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Evening journal., 1921-02-04
NATIONS BUSINESS ON
UPGRADE NOW: MANY
GOVERNORS OPTIMISTIC

and employees in solving the situation,
saying 30 "ls one OF the most health
ful Indications Of the future develop
meni OF Industry" he declared that
conditions IN the Bay State were i'm
proving.
The outlook in Colorado is Opti-
mlsiic' said Governor Sh0up. we
expect a general revival Of all Indus
tries within a short time, There is
general feeling of confidence among
employers and employees
The industrial situation in Arkansas
shows great Improvement, declared
Governor Mcnae.
unemployment In Minnesota has
reached lis maximum" said Governor
A. j. preuss. "rhe farms OF the
northwest will absorb all the unem-
plOyed In this section
Post war expenditures are now
having a reaction but our people are
determined 30 economic and found
this years busines on a rigid econO-
mical SCALE" said Governor Russell,
Mississippi The future looks bright
FOR business"
Governor OhcOtt. Oregon. declared /:
The future holds nothing but
optimism"
Evening journal., 1921-02-04

NEW YORK. Feb. UNITED Press
business throughout the country Is
on the upgrade. Governors OF ropre-
sentative States wired the United
Press today that the Industrial out
look IN their respective territories Is
optimistic. The worst OF the de-
preston is past. they said
Just at present there is much un-
employment In Pennsylvania due TO
the slowing down OF Industry but
there has been some improvement In
the textile and lighter manufacturing
business" Governor SprOul declared.
81 do not expect the depression TO
continue and feel that within the next
few months along in a solid progress
siNe way
Governor Blaine, Wisconsin, said
number OF factories there have re-
opened and the State employment bu-
reaus are receiving more calls for
help than for several months.
Although Arizona has suffered
from the depression" said Governor
Campbell. Il am sanguine that the
period OF recovery has begun and
that conditions will be soon normal 90
Governor c. II Cox, Massachusetts,
stressed cooperation OF employers
Evening journal., 1921-02-04
COMMISSION
WOULDSHAPE
LEGISLATION
Representative Davis Meas
ure Provides for Five to
Promote Economy
SMALLER ELECTION
DISTRICTS FOR CITY
stan Correspondent.

stan Correspondent.
DOVER Del, Feb. 4.-Representative
Frank Hall Davis, introduced in
the House yesterday a bill prOVid-
ing for the creation OF civic commits
sioner for Delaware.
1T is essential TO the sound and
economical development OF the gov
ernment OF the State" the preamble
saws. that some properly constituted
body should be continuously charged
with the responsibility for harmon
izing the various unrelated proposals
toward simplifying and improving the
efficiency Of the government and with
the further duty Of keeping always
before the people a clearly defined
and reasonable program OF State gov
ernment as the object OF all efforts
both public and private in this direc-
ton"
The bin would create commission
consisting OF 1--WE persons, residents
OF the State, who would be appointed
hy the governor and hold ofiice for
four years. The commission would
study and investigate the various
functions and subjects OF that gov
ernment with a view to economy In
administrative machinery and en-
cient conduct OF the states business
and make recommendations 10 the
General Assembly. Il would issue -
the press from time 10 time, at in
tervals OF not more than six months.
statements or IFS work and findings.
II would be the duty OF the commits
sion 10 consider the testimony and
experience OF those public egencies
and responsible private agencies
which are IN any considerable degree
Continued on Page Twenty-three.)
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stan CorrcspoDdent

Stau correspondent
DOVER, Del. Feb. l-Senator Walk
er. OF Hookessln. today introduced the
following concurrent resolution In the
Senate
Whereas. During the past year,
all other commodity prices, except
coal prices. have steadily decreased,
while the price Of coal 10 the con
sumer has mounted higher and higher,
and
Whereas, There is widespread
belief among the long suffering peo-
pie OF this country that the mine
owners have deliberately retarded
production with a view % creating a
scarcity and boosting the prices Of
this household necessity; now, there
fore be Il
Resolved. BY the Senate OF the
State OF Delaware, the House Of Rep
resentatives cOncurring therein, that
we favor some strong and effective
governmental action In the interests
OF the public at large for the control
OF industries that produce the prime
necessities OF civilization, such as coal,
and We urge our Senators and Repre-
scntatiNes in Congress TO support such
measures as will afford relief 10 the
/ people, and be IL further
"Resolved. That a COPY OF this
resolution be forward TO both ~ our
Senators and our Representative In
/ Congress from the State Of Della
ware"
Representative Medili introduced in
the House today a bill relative 10
banks and the conduct OF rhe banking
lbusinerss VIII iczh was favOrably discus
sed at a meeting OF the state Bankers
Association here yesterday. This bill
cOdlilcs the banalng laeNs and is ad-
vOoated by state Bank Commissioners
George L. Medill.
Another bin introduced by Ropre-
sentative Mcdif provides for a state
tax OF one-flfth OF one per cent. an
nualiy on the capital. surplus ard IN
lcdv1ded ps'Oatson adj national and STATE
Evening journal., 1921-02-04
RESOLUTION FOR LOWER
COAL PRICES; RUSH OF
BHLSATDOVER TODAY

banks. This law y intended 10 take,
The place of a bapk-tax law now on
the statute books. the constitutional
ity OF which has been questioned.
Bank Commissioner Medln has also
mad prepared a bill 10 regulate build
ing hoan associations NVih ich Will prob-
ably be introduced his afternoon. one
or the features OF this bin is that it
limits the fine TO one per cent.
month, and not longer than for six
months continuously the tine that
such association can fine a member for
non-payment on mis- shares on stock or
interest on the mortgage held bv the
association. Some building loaa as-
s0cidtiOns. II Is stated, now charge
. per cent. month fines which in the
course OF few months amount TO al
most prohibitory amount and even
far In excess OF the iogal charge nat
ran be made by pawnbnokers FOR
senator Robertson introduced two
| bills providing for appropriations 10
the Delaware State Hospital One bin
| provides for the appropriation of
sisOO6LA FOR maintenance for this
year and dT,i67.7i for next year Tor
I maintenance. The other bill would
appropriate 1921 ass for making m
| prOyements az the institution recon-
mended by the trustees at ne hear
[ ing before the Legislature yesterday
Another bill introduced by senator
/ Robertson would appropriate $1,000
a year FOR the next two years 10 As
sist IN the Americanizaton OF the for
eien born non English speaking resi-
dents OF the state by establishing
classes where the speaking Of English
would be taught
Federal Aid for RehOboth.
Senator Palmer introduced a Joint
resolution requesting the President or
iContirued on Page Ten.)
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ASK funds FOR
RODNEY STATUE
Legislative Bill Would APP
propriate $4,000 to AS
sure Its Completion
HALF ASSESSMENT
ON TREES KILLED
Stan Correspondent

Staff Correspondent
DOVER, Peb. l-After Il had been
thoroughly discussed by a number OF
Senator's. the Senate yesterday after
noon defeated Senator Palmer's bill.
which provides for only one-half as
sessment on lands growing In young
trees until such time as the trees
become OF marketable size.
The vote on the bin was 7 for and
7 against. with three Senators ab-
sent. Senator Palmer. In advocating
the bill, said the purpose was 70 en-
courage the growth OF timber.
Senators Bennett. Alice and Robert
son spoke against the bill. They took
the view that the Board OF Assessment
would have power 10 lake the fact
into consideration that there was no
timber on a tract OF marketable size
and make the assessment accordingly,
therefore not seeing any necessity for
such a bill.
The Senate cOncurred In the House
resO hutton naming a committee 10 ar
range for celebrating the birthday an
niversary OF Lincoln next Friday
afternoon. Representatives Bucking.
ham and +. J. Turner and Senators
Bennett and Price were named on ths
committee 10 make the plans
Senator Alice introduced a bin /,
amend the law relative 10 limited
partnership. He also introduced a bill
TO Increase from $4,000 10 10000 IN
bond Of the county treasurer Of Ken
county.
senator Robertson introduced oil
10 amend the Workmen's Compensa
Continued on Page Twenty-three.l )
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CHARLES SNnTII.

Mrs. Ellen Mandlll Smith. OF the
Cedars. this afternoon Identified the
body Of the dead man who was found
at Brandywine Springs Park last Fri
day as that of her husband. Charles
Smith. who left his home on July iS
last year.
The spot where his dead body was
found was only i've minutes walk
from his home Wether Smith went
to the neighborhOod with the inien-
tion OF retiring 10 his home and then
changed his mind, Of course. will
never be known.
Mrs. smith told Coroner Bullock
that she and Smith were married in
Nav OF last year. They lived together
unfil July rs when they separated
after a quarrel. Mrs. Smith said she
mad not seen her husband since until
she Identified his body in the morgue
today. smith was a stone mason by
trade. Mrs. Smith has spent nearly
continued from page tenl
Evening journal., 1921-02-04
EVERY MILKMAN
AN ALARM CLOCK
stan Correspondent.

DOVER, Del, Feb. 4.-There is
talk OF an amendment being Of
fered IN the House to Senator Ben
nett's bill 10 compel telephone
operators 70 ten anyone asking by
teiephone the time OF the day,
which passed he Senate several
days ago. Some House members.
n is reported, are considering Of
fering an amendment TO compel
milkInen IN incorporated cities and
in town 10 cali customers when
they are leaving mix during morn
ings. providing the customer leaves
notice on the door specifying the
time he desires to be awakened.
Evening journal., 1921-02-04

The Rev. Dr. Ralph r. Dinendorfer,
general educational secretary FOR the
Methodist Centenary, who is touring
me country in the interest Of the
great movement In the history Of Prot
estant Christianity. will address a
mass meeting in Union NJ. +. Church
on Monday night.
Doctor DinendOrfer will explain
with slides the wonderful achieve
mcnts OF the Centenary up 10 the
present lime He Will show by mag
nificent slides the great projects being
carried forward in both city and coun-
try through the agency OF the Cen
tenary
Mr.. DiffendOrfer N a brilliant speaker
and makes his slides tell a realistic
and moving story. He has visited
several OF the larger cities and all
Continued on Page Ten
Evening journal., 1921-02-04
R.R.LABOR IS
firm AGAINST
WAGECUTTING
Chances of Strike Remote,
However, Workers
Leaders Declare
ARE SATISFIED WITH
ESCH-C -CUNIlMINS LAW

CHICAGO. Feb. 4 United Prcss)-I
Organized railroad labor viii stand
soldly against any attempt by rail-
road executives 10 cut wages or abol-
ish working agreements. according 10
union leaders here today.
Relief that railroad presidents are
trying to gd the United STATES Labor
Board 90 cut wages and abrogate
working rules, was expressed by the
labor leaders
p. p. Grahel grand president OF the
lnfed brotherhood Of Maintenance
OF Way Employees and Railway shop
LahOrers, charged that the requests
Of ". W Aiierhury. spokesman for
the railroads. was part OF the propa-
ganda campaign In an effort 90 effect
n general clash In wages
6rahel declared The chances Of a
strike are remote.
"Ihe railroad unions propose 20 ga
along the Esch-Cummins law and
abide the railroad boards decision,
he said. There has been no talk Of
strike
WASHINGTON. Feb. 4 United Press
Efforts 10 win support Of govern
mcnt officials and Congressman t0da,
NINNANl from tltN ~llN IN Ilt rail-
road controversy charge of "slnis-
ter mutlNts against the other
Representatives Of the railroad
unions charged the managers with
trying 10 break an the labor organl
zafions except the four big brother
hoods. And the managers said lhe
men were trying 10 bring about Fed
cral control.
Behind the plea OF the managers
90 the railroad labor board 90 ahro-
gate national agreements lies The wish
90 break an The unions except iho
four big brotherhoOds" said William
II. Johnston, head OF the machinists
Right now the managers are pattinl
The brotherhoOds on the back They
want 10 be rid of the militant shop
craft organization. They Will turn on
the brOlherhOOtS after that"
Supporting their charge that tho
unions want Federal control. repre-
sentaiives OF the managers point Out
that most OF the union leaders were
either members or officers OF the
Plumb plan league
Johnston is afflhated with the
league and Is an open advocate OF
government control.
Evening journal., 1921-02-04
GERMANY DESPERATE OVER WAR CLAIMS
CHANCES OF RAILROAD STRIKE REMOTE
GOODBYE EARS!

NEW YORK. Feb. { Omitted
Press. Here is the spring gar
ment aS decided on by the National
Garment Retailers Association In
session here.
beginning at the top;
4 high collar half hiding the
ears.
4 "glove-ftting" Jacket. ltting
tightly around the shoulders and
The waist.
A ilarina skirt, reaching down 10
The knees.
That's all.
Evening journal., 1921-02-04
FUNNIEST STORY IN YEARS

Thars Whai an The greatest critics
say about THE YOUNG VISITORS
which will be introduced 10 SUN
DAYS NEW YORK AMERICAN read
ers next Sunday by Sir James NJ.
Barrie, famous novelist ADV.
Evening journal., 1921-02-04
HAGLEY PLAYS PFNNSY.

Announcement. that Hagley basket-
ball team would play KensingtOn in
KensingtOn tOncht was erroneous.
Instead Hagley will play. the p X. r.
1--WE at Hagley.
Evening journal., 1921-02-04
BERLIN TALKSOF
REDALLHNCEAS
Def TO ALLIES

All Glasses United in
Opposition to Paying
Fifty-jTUe Billion,
Declaring Repara-
HOnS VIII Wreck
Country = S o m e
Would 7hrow Up
Hands, " Bidding AZ
lies DO What They
Will
Evening journal., 1921-02-04
rODAY,S TEMPERATURES
aM AND TIDE
LOST AND FOUND.

4 osT-wTDNEsDAY AFTERNOON.
j. string Of pearl beads. a reward
1: returned to Evening Journal ONCE
febS-2t
Continued IN PAGE TVventy-six.
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street-Ady.
Evening journal., 1921-02-04

safe Mllk means healthy Children
Call 1910 or i5ii. The Glover Dairy
COmpany--Ad<-
Evening journal., 1921-02-04
THE WEATHER

Rain tonight and Saturday; not
much change in temperature. in
creasing east and northeast winds,
probably becoming strong on the
coast.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-08

Miss Doris Williams who for
merly resided in Bruno with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Will
liamA. and is well known to ma
ny in this community. was re
Gently married at Superior. Hei
father was a former Bruno bust
ness man. About two years ar
the family moved to Superior.
Following is an account OF the
wedding as published in Super
Tor Telegram:
Miss Doris Williams daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Will
Hams of 1919 John Ave. Super
Tor. was married at high noon in
Duluth today Aug. 25) to Mr.
Emil ]. Smith. Miss Louise Will
liasns. sister Of the BRIDE. and
Mr.. Arthur Dahl. friend of the
bridesmaid. were the attending
couple. Only relatives Of the
couple were present. A wedding
dinner was served in Duluth and
the couple left Immediately for
Minneapolis for q weeks honey
moon trip. When returning.
they viii live It TIA 18th St..
Superior
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-08

School has started in District
No. lO3 with Miss Adrsle Ogilvie
as teacher.
Mrs. r. Maxey from Winneha-
90. spent . few days at the ]. A.
Ogilvie home.
Mrs. Tietz and Mrs. Hoffman
and son attended the Kerrick
Fair. Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Purull and
children spent Sunday afternoon
It the l. H. Kowitx home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bonnin and
children spent Sunday evening
at the Robert Tets home.
Ars. Hanson and two children
left Saturday for Cambridge.
where she will visit her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Con Ogilvie and
Mr.. and Ars. J. A. Ogilvie called
= the r. G. DmneA home, Fri
day.
Mr. and Mn. Gerald Black
from Superior. spent : few days
It the Ira Nsning home LIT
week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-08
State Worker.

Robert rietz Wa . Sandstone
caller. Tuesday.
A few Of the neighbor ladias
helped Mrs. Art Sangren cele-
brate her birthday on Monday a.
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Con Ogilvie and
two children from Blue EartA,
spent q few days at the ]. A.
Ogilvie home
Mr.. and MrA r. Devaul and
children and Mrs. Christophersnn
And children spent Sunday eve-
ming 1t the r. DarnelI home.
Mrx. A. Sangren. Mrs. Peter
son. Mrs. Art Sansrcn and Helsn
Tietz visited q the ChAs. Son
grcn home. Wednesday after
noon.
Mrs- Helena SchoemAk4 left
Saturday for SAuk RApid4 wher0
- will spend : fe~ weeks wit
ing relatives. From there -
will 20 70 WIllmar. where -
win whit her two sunA WilliAn
and Leonard.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-08

We wish to express our heart
felt thanks to our friends and
neighbors for their help and
sympathy so kindly extended Ia
us at the time of tho death and
burial of our darling boy and
brother. We also wish to thank
Rev. Simpson for the comforting
sermon he delivered at the fun
eral; also extend thanks to the
Sandstone Masonic lodge. Bruno
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-08

Masons. N. W. A.. Boy Scouts,
Sunday school cla2. Ladies Aid
Economic Club and t. the many
friends who presented slch beau
tiful wreaths. pillows and sprays
of flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. EnGren and
Helen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-08
Town of Norman

Omer Forsyth thrsshed for s.
Purun, Thursday.
Mrs. Ed Peterson left Monday
for Mansfield TO visit her pa
rents.
Mrs. Milo Current and chill
dren spent Tuesday At the Oar
neil home.
HIS. Frank Hoffman came
down from Duluth Saturday to
visit for . few weeks with her
SISTERS. Mrs. 8. Puruk and Mrs..
r Tietz.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-08
GOOD FAIE

The Bruno street fair held
Wednesday Of last week was
very successful in every way.
The women's and children's Dis
play were in the Lingren and
Dougan garage. the cattle. horses
ETC.. east Of Hanley's store. curio
display in Markus' show window
and the vegetable, grain. fruit.
etc. next to TIE hank. The
races were on Main street and
the ball game between Markville
and Bruno on the ball diamond
The pageant parade It II o'clock
entitled the progress Of the
country" was splendid The In
|dians. Jesuit priest. lumber lacks
cruiser. first team. first settlers
first minister, improvement If
herds of cattle. progress. Cir
and Boy Scouts. the first frater
nal order On. w. Al and thu
Farm Bureau Ford were oil vel
represented and the Marihart 1
Sons float-Ford tractor follow
ed by an express wagon decorat
ed with auto tires and occupied
by a sweet little boy and CIR
bearing the banner Time to Re
tire. was a very pleasing sight
The M. A. Gedney Co. wss ais
represented, bearing a banne
showing figures paid by thi
concern to Bruno farmers an
the hired help in the village
which was $4,000 since July II
1t showed what the pickle fa6
tory has done for this communI
ty. The clown-last but no
least-afforded much amuss
ment to ALL. After the parad
County Agent Idtse gave a yer
Instructive talk. After Dime
the races took place on Mai
street. The moving pictur
show in the afternoon and eve
ming was fine.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-08

Be- peck of potatOex Robert
RIl6t.
Apron dress made Of IN
haeached muslin: Dorothy Krusk
Best Raffia basket: Fred Mu-
ply. Francis Walsh.
FAsness' PriseN
E L Bailey: First prize on
rye rutabagas. pop corn and
field corn.
VIM. DeMarix Apples and
plums first
John Barle: Sweep stakes on
best collection Of farm produce.
I'd Rupp: Early potatoes and
late potatoes first.
Henry Starch: Carrots and
crab apples first.
Ed ROdenberger: Beets hrst.
Adeline Rupp: Tomatoes first.
| Walter Boyer: Pumpkin first.
l. B. McNelly: Squnsh first
Mr.. Van Kirk: Sweet corn.
melons. onions. beans first.
| E w. ADKINS: LHGhorn. cock
erel. pullett first.
4 t.
/ Mr4 Douglass: Two best
coops Of chickens first.
| Prize for largest amount 81
pickles sold 1t factory per acrc
aee: Henry Starch. Louis Schra'
der, VIM. Schrader.
4 Holstein sire: Jap Hill.
/ Holstein cow: Joe Nc Cul
Tough. Jap Hill.
i Holstein heifer: Jap Hill.
i Holstein ball calf: Joe III
Cull0ugh.
Holstein hester: Jap Hill
Guernsey sire: J. Pearson.
Guernsey COW: AdAmA
Cow. any breed: Mccullough
: Adams.
II Brood mare: Coulter. Kas
! perek.
Il Two year old colt: Jap Hill.
4. Driving team: Adams.
i Single driver: Adams.
Colt: Adams.
Womea's Department.
Crochet cap: Maud ROdenbel
ger.
Spread made Of flour sacks
Mrs. Jap Hill.
Child's dress and bloomer
made of flour sack: Mrs. Mar
hart.
Collection of quilts Mrs. s
stafford
Apron: Ethel Snyder.
: Apron: Mrs. Weber.
Best boquet Of flowers: Mr.
: Marihart.
Doughnuts: Mrs. Marihart
Collection of quilts Mr.
: Hoaglund. s-..--a1 Pre-
If anyone still bas . ticket to
q premium they received, pleas
take it 70 Mr.. Markus and g
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-08

weeks Of age his parents moved
here. where they have since ne
sided. 50 his short life has been
spent in Bruno. He was . great
favorite among his playmates
and all his friends
On Tuesday. Aug. Q. he and
two playnates went TO Mr.. Kesa-
hers garden. q little less than
a quarter Of . mile from his
home. On their return he tried
to pass . team. while riding on
his bicycle. when one of the
horses kicked him over the left
eye which caused hemorrhage of
the brain. He lived but a little
over four hours after the acci-
dent. His death was q great
shock to the entire community.
The funeral services were
held at the home Thursday at
100 o'clock and it was the larg-
est funeral ever held in Bruno.
about 800 people being present
Rev. Simpson took charge of the
service. His brief talk. scrip
tme reading and prayer were
words of healing to the grief
stricken parents, relatives and
friends who were present. Only
those present can realize the eff.
feet of the words spoken and
read and of the strength and
peace the heart-broken parents
and relatives received therefrom
The floral offerings were beauti'
full and many. Walter and Rich
ard Lingren. brothers Of ]. H
Engren. George and Tony Faud
skar. brothers of Mrs. Lingren
acted as pallbearerS The Boys
Junior Sunday school class, o.
which Reynold was a. member
at the close of the service
marched around the casket Il
look at his face for the las
time here upon earth Eacl
dropped a sweetpea into the cas-
ket as a little token of love AM
esteem. The Boy Scouts ais
marched around the casket in
body, led by their ScoutmasteE
Mr.. Nash. The body was laid =
rest at the Sandstone cemeter.
in the family lot.
Reynold leaves to mourn hi
sudden demise, a father, mother
sister Helen, Grandfather Faud
, skar and Grandmother Lingrer
besides unclas and aunts and
host of friends who will al
! greatly miss him.
; The hearttorn parents. j
) seems. would have been crushe
: by the shock and blow had
| not been for the comfort an
strength they received from tn
) one in whom they have thei
: faith. Reynold is not dead. h
has only gone to his Heavenl
: Home and we all feel and kno'
[ it is more wonderuus and fai
and dearer to US all since h
: dwealeth there.