mats said Mrs. Heron. They wear 9TH.
er m"theHs whose babies have died of
s'aNFatlon because Of cruel. crua,
fashion,
Let's hope for hetter times abeoa
Tor our families Mrs. Bird of poro-
disc ended.
Lei nope So said Mrs Heron.
NAT Is the end of the story" said
Daddy. THAT was their little ta,t-
"""'' NdlO Nancy, I've made
up my mind. Of course. never narar
never In the world to wear featbers 30
b'rdS where we're doing cr,,at nr,or
''''"'' l Know and could never for
ger. But I've made IN nv ,;nd =.
start club of little girls whom ou
promise I" never wear the feathers ~
"'rds such as The herons or the bir,s
-, p'rau'se or any other feathers whore
Ut" MIRO" have to he killed Won -.
ostrich feathers and plum.s wh,as
come out naturally.
And I'm going to yet any numhor 90
my friends together and Wen ha.a
'heetshgs and at each meet;nc 60.
member will tell an interestin, s,o..,
OF some bird she has seen onna
month we'll have refreshments
hnf most of all said Nancy o..
she could see Nick smiling oyo. ~ ~
refreshments. well never ha c,,o, e
"rus because of our refreshments.
That's right" said Nick ",ha "a.
m nle creatures like us being crue, -
.''''e creatures like birds. and ~, - -
ing 10 start boys club where ws.u
study birds and take their n,c,,r.. -. =
Wen never steal their eggs 'u'
Askov American., 1919-07-31
Markville
From Osr CerrespenAent---

The School Board met for it's
first meeting last Wednesday
night.
Mrs. Croissant and two of her
children went to Duxbury last
Wednesday to pick berries.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strange and Mr..
and Mrs. Beal of Cloverton made
Markville visit last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duane and Mrs.
Sullivan and Mrs. Christianson
of Cloverton were here for
awhile last Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Grevious went to Dan
bury Thursday for few days
visit with her folks. She re-
turned home Saturday afternoon.
The blueberry crop is good
this year and nearly everyone is
taking advantage Of it. A good
many crates have been shipped
out from the local stores within
the past few weeks.
Rev. A. f. Mclean is taking
the Markville boys on their an
nual camping trip at Bass Lake.
The girls expect to go on Aug.
IL. These camps mean a great
deal to the boys and girls Of our
communities and it is hoped that
the parents will do all they can
to cooperate in making them as
enjoyable and helpful as pos
sible.
Askov American., 1919-07-31
NOTICE or HEARING ON PETITION
EOR FORMATION OF NEW
DISTRICT

Whereas, A petition has been Iiled
with the County Board of the County
OF Pine, with the approval Of the Coun-
~ Superintendent Of schools Of said
County endorsed thereon. signed and
acknowledged by majority OF the
freehotders who reside In the proposed
new district herein described. and VIII"
in their respective districts and duly
verified by the affidavit OF one Of the
residents OF said proposed new district.
praying for the organization OF new
school dist. out of the territory hereinaf-
ter described. to-wit: w Fraction of Sec.
30 and - Of ii~-ia; all OF -. "a, ~ -,
*. -. 80. "a. and y Il of ~ and M OF 81
said County Board have appointed a
time and place for hearing upon said
pet itton AZ hy law required:
Now therefore.
NOTICE
said petition wttl he had NJ II meeting
of the said Board. commencing ON the
18th day of August. a. ID. 1919. at
O'Clock In the afternoon of said day
nt the office of the County Auditor in
the Village OF Pine City, in said Coun.
ty. at which time and place the said
County Hoard win hear arguments OF
the proposed organization or said new
school district.
Dated ut pine CITY this aSrd day Of
July. A. u. 1919.
ny order of the County Board of Pine
County, MINI,
By Andrew t. Edin
County Auditor and EN~ofhcio Clerk
OF Board. auditors Seal)
tJuly al-Aua. -
Askov American., 1919-07-31
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS STATE
ROADS

state Of Minnesota. County Of pine---ss.
NOTICE TO ROAD CONTRACTORS
BIDS VIII be received 10y the Coutny
Board OF Pine County. for the Con
structon OF job No. !. state Road No.
3, beginning at quarter post between
sections 10 and "a. Town t3 Range 81.
thence running east 3 and one half
miles according to the specifications
on file In the office OF the County Audi
tor of said county. and also In the Of
fee OF the state Highway Commission.
All bids must be sealed and plainly
marked on the envelopes as To the ma
ture of the contents and name OF
bidder. Each bid must be accompanied
by cash or certified check equal to 10
per cent OF the amount Of the bid. to
secure the execution OF the contract.
The successful bidder will be re-
duired to furnish surety bond In an
amount equal to the contract for the
faithful performance thereof.
The work required on said job No. |
according to Engineers Plan No. go.
consists OF gruhhing, grading. install
ling cuIverts and offtake ditching.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and an bids.
Al bids to he fled with the County
Auditor not later than August 18th. I
o'clock y. M, 1919.
nv order az the County Board
Andrew y. Edin
County Auditor.
Dated July 2s, 1919.
tJuly 3i-Aug. -
Askov American., 1919-07-31
FAVORS PRICE FIXING BOARD
Congressman Has Plan to Put Stop
to Profiteerino.

New York, July 2S.--Government
price-txing commissions are the only
remedy for prOtiteering in necessities
OF life, In the opinion of William Har
mon Black, former vice chairman of
the War Labor board. Mr.. Black de.
clared even men who intended to be
fair had been forced into exactions
not warranted.
THE pressing problem" he said,
"is the skyrocket cost of living. 1t is
all paid by the consumer. The coun-
try believes nearly everybody who
can Is protiteering. Nearly every man
is raising the price of everything he
sells. Ii nothing is done to check this
imitation in prices the stage will be
reached finally where there will be
. breaking point.
Askov American., 1919-07-31
NOTICE TO CONTRA STATE
ROADS

state Of Minnesota. County Of Pine ss.
NOTICE TO ROAD CONTRACTORS
BIDS VIII he received by the County
Board Of Pine County. for the Con
Strurtion OF road beginning at EL
corner OF Section 32, Town 80 Range
II, running west 4 miles to center Of
section 35-~39 -22. according to the
Specifications on file in the Office of
the County Auditor "f said county.
All bids must he sealed and plainly
marked on the envelopes as to the ma
ture Of the contents and name Of
bidder. Each bid must he accompa led
by cash or certified check equal to 10
per cent OF the amount Of the bid. to
secure the execution OF the contract.
The successful bidder viii he re-
CURED To furnish surety bond in An
amount equal to the contract for the
faithful performance thereof.
The Board reserves the right to re-
icct any and All bids.
All bids to he filed with the County
Auditor not later than August 18TH |
o'clock p. m.. 1919.
By order 81 the County Board.
Andrew y. Edin
County Auditor.
July 31-Aug. 1D
Askov American., 1919-07-31
NOTICE or HEAWINGE On PETITION
or Legal. vOTER To RE SET orr
FROM ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT
ln ANnrIlEM

Notice Is Hereby Given, That n peti-
ti"n sigucd by clifford l.aTourcil, John
Surdcy. Frank l.. Sizer and Karl *
Hansen. frccholderS, who are legal
voters resulting in School District No.
- ana representing that they are the
owners OF lands IN said District de
scrihed as follows, .to-wit: NV ~ SW,
SIS OF SW. : y OF Ne. W. Of Sk. all in
ttnn "A a~Sa - Es of SW'a and VIZ
az SEha Of Section aS Sa--s2. III. of
SEN of Section 23 39-ss. and aSktn 81
that they. with their satd lands, he set
Off from said District No. ~ to the aa
iotninG Consolidated District No. :, FOR
the following reasons to-Wit:
The transportation van OF CanSofi.
dated Schoni District No. runs near
Askov American., 1919-07-31

to our homes and children Will have
the advantage OF high school educa-
tion in said Consolidated School District
No. z. was presented to the Board Of
County Commissioners Of Pine County.
held on the 18th day of July. A. ID.
1919. for the action OF said Board
thereon:
Ana therefore That notice is hereby
given that hearing or parties inter
ested in the matter OF said petition will
he had at the next session OF the said
Board, commencing on the 18th day Of
August, 4. -. 1919 at the office OF the
County Auditor. In Pine CITY. in said
County.
by order Of the Board OF County
Commissioners.
Robt Derr.
Attest: Chairman. n.
Andrew y. Edin. County Auditor.
auditors ScaD
(JuIy 31-Aug. y
Askov American., 1919-07-31

persisted Mr.. Sun. you surely do
''How can we fatter you" the Sun
Fairies asked. "when you are the
brightest thing? Now, aren't you real
lyw
'Well, Il suppose must admit !
am little bit bright, though l do
hate to do so," said Mr.. Sun.
TELL us a story" they all urged.
"What shall tell you about?' ask
ed Mr.. Sun.
"Anything at all" they said.
'"That's both easy and difficult"
said Mr.. Sun.
"what do you meanT the Sun
Fairies asked.
ITS ensy because can pick out
anything and it will please you as
story. and yet 1t Is difficult because
instead of knowing just what l am
to start out and tell you about I have
to think up story and its title, its
beginning and its ending
Not very hard for the bright Mr.
SUM-" the Sun Fairies said.
"Now," Mr.. Sun said, II may be
bright in shining but I'm not so
bright in story telling"
"NOnsense, you're only modest"
the Sun Fairies said. pray begin
your story"
II will tell YOU" said Mr.. Sun, "of
the story the King Of the Clouds told
after luncheon the other day. You
know l have been visiting for some
time and haven't been shining. I've
been taking rest and one Of my
resting days | had luncheon engage
ment with the King of the Clouds"
"Weve been resting too" said the
Sun Fairies. land we know that day
you had lunch with the King Of the
Clouds for you were not quite sure
whether you would shine and he
wasn't quite sure whether 1t would
rain and we weren't quite sure wheth-
er we would come out or not"
"That was the day." said Mr.. Sun.
"The King Of the Clouds said that
he didn't know whether the story was
true or not but anyway he said it was
an old. old story Of the Cloud people
and that Nurse Fog often told it to
the little raindrops and the Mist
grandchildren.
ut seems that years and years and
years ago the sun used To shine each
day. Every day would be bright, rs
bright as bright could be. It's so long
ago that can't quite remember
whether, It Is true story or not
myself.
1.-The people on the earth got tired
of the sunshine. They said they did
Mt enjoy anything, no matter how
bright and warm and lovely and sun
ny unless there were some other sorts
Of days too.
"Of course there were some who
didn't agree. Some said they would
like every day to be beautiful and
sunny. but the great majority of
people said:
"'Nonsense, unless we have rainy
days we won't be able to appreciate
and enjoy the sunny days. 1t would
he like having sugar and candy and
ice cream all the time In the chill
Askov American., 1919-07-31
Round-Run Plane Wrecked.

Lake Placid. n. Y. July 2S.-After
having been lost in the air for nearly
three hours. the army bombing plane
which left Augusta. Me-. for Cleve-
land on its round-the-rim-of,the the-coun.
try flight, landed at Upper Jaw. near
here. burying its nose In the ground
The crew was badly shaken up but
none was seriously injured. Lieut..
Col. r. r. Hatz. commander. said the
machine would be forced to remain
here for at least two weeks for nee.
essary repairs.
Askov American., 1919-07-31
TWO PROFESSIONS OPEN.

swell. Mr.. Pedagogue. does my boy
show any special aptitude for work :"
asked the proud father.
IL think so. Mr.. Bronson" answered
the schOOlmaster. II am not certain
as yet whether John will make a
sculptor or baseball player. He is
unerring In his aim with paper wads.
but the condition OF his desk top con.
vinces me that he can carve with con-
siderable facility."-Philadelphia In
Quirer.
Askov American., 1919-07-31

sent Il messenger to the clouds with
the Purple Fairies and I said.
Purple Fairies, can't you send
some one To take my place who won't
shine all day long, who won't beam
and smile. but who will cry?
"And the Purple Fairies sent the
King of the Clouds. So that was how
he came around to taking a Job In the
world. n job. he says, which will al
ways keep him more or less busy"
Askov American., 1919-07-31
WILSON MAY START AUGUST 5
President May Leave Warrington
Then on Speaking Tour.

Washington, July 2S.-An announce
ment regarding the Presidents forth
coming trip to the Pacific coast is ex-
pected from the White House at once.
Mr.. Wilson was said to have under
consideration an itinerary. calling for
his departure from Washington Au.
gust ,. Ii this date finally is decided
upon, the President should arrive in
Los Angeles August IL, after making
U few speeches in the Middle West.
Askov American., 1919-07-31

uEfu = Wpiiu
I" 1T would be
horrible II they
ever had too
much candy and
icecream and so
wouldn't like It
and it would he
horrible II we
had too much
sun shine and SO
didn't care for
it,
$50 the King
Of the Clouds
said the story
goes (for he is
SO old and has
lived SO long he
can't remember
so far hack) that
Askov American., 1919-07-31
CANAL TRIP is COMPLETED
Pacific Fleet Starts on Journey Up
Pacific Coast.

Panama, July 2S.--The Pacific fleet
en- route from Hampton Roads to the
West coast Of the United States
reached the Pacific here this after.
noon having successfully passed
through the Panama canal During
the trip through the canal six men
Awere killed by the explosions of two
boilers on a tender. and two aviators
lost their lives through collision in
Midair.
Askov American., 1919-07-31

ever 81 i'iiS -
Sun. We expect
to be cheered up,
We have all been
taking q goo6
rest and we're a
little tired OF
resting.
"We'd like to
be frightened up
and you're the
one to brighten
us up. Mr.. Sun,
they said.
"YOu tlatter
me-" said Mr,
Sun.
"Ah, but we
don't" said the
Sun Fairies.
Askov American., 1919-07-31
Niehtoovns Taken ON

Little Vivian entered the parlor one
morning and her quick eye discovered
that the slip coverings had been NJ
moved from the furniture.
"Oh, look, mammal" she exclaimed.
"The chairs have teoked them night
gowns OF.
Askov American., 1919-07-31
Nice Parior Triek

race any small coin in the bo,,o,,.
:" your palm, then give someone :
Mnisk broom with the offer TINT ,hav
.sa. . "".e une coin If in three brushes
'"rS can sweep IL of your hand
Is can't. Try ii yourself. II i !
mss''tying little magical problem.
.na' VIII amnse your friends II pr.n.
efiy presented.
Askov American., 1919-07-31

"ier father struck me very forci-
bly,"
LAS man of thought?"
"No; as Il man OF action. Re kicked
me out"
Askov American., 1919-07-31
KNOCKING.

Reggie hnvent--aw--been quite
myself lately don't you know.
Miss Keen Indeed. | haven't no.
ticcd any Improvement.
Askov American., 1919-07-31
DELAYED VjndjcatjonS.

'"rruth crushed to earth will rise
again." said the hopeful person.
"Yes," replied the cynic: 'but It's
liable to have to so with crutch for
some time after"
Askov American., 1919-07-31
couIdnv Tel, About An the rime.

"poes II rain all the time here"
asked a stranger.
II don't know mister. sleep pretty
well nights and don't know what's hap
pening then"
Askov American., 1919-07-31
100000 YANKS DISCHARGED

2S4.s75 American Soldiers Are Still
in Europe.
Washington. July 2S.-Progress of
rehabilitation was stated as follows
Officers and men discharged to date,
S.o2S,4S7; sailed for United States
from Europe since November IL, last,
1857 ,321; estimated strength of army
July %, 704.S+5. of whom only 234.-
s15 were in Europe. $4,000 at sea en-
route home and $4,000 in United
States: enlistments. S1,2S9.
Askov American., 1919-07-31
Metallic Natures,

"RligginS has an iron will. but he Ia
behind the times
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne. "rhat's
the trouble with IN iron will. 1t Is
liable to get rusty"
Askov American., 1919-07-31
AmusinQ His Friends.

I'm glad I'm bald" the fat man said.
although perhaps you doubt 1t.
md my friends enjoy my head.
They love to joke about It."
Askov American., 1919-07-31

Get the habit of reporting
news to the American.
Askov American., 1919-07-31
DADDY,} TVENNG
ufAIRY IALfH
1YnARY @AllAn Boz! BA0:lN!NR
MR.. SUMS STORY.
- o. ASA9T~

"Well," said the Sun Fairies. you
haven't been telling us story for
Askov American., 1919-07-31
Suspicious

Il regard investment in an irriga.
ton company as suspicious"
"Why?"
"Isnt II apt to have water In its
stock"
Askov American., 1919-07-31

THERE'S A REASON.
Hubby: never realized you were
20 tall before.
Wife: I'm supposed to beam I
not your better half?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-27
kgPFoRp AssAlLs PaoFITeeR.
State Lecturer Says Profltssr 10 Worse
Than tho Anarchist.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Oct. 2T.--"Not since the
founding of the American republic has
there been such a test OF democratic
Institutions" declared DIR. A. +. KEEP
ford, of Des Moines, In an address be-
fore the Iowa conference Of social
work now in session at Muscatine, re-
ferring TO present day conditions.
The mighty upheavals which have
disintegrated European autocracies
have not been without danger to free
government The world Is In state
of ebullition. Every civilized govern
ment Is now being tried as to what
sort il is Everywhere in the United
states there is social, industrial and
political unrest, Strikes. riots, mobs
and lynchings abound. strong mems
hearts fail them for fear and there Is
GREATNESS anxiety as to what the
future holds of marvel or surprise. In
many parts of the country organized
government has broken down. Mayors
of some Of our cities have been as
saulted in the performance Of their
duty to uphold the constitution and the
laws Of the state in the protection Of
life and property. Military govern
ment has had to substitute civil gov
eminent Peaceable, law abiding COM
munities have suddenly found them
selves in state of anarchy.
What does 1t mean? What poten-
tious event does it indicate? A more
insidious and diabolical instrument in
the assault upon republican govern
ment can not be imagined than the
profiteer. The d-eyed, bewhiskered
man who grabs n red flag to lead
mob on some incendiary excursion or
who plants bomb beneath the
foundations of building to blow it up
and who, therefore, may destroy some
life. is not so dangerous, hateful as he
may be, as the man who, posing as a
patriot, wraps the American flag about
him and proceeds to take inordinate
profits out of, the necessities Of life"
DR.. Kepford declared that the prof.
teer and the demagogue are menaces
to civil liberty and the people of the
state and nation should arise and
crush them both. He declared that
Americanization. of which we hear so
much, is a state Of mind and condition
of the heart. Americanism can not be
put on like a mantle or cloak but 1t II
a work of grace In the heart, he said.
He closed his address with plea to
follow the message of the MAN OF
Galilee" which holds the only hope for
the worlds peace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-27
COVE FfNMENT EMPLOYEES ARE
ASSURED OF INCREASES
IN SALARIES.
CONGRESS COMMITTEES
AGREE UPON soosT
General Employee TO Receive Increases
Ranging From 500 to 800 Annually
--Raiss For Rural Carriers TO De.
pend Upon Length Of Ssrvios--Ad-
vancss Apply to All Mon in Service.

Des Molnes. Oct. 27.-Iowa postof-
Ace employees are interested In an ad-
vice from Washington to the effect that
an agreement on increased pay for
postal employees was reached by the
senate and house conferes, n sradu-
ated scale ranging from 500 to 5000
annually for general employee. with
smaller raises for rural mail services
being approved.
The increases would be retroactive
from July / and the estimated cost to
the government would be between 49,
900, 900 and $40, 100000.
Those to receive general increases
include assistant postmasters, clerks
postoffices. railway mail clerks, In
spectors. mechanics. laborers, watch
men, and third class postmasters. The
5000 increase would go to those now
receiving between $1,000 and $1,000:
$3.50 to those between 200 and 81, 800.
$125 to those between 81. 900 and $4,000.
and 800 to those receiving $4,000 and
$500.
Carriers in village delivery service
would receive an advance Of 20 per
cent and rural carriers would get In
creases OF from $3.50 to 5000, accord
ing to length Of their routes and fire.
quency Of trips.