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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
FOUND SENSATION IN PLANTS


That plants respond like human
beings to the effects of cold, chloro-
form and alcohol is the discovery of
Professor Bose, the famous Indian
natural scientist, whose invention
for recording life movement in
plants has been widely discussed the
world over.
According to the professor, plants
are yer, sensitive. He was surprise.s
TO find one day, by means of his e
cordcr. sudden depression in the
plan, he was studying. which proved
to be due to . small cloud passing
over the sun, Of which he himself
had not even been conscious.
Plants fall asleep like human be-
ings They do not merely fold their
leaves. but they actually become un-
conscious This Professor Bose has
proven by the varying response of a
plant during "a. hours to an electric
current. At FIRST it answered vigor-
ously. then IFS response became en-
feebled, and finally, il did not an
ewer at all, between 6 p. IN. and 9
p. m
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
WENT OUT TO MEET BRIDES
New York C,eeks EAGER to Greet
Fisneees Most Of Whom They
Had Never Seen

It's a wise fance who knows his
br'de-to-be. and vice versa.
More than one hundred prospec-
tive brides arrived at New York re-
Gently aboard the steamer Magali
Hellas OF the Greek line, Of whom
approximately seventy-five had new
er seen their husbands-to-be. The
matches had been planned according
to the Greek custom whereby the
parents Of, the young couple make
all arrangements for the marriage.
occasionally neglecting to introduce
the two parties chiefly concerned un-
til the day Of the wedding.
Four boatloads Of Greeks, come
to welcome their newly arrived life
mates, most Of whom they had not
vet met, approached the liner in
m'dstream, Justify shouting the
names Of their fiancees to the rows
OF faces expectantly peering over the
ships rail.
All would have gone we'll il some
o. the Young women hadn't repeat
ed" and answered to several names.
Matters were finally adjusted by
means 'of Photographic. which had
been mailed from Greece before
hand The moro patient bride
grooms-to-be. who had waited on the
pier. didn't fare 30 well, however.
Ut the goo assembled on the dock
more than Is per cent were obliged
to return home brideless, a. their
hanees were not aboard.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
FED FIGHTERS FOR LIBERTY
last Mill That Supplied Bread for the
Colonial Armies Has Gone Out
OF Business.

The last mill-the last frm--that
had a part in feeding the Colonial
armies has just discontinued bust
ness, ending the career of what lie
probably the Oldest corporation in
this country that has been conduct
ed continuously by the same family
The Lea Milling company of Will
mington, Del, co-operated closely
with Washington, who considered
the mills Of such strategic impor-
lance that he ordered the owners to
dismantle the burrs and hide the
upper stones from the British army.
So these great stones, weighing more
than q ton each, were carried in OK
carts to remote places, out Of reach
Of the Hessians, and buried. Due
to the good memory Of a Continental
officer, one Of these was found later,
but the other still lies hidden.
1t was at the Brandywine mill.
that -four and grain reached the
highest figure for which they were
ever sold in the United States. Old
records in possession OF the Lea
family show that ga . bushel was
paid for wheat. and that between
300 and 400 barrels of -four brought
the gross sum Of SCI, 900. This hap
pened in 1880.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
wexcArlNc FARM TRACTORS.

N'hen a farm tractor needs addi-
tlonsl weight. logs and stones are
generally piled on the frame. A
more orderly provision 10 made BY Z
new machine. whrh stores sand or
water ballast 10 its hollow wheels
The two main drive-wheels and the
large idlers will hold . good many
hundred pounds Of extra weight
Instead Of being rigidly connected
to the frame, the large idler wheels
are HING on spiral springs inclosed
in iron cylinders. The tractor has
no differential. and is steered with
planetary gearing. which throws al
the power onto one tread or the
other.-Populas Mechanics Maga-
nina
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

ceapolls Cash CLOSING price,.

Minneapolis Cash Closing Prices.
Minneapolis. Aug 90 Wheat No. I
dark northern. $2AeG2a7: No.
northern. $240Ge%2: No. 2 northern.
&2.35ns.37: No. ; northern. $230G
asa: No. durum. $3.50 Corn No :
yellow. &l55fsl5e: No. 3 mixed. $l5A
GlS5, Oats No. : white. 63HcG
e5hc, Barley. choice to fancy. CSC q
&l.o@ Rye No, 2. slSa5s ISL 90rs.
Flaxseed, &3.25G3.27.
South st. Paul live Stock.
Estimated receipts at the Union did
South St Paul. Aug. Estimated
receipts at the Union Stock Yards:
Cattle. 100: calves. 1900: hogs,
1850; sheep 1900: cars. ass.
Steers. $s.5eGll.s0: cows. $1,000
$500; calves, $500 1900; sheep and
lambs. sA25dlo75.
Chicago live Stock.
Chicago. Aug. 23.--Cattle. receipts.
FL 900; choice steers and good year.
lings strong to CSC higher: bulk dry
feds 3l500Gle60: rangers and grass
ers comprise hulk receipts: market
very SLOW: undertone weak: good cows
s.. 500 II 90: best veal calves opened
steady. mostly $la2sT 1880; stocker
and feeder cattle slow. steady: heavy
calves steady.
Hogs, receipts. $4,000. active. omstly
10 to l5c lower: top $lsss: out of line.
bulk light and butchers $l<.s0G Is. 50 /:
bulk packing sows Sl<.006 l%25: pigs
Sc lower.
AaiWneapelis Suffer. eoos end Poultry.
Minneapolis. August Is - Butter,
creameries. extra SEC: extra fresA
nrsts, SIC: 6rsts. Sic; seconds. %N.
dairiex. extras. Ale: packing stock.
fresh. SIC: stale goods, &c: grease SC.
| EgHs-No ! candled. new cAsea
| tree from rots. email dirtiea and
checks out. per dosen. sec: s',conds
email. dirty and held stock. rots and
leakerr out. per dos.. SIC: checks. rots
and leakers out. per dox.. Sc. Quota
tons on eGgs include cases
Live Poultry--Hens over Z lbs. Sc
under = lbs. sc: cocks. 1Sc: ducks
fAt. lS63ec geese. tat. loo: boilers
under los,. 3Sc: springs. IN los. aD1
ever. SIC
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
exeMPlIelcAr,oM.

A young officer, somewhat affected
in style, vas explaining to HE men
what happened to . shell after it lef,
the gun. The comedian Of the CON-
pany could not refrain from max.
ing remarks sotto voce, much to the
amusement Of his companions.
O6cer-The shell, on leaving the
gun, owing to the bore, goes round
and round.
voice-The mulberry bush.
Oficer-After its momentum i,
expended gravity draws it to earth,
otherwise il would keep on for evan
and evan.
Voicx-Amen!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
WON LoMcFELtow's PRAISE.

"l.cngfeIlow's Indian" still stands
above the old now-disused cigar
store at 3s Cambridge street. Bos-
ton, where since 1876 it has wealth
cred the elements The poet, in
passing from Cambridge TO Boston
in the old days when Cambridge
street was the main thoroughfare
between the two cities. always paused
to express his admiration for Ile fine
workmanship Of the Indisn figure.
Row in one hand. arrow ~ the 9TH
er. CULVER slung over the shoulder,
blanket dra,sd gracefully. the nevk
hung with ws,npum leads. the In
dian appears lifelike:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
so CONSISTENT.

Mrs, Subbubs-I was cleaning
our silver on Sunday when Mrs.
Stsaitlacc> dropped in on her way
home from church. Fortunately,
though. she didn't find it out
Mrs, Nexdore-She's very strict
about the Sabbath. isn't she?
Mrs. Subbube-very. She apol-
ogised for calling on me on that
day. but aid she just had to tell
me the scandalous story about Ma
Wilde.-Boston Transcript
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
ee,es Accept Allies prepesa's.

London-The Polish leaders at Kat
towitch. Upper Silesia. where serious
disorders between the rival factions
have occurred. have accepted the In
tersAllied commissions proposals. for =
settlement. according to Berlin dis.
patch to the Central News. These
proposals. are. nrst. disarmament Of
the population: second. repeal Of the
state Of siege: third. the creation Of =
neutral safety guard" and fourth. the
strike to be called "a and work to b.
resumed at once.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

Miss Mary Price Of Seattle, Be-
lieses a girl should learn q trade
She helievee'it 20 strongly that she
gave mp . position in . department
store and started It the bottom Of
her trade. She's still on the job and
10 consdercd one Of the most expert
cobbl~rs in that city. She's also
learh,ng to make shoes to start in
for herself some day soon We've
gst to ge, hack 10 6rst principles
assi learn to use our hands again"
abe ssyA 81 doubt II many women
are rs happy in their work Is am.
It's because I'm making something"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
GIGANTIC TASK.

The house committee on rv,,slvll
OF the laws is now engaged in COL
lrs,ng all the feleral statutes into
one honk. At present they are scat
tered through Sc books which musi
he examined 10 make sure Of any
Law. This is the first time that such
. work has been undertaken IN 80
ycars Representative Edward c.
Little Of kansas is Chairman If III.
Cummsttc~.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
,ors or Acr,oM ~ sorn.

"My husband IL worried" ex-
planned Mrs 0s,vA ResAsh. ''because.
with prices If both 81 high, hs
doesn't know whether il will be more
fashionable next season to burn gin
and vernioush in his carbure,or or
make Cocktails au, Of gasoline -
American l.g,an Weekly.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
iTURPENTlNE PLANT OPENS

New oistiiiery AZ 0emidji To Produce
All ey-Produets including creosote.
Bemidji. Mimi Distillation Of tur.
pentine has begun mt the new plant
just being completed on the Douglas
mill site near Lake Irvine by the Stel.
Ter company. and within short time
this city will become the shipping
point Of new product or rather for
several products including creosote.
pine oil. rosin oil, boiled tar and char
coal
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
Wrecked Steamer Reaches Port

WVecKeo SteameF Heacne8 PoFt.
Superior. Wis.--The steamer Supe-
rior City In a collision In Whitefish bay
Friday night. with the loss of % lives.
has arrived in Superior and Is under.
going repairs at the Superior ship.
yards. Members of the crew have not
been permitted to leave the boat or
speak with anyone
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

do YOU suppose there ever was a
human being who didn't talk about
his neIghhors?' asked the cynical
man.
"Surr,' said the genial citizen.
Shame him"
Robinson Crusoe."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

large Concern Takes $2s. ooo. 900 In.
terest In General Motors.
Washington-Ex Export Trades. limited,
Of London. has acquired SIS, O00. 900
interest In the General Motors Cor
poration Of America. according to ad.
vices received here from London by
the Department: of Commerce. The
British company is one of the largest
trading concerns in Europe
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

Australia Raises More Wheat.
Rome-Australia's wheat fields for
the coming season are so per cent
larger than in 1919. and weather and
crop conditions were reported good as
late as August II. says a bulletin OF
the international institute OF agricul-
ture.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
THE GOOD ROADS MEETING
IN ASKOV

mind that we need good roads
and that it will pay us to plan
and prepare so that we can get
them. There is no question in
my mind but that the state of
Minnesota should be authorized
legally to build roads. ! am won,
dering why our constitution ever
was framed so as to prevent the
state from legally doing so and
ut the same time giving the state
legislature supervision as to how
many mills counties and town.
ships legally might spend or
building roads. Road building is
no one mans job and no local
community's job. The highways
are the life of the country and
SO are railways and waterways
and we can not afford to have
any Of these under private own
ership or control. We are paying
dearly today and will pay more
dearly next month for the inef.
ficiency in railway equipment
and management under private
ownership. There is no one yet
who has suggested that the deep
waterway from Duluth to the
ocean shall be under private own
ership or control, neither is the
Panama canal.
We want the state of Minneso-
Ia legally authorized to plan,
build and maintain highways and
that is what we are called on to
vote for or no. After we
have decided that and it will be
yes comes the question about
how to do it. That is not in
cluded in the vote and should not
be mixed with that. There are
suggestions about how to do it
and these suggestions can be
discussed pro and con and we
have our trusted legislators fin-
ally to decide how and by what
eans--concrete or other mater
ial. There naturally will be same
experimenting and some mis-
takes made before we get per-
feet system carried out by per-
feet provided means-that is to
put the burden on the benefit.
This is the ticklish point and
that is the question where a
good many hesitate but we will
have to work that out after We
have decided to give the state au-
thority by amending the consti-
tuition. That brings me to the
point where ! do not agree with
the speakers at our meeting.
The way they put it. it sounded
almost too good to be true as Mr..
McGarry admitted but it did not
sound good to me. 1t was re-
reated time and again that we
could not afford to vote against
the amendment or not to vote
for it. because We would get
something for nothing. George
would have to pay for it and We
would get the benefit. If we did
noy use the federal appropriation
sfmebody else would get it; why
should not we take our slice out
Of the federal pork barrel when
we could get it for nothing!
Why should not we here in Askov
vote for the amendment when
we could practically have built
q good road to everybody's door
sooner or later and somebody
else would pay for il. the big CT
ties 45'o and no benefit TO them.
and the southern counties, l
wonder what argument those
same speakers use in meeting
with voters in these large cities
and the southern counties. or do
they have another set Of speak
ers for them! How do they get
them to vote against their own
interests, l do not like that ar.
gument Of getting something for
nothing. have yet to learn
where anybody in a general way
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

Progress has struck ancient Jeru-
salem. where n II said $lON a week
h the prevailing price for hotel room.
Jerusalem!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

There IL much secret commerce IN
sugar At forbidden prices, and this
may furnish = theme for new tlllm
melodramaA
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

They've Invented an automatic hat
checker for hotels, so now you won't
have To tip girl TO get the other fea-
lows hat.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

In Scotland successful exper;.
menss have been made Of msnufsc.
turing paper from sawdust
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
The argument does not appeal to

nc argument uOtS nOl appear u
me and it arouses my suspicion
that there is niger in the
fence somewhere.
Good speakers able to paint on
the moving picture screen glor-
ious pictures of the benefits to
be derived often carry the audi
ence when they conceal the real
facts. The audience has no OPP
portunity to analize facts; the au-
dience is not prepared. has not
the real facts at their finger tips,
so it too often looks good and
sounds good on the face, but
when you look behind the screen
and take time to analize the
real facts il too often looks quite
different.
do not hope this will be so
in this case but / will admit that
my suspicion was aroused. The
Senator assured us time and
again that our local Senator. Mr..
Larson. if we re-elect him. would
be a guarantee that we here in
Askov would be treated Loyalty
and fair. just wonder where
our distinguished Senator came
in when the system of trunk
highways was outlined and the
road through Askov was not in
cluded in the system. We have
bonded our farms to build that
state road and are paying for it
in our taxes.
Tourist travel was another ar
gument brought up in favor of
the highway system which would
bring into Minnesota a lot of
easy money from those who
don't know how to get rid of their
money otherwise but by touring
the country in automobiles and
spending right and left. All we
need to do is stand by the way
side holding our hats to receive
tips and get something for
nothing. II is not healthy for us
and for the coming generation.
II reminds me of an episode
years ago while | lived in Chica-
go. 1t was during the summer
vacation Of the schools. Some of
the schoolmates of our children
came visiting. riding in pony
carts of their own. and our
children asked the question:
Why can't we have a pony and a
cart Of our own to drive" will
agree that If there be anybody
who is entitled to a recreation
trip in an automobile for week
or even more it be a hardwork-
ing farmer and his wife, but
they are not the ones that spread
easy money, Easy money is not
healthy for anybody. and should
not be used as arguments in a
business proposition. II SO it
comes dangerously near to gamb-
ling or swindling.
Some printed questions and an
swers were handed out after the
meeting. | do not see the pro-
posed amendment in these pam
phlets. Why not, Is there a
niger in the fence hidden in
the amendment! Is the state
road system as outlined on the
map limited to. those shown on
the map, Do we need a new am
endment to our constitution il
We should have another state
road through Pine County and
other counties in the northern
part Of the state of Minnesota,
Then think l would be justified
in voting against the amend
ment. BY looking carefully over
that map. It seems to me the
Twin Cities and the counties
around them are getting all they
pay for and that Pine County
will not get more than we will
have to pay for? How is it7 Now
is the time to discuss it and get
reliable information.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

OF course. II the paper situa ticn 10
not speedily tmprUvesf. u may become
necessary to have our dollars printed
On satin Or silk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

MOST OF the evils Thar hefau n.
rms world. including premature ola
and early death are sole,, Am. m
own negligence. Ou1
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

D""r expect physics ana ,..,
Yep y"a wes' " sou ueylec, the Ia.
NJ health sbs. hygiene
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-21
cox MAY VISIT VERMONT.
Mayor Jackson of Burlington Wants
Him TO Cut Down Republican Vote. !.

: BURLINGTON, July 21.--Mdayort j..
Holmes Jackson stated last$svening
that unless there was, a change in pres
emf plans OF, Gov. James M. Cox, Demo
cratic nominec for the presidency,
iwo9ld visit Vermont dnring the coming
calnpaign While, at San Francisco,
Mayor Jackson became quite intimate
with Attorney Moore, manager of the
Cox campaign who told the mayor that
he would bring Mr.. Cox to Vermont.
He wished to DO this for the purpose of
attempting to cut down the Republican
majority in Vermont and thought that
considerable benefit could be derived
through the Vermonters who would in
iuence Others. Mayor Jackson said
that nothing definite had been decided
on as to how many stops would be made
in the state as Governor Cox had been
nominated only short time when the
conversation took place He thought
the chances were very good of visit
from the head of the party, however,
and said that he would do anything
in his power to bring it about.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-21

selection of the chairmanship had de-
cided to recommend the selection of
Mr.. White for the position.
After a conference between Governor
Cox. Franklin ID. Roosevelt and Mr..
White. it was announced that the tenta-
tive dates for the notification of the
presidential and vice presidential can
didates, were: Governor Cox, Saturday,
August z, at Trail s End, the govern
or s home, and Mr.. Roosevelt, Monday,
August 8, at his home at Hyde Park,
n. -. So -
In accordance with the recommends
tion ofSthe subcommittee, the, national
committee unapimotlsly eleeted@G George
IT. White of Marietta, o., as it's chair.
man. iaEns.s -..l - 4
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-21
Little Benny S
Note Book
By LEE PAPE.
A HECK OF A LIFE.
a plaY.

"A Play.
Scene. boy on his frunt steps.
Boy. / wonder ware I'll the fellows
are? G, this is a heck of life. |
bleeve Id like to do sumthing famous
and get my pickture in all the papers.
O well, there's no time like the pres
ent | bleeve Ill stop a runaway horse.
Ack
Scene. miles away.
Boy, / bin looking for hour now,
and / haven't even saw horse try to
run away. | haven't even saw one
looking as if it wunted to. This Is a
heck of lie. ] bleexe I'll change my
mind and carry a lady down ladder
out of house on fire.
Aek 3
Scene miles away
Boy. This is heck of a life Ny
feets tired wawking and even if | did
find house on fire there mite not be
eny lady in it, and even if there was
ware would | get the ladderl l bleeve
III change my mind agen and rescue
a man frum drowHding.
Aek 4
Scene. 70 miles away.
Boy. Well, heers river, but wat
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-21
PILGRIMAGE TO
ROCKINGHAM AUG. /
Annual Gathering in Old Meeting
House to Be Addressed by Rev.
C. S. Mills and Prof. "A. Tufts.

The 18th annual pilgrimage to the
Old Rockingham Meeting House at
Rockingham viii occur Sunday, Aug. |,
at p. m. Two prominent speakers
have been engaged, Rev Charles S.
Mills of Montclair, n. J., and Prof
James A. Tufts of Phillips Exeter acad-
envy.
This is an occasion of special i'm
portance TO people within a radius OF
80 miles, and the program always in
cludes wideIy-known speakers. There
is always large delegation present
from this section.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-21
CONGRESSMAN WHITE
- CHOSEN CHAIRMAN
He Will Conduct Fight for Cox - For
NAL Notification to Be Given
August z.

COLUMBUS, July 21.-The nomina-
tion of Congressman George H. White,
of Marietta, o. as. chairman Of the
Democratic national committee and
manager of Governor Cox Is campaign
was forecast here late yesterday when
Mr. White announced he had been cleo
ted as the Ohio member of the commit
tee to succeed Edmund M, Moore of
Youngstown.
Governor cox later announced that
the sub committee concerned with the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-21

good is it with nobody drownding in
It? This is a heck of a life, and me
with all that distance to wawk back.
| bleeve III go and set on my frunt
steps agen.
THE END.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-21

Modern Coach
EASTMAN cnnhhs nsTbeS
The New York herald., 1920-11-07
BIouses of Fascinating Styles
All Suit ShadeS-White and Flesh

Grouped at the remarkable price of SIS are other
Bouses and almost nnumerabe the variety of styles and
trimmings. Among them rich navy Georgette crepe
finished with edge of tan and embroidered. brown
Georgette is made gay with embroidered designs in bril-
liant henna and chenille wrought motifs play impor
tant role in establishment.
Necks are round and square and either coared col
arless Sleeves long and three-quarter, and every
style included the overbouse the tucn styles tunics
and te-ons.
This is an opportunity unequaled for the who
needs to complete her wardrobe with several of the better
Blouses.
ScondF