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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
Winnipeg Commission Takes no
Chances Of Men Joining
General Strike.
LEADERS ARE WATCHED
American and Canadian Avthorities
Are Gathering Data Before Taking
Into Custody Large Number
Of Radicals.

Winnipeg, June 1O.-Because Of its
refusal to agree not to join In the
present or future sympathetic strikes,
the entire police force of Winnipeg has
been discharged.
Meanwhile Canadian and United
States authorities are spreading the
net and preparing to tighten 1t on the
band of reds that have led the radi.
cal revolutionary movement here and
In other parts Of Canada, under the
guise of the sympathetic strike.
Arrests Of the 81 leaders here and
Of those In other cities will not be
made until secret service men OF both
countries have got all the data they
need. Then the plan IL to deal with
them summarily. None can escape say
the authorities here, the net Is com.
plete. and not one red that is wanted
will be permitted to work his way
through the meshes. The plan Is to
turn those belonging In the United
States over to the authorities Of that
country and to prosecute summary
those taken here.
In this connection 1t may be stated
that the failure of the reds to put
over the program in Canada has par
TALLY upset their scheme to seize con.
troll of the American Federation of
Labor. They had planned to do this
at the Atlantic City convention now In
session, but the best they now hope
for Ia to elect the executive commit
tee and leave Gompers and Morrison
still in office. Then they plan coali-
ton with the Democratic left wing,
the radical labor party. and the Non
partisan league for the forthcoming
national election.
Action Diminishing the policemen
was taken by the city police commits
sion, following several deferred con-
siderations Of the question, dating
from the very first day Of the trouble.
The policemen's union was held by
the strike committee at the outset of
the sympathetic strike. which openly
boasted, however. that 1t could cali
out the Boobies" any time 1t want.
ed to do so, and that they were left on
duty 'by permission of the strike COM
mittee."
When the question was put up to
the policemen by the city commission
they said they would remain on duty,
but reserved the right to join the
strike at any time. The commission
then informed them they would have
to agree as individuals not to join in
sympathetic strikes now or in the fu-
ture. The men refused fatty to sign
any such terms.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
BIRD APARTMENTS RENT FREE
Woodpecksr to Settle In Their
Midst, - Il Were.

II may sound like Joke to speak
OF the manufacture Of woodpecker
nests. but there In actually factory
In Maine that takes many orders for
such nests. /
The birdhOuses are constructed OF
pine blocks ID inches long and from
Ave to six inches In diameter. The
back OF the block Ii squared to per-
NIT Of the patent adjustment being
properly attached to the tree or placed
where the house IL to be located, a
canopy or top piece to keep out the
weather being made like a roof. A
perfect nest In drilled by a reamer.
Within three inches OF the bottom q
corkscrew indentation liz made to the
bird entrance, az the toes Of the wood.
pecker are In pairs, two before and
two behind. with sharp, strong claws,
the whole structure OF the foot making
II adaptable for climbing.
The houses are sold to orchard
owners. as the claim IL made by the
ornithologists that the woodpecker's
feed consists chiefly Of insects and
their larvae. which the birds get by
digging into the bark and wood Of
trees. The wOodpecker's tongue In an
important instrument In obtaining
It's feed. az II can be extended far be-
yond the bill. It's tip being horny and
furnished with barbed filament.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
Town of Wilma
Fren Our CerSespen6ent--

Fsem Our CeFYesD0n1emt---
Mrs. Anderson and daughter,
Harriet. visited at the Bates
home Sunday.
The Bates family spent a
pleasant evening at the Munger
home Sunday.
Last week Fred Carlson re-
turned from France. He seems
very glad to be in the U. s. A.
again.
Mr.. Snider is somewhat under
the weather. He planted pota-
toes in the rain and caught a
severe cold.
VIM. Webster and Mrs. Wight
man drove from Webster.> Wis,
to visit their niece. Lee Bates.
Mr.. Webster's home is in Stan
ley county. South Dakota.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
MAKING THE DUMB SPEAK.

"A man paralyzed in his legs for
two years and quite dumb was made
to speak in ten minutes, and was
cured OF his paralysis in an hour
and a half" writes W. s. London,
honorable secretary to the Middlesex
{ Eng.) war pensions committee, in
report on visit he paid to the
Scale Hayne military hospital, New
ton Abbot, Devon. Other remarks
BILE cases to which Mr.. London bears
witness are those of a man whose
voice was restored in seven minutes;
OF another who, bent nearly double
with nephritis, could stand upright
after 20 minutes treatment; and Of
third who was cured of a squirt he
had for 20 years.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
II All Depends.

The teacher was teaching his class
In a mental arithmetic lesson. After
stables" had been repeated he COM
menced giving series Of mental sums.
and presently asked nm intelligent lit
tie Scot:
"How many marbles would you get
II I gave 20 to be divided between you
and Johnny McGsregor"
"After moments hesitation the
youngster answered.:
II Gamma tell. sir"
"How's that2" queried the teacher.
"Weel. sir" said he. I'VE see. It's a
accortiin'. II We gle 'em when we're
both here we'd haze ten each: but II
We gle 'em tae Johnny when l wasna
present, I'd only get about Ave: while
II ye xie 'em tae me tae share when
Johnny wasna here. dinna ken wheth-
or he'd hae ony ut a'w--Columbus
Is. c. State.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12

birthplace OF Tasso. Ari6sfo and the
humorous Boccaccio. His home Is
Italia. prolific mother OF art and SCI
ence. progenitrix OF Galyani and Gall
leo Galilei.'
"After the lawyer had gone on In
this strain for about an hour the
Judge began to get impatient.
"'What has all this got to do with
the caser he finally asked.
"'My poor words. said the lawyer,
are by way OF preface. My client,
from immortal Italy. home OF the
painter and the sculptor, humbly
prays this court to apply to him the
very lowest form OF pictorial art. He
prays, your honor. to be white
washed"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
Women In British industries.

The vast extent to which British
women replaced men In industry and
commerce during the war Is disclosed
In white paper just issued. 1t IL
male workers employed outside their
own homes was 1,nOO,WN.
The number OF females employed In
Industrial concerns and government
establishments In April. 1918. were:
Munitions. 7oi 600; other government
work In industry, 7TI.ouN The number
Of females employed AS permanent
work people In agriculture In July.
l0l4. was $1,000: In 1913 the number
was 1laWN.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
New Jersey Governor Talks to
Delegates at American Fed.
GRAFTON Convention.
LABOR OPPOSES REDS
Samuel compers Declares Organized
Workers Are Determined Political
Or industrial Tyranny Shall
Have no Place Here.

Atlantic City, N. j.. June 10--At the
opening session Of the American Fed.
GRAFTON of Labor, delegates represent
ing more than 100000 American
workingmen and women put the stamp
OF their disapproyal on the idea OF
radical agitators and prepared to deal
with reconstruction problems of vital
Importance to organised labor
Opportunity to show their lack Of
sympathy with the efforts of radicals
came during an address by Governor
RunyOn. OF New Jersey. Referring to
q meeting In New York last night, the
governor asserted that these men
threaten that unless things are settled
their way chaos will result"
Law and Order Sentiment.
II know that American labor and
THIS convention" he declared. have
no sympathy with any ideas that are
not constructive. know you are out
OF harmony with destruction creeds.
You think along sane lines"
A burst OF applause from the floor
swelled to roar.
: Samuel Gompers sounded the key
note Of the convention when he said
organized labor was determined that
political or Industrial tyranny should
have no place In America.
"Any employer" said Mr.. Gompers.
"who thinks that industrial autocracy
IL going to prevail in the United States
In counting without his host"
Mr.. Gompers said organized labor
was making no unjust demands. and
that workers, having shed their blood
and made sacrifices to win the war had
no intention OF losing sight OF the
principles. rights and ideals for which
they had fought.
The annual report Of the executive
council containing broad outlines Of
organized labor's reconstructive pro.
gram was submitted to the delegates
In It the council made many recon-
mendations designed to protect the
rights and improve the conditions of
American labor.
44-hour Week Favored.
Foremost among the subjects dealt
with was the reconstruction program
submitted to the executive council
last December by committee which
had been studying the general situa-
ton and labor's requirements. Rec.
ommendation for 44.hour week, and
declaration that existing wages must
not be reduced and. in fact. In many
cases should be increased, are the
salient points.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12

& { * + 81 + .
Mr.. Steel is on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. Rutherford went to Web
ster last Wednesday.
H. L. Steinbring went to Min
neapolis last Saturday.
Mrs. Rutherford was a pas
senger to Duluth last Sunday.
DR.. Proudlock was here on a
professional trip last Thursday.
Sadie Allen who is working in
Webster came home Sunday for
q visit.
Services were held in the
Catholic church here last Friday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Hogan of
Belden were visitors at the Brun-
ner home Sunday.
DR.. G. H. Brown the veterinary
surgeon Of Frederic was called
here last Monday.
Godfred Zeck and family left
Markville last Sunday for Dako-
IA where they expect to make
their home.
Allen Grevious cut his finger
severely Thursday OF last week
and went to Danbury Friday to
have it dressed.
Mrs. E. j. Steinbring's sister
arrived here last Monday from
Isanti for a brief visit at the
Steinbring home.
Mrs. Mont Walsh went to Web
ster last Wednesday to have
some dental work done. Thurs
day night DR.. Burgan was called
to tie up broken artery which
resulted from some extractions.
Though Mrs. Walsh lost a good
deal Of blood, she is recovering
as well as can be expected.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
Time is money. Save time by
using the American Want Col.
umn.
FINALLY REACHED HIS POINT
lawyers Fiowery Eloquenee Turned
Out TO- 6s Prelude to Very
Simple Request.

Norman Hapgood, the new minister
to Denmark, was talking about u
embarrassing" case,
The case reminds me-" he said, "of
pietro Libertini. scion Of sunny
Italy. who was on trial for murder
Gus assault. His lawyer defended him
In this manner:
"'Your honor the lawyer began.
my client, SIgnor rietro Libertlnt.
comes from Italia Ia Bella. land Of ro-
nance. art and immortal literature.
He comes. your honor. from the sum
kissed home Of the illustrious Michel.
angelo Bmonarotti. Of the divine Raf.
faello and the undying Dante Alighieri.
He comes from the oliye-crowned
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
OUT OF DATE.

"Now, what would Washington.
say to this?" asked the reactionary
statesman.
Sir" replied one of his listeners,
''with all due respect to the father
Of our country, Washington wore a
powdered wig, a rufiicd shirt and
knee breeches. 1t is my humble
opinion that if he were to return to
the land of the living he would have
q great deal to Learn" Birmingham
Age-H Herald.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
TOUGH CLIMB DOWN ARAFAT
Birds Certainly Had the Laugh on tns
Animals That Were With Noah
In the Ark.

The appeal made by the newly es-
tablished republic of Ararat for rec
ignition by the United States will
be better understood, at least geo
graphically, when it is explained
that the region in question is a prov
ince of Armenia.
1t takes its name from the noun
tain on which the ark made land
ing after the flood-Ararat meaning
Noah's mountain.
The whole world, according to the
Bible story, was submerged during
the period Of the deluge and Ararat's
topmost peak was the first dry land
to appear above the water, for the
simple reason that it was the loftiest
lin Armenia, at all events.
As viewed today it gives a notion
Of the depth of the food, inasmuch
as the peak is more than three miles
from sea level. 1t is dome-shaped,
and its slopes for 5000 feet from the
top are covered with everlasting
snow and great fields Of glittering
ice.
The climb down must have been
rather difficult for Noah, his family
and all the animals disembarked
from the ark. AS for an ascent to
the top, it was formerly believed to
be impossible.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
EDiENcE.

Pat, just returned from the
trenches with his head swathed in
bandages, was the center of attrac-
ton. Glow did you get wounded p
asked proud admirer.
SWELL" said Pat, "the dirty
Boche wuz raisin' Ned wit our
trinches whin our brave captain
shouts. 'kape down, boys, and
sthand Patv Oh obade."-Priyate
c. c. Cook, in Judge.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
HOW he GOT Ir.

A colored veteran just back from
the other side when questioned
about an iron cross he was wearing
explained:
boss, it was a extra decoration.
DE kaiser hisself sent it to me by .
special messenger what dropt daid
JUS befo' he give it to me."-New
York Globe.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
ARMY BILL IS DISCUSSED

House Members Demand Early Return
Of Overseas Force.
Washington. June 10,-Early return
OF American troops was demanded by
Democratic and Republican members
OF the house during debate on the
sslo.ooo.ooo army appropriation bill.
The method for bringing this about
which gained the greatest support pro-
vided for an even greater reduction
In the army strength than that made
by the military committee which re-
duced to 100000 the 100000 figure
asked by Secretary Baker.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
VARYING RESULTS.

"Did you find that daylight saw
ing helped, out your ways'
"Not in all cases." answered Sena-
tor Sorghum. ''The only difference
it made with some folks was to get
'em up earlier for breakfast. Then
they went on wastin' time jest the
same"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
LANDS US ALL.

Eve are all equal before the law"
81 think that holds in one re-
spect. None Of us can go out with
out falling afoul of the traffic regu-
lations. Louisville Courier-Jour.
nal.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
CABLES AB0UTTREATY"LEAK"


Washington. June l0.-Seuator G.
M. Hitchcock. author of the senate
resolution for an investigation Of how
the peace treaty with Germany
has received cablegram from Presi
dent Wilson. He declined to make It
public until It could be presented to
the foreign relations committee which
was to meet to make plans for the
inquiry.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
KAHN QUESTIONS ALLIANCE
Californian Seeks Light on Proposal
to Aid France,

Washington, June 10.--Opposition to
President Wilson's proposal that Eng
land and the United States pledge
themselves to go to the aid Of France
In case Of German attack was ex.
pressed in the house by Represen-
tative Kahn OF California, recently re-
turned from two months in Europe.
III the league OF nations Is to pre-
serve the peace OF the world" de-
manded MIR. Kahn. why the necessity
for additional separate alliances with
France and England? And il England.
France and the United States can form
separate alliance. why cannot Ger
many, Russia and Japan also form an
alliance?"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
ACCOUNTING FOR IT.

"The boy wants to get we'll. doc
tor, to 81; back to his aviation prac-
tice."
''Oh. does he? That accounts Tor
the rise IN his temperatures"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
COAST TO COAST JOURNEY

Fleet OF Army Motor Trucks win Aid
Road Campaign.
Washington, June lO.--As an srgu.
ment In favor Of the building of good
roads, the War department has de-
cided to send fleet OF motor trans
ports over the Lincoln Highway. from
Washington to the Pacific coast The
fleet" will consist Of 40 units In
charge OF three commissioned officers
and 432 men. The journey will begin
about July l.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
Syracuse Head Condemns League.

Syracuse, ~ r.. June i0.-Chancel-
Tor James II. Day Of Syracuse univer-
sity. condemned the league OF nations
as IAN infamous bargain" in his ccm-
Negtement address.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
SOMETHING NEW IN CLOTHING.

Say, pop asked he of the per
petual question habit, "what is q
libel suit"
"The one | have is an excellent
example of the libel suit, nv bow"
explained pop, (which is to say that
| am liable to have to wear it ill
summer"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT


Washington, June 10.-A wheat pro-
duction OF l,236. 100000 bushels this
year. combining the winter wheat and
spring wheat crops, was forecast by
the Department of Agriculture Of the
condition Of the crop June l.
Winter wheat production 10 FORE
cast at 893.000,000 bushels, compared
with S99,915,000 bushels forecast last
month, making It the largest ever
grown.
Spring wheat production is forecast
at 3+S,000.000 bushels, compared with
last years production OF 359, 600. 900
bushels. This Is also record crop.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
Breaks Own Altitude Record.

Paris. June l0.--The French aviator
Lieutenant Casale established a new
worlds record for height. ascending
81 les feet. He was the holder Of the
previous recordr-~Si 400 feet.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
PRESENT FORCE. SUFFICIENT
General cabeii Reports On Mexican
Border Situation.

Washington, June l0.---Maior Gener-
al Caben commanding the Southern
department. advised against an in
crease in forces at this time. The
forces now under his command. Gen.
eral Cabell said. were sufficient to
handle any contingency that could be
eOreseen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12

Employers Liability Act Upheld.
Washington, June 1O.-The supreme
court upheld the Arizona employers
liability act in several suits appealed
from the state and federal courts.
Various copper companies attacked the
lAY-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
BOUND TO WIN.

81 garden for exercise"
ssThat's a good idea. Exercise 10
one crop you can get in any sort Of
6 garden"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
EncouraQement.

He tdejectedly)--ls this f1nall Is
there no hope for me2
She-Oh. my. yes! There are lots
Of girls not 50 particular rs am.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12
7.sos National Banks Opening.

Washington, June To- National
banks in operation June l totaled 1908,
the largest number in the nations his.
tory. with resources of $a1 .O00. 900. 600.
several hundred million dollars great.
er than ever before.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12

The Askov American publishes
all the county news. has a large
corps Of correspondents and
covers the field.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-06-12

"Men are all alike. suppose when
Adam met Eve he told her she was
sweet enough to eat"
"Well, wasn't she spare rib?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
ENLIGHTENMENT CHARGE
FILED IN WINCHESTER
Man Held on $1,000 Bond Awaiting
Arrival Of Sheriff From
Oklahoma County.
PLAN FOR IMPROv EMEN r
Danvillc Park Committee Asked to |
Take Action on Memorial Mansion |
PrOpcrty-Othcr News From
Points In Virginia.
Especial to The Times.Dispa,cb.

Especial to The Times. Dspatchl
WINCHESTER. August i7.-ActinK
on Geographic information from Nell
Harr. sheriff Of Miami. Okla. and on
the sworn statement OF r. b. Raymond.
of the Burns Detective Agency rep
resentinY tho American Bankers AS
ISOLATION. II. W Coils. operating here
las tho Shenandoah Valley Auto Supply
Company. is being held in $1,000 bond
FOR the oklahoma sheriff. who is on
his way here with extraIition papers
and warrants. charging Coils with
embezzlcinent and grand larceny in
the Oklahoma town. Detectives SAY
the man is wanted In several Western
towns Tor alleged frauds involving IL
is claimed. thousands OF dollars COL
lis declared his arrest was mistake,
that he has done nothing criminal, but
counts in banks. He said that a. the
request Of three banks of Miami which
we're creditors of a dcfunct auto sup
ply company in that place. he vas en-
gagged by the banks to take over the
business AND operate II for the banks.
He claims he turned over to tho banks
all monies taken in while acting as
nothing about forged CHECK charges
lodged against him. Coils. who be
longs to a substantial West Virginia
family. said he will be able to cktab-
lish his innocence. The local auth
critics were about 10 release Coils,
as there vas no charge against him
here. but the Oklahoma sheriff wired
came from west Virginia and furn-
iehel $1,000 bail,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
HEARING WITH THE EYES
Soldiers Deafcnrd in Service study Lip
Heading With Good
Results.

WASHlNGTON. August 1.-The Fed
eral Board for Vocational Education
gives the disabled soldier Just what he
needs most to help In his present
emergency. looking forward TO real
vocational course later. Many foreign
born Americans needed training in fnn-
damcntals, particularly In elementary
English Almost 500 of these have be-
gun their courses. Amertcanization Is
another of the courses which the need
for better citizenship has developed
TWO men are studying to overcome
the handicap OF stammerinC. Lip read
ing is proving great source OF en-.
enlargement AZ we'll as real prartical
benefit TO soldiers who have lost their
hearing. In March OF this year deaf
ened soldier. suffering from facial
paralysis which impaired his speech.
entered course for lip reading. He
was melancholy ana despondent, BY
the end of June he had become a clever
lip reader. the paralysis had been re-
lieved and his repulSive expression had
disappeared. He has now returned TO
his former occupation and is carrying
on as an electrician.