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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
Corn Crop Competition Valuable.

The yield of oo.5 bushels OF sheiied
corn 10 the acre on Smy rna farm gives
hint Of the value of the corn clubs IN
stimulating the production OF our lands
The prize for this best five-acre held OF
corn was won by Stanley Short OF Smyrnai
ON the Kent county side of the line. IL,
was the highest yield of the twelve young
farmers in the contest, nine OF whom have
presented their reports, which show the
average product of these tracts TO be 673s
bushels an acre.
New Castle county contestants came
second with Victor Kohl, Jr., in the lead
with 7719 bushels sn acre, and the result OF
five other experiments averaging of1a
bushels an acre The largest yield OF the
Sussex contestants was Asa bushels,
grown by Charles Bookhammer OF Lewes'
The value of the work being done by
these farm clubs whose members are
stimulated 10 bring into competitive ac-
tivitv their best efforts and up-to-date
methods of culture is well illustrated by
these figures, and this fact will be more
fully appreciated when il is understood
that the Weld of Kent countys prize
plot is more than three times the average
for the State, which is 81 bushels an acre
The average for the fve young farmers Oh
that county is more than twice that OF the
State.
In every instance the young men Of the
Corn Clubs have shown that with care
full attention and the employment OF the
most modern methods, the lands OF Dela-
ware will produce more than three ears OF
corn where one grew before; at any rate
two. and further. these contests are useful
in determining just what crops are best
adapted to the several localities.
Sussex county, for example, while pro-
ducing the lowest corn average, is highest
in many other crops. Even asa bushels OF
corn is bv no means below the countFys
average; il scarcely gives an estimate OF
the value of the farms in the lower part OF
the State for other crops. For years Sus-
sex farms were regarded as indiferently
has been proved that her soil is unsurpassed
for many crops Fruits, for instance,
thrive better there than almost any other
section and Sussex is regarded as the
greatest strawberry country, not only IN
Delaware but in the world.
The more Delaware, through the ex-
cellent initiative Of Delaware College and
its staff, can stimulate the young men OF
the State to increase the yield Of their
acres, in whatever crops they may cult
vate, with little if any more work and cost,
the stronger will be the incentive for
them to stick to the country and the farm,
and the greater viii be monetary returns
on their investment and labor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
MIR. HARDING'S JINGOIsM.

It is not surprising that Senator Har-
ding's attitude toward peace and war is
causing some disquiet in various nations.
Removed from the Senatorial eensors who
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
The Difference.

Big Business il opposed 10 the govern
mont owning it, but il is willing 70 pay
pretty literally for the ownenship of the
government. .--savarnah News
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

Senator r. H. McGarry, author
of the state good roads law, AM
endment No. to be voted on
this fall. and Fred d. Sherman,
former state immigration COM
missioner, were in Askov a short
while last Thursday calling on
Representative l.. c. Petersen
and at the American office.
These gentlemen arc touring the
state in the interest Of Amend
ment No. and had held meet
ings at Rush City, Harris. Pine
City and Hinckley that day.
Arrangements were made to have
a large evening meeting in
Askov on Thursday, August IL.
to which everybody is invited
and urged TO attend.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

Report of the labor Situation.
(By F. l.. French. secretary Of
the Minnesota Farm Bureau
Federation.)
During the last few days let
ters have come into the Office
stating that in many instances
the farm laborer is asking from
$500 to $3.50 per day. In one
case it was stated that out of
ten men that only one was will
ing to work for $500. the other
nine refusing to work for less
than $500 per day.
have Just talked to Mr.. An.
derson. who is in charge Of the
st. Paul Employment Bureau,
and he tells me that the under
standing with the men going out
from the employment bureau is
$500 per day.
From the labor investigation
which was made by the Farm
Bureau Federation you will note
that the average for havest help
for haying per day was $3.50;
shocking $4.3O and threshinQ
M.35, and board and room. This
of course. is for the average help.
In some instances where you
know the man is good, $500 may
he justifiable. but feel. how.
ever, that in no instance the farm
er should pay more than $500
per day. This certainly. with
board and room. makes a big
wage.
The Federation recommends
that $500 per day be fixed as a
maximum wage that should be
paid.
This should he taken care of al
once.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05
NUMBER -.
Fair
Sept. 11th, 1920
c. M. Jorgcnsen President
DR.. r. N. Fcnger Secretary

The following committees hAve
been chosen for the Askov Fair:
Finance Emil Andersen and
Emil Christensen.
Publicity~Dr. r. N. Fenger
and H. Petersen.
Produce ~. p. Frederikscn. G.
r. Christensen and Chas. Krants.
Horses C. M. Jorgensen and
Andrew j. Larsen.
Red CattleJens Grcgerscn
and Fred Hansen.
Black Cattle Geo. G. H. Jen-
sen and ]. X. Larsen.
Other Farm Animals (Includ-
ing hogs. sheep. poultry. ctc.)--
J. K. Larsen. Geo. G. n. Jensen
and Emil Andersen.
General Arrangements DR.. r.
N. Fenger. Emil Andersen and
Emil Christensen.
ladies' Department.
The committee. selected IN
charge Of the ladies' department
consists Of: Mrs. A. Henriksen,
Mrs. N. p. Nedcgaard and Mrs,
H. Petersen.
There will also be = childrcn's
department. Information re-
garding this will BE- given next
week. In the meantime Fair Of
ficials are taking up with ths
State University about plans and
arrangements for this depart
n,ent.
And lass hut not least there
is the refreshmcnt committee
which is composed Of the follow
ing three good cooks: Mrs. Jor-
gen Christensen. Mrs. Jcns Nor
tensen and Mrs. c. L. Wosgaard.
County Agent Fred s. ldtse
was in Askov Tuesday and con-
ferred with Secretary Fenger in
regard to the local fair. Mr..
Idtsc promised to do the judg-
ing Of produce.
Officers Of the fair are dcterm-
ined To make this years exhibit
bigger and better than ever be-
fore and are taking hold Of the
work with a willingness that -
sure to result in a good display.
Watch them work and lend a
helping hand. The result will be
gratifying.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05
Pine County
Farm News
Edited by Fred s. Idtse, Manager
Pine County Farm
Bureau.
County Exhibits at the State
Fair.

A Pine County exhibit will be
taken to the State Fair again
this year. Mr.. Derr and Mr.. Po-
ferl of Pine City, are in charge
of the exhibit. The gathering
and preparing of an exhibit
means a big LOT of work for those
in charge. and every one in the
county should cooperate and help
make the exhibit the best in the
state, as there is no question
about the fact that Pine county
products are as good or better
than any raised in the state. If
you have any products which
might be of value let Mr.. Derr
or Mr.. Poferl know
The Farm Bureau is assisting
in getting up the potato exhibit
and those who have a good field
of any of the eight standard Var
ieties should notify the County
Agent.
Pine County Rec Keepers Society
ORGANIZED.
At a meeting of about thirty
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05
early Insurance Company.

Fire insurance originated in It's mod
ern form Immediately utter the great
fire Of London In 1GH. In 1G9G the
Hand In fiand-prohabiy The oldest
fre insurance company In the world
and certainly the oldest In Great Brit.
principle.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

his return from France has been
a teacher at Danebod high school.
Tyler, Mimi, will in the fall
start on a trip to Denmark, where
he especially intends to study
the Danish folk high school and
social conditions. The stay in
Denmark will be for about a
year.
PASSES Away.
Christ L. Larson, Calumet.
Mich, has died after a long i'll
ness, 20 years old. He was born
at Trondhjem. Norway, and had
for the last 4S years been a re-
sident of Calumet. Mr.. Larson
took a great interest in temper
ance work and was one of the
organizers of the first Norwegian
Goodtemplar lodge in the world;
it was in 1874. Later he was
chief for Templars of Temper
ance.
A Learned Girl.
One of the youngest graduates
from a high school at Austin,
Texas, is Miss Florence Milton,
only thirteen years old. The
young girl. who is of Swedish
descent, already speaks thirteen
different languages.
Amundsen in Fight With a Rear.
Roald Amundsen, Norwegian
explorer. has arrived in Nome,
Alaska. from the Arctic ocean.
On his arrival he told of an en-.
counter with a bear last winter
in which his clothing was torn
from his body, one of his arms
was broken and his back and
legs were severely lacerated. He
is still suffering from the effects
of the encounter. His ship
Maud" has also arrived at Nome
and the noted explorer expects
to leave shortly for another
dash to the>North pole.
Swedish RNtanist Dead.
The Swedish Botanist, Car
Blomberg has died at his home
at North Easton, Mass. He wa.
born at Uddevalla, Sweden, l84S
and after a stay at Hamburg. ane
Copenhagen he went to America
He secured employment at F. L
Ames' great conservatory at Eas
ton of which he later became tn.
head. The deceased was a mem
ber of Massachusetts, Horticultur
al Society and a contributor t,
many garden magazines.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

road locomotive collision will be
staged on Saturday. Sept 4 This
will be a thrilling death duel be-
tween two eight wheel locomotives
weighing 160. 900 pounds each. OF
American type The collision will
be staged inside the track enclos-
ure and the giant monsters will
come together directly In front OF
the grandstand.
Then there are the harness races
which promise to be the most ex-
citing in history. More than &22.-
900 in purses has been hung up
Two big days OF automobile rae
ing have been scheduled. for
Wednesday. Sept. 5. and Saturday.
Sept. II. The leading dirt track
drivers Of the world have entered
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

Climbing from one aeroplane to
another without the use OF a rope
ladder or any other contrivance. is
the latest and most daring stunt
performed by a birdman Al VIII
son is the daredevil acrobat who
has gone Lieut. Ormer LockIear.
originator Of the stunt climbing
from plane to plane. one better.
Wilson stands on the top wing o!
his plane ard catches hold OF the
lower wing of the plane above as
II passes overhead. Wilson will
pc form his thrilling stunt at the
MiLnesota State Fair. Twin Cities.
Sert { to IL
Many other high class attrac-
tions are on tNe program The
spectacular $4,000 headon rail-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

We are equipped to do your
job printing 1t the right prices.
Call and zee samples. Our type
il of the latest dssign and the
printing ID up-to-date.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

An Engiish surgeon maintains that
gland srafting. such ~ adv0rated ~
DR.. Serge vOr.nOn. is nonsense. An
other good grbff ruined.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

Miss Anna G. Rathburn. who
was elected instructor Of mathe-
matics and the natural sciences.
will act as principal Of the high
school department this year; and
Miss Ruth Engebrctson who was
elected to head the English de-
partment will have charge Of the
school library and the literary
society.
During the month Of August
] shall be in my school office the
major part Of the time.
Supt. J. Sorensen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

beekeepers of Pine County, at the
Farm Bureau office. July 81. the
Pine County Bee Keepers Society
was organized with Mr.. Swend-
sen elected president, and Coun-
ty Agent ldtse, secretary-treas-
urer.
This society was organized for
the purpose of promoting coop
Grafton in scientific and practi-
cal beekeeping throughout the
county. and also the cultivating
of social spirit and fraternity
among the Pine county beekeep-
ers.,
The county organization is af.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

II viii he ~ well ~ be Z fvihe sus-
pIciors ~ q :. man Who now begins 20
Inform tho world that after ssl II wAs
wrong 10 sr.ie the Germana.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

American tourists ere warned that
living cost In England In high. but at
that II snay be cheaper TO go abroad
than 10 nay at bone.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

Doc Wiley ~ pure food fame says
he can live on I3 cents day. He has
probably framed up some recipe for
cooking sDOwbalis.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05
NEWS AMONG
SCANDINAvIANS
Interesting Items From Far
and Near About People
From the North.

From the North.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Mathiesen
of Brooklyn, N. Y, have cele-
brated their twenty-ffth we'd
ding anniversary in the presence
of a large gathering of friends
and relatives. The Mathiesens
are prominent members of the
Danish colony in Greater New
York, and Mr.. Mathiesen is a
charter member of D. B. S. lodge
No. 164, "Modersmaalet".
The "Resolute" Crew.
The New York Yacht Club has
given unstinted praise to the
Norwegian sailing master and
crew of the 'Resolute". which
as the defender of America, won
the yacht race with Shamrock
W.. The entire crew on "Reso-
lutte" were Scandinavians, all
American citizens. OF these,
Sailing Master Christensen, the
two mates and nineteen others
are NOrWepians. seven are
Swedes and one halls from Den
mark. Mr.. Christensen is 56
years old, and came from Aren-
dial, Norway, in 1882, 1t is said
that no man knows wind and
weather conditions on the Allan
tic coast better than he.
To Erect Own Hall.
The Manhen lodge No. 2 of the
Swedish Svithiodofden has inaug-
urated a campaign to ra;sc funds
for the erection of a building of
their own at Chicago, III. A
lot has been secured and it is
planned to build a two story
building, with large hall and
club rooms on second floor. In
this connection it might be stat
ed that the Svithiodorden last
Friday and Saturday held their
yearly meeting at Chicago.
MilltOwn Pioneer Passes Away.
H. C. Nelson, for thirty-three
years a resident of Milltown
Wis. has died at his home. On
the day of his death Mr.. Nelson
was working in the garden; after
dinner he went to his room for q
little rest, and when his wife
went to see why he did not re.
turn. she found him dead. The
deceased was born at Rind Sogn
near Herring. Denmark, 1849
Together with his family he
came to the United States in
1887.
Served 46 Years as Pastor.
Rev. Ole Nilsson of the Nor.
wegian Lutheran Church, has re-
Gently celebrated his forty-sixtf
anniversary as pastor in the
church. From 1874 to 1892 he
was in the pastorate of the Nor
wegian church at Northwood. la.
whence he went to Scandinavia
Wis. where he remained until he
resigned from active service. BE
fore leaving Scandinavia n.
congregation had arranged
successful farewell party ir
which l,400 people took part
Mr.. Nilsson came from Halling
dal. Christiania. Norway.
knightesi by the King.
The Swedish physician, DR.. 10
hannes Hoving of New Yorl
City, has been knighted by Kin,
Gustaf of Sweden. with the orde
of Vasa. John Aspegren. an
other prominent New Yorl
Swede has been made command
er of the North Star Order b.
King Gustaf.
To Make Denmark Trip.
Rev. Alfred c. Sorensen. form
er chaplain Of A. E. F., who sine
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05
HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES

Following is a tentative high
school study program for the
Askov high school during the
year 192O--l92l:
1st Year.
/. English l.
2. Algebra l.
3. General sciences and indus
trial subjects.
4. Latin | or French | or two
minor sciences.
2nd Year.
!. English II.
2. Plane geometry.
3. General sciences and indus
trial subjects.
4. Latin or French | or two
minor sciences.
3rl Year.
l. English III.
2. Mediaevel and modern his
tory.
3. Latin II. (Caesar).
4. Chemistry or physics.
4th Year.
]. English w.
2. American history and so
cial problems.
3. Latin II. Caesar.
4. Chemistry or physics.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-05

filiated with the state beekeep-
ers society so that all members
Joining the county. automatical-
ly become members of the state
association.
Anyone interested in the bee
industry may become a member
by paying the annual dues of one
dollar. 1t is urged that every
beekeeper in the county becomc
a member and help make the As.
sociation a benefit to the bee.
keepers of the County.
Anyone wishing to join shoulc
send their dues to County Agent
F. S. Idtse, Hinckley.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-10
|PRUSSaAMS TOOK
ALL THEY COULD
Z BEFORE MOVING

Copenhagen. Feb. 17-tMail>-The
Prussian authorities when COMPELLED
stc eyacuate Schlaswig in preparation
for the %plcbiscltes there tried to
graf whatever could be grabbed UP
is the last minute" III. p. Hansen,
minister from Schleswig TO Denmark,
told the Associated ,freSs corre-
!%spondcnt. ,
LAS late as January II, they sold
the victory memorials On the Dyb-
Sboel Hills and on the island OF Ais
10 a new German company in Kiel.
jDybhoel was a famous battlefield
Gf5 Dcnmarkss war with Austria and
Germany in 1S64.l Not only the
Dybboel memorial erected 0 the
two Danish trenches there. but the
ground itself was sold to a private
Company declared the minister.
This is a. case of the sale Of Prus-
sian state property, which is abso-
lutely forbidden by the conditions Of
the armistice of November IL, 1918.
/ have protested against the sale to
the representatives of the Allied and
associated powers. and we sincerely
hope that they will aid US in u en-
deavors TO take away from the Prus-
slams their last foothold on the Hills
of Dybboel."
The enormous Danish flag. the gift
of Danish born Americans. was hoist
edo n thcsfortifications o Dybboel on
the day when the first plebiscitc. was
held to decide whether Schleswig
should remain German or be restored
ITO Denmark.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-10
MANY FUR TRADERS
ILL FROM INFLuENZA
WHILE IN EDMONTON

Edmonton. Alta, March .1o-Ffght-
ing through hundreds Of miles of
snow and cold, In some instances
making their first trip to Edmont5ni
in many years, fur traders ana men.
of tho Far North have reached here
only to fall4victims to the<...flu.h
Out OF eight-men, who reached the,
city from the north recently, one
is dead. one is in the hospital SLOWLY
recovering from . severe attack, OF
flu, five are just around after. mild
attacks. Only N escaped. He/had
the flu last year.
Joe Taylor of Fort Chipweyan died.
from pneumonia. Taylor drove in
from Fort Chipweyan to Fort Nc.
Murray by dog train and then came
into this city. Within n day Or! two
after, his arrival he vas stricken With.
influenza. III. NJ, "A
Others in the party have been.
more, fortunate. "S1im',, Iteder is in.
an hospital recovering from a sharp
bout with the disease. Ten days be-
fore he RAJ stricken he was racing
into Fort McMurray with Dan PatA
just completing a trip Of L.
700 miles from Fort Mcpherson. For
SO days Reder had mushed steadily,
driving the n dog team the entire
distance. a feat that is regarded as
a record in northern achievements.
Dan Patterson left his. quarters on
the Lizard river two days after Christ
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-10
ADVERTISEMENT.
THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY
TROUBLE AND MEYER
SUSPECT IT
Applicants for Insurance
Often Rejected.

Judging from reports from drug
gists who are constantly in direct
touch with the public. there is one
preparation that has been very sue
cessful in overcoming these condi-
lions. The mild and healing in
f1uencc of DIR. kilmer's Swamp-Rodt
is soon realized. 1t stands the
highest for its remarkable record of
success.
An examining physician for one of
the prominent Life Insurance Com
panies. in an interview of the subject,
made the astonishing statement that
one eason why so many applicants
for insurance are rejected is because
kidney trouble is SO common to the
American people, and the large ma
jority OF those whose applications are
declined do not ever suspect that they
have the disease. 1t is on sale at all
drug stores in bottles Of two sizes,
medium and large.
However, if you wish frst to test
this great preparation send ten cents
to DIR. kflmer & Co., Binghampton
n. Y, for a sample bottle. Wher
writing be sure and mention the
Grand Forks Herald.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-10
a' Tinker BobI ~
1al A rslgStonesl vi
Aeegg&M hcarlyseH. Holcor,b @GSD
byC arysle H. Holcornb
THE KINGIs PUzzLED.

When Tinker Bob heard the foot
steps outside, he went quietly to the
door. thinking perhaps that he
might catch a glimpse ofthe intruder.
But as he opened the door all he could,
see was the movement OF some OF the
low bushes in the thicket nearby.
TT is strange that this creature is
SO afraid of me. 1t ,must be that he
has done something that is not right.
Tubby also agreed that such must
be the. case. Tinker then examined
t~he-tracks that could be plainly seen
in the snow that remained near the
palace door. 1t was NJ Jack the
right shape, but for size it was about
right. 1t could not be~Dr. Coon, for
the toe tracks were not long enough,
and for Opossum. the track was too
short.
While Tinker Bob was trying to
determine who made the tracks in
the snow, Mr.. Mink and Mr.. Musk
ing to got Bob Whites body from the
one who stole it.
Now" said Mr.. Mink. you know
just where Bob White is buried, so you
go find him while l watch"
mo. no, that will never do. for the
King told Q to bring Bob White TO
him if you wanted to have a new tall
Salu MT. anQ IL is gong
to be a dangerous job for the fellow
that took Bob White is none other
than young Red Fox and he is on the
watch all the time. and he is going to
watch the King closer than anyone
else"
They came to that part of the
Forest where Red Fox lived and it
was necessary for them to be very
careful about making any noise.
Young Red Fox was a SLY fellow and
usually captured any small creature
that came into his territory.
"Do you see yonder the pile of
sticks ami s%tones?" asked Mr.. Musk
Rat. THAT is where the Wood Rat
used to live. Notice it has been dis
turbed. Well. right in there o will
| find Bob White" d
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-10
BIG AIRSHIP WILL
BE HOUSED AT CAPE
MAY NAVY AID STATION

.-M
Cape May. n. j., March 1o.-The
English dirigible balloon, R-S6,
which the United States navy pur-
chased from the British government
for $500, 900. will be housed at the
Cane May navy yard air station.
Work has been begun for the cree
ton of a large hangar which must
he completed with the next two
months. A railroad line is being
constructed to the site of the build
ing. in order that the 500 tons of ma
terial necessary for the hangar shat
be placed on the ground speedily.
At the present hangar, from which
the C-5 went gu on its disastrous
trip last spring. there is being put
together under the direction of an
Italian expert officer a new dirigible
which may nave its trial trips in 4
short time.
The regular complement of the fly
ing station adjoining the naval sta
ton is 400 officers and meg.