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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-15

OF his program the audience a still!
ana anplauded until he returned and
sang. "The Tumble Down. Shack in
Athlone."
Lauri kennedy. the cellist, con-
tributed four. unusually good mum
beers. MI. Schneider played inspiring
Accomplishments, and after his work
Of last night 1t is readily understood
why MI. Mccormack has engaged him
as an accompanied for seven success
Sive seasons.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-15
MCCORMACK PROGRAM
IS RECEIVED WITH
GREAT ENTHUSIASM

John Mccormack, celebrated Irish
tenor, gave a recital last night before
an audience that taxed the capacity
Of the city auditorium. .Eauri Ken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-20

PillOWCaSeS-30c Grade at 20C
42x36-nch Size Beached Pillowcascs. made
of a good quality casing
Limit of six to a purchaser This rule is
made not to limit the quantity sold at the
sale price-2oc each-but to create an equita-
Bile distribution. Worth 39c RegularIy-at 19c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-20
Bedspreads at 81. So to IS. 95

Second" -only because of an oil sp
Choice of crochet weave, krinkled dimi
edges. At $1.S8 to $5.95. Values, $40
Sheeting at 29c Yard
Many Yards of Loom Ends 40-inch IN
-bleached Sheetng also regular remnant
pieces taken out of the regular stock and re-
duced to z9c yard
DOmet Flannel at Csc Yard
Good, Warm. Double feeced Flannel, u
inches wide. Chamois-finish quality, at 35c
yard, or yards, S100.
Fine Quality White Dixie Linene, 49c
"a inches wide-Fine Quality White Linene,
suitable for house dresses and aprons. 49c
yard. Palais Royal-Bargain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-20

Mill Remnants of 39c Yard
Dress Ginghams at Csc Yard
Dress Ginghams, in small and large
p1aids, checks and stripes; u and So inches
| wide. All at zSc yard.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27

Mrs. Rochel of Center City. is
spending a week with Miss
Olive Carlson.
Arthur Nelson of Minneapolis,
spent the week end with his
cousin, Gilbert.
John Tanquist attended the
bankers convention in Mime.
apolis. last week.
Arthur Lund sold his big team
of horses last week to Mr.
Young of Foxboro.
Miss Naomi Cluett spent a
few days in town. the guest of
Mrs. l.. f. Johnson.
There will be dance in the
town hall next Saturday given
by Yotti of Duluth.
The school picnic was held al
the school house last Friday
Lunch was served at noon to &
large crowd.
Nj. A. McGrath, Arthur and Ton
Golden were among those who
attended the land clearing de
monstration at Hinckley, Satur
day.
Manford Nelson of Hinckley
and P. A. Nelson of Brook Park
were up to Kerrick on a fishing
trip Saturday and Sunday
Fishing is reported to be fine a
Oak Lake.
Miss Phyllis Hogan took tn,
bread making prize at Sand
stone last week and the schoo
as a whole got the prize on thei
sewing. We are all very prou,
of our girls and their excellen
work.
A large crowd from kerricl
went down to Bruno Sunda.
and saw Kerrick defeat Brun
by a score Of 5 to 4. The gam
was a good one and went of
very nicely only that a couple o
Bruno men could not abide b.
the umpire's decision or by rule
that were made by themselves
We are ready to give them re
turn game as soon as we hav
our grounds in shape.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27
L0WDEN SPONSORS
GOOD ROADS MOVE
ILLINOIS EXECUTIVE STARTS
CONSTRUCTION OF 1900
MILES OF HIGHWAY.

Under the direction OF Gov. Frank
q. Lowden. illinois has begun the con
struction Of q system of $50 miles
Of good roads AT cost Of ss1 90, 90.
which, when completed. will cause au-
tonobilists and farmers ~ rejoice.
Two hundred miles If good roads were
built last year and plans have been
made for the construction Of more
than 1000 miles this year When the
work IL completed Illinois will have
one 0f the finest systems Of hard roads
in the country.
The voters Of the state approved Il
$50 ,tspfss bond issue for good roads
and with the federal government ap-
preparation the sum available for
trunk line hard surfaced highways
has been fixed at xsT ,OtD,pc.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27

The fact that Zola Is no longer read
In Italy Is commented upon with 4
good deal of establishment by the ltal.
Ian papers. Twenty years ago. II ap.
pears that Zolas vogue was extraord-
mary. but since that day his books
have decreased In popularity, - that
now II Is seldom. II ever, that his name
Is heard In book shops and libraries
A writer In the "Secolo" attempts Ia
find the reason for this neglect. but
can come to no satisfactory conclusion
Tie urges upon young Italians at least
yearly perusal OF lola. some oi
whose works are Of particular value q,
this time Of world upheaval.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27
PUBLIC SALE NEAR FOxBORO

will sell at public auction on
my farm. two miles east Of Foxhoro.
on Saturday. May -. Sale common
cee At ~ NJ. sharp. Free lunch just
before sale starts.
One sorrel mare. years old, VT.
100; 3 Holstein cows. fresh now:
Holstein COW. coming fresh In
June; Guernsey cowa. frcsh now:
Guernsey COW, coming fresh In
June; 1 Guernsey COW. coming fresh
In August.
One Mccormick mower; 3 wide
tired wagons; single buggy; one net
sleighs: Ohio ensilage cutter with
truck: one 1900 Ii. platform scale:
tanning mill: Slower feed mill. 3 In.
burr; 10-barrel water tank: il-inch
stubble plow; 12-inch breaker plow:
new 2yard dump wagon: about 800
pounds Of state tested clover seed.
Numerous tools and other articles.
Terms OF Sale: All sums OF SO
and under are cash: on sums over
$40 ak months time will be given
on bankablc paper at 50 interest.
G. b. Krogfos. owner.
J. II. Hogan. auctionccr.
Kerrick state Bank. Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27

The trout in Clear and Silver
creeks are being offered attrac.
tive lures of all descriptions by
numerous anglers daily, but
small catches are reported, the
fish being very scarce.
Halls picture show is making
the big money of his life, a full
house every night and plans on
showing six days. He reports
that this place has Melted him
more than any other on the line
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27
Town of Norman

Mrs. Abrahari was very i'll
last Saturday. /
John and August Dauel called
at the Robt. ;feitz home. Sunday
Several erom here attended
the sale II Bruno, Saturday.
Mrs. Leo Forsyth and Mrs. F.
Devaul pent Friday in Bruno.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Darnell called
at the Olaf Nelson home. Mon
day
WIN. Bonnin is busy saving
lumber for Robt. Teitz. these
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Omar Forsyth
rade a business trip to Bruno
FRIDAY.
Miss Beaulah Nelson spent
Monday with her friend. Edna
Sangren.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. kowitz and
children called at the F. Darnell
home. Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf Nelson
spent Sunday afternoon at the
". Kelly home.
Mrs. Stapp left for St. james
Monday; her daughter. Mrs. A
F. Forsyth. accompanied her az
far as st. Paul.
Several Of the neighbors re
minded Mrs. Darnell of her
birthday Sunday; nice time was
had and a nice lunch was served
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27
Pleasant Hill

Adolph Larson sheared r. P.
Davis sheep, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palvelka spent
Sunday with Mr.. Mach's.
Mr.. Snyder and Vern were
Hinckley callers Saturday.
George Robinson has bought a
horse from Mr.. Ostercamp.
Dorothy Berglund was on the
sick list the first of the week.
Mrs. Tayler and Opal were in
Sandstone between trains Mon
day.
Grace and Joe Dracy spent
Sunday with Myrtle and Walter
Davis.
Carl and George Babe are do
ing carpenter work for F. N. At.
wood this week.
Mrs. Eberly and Jess are up
to the Klein place putting in
spuds this week.
Frances Davis spent the week
end with Dolly Bribo and at
tended the ball game.
Messrs J. M. Davis, Hill anc
levitt with families spent Sun
day with Ray Fowlers.
Mrs. Chas. Southerton entertain
ed a company of young people tc
a weiner roast Sunday eve.
Mr.. Morrison left Saturda,
for the southwestern part of the
state for couple of months.
| Mesdames Downing, Bad,
and Freeman called on Mrs. FL
Fairchild Sunday afternoon.
School will close Friday will
picnic in the daytime and al
entertainment for every one a
night.
Sunday school will be at II
o'clock A. M. now instead of
o'clock p. M. Everybody is in
vited.
frankie Mach celebrated hi
birthday Tuesday afternoon; al
had a good time and enjoyed tn
lunch.
The storm. Saturday, did
great deal of damage through
out the neighborhood, turnin
over out buildings Of all kind
struck Mr.. kvasnicka's house
and killed cow for Kvasnick
and Berglund and knocked M
Atwoods team down in tn
barn. Here is hoping we hav
no more such storms for thi
summer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27
Mr.. coutts' Strange Belief.

In London they tell this animal ghost
story. A member Of the famous bank.
ing house Of Coutts was extremely
fond Of tame robin that came and
fed out Of his hand The bird died be-
fore the banker did. but Mrs, Coutts,
who afterwari married the duke Of
Devonshire. held that the bird appear
ed at the window Of the room Mr..
Coutts had occupied, and when she
was dying she begged to he taken to
the room In question so that she might
again see the phantom robin. Mrs.
Coutts. however, always believed that
the apparition was her husband In bird
form.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27
Easy Lite Of q Mayor.

A lawyer. who was mayor Vt q
Western town. had as q visitor In his
home a small nephew who was great
admirer Of his uncle. After having
leased all day to go to the ONCE to zee
Uncle Nat he was told that when Un-
Gle Nat had completed his work that
he might go down and come home with
him. Whereupon little John said !:
"Why. Uncle Nat don't work. he just
sits and reads"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27
NiCkerSOn

John Soper went to Duquette
Friday on business.
John Wiggens was a Duquette
visitor Wednesday.
r. F. Elmer went to Superior
Sunday on business.
w. P. Hogan and family mo-
tored to Nickerson Sunday even
ing.
Ben F. Kettel left for st.
Paul Sunday morning on bust
ness.
Geo. Popa and John Klein of
Duquette, were Nickerson visl-
tors Sunday.
Geo. p. belong went to Du-
quette Friday on business, re-
turning same day.
Mrs. Chas Nelson returned
from Duluth Saturday where
she has been visiting with
friends.
Duff Barquist and Frank Pell-
rain have accepted positions
with the Jean Du Luth farm of
this place.
G.. A. Leopold left for Swan
River, Mimi. some time ago to
take care Of his personal inter
ests there.
Miss r. Goggin telegraph OPP
orator here, spent Sunday with
her friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
/ Kenny. at Superior.
Lawrence Van Guilder spent
Sunday with his folks, returning
Monday to Bovev, Mimi. where
he is employed in an iron mine.
II. Van GuiIder spent Sunday
with his family and Monday re-
turned to his work of shearine
sheep through the southern part
Of the state.
Messrs. Floyd Van Guilder;
Nym Johnson and Dale Becker
went to Holyoke Sunday 20
brush up on the science of haHd,
ling the base ball.
John and George Beaudry: left
the fore part Of the week for
the east end Of the township
where they have taken con
tract ditching for the toxin.
The Jean Du Luth h,ys will
give their annual barn dance
Friday evening. Jure llth
Good music and a gooi time as
sured Remember the date and
plan TO he on hand.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27
Bruno Base Ball News.

Bruno plays at Willow River
MAY Both. Game called at ."
P. NJ. Game with kerrick Sun
day. May %. was a tie. Will he
played over. Was not PLAYED
within the rules Of base ball
Score was 5 to ). Watch foI
date of this game -Chas. r
Dickey, Mgr.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27
KerriCk

Miss Flynn spent the week
end in Brook Park.
Miss Greenly has returned to
her home in Pine City.
Mrs McGrath. Mr.. and Mrs
]. H. Hogan went TO Duiu'o
Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27

Bobby and his sister were served
with soup and their mother. mindful
Of their table manners. remarked !:
"Now remember. dears. your spoon 10
a little boat and must be unlOaded
from the side"
Huh, mine II q car ferry and I'M
loads from the end" rejoined Bobby
complacenuy.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27
BRUNO

stone Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Bribo went to
Duluth, Monday
J. H. Lingren returned from
st. Paul Friday.
Elmer Kellett spent part of
the week in Duluth.
Grant Gault returned home
from Duluth Wednesday.
Mrs. Ed Rodenberger and Tom
were in Askov. Thursday.
Mrs. Newman and baby re-
turned from Duluth, Tuesday.
Walter Monsoon left for Ait
ken Saturday to visit his par
ents.
Mrs. Geo. Peterson spent part
of last week at her sisters
home.
Mrs. Freeman. Geo. and Carl
Babe and Ethel Snyder were in
Sandstone Friday.
Rev. Kamman left for Mime
apolis Tuesday morning to
spend few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Fairchild
and Mrs. Jno. Didden went to
Sandstone. Tuesday
Johnnie Washington of Grand
Rapids, is a guest at the Hiram
Walsh home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Plaistec
and Phyllis returned to THEN
home in Duluth. Sunday.
Irving Hoagland of Cam
bridge, spent last Sunday with
his mother and sister here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanley of Hud
son, Wis, spent Monday with
their son and his wife of thi:
place.
A cousin of John bidder
spent the week end with him re
turning to his home in st. Paul
Wednesday.
Mr.. Kilstofte of Askov, was il
town Monday to look over thu
plans for the cement work to b.
done on church and manse.
Mrs. Ted Dobozenski ant
daughter of Duluth are spending
the week with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Mel Plaisted.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. F. Peterson
were called to Hector, Thursday
by the death of their brother
in-law. Mr.. Peterson returne,
Monday and Mrs. Peterson vii
return Friday.
Sunday school will be held a
9 o'clock Sunday in the Presby
terrain church. Please note tn
change of 9 instead of 10.
will be at Q on account Of tn
memorial service at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. Mathews had fine hors
killed by lightning Saturday
Mr.. Cleugh's barn was blow
down. the roof was taken of
Will Hills henhouse beam o
timber was blown through thei
kitchen window striking Mrs
Hill ON the arm; no serious IN
jury was sustained however.
A community memorial sci
vice will be held at the auditor
ium, Sunday, at 10 O'Clock an
at II o'clock all will 90 to tn
cemetery to decorate the graves
Everybody is invited to thes
services. The Ausley America
Legion. The Old Soldiers, Tn
Woodmen and Royal Neighbor
will attend in a body in uniform
Everybody come and bring a
the flowers you can.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27
A Fast Thinker.

'"This long. dark hair on your coat,
Henryf"
"Oh--er--a horsehair. my love-"
Most likely! And no doubt you
got II In an automobilef"
Exactly. my dear. The seat cover
ing was worn through and some Of the
stuffing came out."-Birmingham Age
Herald.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-27

Some people live for themscl-
YES alone, and the world is gen.
orally glad to leave them alone.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-26
CHEVROLET, SPEEDY
AUTO RACE DRIVER,
IS KILLED ON TRACK

CPEEDWAT. Los ANGELES. Calf.
Nov. 26.-Gaston Chevrolet. IA
nous racing driver. and Lyall
Jolls, mechanician for Eddie O'Don-
nell. were killed Thursday when
Chevrolet's and O'DonneIl's machines
crashed together on the Los Angeles
speedway at the east end OF the grand
stand near the close Of the go mile
race
O'DonnelI was so seriously injured
that it was at first reported he was
killed His skull was fractured and
both arms broken and little hope was
held that he would recover. John
Bresnahan, Chevrolet's mechanician,
was severely injured
O'Donnel died Friday morning with
out regaining consciousness. although
it was thought for some time that
he would live.
Chevrolet was the youngest OF three
racing brothers. He was a mechanic
for two years before he demonstrated
that he was a driver OF merit at the
500 mile Memorial ray race at Cfncin-
natl, where he finished third.
Chevrolet Won Race.
Cherolet was killed when. il devel-
oped at the end OF the race. he had
won the national automobile racing
championship for 1920 on a point
basis, Roscoe Sarles, winner Of the
race, being far behind Chevrolet died
in a crash which cost The life OF IiyaIl
Jolls. mechalician for Eddie ODon-
nell and O'Donnell was so seriously
injured IL was announced last night
he had little chance for recovery.
John Bresnahan. Cherolets mechani-
clan, escaped with slight injuries.
The accident occurred while Chew
rolet, O'Donnell and Joe Thomas were
fighting to make Up che half dozen
laps they were behind the leaders at
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-26

WnEhburn. the fourth member f.
n dependable player
When Tiden had to withdraw from
his October matches in this country,
the leaders Of tenmisdom felt some
anxiety. but he has received great
benefit from his rest and has rounded
into good condition again.
-Iilden is in excellent shape" one
Of his friends informed me a few days
ago. he is now ready for the game
OF his life
Three Weeks Practice.
After the arrival OF the Americans
at Auckland they win have ahoFt
three weeks for practicing. During
that time they ought 70 be able 70
overcome any climatic handicaps.
Captain Hardy viii see TO Il that they
keep lit and do not get overturned.
The Americans are going 10 play G
series OF exhibition matches against
Australian teams after the Davis cup
match and are unlikely TO return 20
this country before March.
The Americana triumph In
England this summer greatly in
creased the general publiess in
tereat In tennis. Thousands Of
tennis clubs that were threatened
with death because Of lack Of
interest Immediately took on new
HE II the United States cap
lures the Davis cup. venture
the prediction thar 1921 VIII be
the greatest tennis year fhfa
country has ever seen
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-26

the 150th lap point. The three cars
were punched on the east turn
According to persons grouped
about the turn, Chevrolet turned
TO pass Thomas ,vho was on the
inside OF the bowl, and his car
struck that OF O'OOnnell, who was
on the outside. O'Donnellis car
turned and plunged down the in
cline and CherOlet's, apparently
cut Of control, shot TO the top OF
the track, tore out 20 feet Of fence.
then rolled down the incline on
top OF the Wreelzngc beneath
which ODOnHelI and Jolls was
pinned.
All four men were removed 10 n
hospital. O'Donnell was unconscious.
his skull fractured and both arms
broken and attendants brought infor-
nation TO the judges stand he was
dead. The officials announced that
both Chevrolet and O'Donneii had
been killed. and It vas more than an
hour before the news spread that
O'Donnell was still living
sales Leads Every lap
Sarles led every lap but one. rolling
over the 200 laps on the mile and
quarter track without a stop in two
hours. % minutes ana 20 seconds. an
average Of 1929 miles an hour. Ed
ward Miller finished second in two
hours. q minutes. - seconds. an
average OF 1928 miles an hour. Eddie
Hearne was third. his time being two
hours. % minutes and % 2-f0 seconds.
for an average Of lois. Jimmy Muir
ply finished fourth in two hours. q
as seconds. average $50.
Thomas was placed fifth and Jim
Crosby. sixth. both being flagEed be-
fore finishing. Al Mslcher. Tommy
Milton and John Thiele were forced
out by engine trouble.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-26
Him Nay Face
Harvard Cracks

Urbana, III, Nov. 2s.-Agitatiou by
students at the university OF Illinois
and By football devotees all over the
mode west for a game between F4ar-
ward and Illinois has moved Geo.
HutI- director OF athletics Of the TIni-
Fersity Of Illinois to promise efforts
n the direction OF sch eduling a r-arne
between the two elevens next wear.
interest In the proposal has been
On lne rise since year ago. when
Harvard offered the IIiinofs fas,1 :
GATE Tor game to be PLAYED al FIar-
yard. Illinois requested that Har-
Nard repay the compliment bv ac-
eeptlng return engagement AT TTr-
nans- Harvard did not express a will
lnsness % 90 this and the proposal
mas induced director HUFF to take fur-
Their action.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-26
MAN oWAR VICTIM OF PLOTDAVIS CUP TEAM IS EN- ROUTE
KUnRs SADDLE STRAP BROKE CAPABLE OF DEFENDING TITLE

NEW YORK. Nov. 35.-The United
IN States Davis Cup team is now a
week out on the Pacific from
Vancouver on their trip 10 bring to
fun realization the hopes and ambi-
tons Of American tennis leaders. They
are going direct TO Auckland. New
Zealand. where the challenge round
for the Davis cup viii be played in
December.
VIII the American players succeed
in Wrestling the coveted trophy from
its present hOlders2 II is my sincere
belief that II they are in their top
form in the worlds championship
tourney they viii be the victors.
The results Of the Wimbledon and
Davis cup matches in England this
summer led every tennis expert 70 be-
Ieve that William NJ. Johnston and
William T. Iilden. jr.r are capable OF
defeating any other players in the
world in singles. O'Hara Wood. Pat
terson. nor Norman Brookes at his
best, are capable OF defeating either
Of these Americans.
Doubles Are Important.
II the unexpected should occur in
the singles. however. the final test
may come in the doubles.
in selecting Samuel Hardy us
captain OF the team the Ameri-
can Davis Cup committee made an
excellent choice Hardy f.
veteran tennis strnteEfst Of the
highest class. He can be relied
upon TO get absolutely the best
out OF the team. This f. going to
be an Important confederation II
the contest nnrrONTs down TO the
matches in doubles. Watson NJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-26

American army Thomas-l Morse ma
chine, came in second. flying the
course In a minutes and 3-100th sec
onds. Albert Acosta, civilian. won
third place with his Italian made
Ansaldo s. Y. A machine His time
was 81 minutes, 81 62-1oOth seconds.
This was the only one OF the IL for
eign made machines entered to finish
among the first 10.
Seven Aceidents
Seven machines met with accidents
and were unable to finish. although
no pilots were hurt seriously. Just
before the race started an army plane
piloted BY Lieut.. o. G. Kelly coiIided
with navy plane piloted BY Lieut.
j.. r Wolfer, who was about to take
Of. Three Of Kelly's teeth were
knocked out and Wolfer's hand was
cut
A Looming special machine, piloted
9y Lieut. p. G. Bradley Of the United
states marine corps, made q forced
landing within 500 yards Of the finish
line on the last lap. A water con-
nection had broken and the pIsne
dropped to the ground. but the Moi
was unin5ured- Bradley was
strong contender for second place
when the accident happened.