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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

Found-A small band ring at
church basement, perhaps a war
relic. Owner can have same by
applying at American office and
paying advertising charges.
25w27-1t.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

Askov Nursery-Ornamental
trees for street and lawn plant
ing; windbreak. such as elm,
maple, poplar, willow and box
elder; ever9reens in different
varieties and sizes: fruit trees
and bushes; Towering shrubs
and plants. Please book your or
ders the same as you usually do
with the travelling agents. -Lud-
Wig Mosbak. 49w25tf.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

Wanted to Purchase--Three
grey Plymouth Rock ROSTERS.
John A. Jakobsen, 4 miles east of
Askov. l6w27-1tA
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

Owing to bad roads we did not
sell all of our horses at the sale
Monday. We have 10 or IL
good farm horses left which we
will sell out right to interested
farmers any time during this
Weekday Jensen & Co.,
44w27-1t.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

For Sale-Four stacks of hay
of 4 ton each on the Niels Bonde
farm. Louis Olsen. Askov.
18w27- ct.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

For Sale-Good sound fence
posts, reasonably. Leave orders
and get prices from Askov Hard
ware Co. First come, first
served.-H. A. Wolf, Askov.
25w25tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

For Sale--One bay mare, 10
years old. weight about 100 lbs.
Peter johnson. 3-4 mile east of
Askov. 19w26-2t>
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

A pile of stove wood will be
sold at my auction ON Friday.
March l9.--Mads Jorgensen, l
mile east Of Askov. 25w27-lt
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

For Sale-One sorrel mare,
four years old, weight about
1850; broke single and double;
gentle and sound in every way.
-Theodor Jensen, Askov.
24w27-tf.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

Subscribe for the Askov Amer.
lean and keep posted.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

Askov boy scouts meet at
school house Sunday afternoon
at 100. -Scoutmaster.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

For Sale The Askov Meat
Market. cheap if taken at once.
Will also consider taking land in
on the DEAL -Henriksen Bros.
22w24tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

Statesmen Wanted-To solicit
orders for lubricating oils.
greases and paints. Salary or
Commission. Address The Vic
tor Oil Co., Cleveland, o.
25w27-1ts
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

Hay--l have about two tons of
good tame hay which will be
sold at my auction on Friday,
March 49, MAIDS Jorgensen. |
mile east of Askov. 28w27-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

Askov Live Stock Shippers
will ship a carload Of live stock
as soon as enough consignments
have been received to fiji a, car.
Notify N. c. Laursen or Hans H.
Sorensen, shipper. 32w27tf.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

FOR THE WEEK

This column is for free use by
churches. schools. societies. lodges.
etc.. for the purpose of announcing
meetings where no admission Is to
he charged. such meetings as are
held for social or educational pur-
poses and not for pecuniary gain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11

Gudstieneste paa Sendag XII.
1Ol. S. D. Rodholm.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-03-11
Want Column

Want Colurrlnl|
.,1 RATn E,,ms ssss Il pr .ord per 'a.sr-
For Sale-Two stacks of
wild red top hay. west of Anton
J. Dietz's place. Peder Nielsen,
Askov. 25w27-1t>
A pile of stove wood will be II
sold at my auction on Friday. II
March 49, MAIDS Jorgensen.
mile east Of Askov. 25w27-lt II
-
For Sale-Four stacks Of hay II
of ton each on the Niels Bonde
farm. Louis Olsen, Askov.
lSw27-2t.
Wanted to Purchase Three
grey Plymouth Rock ROSTERS
John A. Jakobsen, 4 miles east of |
Askov ,ervo7.,,s
-----------------------------------------
For Sale--One bay mare, 10
years old. weight about 100 lbs.
Johnson. 3-4 mile east of |
For Sale-The Askov Meat |
Market. CHEAP If taken at once
Will also consider taking land in |
on the deal.--Henriksen Bros.
@1"14ti
Hav-I have ahos,t +,yo ton. 80
good tame hav which will Ia
sold At NV .,,ct;on ~ rr;a.,
March 10 Md ro~c.r.a,, !,
mile east of AsLov oo,yo7 -
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Statesmen Wanted To eol;c;.
orders for ,,,hr;.o+;no o;,s
oreases and r.;r.. col.rv ~
Commission Address The VII.
tor iii RI C,ev.,.nd n
or,,,o7 80
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For Sale-One sorrel mare,
1850: broke single and double.
gentle and sound IN everv wav
-Theodor Jensen Askov
aaw27.tf
round-A small band ring at
cnurcn basement, perhaps a war
reilc. OWner can nave same ny
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10
Community Room.

Last Monday, December 9th, was n
busy day for the Community League.
The room is small, but II is being made
to do full duty by the people
Monday afternoon the Grown-ups'
Story Telling Circle met; at 1870 in the
evening was the Community Sing, fol-
lowed by "A very interesting business
meeting. AT which Mcssrs. Fred Wag-
goner, c. V. Ford and Frank Teller
made interesting and instructive talks.
Aft"r tho business meeting the room
was used by party Of young people
for a social hour.
The next meeting Of the Story Tell
ing Circle will he Monday. Dec. 18th,
at o'clock. The meetings will be
held regularly on the second and
fourth Mondays Of each month. The
Circle Is as yet small, but its member
chip will widen as the interest grows.
The program nest Monday. consisting
Of three miscellaneous stories and with
Mrs. Logan as leader promises tO
be interesting. The committee on by
laws. Mcsdamcs Ford kunkrl and
Martin, will also report ut TIL, meet
ing
Tho chiidicn's story hour each We'd
nes,lay afternoon, at i:i5, Is proving
Tremendous success. Scvcnty-fivc
children attended last week This
Wednesday. Mr.. { v. Ford told the
children The story Of the orphaned
bear. and the story Of how the little
squirrels brought Christina tn the
other animals. and the children were
delighted
We are sorry to announce that Mr..
Murphy, tho leader or our Sings, l.
leaving ~ soon Her place will b.
harl to fill. but We know arrangement
can be- made for some one to take her
place.
The next Sing will he held Monday,
December 10th. at III" Community
Room at 1870 p. m.
The business meeting was one Of
great interest on many points. We
wish We had space to report Il In full
Tho treasurer reported that az her
last report there WI, some Si23OO on
hand, Tho proceeds of the election
dinner wa. $4,000. and premium
money donated 10y prize winner, az
the Community Fair amounted "a
$2l.5O \ little over $1,000 has been
expended, the largest items be-
ing SilgO for oysters for In" supper
election day, 5000 paid Tor expense
pf the tcuni. court tthc total cXpcnsc
of the tonnis court was s. 90, but II
has been well spent aud apnrociutcD
$1,000 for a stove and Sli.OO for coal
The Other item. were for work at IA,
Community Room. \ balance Ui
S2O3.SJ rcmain,d.
Mr.. DUNCAN 1850 reported that Il
load " coal was donated by Mr. Good,
.spccd some time ago. We gratefully
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10
Back Ia Old Home.

Lum Hunkcl was here for q few
days, this week, on his return from
Kansas city, whore he attended III"
funeral of his splendid son, Harrison.
From hero he left Wednesday of
this week for Amsterdam, Idaho,
where he is clcrking in a general mcr.
chandisc store, which does large
ranchng business.
lie says conditions are not the very
best out there, and that the sheep
grower, have been hard hit by the de-
cline in wool and other causes.
His son, Dale, is farming for him
self, and Dolph and Bcryl are farming
together. Jcsta Is at home, and is Oh"
assistant postmaster at Amstcr-
dam. Julia is teaching ut
Riss, Idaho, and Ruby Is mar
red and her husband farms near
Amsterdam. Their little adopted son
and grand-chld, Anthony Hard.
man, whose mother, Mrs. Roy
Hartman, died August 30, 1917
Is now three years old, and is grow
ing nicely, and Is the sweet spirit OF
their home.
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10
ugair

MAJ Ann Ru.tuck. the daughter II
Ferdinand and Nancy l,usiock, VA,
born October -. 1876. and dlod ut ct.
tawa. kansas, Dee, I. 1924, at the
age of 80 year, . months and |
day. She wa. married tu John Gil
bert. December ~, 1874 There wa.
born 90 tH. union, one daughter, who
now b. MI Ina Hoffman Tyler, of
Fillmur", California.
In August. 1850. she was married To
Mr.. lumr, Walker Nogan aud to this
marriage were born seven children.
five of whom preceded their mother in
death. and one DAUGHTER and one son
are living, namely, Mr.. q. VI. Cole. If
81. Joseph, Missouri. ana Samuel T.,
Nogan. Of Pueblo, Colorado,
Far many years the deceased lived
near Oregon, Missouri, and was well
and most favorably known hy a large
circle IT acquaintance. IN 1909. she
and her husband removed from ore.
gun To Colorado, AMI remained there
till May, 1920. She spCnt the past
summer with her daughter, Mrs.rylcr
and Mrs Cole, and then on November
18th, she returned 10 her home at
Pomona. Kansas. There she was tax.
IN sick and wa, taken 10 the Ottawa
hu pital on Friday night, December
"rl, and died there the nest day. al
1880 "a. M, after an operation for
slIangulatcd hernia,
Her husband anil her daughter. Mr..
Colo were At the hclsiic by her re-
quest to give her what comfort they
.TU1l hy fbpit nrtl.ns. Nlit bpr al
Tine other children were ghln to come
tu her in her last hours,
When young gill the subject az
iUi, sketch united with the NJ. T.,
church, and she continued in the mem
hurship Of hat church mp 10 the time
ur her death.
On Monday, December 9th, her re-
mains were brought to oregon, and at
three o'clock that afternoon funeral
rites for her were conducted by Rev
7. u. Roberts, an old acquaintance, in
the Presbyterian church, The music
for the OCCASION was furnished by u
waitcttc Of the church, with Mrs,
John Simpson at the piano.
\ goodly number of relatives and
longtime acquaintance were present
20 nay their tribute Of respect to her
uomory, Her body was given n rest
ing place in beautiful Maple Grove
cemetery Mr.. Nogan Is survived by
h"r husband, two daughters and ono
ON, aS above noted, and sixteen grand
children, one glcat-grandchild, one
brother, Ferdinand Rostock, Of Orc
gon, and many relatives and friends
X.
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10

that he did not believe in the people
maintaining several church houses to
be used only two or three hours in a
week. He said we ought to have one
big building open twcnty-four hours
in the day, used for religious meetings
Of all kinds. social affairs. and where
the young people to meet there rather
and welcome at all times under proper
guidance and supervision
Some criticisms nave been made as
to the conduct and use Of the Commu-
nifty Room. The room will he open
every afternoon and evening except
Sunday evening. The subject Of hav-
ing the room open on Sunday after.
noon was discussed, but IL was decided
that IL was better to have II open for
the yuun gpcoplc To meet there rather
than have them on the, street How
ever, the matter Of seeing that they
are properly chaperoncd will have
close attention. Every effort will be
made to see that there Is hostess in
charge each afternoon and evening.
ANY one wanting the room for 80
ciul or committee purpose should call
Mrs.. {. T.. Bunker, president. and make
arrangements for same.
The country women are asked to
use the room rs r..t room at any
time. NoNt Saturday a country
woman will be- in charge a. hostcs. +.
COM,
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10
---$3.1j Ivory Mirrors. $500.
$3.50 Ivory Mirrors, $500.
$1,000 Ivory Mirrors. $500.
lIENNINGER DRUG COMPANY
ncknnMlclpe ne klnlne ).

acknowledge his Kindness.
The furnishings committee asked
that q bill Of about $1,000 FOR materials
and labor used in decorating the Com
munity Room be allowed, which was
done.
Mr. Fred Waggnncr, who has been
asked TO act as Scout Master for the
Roy Scouts, CAV" u most interesting
report of his Investigations in regard
To the organization, Tie found that
the boys had no live charter here. and
stated that he was at work to procure
"A charter with the aid of Mr. H. :.
Tcarc, Mr. Harvey Evans and Mr. ".
T.. Schultz, u a committee Of citi2cns.
He told of the work Of the Roy Scout.
showing that this was not merely "A
boys club for play or amusement, but
was "A big, live, strong organization
for training future citizens. and stated
that II all our citizens were trained
rs boys in this organization We would
have no bOshcvism or radicalism in
this country. Nj. WaEgOncr through
his study of the subject. has become
decnly Interested In the movement, and
Significd his willingness To act %,
Scout Master If the committee should
desire They viii gladly avail them
selves of his offer, for he Is "A clean,
energetic young man, well III 10 be u
leader of boyhood.
Mr.. c. V. Ford, our school ,upcrin.
tendent, and chairman Of the school
committee Of the League, reported that
the committee was very anxious "a
further the health work among tn
students; that they needed IA pair ~
scales, and understood that one had
been located. lie said that when n
child found il did not measure up with
other children in health standards, il
made every effort possible to gain
normally; that an We need Is to know
how We compare with other human
beings To encourage Us To make cr-
forts 10 reach the standard.
Mr. Ford reported that in the school
this year they have been demonstrate
ing that the "rrills" do pay. The chill,
dren Of the grades have been givcr
half hour periods in the gymnasium
for play under proper direction. Tho
result Is that they return to thcil
work alert and full Of renewed energy
Students that are ordinarily known al
dull and backward are given an ener
gy which must be- expended, and they
eXpend il on their studies, with the re
suit that the dullness disappears. HI
hopes to use plays and pageants a
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10
No inflated prices at our store.
20 per cent OFF of the regular price.
llENNlNGER DRUG COMPANY.


We should like to have every induce
mCnt possible brought Ia bear upon our
brightest, most capable and efficient
young mon and women 10 persuade
them to prepare themselves tu become
trained teachers, bccau-C--
Without education our country will
not advance: for u state or country
/, no better than IT, school,.
The teacher comes into constant con.
tact with the best things in life.
Teaching Is one Of the sulost ways
Of making ones personality count.
The teacher may have ~ companions
people Of refinement and intelligence,
II Is u highly respected profession
which H. rapidly receiving more and
moro recognition.
II offers nm opportunity for tho
highest kind of service by influencing
countless Others to live honorable and
useful lives
Our land must he sarrFualdrd. and
education Is Our protection, The teach
~ must carry on what the soldier be-
gan.
II keep, one young, alive and pro-
grcs,ivc Contact with growing, in
Quiring minds keeps one continually
studying and learning.
Practically every teacher must
necessarily think about salary as tho
prime factor in compensation for his
services. This obtains as n matter
purely Of sef-prcservation The best
teachers, however, attach great deal
more weight TO other attractions to-
ward service in n particular place than
compensation,
These teachers are inclined tn ask
sub questions rs these;
What opportunity for whole-hcart,
ed service does this position offer me
win the parents Of the community
give me honest, wholc-heartcd sup
port?
May expect to be invited to ant
welcomed in all homes Of the com
immunity?
viii my working conditions be ade
quatc and attractive?
Let every community in the count!
set TO work forces that will tend to
ward bringing about in that commu
nifty state of affairs which will SHOW
the right attitude to school and teach
err.
The very best teachers that we hav'
should be reserved for our rural AM
small village schools. Why? Becaus
these schools enroll in the aggregate
nearly go per cent of our boys ant
girls; a clear majority Of the voter
of the next generation will be limte'
in their educational opportunities Il
what these schools can provide.
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10

means of education, as it has been
demonstrated that children learn bet
ter by hearing and seeing than by so
much books, books, books.
Mr.. Ford tells US that the biggest
need Of our school here is vocational
training, consisting Of an agricultural
course and home economies course,
and every one that heard him Monday
evening was fully determined to boost
for vocational training, and the Com
munity League will back Mr.. Ford in
his efforts to obtain it, The school
hoard is interested in It, and need the
help of the people TO put it through.
Mr., Frank Zeller reported the work
his Farm Bureau committee have been
doing cooperating with other commu-
mites and with the farmers. He is full
of the community spirit and realizes
what community work and service
reilly mean.
He said that he was not orthodox,
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10
School \oiCs.

Last Friday night there was bas-
kct ball game between the boys teams
Of Oregon and Furtcscuc. The boy
played u good game. aud the score at
the end of the first half was - tO .
in favor OF Oregon. The Fortcscuc
boy had better luck shooting goals
during the last half and piled their
score up to IS, while the Oregon hoy rs
were only able 10 make eight point,
during that time, leaving the final
score - Go 20 ia favor OF Foitc.cuc.
There Was a good crowd prr.cnt to
wiincs, the game. and We arc very
glad to have the support Of the towns
people.
The boN supper held by the Sophie.
moros. following ih" game, was quite
u succcss financially. \ very clever
program, consisting Of instrumental
and vocal music, I,citItiuns and AN
Old Maids Convention wa. rendered
10y the clas-. The net proceeds ~ the
supper wcTc S6l.2G.
The Seniors wish 10 thank th, people
who m1do donation to 'hriI bake aal,
and also those who pat,an,Gyd Il. They
cleared approximately $1,000
The Freshmen and the faculty were
delightfully."- entertained at the home
of the Freshman sponsor, Miss Daisy
Alkirc. last Saturday evening,
Invitations have been issued 10 the
Juniors, Sophomorcs and Faculty by
the Seniors for n Christmas party 10
br held in the high school gymnasium,
saturday evening. Dee. II.
The Junior elias. has uludppd the
necessary funds to bring Dr. A. G.,
Reed, Professor Of Child Hygiene and
Public Health. Of the State Teachers
College, Kirksvillc. No., Ia conduct a
Good Health Institute in our high
school the latter part 81 next month,
MN.
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10
Methodist Church Notes.

The regular services Will be held
Sunday, Dec. 18th. rs follows:
Sabbath school, at 9;i5, prompt.
Morning worship at | o'clock.
Epworth League at $50.
Evening worship at 1880.
Please bear all of these services in
mind and come. Both the Sunday
school and Epworth League are tax
ing on new life, still there Is room ful
more improvement, II you are not
coming, we need you to help MAKE
things go. Why not start next sun
day?
The attendance at both preaching
services last Sunday was indeed graf
flying. =
~ was glad when they said unto me
let us go up into the house Of th'
Lord" +. j. SMITH,
Pastor
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10

cry quicker.
We have prepared to meet the rush
season with extra help, and feel sure
that we can serve you promptly and
well, in return for your kind and cour-
teous Treatment, which we appreciate.
Don't hesitate to ask for any further
information regarding your Christmas
packages, as we will be only too glad
to give it if possible. p. M.
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10

AlNllAA NV
Arr W.. the people of Holt county,
looking upon our schools a. oi para
mount importance" Are We willing
To- rai e the money which SSH ln>ur"
t. rs Tho very best equipment ~ well
a. teaching?
DO our .rhuol olflccr- spend the nee.
cs-ary time IL takes 10 look around
and select the very best teachers pos
.iblc?
I, would hc we'll Ia elect "A few
women t. serve on our school boards.
In other counties they are doing this
with good results. In Holt county
vc haV" No, SGT tried III" experiment.
Who better understands the needs %!
hyr children than the mother? Who
I, NOR" willing 10 devote the necessary
time and energy 10 see that those
needs and conditions be met than the
mother? II might be- well for some of
our women who are specially interest
Cd in the bcttcrmcnt Of their school,
and who would hr willing 10 spend
the time required Ia really perform
the dutiCs Of n school officer 10 bccom"
tuN- payers 80 ~ to he eligible 10 he
elected To- this office ncNt spring at
tho school election,
Spelling: chimney, chiefly, clothes,
cheap, chocolate, courtesy, cousin,
angry, channel, circuit, Connecticut,
convenient, celery, America, angel,
answer, attorney, appearance, arrange
mcnt. athletics, ache, annual, ahbrcvl-
ate, antunyms, -NpuEym~,
ALBERTA GREEN-MuRrllN,
County superintendent
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10

George Gelvin, wife and Bernard,
of Maitland, have returned from their
visit with Halle, at Mitchell, Neb., and
then George hurried down here to have
a talk with the grand jury--only a
habit he has.
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10
FARM FOR SALE.

235 acres Of best Atchison county
land, midway between Fairfax and
Skidmore, known as the b. H. Chase
farm. High school building ON ono
corner of farm. Also o real live ce-
ment products business In Mound City,
Mo. Address,
s. Z. PROUD,
Mound City, Ne. /.
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10

Popular Copyrights, BOY Scout
Books, Girls Scout Books, Girl Grad
uate Books. Childrcn's Story Books;
20 per cent off.
HENNINGER DRUG COMPANY.
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10

Remember 90 per cent off on our
entire Holiday line.
HENNINGER DRUG COMPANY.
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10

The Variety Store Santa Claus Mail
Box has received very nearly 100 let
ters to Santa Claus from the little
folks around Oregon. These letters
have nearly all been answered, and we
invite the Real Santas to visit our
store and inspect the many toys and
useful articles for young and old that
will make the recipients, as well as
the givers hearts glad with joy at
Christmas time. -.-
THE VARIETY STORE.
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-12-10

Money for Farm Loans.
THE SISSON LOAN & TITLE CO.,
Maryville, Mo.
Call, write or phone US for terms. If
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
CURB ISSUES LAG
FTER FAIR START
Market Shows Reactionary
Tendenoy-Some New High
Records in Early Trade
OIL ISSUES AGAIN LEAD

New York, Jan. 5.-After showing
strength in the early trading, weakness
developed in many issues on the Broad
street curb. and the market showed a
reactionary tendency after midday.
During the period of strength, several
stocks sold at new high records, in
cluding Gilliland Oil, which advanced
to 80. White Oil was another strong
feature. selling at 80, but reacted from
its high level in the afternoon.
General Asphalt opened at 12012 but
dropped to 123 before midday. Similar
recessions were noted in other shares
in which there was active trading.
Tropical Oil was prominent, advancing
points. to %, on large trading. Aetna
Explosives was strong, advancing to ..
Marconi of America sold at 57s to
ga making little response to the an
nouncement of the organization of the
Radio Corporation. Montgomery Ward
sold at 4015 to 40.
General Motors was traded in at 36.
T.oews moved up from 81 y to 33 and
| Indian Packing sold at 10 to 2012.