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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-12-05

Abraham Lincoln said "You can
fool all the people some of the time
and some of the people all of the time,
but you can't fool all the people all
the time" That applies to the whole
country, but in some communities you
can't fool any of the people any
of the time-after they have had time
to spot you on your own actions.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-12-05

Lay down a dollar most anywhere
in Nashville and it begins to grow
Nashville Banner. Lay down a dol
lar anywhere in Lawrenceburg and,
unless yeu keep both eyes on it, it will
disappear. Lawrence News. 1t is
our boast here in Lexington that one
can lay down a dollar and get more
than its weight in most any kind of
merchandise.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-12-05

Congress convened in its long ses-
sion last Monday and for the second
time since Mr.. Wilson has been pres
ident his message was read Tuesday,
to Congress. The President outlined
the Legislative program desired, but
left the peace treaty and the rail-
road bill to be dealt with nj future
messages.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-12-05
ANTI-TUBERC0LoSIS CAMPAIGN

When DR.. Hatfield was in licking
ton recently, | promised him, after
long insistence on his part, that
would do the best ! could in making
a campaign in Henderson county to
raise fund to be used in the fight
against tuberculosis, the White
Plague" of this country. the disease
which carries off more victims each
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-12-05
Maybe Shields is going to start

some thing"-a free and untram-
meled" Senate, for instance, and get
elected to it by Republican votes, as
he got to the Supreme bench in Ten
nessee in 1910. Republicans and anti
Wilson Democrats are now saying
that "Jonkay is mighty smart man"
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-12-05

The Republicans of South Dakota
have endorsed Major-G General Leon
ard Wood for President and the Dem
ocrats of that state are unanimously
for Wilson. The league of nations
has been endorsed by the conventions
of both parties.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-12-05

The 33rd Annual Convention of the
Tennessee Sunday School Association
will be held in Jackson, next Satur-
day and Sunday, the 9th and 7th. The
meeting will have an elaborate pro-
gram.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-12-05

1t is conjeetured that Newberry, of
Michigan, will be retained in the Sen
ate, notwithstanding the charges
hanging over him The Republican
majority in the Senate is small-and
they need Newberry in their business.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-12-05

The Republicans of Massachusetts,
in meeting $500 strong, have de-
manded ratification of the peace
treaty and sent that message to Nc
Kellar, of Tennessee, in the Senate.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-12-05
County Judge L. B. Johnson went
to Jackson Wednesday.

Billie Sunday, called "the most pop
ular preacher in America" will speak
for charity in Nashville, on the eve-
ming of the 18th.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-12-05

Rev. W A. Lampkin and wife will
leave this week for Cottage Grove.
Henry county. where Bro. Lampkin
was sent BY the Memphis Conference.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-12-05

Mrs. W. H. Denison spent Tuesday
and half of Wednesday in Nashville.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-23
CLEAN SODA FOUNTAINS.

A timely campaign is being carried
on in a good many localities to insure
that soda fountains and all their ap,
purtenances are kept clean, and SAM
tary
This is most necessary proceed
ing, for the spread Of disease by means
of improperly sterilized dishes ana
silver is an old story.
At this season the soda fountain il
a busy place, and it is a great tempta'
tion to slight the proper cleaning Of
dishes and spoons. A hasty rinse iii
cold water, a quick polish with a rag
none too clean, and the deed is done
Such emergency measures are not
enough If the health Of the community
is TO be protected. All dishes which
are used repeated ~ must be washed
in boiling hot water after each using
anu ltlL III inc UOiiiHS NdAtl VI N'N''4-l
for at least three minutes if all dan
ger Of germ-carrying is to be avoided.
Wiping cloths must be immaculate.
OF course the use of paper ice cream
Saucers and soda cups is Il partial
solution Of the problem, but this still
leaves the spoon to do its deadly
work, and it is the most likely to BE-
infected, since it goes into the mouth
of the consumer
Spoons Of good appearance ana
good wearing qualities can be bought
for a trine nowadays. and it is sim
lie matter to have SO plentiful a supply
as to allow for every one being sub
jected to the sterilzed bath before /.
is used a second time.
The soda fountain which can adyer'
tise such particular cleanliness, and
prove il to the health officer and the
interested customer, win find all its
outlay of time, money and effort well
repaid in the number and quality OF
ats customers.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-23
A CHANGE FOR THE GRADUATE.

Uncle Sam is making pretty goo,
bid for the services Of the boy who
has just finished high school. Uncl
would like to have 25f,to0 boys O.
about that age enlist in the army 70:
a period Of three years Choice OF
service in France. Germany Siberia,
Philippines, Hawaiian Islands, Alaska.
Panama. China or the United States
is offered
Those who choose to 90 into the
army Of occupation will have an or-
portunity to study in the khaki uni
versity" and obtain free education, or
they may take advantage of excer-
tional opportunities offered o Ameri'
can soldiers at Oxford, Cambridge
University OF Manchester, Uniyersi'y
of London or Trinity College A large
number OF college and universities in
France are also Offering special priyi-
leges TO Yanks.
To the boy who has not finished
high school work, and hence is not
eligible for entrance to universities
abroad, instruction in his choice out
of seventy-two trades will be given.
In other words, here is chance torI
a lad to get three years Of military
training. three years OF foreign expe-
rience in the country of his choice,
three years of education at something
which will fit him for earning a good
living in civilian life after his seryic2
is over, and his living paid while he
is getting these. The war pay Of $40
per month with 20 per cent bonus for
foreign service will be in force for
the three years,
Only young men without dependents
will be taken for this service.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-23

women. Mrs. JOHN KOPPELMAlIN, r.
No. |, Mclean, Nebraska
This famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia Z. Pinkham 5 Vegetable Com
pound, has been restoring women of
America to health for more than forty
years and it will well pay any woman
VINO suffers from displacements. in
fiammation, liberation, Irregularities,
backache, headaches, nervousness or
1.-THE blues to give this successful
remedy trial.
For special suggestions in regard to
your ailment write Lydia f. Pinkhan
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. The result
of its long experience is at your service.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-23
hnd 4 FIGHT ctarted.

Mrs. Styles This paper says that
In front Of large London building
there was recently found pigeons
nest made Of haipns. Where do ycn
suppose the pigeons found the hair
pins?' Mr.. Styles-"Oh, I suppose a
lot of women in the vicinity couldn't
keep their mouths shut
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-23

compound [ o q | /
women who suffer
from any functional
disturbance, as it
has done me more
good than sill the
doctors medicine.
Since taking it /
have l fine healthy
baby cir. and have
gainedin health and
strength My hus-
band and ! both
praise your med
-. a.. d, ~ s-a+Fy - ,,-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-23

,. Lifting of the war rade embargo
and thus opening up all neu'rals Il
unrestricted commerce with tha
United staies. and allowing trade with
Germany and her allies 10 a limited
degree.
Germany acceptance Of the peac.
treaty opens another vast field for
American commerce. which il alreadv
at the straining point Before the
war Germany took approximately II
per cent Of our total yearly exports
and left a handsome trade balance in
our favor, as her shipments to us
were onlf 1f per cent OF CIR import
While this condition may not pre-
vail again for some time, due to the
feeling engendered against Germany
by The war and the changed boundary
lines or the country he field j. here
nevertheless. and will some day re-
turn to normal
At the outset Germany nus engage
in foreign trade on a large scale. espc-
ciaIly on the exporting side, if she is
TO recover her financial equilibrium
and pay the indemnify exacted from
her.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-23
Rather Spoiled the Effect.

There was company for breakfast
and sister, wishing to look her best,
donned little lacy breakfast cap and
pretty little negligee. As she appeared
in the doorway of the dining room
little brother cried. "O-a-h look. She
is all decorated up!"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-23
Beecner's Wise Words,

Put away all sarcasm from your
speech. Never complain. Do not
prophesy evil. Have q good word for
every one or else keep silent.-Henry
Ward Beecher.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-23
Patterns for
Home Sewing

A pattern Of this illustration
will be sent your address. FIJI
out the attached blank and mail
to the Free Trdder-Journaj, en-
closing Toe in money or stamps.
Please allow ten days time IN
which TO have pattern delivered
you.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-23
T() AL. WOMEN
VINO ARE Ill
This Woman Recommends
Lydia E. Pinlsham's Vege.
table Compound Her
Personal Experience.

Mclean, Neb. -" want u recon-
mend Lydia T. Pinkham s Vegetable
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24

Mrs. Walsh (nee Myrtle De
Maris) who has been visiting her
parents returned to her home in
Hampton, Iowa, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sprague left here
Sunday noon to go to Duluth and
from there they went to Mon.
tana to visit heir son, Rex.
Jimmy Kohler and Johnnie
Thomas returned from France
and landed at New York Satur-
day. They are both expected
home.
Sylvester Marihart went to
Minneapolis Thursday and drove
back a new Ford car Friday
which he sold to Archie St.
Peter.
Miss Edna Lingren who has
been a guest at the Lingren
home for the past six weeks re-
turned to her home in St. Paul
Friday.
Miss Althea Hoagland of
Brook Park. spent the week
with friends here. She has
rented the Williams house on
Lincoln St.
Mrs. Anderson (nee Inez Gel
latly) Marie and Genevieve Gel
latly and Mrs. Olson Of Duluth,
spent a few days at the Gellatly
home last week.
Ralph Hendricks will preach
here Sunday at II o'clock; Sun.
day school at 10. He will preach
at Messengers at 3 o'clock and
at De Maris at 8 o'clock.
Rev. and Mrs. Kamman and
Wallace returned from Erskin
Saturday. They drove through
with their car. The distance
there and back was 700 miles.
Grant De Maris returned from
Baltimore Friday. Will Davis re.
turned Friday night from New
York, he returned from France
where he has been the past II
months. The boys are almost all
home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24

staying with Mrs. Frank Devall
few days, returned home
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John knauss are
visiting at the home of their son.
Alvin knauss, they arrived last
week from Morristown, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Eisert. Mr..
and Mrs. Emery Eisert. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Saufferer came down
from Morristown last week to
visit at the Alvin knauSs home.
The Misses Margaret and
Edith Peterson and brother, Rob-
bic. who have been visiting their
sister, Mrs. Henry Guessing. a
few weeks. returned to their
home in Duluth. Thursday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
PROFESSIONAL.

life and Death were growing tired
Of the struggle.
'LOok here" said Life. "we1n never
get anywhere at this rate. ! know |
could put you our II wanted to. but
why should n When ] finish you
finish myself"
Just what was thinking" re-
sponded Death. "Why not quit and
call II drawn
"You're on" said Life.
In that moment some Of the worlds
greatest medical regulations were
made.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
DOUIIM N0IF(

1t Is an easy matter to Overfeed
fowls. Bear this In mind unless the
fowls are on range.
Hens that are laying are not likely
to accumulate fat; 1t Is when they are
not laying that they do 80.
Give the fowls good dust and plenty
Of It. This Is how they keep them.
selves free Of vermln and well.
Hens Of light breeds may be profit
ably kept for three seasons; those Of
the heavy breeds for two seasons.
Good layers are bred up and not fed
up. All the feeding In the world can
not induce a naturally nonproductive
hen to change her nature.
A trap nest Ii the one accurate way
to tell whether you are keeping q pay
ing flock, but the poultryman who
keeps 1t must look after the nest In .
proper way.
II you have made a failure Of every
thing else, don't think the chicken
business will prove to be life saver.
1t requires not only brains. but an
overplus Of energy.
Chickens never wash, as many other
birds do but cleanse themselves Of In
sects BY wailowing In soil. For this
reason every poultry house should be
provided with a dust box.
Five eggs out Of every 100 are
spoiled by being fertile. Producing In
fertile eggs does not require anything
but the removal of the rooster from
the flock after the need for Matching
eggs II past.
Milk In no substitute for meat, for Il
IL not sufficiently concentrated. It b
impossible for fowls TO drink enough
Of II to take the place Of meat. When
fed with animal food. milk performs
excellent service.
Infertile eggs are more common
among poor layers than good o0es.
Experiments at the Maine experiment
station proved 1t nearly impossible y
get fertile eggs from the hens TIT
we're the poorest layera
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
Duquette
From Our Correspondent

FROM our Correspondent
Mr.. Melancon was a Sandstone
passenger Wednesday.
Mrs. Crowley is visiting at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. J.
Stephenson.
Myrna Norell, who has been
employed in Minneapolis, is now
home on vacation.
A few Of the Duquette young
folks attended the dance at
Nickerson, Saturday.
Mrs. Westlund, accompanied
by Mrs. Horne, came Sunday to
visit old friends here.
Gudrun Erickson spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Nickerson
visiting at the r. F. Elmer home
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
OttO.SanfOrl

Friends will learn with inter-
est that on July Is. at the home
of John T. Parrish, 104 +. Pal
metto ST., Duluth Heights, Du-
luth, occurred the marriage of
Miss Annie l.. Otto of Bruno, to
Mr.. Ralph f. Sanford of Du-
lLth, Rev. John Van Eman Ber-
ger officiating.
House decorations were ferns
and roses, carnations and lilies.
The ring service was used. The
bride was attired in white silk
poplin with corsage bouquet of
roses; she looked very sweet. The
bridegroom wore his much priced
khaki soldier uniform; he looked
very proud and happy. The best
man and attendant lady were
brother and sister of the bride,
Mr.. Raymond Otto of Superior.
and Miss Bernice Otto of Bruno.
After the wedding ceremony,
there was served a very nice sup
per by Mrs. Parrish, sister of the
groom. The bride has lived for
some time in Bruno and grown
to womanhood here. She is well
liked and her friends are many.
The groom has seen and been in
much active service in France,
being in his country's employ
for nearly three years. They re-
ceived a number of nice and use
full presents.
Relatives from away, were:
Mrs. Lou Sandford and Mrs. Han
nah Sanford from Hinckley,
mother and grandmother of the
groom; Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Otto
of Bruno, parents of the bride,
Herbert f. Otto of Isanti, broth
err of the bride; and Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Reilly of Duluth
Heights.
We bespeak for this couple
much Joy and happiness. Their
residence will be at Duluth
Heights. H.
Time is money. Save that by
ilsinu American want Ado
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
Rutledge
From Our Correspondence


Ray Krenz has purchased a
Chevrolet car.
Mike Slime sold his Ford and
purchased an Elgin six.
Mrs. Underhill spent a few
days at Grindstone Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sterbence of Du-
luth returned home Sunday.
Miss l.. Foster attended the
dance at, Moose Lake Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell of Du-
luth visited at the Underhill
home.
Mrs. Peterson and daughter of
North Branch are with Mrs.
Hiatt.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. Turner of
Lindstrom spent Sunday at Mrs.
Bowers.
Mrs. O'Donnovan Of Hinckley
spent Wednesday with Mrs. Nc
Namara.
Miss +. Whitenbac of Finlay.
son spent Sunday with Miss
Peterson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holanbaek sold
their farm and moved to Chica.
go. H. A. Watt purchased the
farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gray, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mungsen former residents
Of Rutledge visited friends here
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Watt Of ST.
Paul spent the week end at the
Watt. home and picked large
quantity of berries.
Bishop McNicholas of Duluth
confirmed a class of % in the
Catholic church here. The
bishop was assisted by Father
Hammer of Virginia and Father
Rieger of Hinckley.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
BRUNO

From Our Correspondent
Mrs. Dracy is sick at this
writing.
Floyd Fairchild went to Pine
City Monday.
VIM. Gellatly spent the week
end at home.
Mrs. Matt Emerson of Superi.
or, spent a few days here last
week.
J. H. Lingren and Walter
Monson were in Nickerson
Thursday.
Mr.. Fry of Minneapolis, spent
the first of the week here work.
ing on his farm.
Miss Zana De Maris spent a
few days at home. She returned
to Superior Tuesday.
Archie St. Peter, mother, Flo
ra and Frank Pelrain motored to
Superior, Wednesday.
Mrs. Jess De Maris has a sis.
ter visiting her from Iowa. She
came last week Tuesday.
Ralph Hendricks occupied the
pulpit here Sunday and also at
Duquette and Pleasant Hill.
Miss Genevieve Gellatly went
to Center City Thursday to spend
some time at her Cousins.
Misses Helen and Dorothy Pc.
terson of Chicago arrived home
Tuesday and will spend a month
at home.
Mr. Lingren and family and
Walter Monson spent Sunday
with Mrs. Lingren's brother at
Pine Lake.
A. Rutledge of Waterloo, Iowa
was here last week and pur-
chased 80 acres of land north
east of town.
Harry Weber of Washington
Springs, spent Wednesday and
Thursday at his parents and his
sisters, Mrs. Adams.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24

Miss Laura Laying went to
Lewis, Wis, to care for her
aunt's children. Mrs. Jennie
Ames is in the hospital at Ere
deric.
Louise Huff. the charming star
in World-Pictures, is coming on
July 26 to the Bruno high school
in her newest attraction. 10th
err Dear Charmer." Appearing
with Miss Huff in this offering
is handsome John Bowers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24

A Clean House Promotes the Health
OF Poultry.
put rs much potassium permanganate
as will remain on the surface Of q
dime into gallon Of water and keep
this material In their drinking water
for several days. or until the symp-
toms Of the colds have disappeared.
Remove any sick birds from the flock
as soon as noted and treat them in
cOops by themselves or kill and bury
them II they are not worth treating.
Examine the pullets and hens for
lice and dust thoroughly with good
insect powder or apply mixture OF
equal parts Of vnseline and mercurial
or blue ointment, applying piece
about the size of pea one inch below
tho vent Of the bird. rubbing the mix
ture lightly on the skin. An appli-
cation of this ointment two or three
times year will keep the fowls free
from lice. Where insect powder II
used, 1t should be applied three or four
times a year, or oftener II the fowls
become infested with lice. Provide a
small box In the house, partly filed
with dry road dust or fine dirt, In
which the hens may dust themselves,
thus helping to keep them free from
lice.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
Town of Norman
From Our Correspondents

From Our Correspondent
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Tietz visited
at the home of Henry Guessing
Sunday.
Mr.. Bonnin and family and his
sister and her family autoed to
Duluth, Thursday.
Mrs. Milo Currant's mother
came down Tuesday from New
Ulm to visit for a few weeks.
Mrs. Leo Forsyth came down
drom Duluth Monday to visit at
the B. Forsyth home a few days.
Ellen Inhofer who has been
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
FARM
POULTRY
CARE FOR HEALTH OF FOWLS
Weekly-isoiate Birds With Colds
Keep Away lnsects.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
Clean the dropping boards mt least
once a week, and spray the roosts
once a month with Kerosene or some
commercial preparation for killing
mites. Have good supply Of sand or
dry dirt on hand to use on the drop.
ping boards.
II any OF the birds develop colds.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24

Amount OF THEY'VE ou iaoso SAosoo9.lS
Amount Of reserve required By law so. s.23l.sl
STATE OF MINNESOTA
County Of Pine
We. NJ W. TuttIe. president and J n. Lingrea
cashier Of the shove named hank. do solemnly
swear that the above statement u true TO the bes'
Of our knowledge and belief.
NV. FUTILE, President.
J.H. LINCREN. cashier.
Correct Attest. Hiram Walsh
two dirsctors) n. ". futile.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10 da,
IL July 1918.
John Stafford.
lS~all Notary Pubic. Pins County. Mimi
Nv eommiesjon expires Jan II. 1875.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24

Report news to the American.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
Place HUNTING.

"Some day" said the high-browed
youth. II shall have place In the hall
Of fame"
swell" replied Senator Sorghum. pa
tiently. bat absent-mindedly. may be
I can help you. What kind Of place
do you want and what salary do you
exDectr
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24

If you are looking for a bar
gain, send $3.50 to the Askov
American and receive it for a
year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24

Workless Affuence,
you don't sell gold bricks any
more"
mo-" replied the willy citizen.
money Is 50 easy to get nowadays
that there's no use Of going to all the
trouble Of hunting up a brick and GID.
ing It.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-01
HlOUj'IIIT

Archie MeElfresh Over the Top.
| Letters from Archie McElfresh for
|merly Of Hoult. now h. 18th Field Ar
tillery, have been received by his aunt,
Mrs. Nellie Johnson and his cousin,
Miss Bertha Bowman. According to
his account he was over the top and
In two major engagements but while
his battery has been IN the thick Of It
from Chateau Thierry to the finish he
has been in the hospital missing much
Of the fun, as per following:
Dear Bertha:-I received your let
ter this morning and was very glad to
hear thatyou were all well. ] am east
Of the Rhine, doing duty now.
The second division is in the army
Of occupation OF German territory. The
18th Is In the second army division.
I suppcee you have heard Of us By
this time. We have benin every ma
jor operation Of the Western front
since the first Of June. We started
with the German drive for Paris; then
at Chateau Thierry: then took part in
the allied drive between Scissors and
Rheims In the middle Of July: then at
st. Mihiel.