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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-27
Askov.

Get your tickets at the Askov Drug
& Variety Store for the Hersh'hd en-
tertainment, which will be given at
the y. -. S. hall Thursday. Feb. 3.
Carl Miller and family moved into
their newly purchased residence,
Friday and Svend Petersen and fam
lily moved into the rooms over the
hardware store.
Nlels Nielsen. east Of town. who
has been working in the steel plant
mt Duluth, returned to Askoy the
first Of the week on account OF work
up there being slack. Many are be-
ing laid off and wages are being cut.
The annual meeting Of the Askov
Cooperative Association was held In
the town hall yesterday. The imam
cial report shows net profit for the
year OF s734.04 total business
36O,500. The net worth OF the asso-
citation above Indebtedness and ca
pital stock OF $4.43l Is $5,sAs.ss. Ten
per cent was charged off from the
building and equipment for deprecia-
tion which amounted to $79S.69. The
total Indebtedness OF the association
In $3.50. The election Of officers for
the ensuing year resulted as fol-
lows: Chr. Morgensen. president; N
p. Nedegaard. vice president: v. s
Petersen. secretary; Hans Clausen
treasurer: Peter Petersen. director;
J. p. Frederiksen and r. N. Thomson
revis0rs.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-27

are not menaced from the outside. The
great powers have voluntarily guaran.
teed you from attacks You can have
peace IL you want it,
THE responsibility for any new war
which might break out on the Russian
border would then be clearly placed
III the principal powers represented
on the council OF the League OF Ma.
tions to find themselves In accord with
the president in this matter. and will
assure him Of their moral and diplo.
matte support. he will instruct his per
sonal representative, Henry Morgcn.
than. to proceed at once on his mis-
sion"
Lloyd Georges Plan Opposed.
President Wilson's Russian proposal
was the outcome Of a suggestion from
Mr.. Lloyd George. the British prime
minister. that the president instruct
the American high commissioner at
COnstantinople to take with the Allied
high commissioners there the matter
OF conditions I'm Armenia. which nc.
cOrding to the communication from
Mr.. Lloyd George, lis reported TO be
under the control Of soviet Russia"
In declining to adopt the suggestion.
the president discusses the situation
along the borders Of soviet Russia and
remedies which might be applied to
bring a betterment OF conditions He
expresses the opinion that il seems
futile to attempt to bring peace to the
Caucasus and takes the position that
the distressful situation In Armenia
lis but one detail OF this vast Russian
problem,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-27
ST. PAUL POLICE CHIEF JAILED
T. e. Campbell Figures in Alleged Mis-
conduct Situation.

st. Paul-T E. Campbell. chief OF
police and former head of the depart
ment of justice here, was held for an
hour at the Ramsey county Jail Sun
day on the complaint of policeman
alleging improper behavior towards
the latter's wife. This became known
when Campbell and A. f. Smith. com
missioner of public safety. went into
a close conference.
Friends of the chief intimated thai
he might be the victim of frameup
They based this intimation on the fac
that he has been opposed ever since
he took office by powerful political in
terests and on the further fact that hi
has caused several shakeups in tn,
police department recently.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-27
Wilson Advises Allies to Guaran-
tee MOSCOW from Any Further
Aggression.
WOULD TEST S0v|ETS
President Says He Regards Commun.
lists a. "a Violent and Tyrannical
Minority" - Opposes Lloyd
George Armenian Plan.

Washington President Wilson de
fined new policy toward Russia that
Is expected to check the propaganda
spread by the bolshevik government
among the Russian people that all
Russia must stand behind the soviet
officials in order to prevept agrees
sion.
Through the League OF Nations
President Wilson proposed to the
great powers that they enter into "a
solemn and public agreement" to guar
antee Russia from further aggression
with the object Of testing the good
faith of the soviet government In Its
profession that they are afraid "a
demobilize because they fear new at
tacks." to quote the president.
Reds Called Violent Minority.
While the president stated that h.
regards the bolsheviki AN n violen,
and tyrannical minority" he served
notice TO the Allies that they could not
expect peace In Russia SO long a.
they permitted that country to he har
| assed from without by military cam
paigns. The presidents pronounce
ment prompted by the proposal thai
he mediate between the Armenians
and Turks. was contained In a mes
sage transmitted by Acting Secretary
OF State Norman II. Davis. to Paul lily
mans. president Of the league assem-
bly,
Would Place War Responsibility.
Such a public agreement" says the
| presidents note. would In effect say
to those now In power In Russia You
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-27

New York.-New York fur auction
sales showed heavy declines in prices
a. compared with the April. 1920, auc.
ton. Some OF the declines follow
House cat. 55 per cent; marmot. rs;
hair seal. 60; ponies, 70; Japanese
marten. so: stone marten. IS; Baum
marten, b5; Japanese mink. SIS: north.
ern. IS: mink. southern, IS.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-27
ANOTHER NOTE TO MEXICO

Mexico City-The United States gov.
eminent has presented an emphatic
note to Mexico regarding the alleged
invasion Of American petroleum con,
cessions and requesting an immediate
investigation with a proper adjust
ment. according to semi-offical infor,
nation. Confirmation OF delivery OF
the reported note was lacking at the
American embassy.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-27
American Want Ads pay.


Dayt0na. Fla.--C. Il. Wingate OF Day.
iona. set new five-mile automobile
record for amateurs making the dis.
lance In 3;46.+ minutes. The event
was authorized by the American Au.
OmObile association.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-27
Sweden Sends New Envoy.

Sweden Sends New Envoy.
Stockholm -Axel Wallenberg has
been appointed Swedish minister to
he United States. He IL a brother
u former Foreign Minister X. A. Wal.
enberg. He has been prominent
BUSINESS man.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11

nlshed to the scholars. Az the con-
tract specified that the wood should
he cord wood cut once. the board voted
that the matter be Investigated fur
ther
Mr.. Stradley moved that the Con-
cord avenue gate OF School No. 80 be
removed. The motion was carried.
The secretary was authorized TO
ask for bids for a filing system approv-
ed by the superintendent.
The report OF the superintendent
follows;
a. Il. Anderson has been appointed
aud approved by the State Director Of
Vocational Education as head of the
Department of Industrial Education
The following teachers have been
appointed:
Miss elsie Waller. No. s s. hool: Miss
Clara Cortland, No. % School: Miss
Eleanor Durgin. No. IA school. Miss
Marie Coleman. No. 22 school; Georg,
G. Darlington, No. 10 School.
c. Milbourne Smith was appointed
temporarily as clerk TO the principal
Q: Howard School
| Plans for collecting the data for the
school census have been completed anc
work was begun today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
PUBLIC NOW DEMANDS
DRY LAW ENFORCEMENT
Commissioner Hayes Declares
That Public Sentiment Has
Changed on Prohibition.

Washington, oct. i1---Plcascd with
assurances Of cooperation in onforc-
ing the Prohibition law IN New York
city, Commissioners Haynes yesterday
gave out a statement sizing up the
general Prohibition situation. lie
said;
after four months Of administra-
ton OF the Prohibition unit which
found In confusion. with some oppo-
nents prophesying that enforcement u
the Eighteenth Amendment was i'm
possible, | am happy TO announce thnt
present conditions are most satlsfac-
tory.
The tide Of public sentiment has
turned IN an unmistdkabie manner.
The judiciary. leghl profession. state.
county and municipal officials. the
press. responding TO the voice ~ the
people, are strong for strict enforce
ment When America wills, nothing
is impossible"
Mr.. Haynes viii embark this week
on an effort to dry up the entire East
by cutting Off the flow of Illegal
booze nt It's source. His first step.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
The Best Cough Syrup
Is Homemade.
Here's an easy way 20 save ~. and
vet have the best cough remedy
you ever tried.

You've probably heard of this we'll
known plan of making cough syrup
All home. But have you ever used
IL, Thousands OF families, the world
over. feel that they could hardly keep
house without IL. It's simple ana
CHEAP. but the way IL takes hold OF a
cough will soon earn IT permanent
place in your home.
Into a pint bottle, pour 2h ounces
OF Pinex; then add plain granulated
sugar syrup TO I'LL up the pint. or,
il desired, use clarified .molasses,
honey, or corn syrup, instead OF sugar
syrup. Either way, IT tastes good,
never spoils, and gives You full pint
OF better cough remedy than you
could buy ready made for three times
its cost.
IL is really wonderful how quickly
this home. made remedy conquers 2
cough-usually in "a hours or less,
IL seems to penetrate through every
air passage, loosens a dry, hoarse OF
tight cough, lifts the phlegm, heals
the membranes, and gives almost i'm,
mediate relief. Splendid for throat
tickle, hoarseness, Group, bronchitis
and bronchial asthma.
Pinex il highly concentrated com
pound of genuine Norway pine es
tract. and has been used for genera
tions for throat and chest ailments
To avoid disappointment ask YOU
druggist for "2M ounces OF Pinex
with directions, and don't accept any
thing else. Guaranteed TO give abso
mte satisfaction or money refunded
The Pinex CO.. TT. Wayne, Ind.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11

consented to give his full name and
address. lie described himself az Geo,
Stewart, 80 years old, OF Detroit T;
another said his name wns Marcus
Palermo and that he hailed from lsas-
ton; third gave the name Of Charlie
Gianni but refused TO give his place
OF residence. The remaining two gave
the names OF Charlie" and "Joe." and
beyond that the authorities were un-
able to extract any information.
sixth man. said to have been the
driver of the bandit car IL still ~ large
he not having been In the Mason house
at the time the officers raided the place
In addition 20 the stolen bank funds
recovered, the authorities picked III
four automatic revolvers when they
surprised the men waiting for the mea
TO be prepared.
The bank building is two-story
structure, located on Main street, IN
the centre Of the business part OF tn,
town, with store on each side. Tn,
touring car containing the bandits
drew quietly up to the curb opposite
the bank. and without arousIng an,
undue attention. five men got out ant
proceeded TO the bank building in Q
business-liSe way; one strollcd alonl
the pavement. keeping watch, ant
another remained In the machine keep
ing the motor running. There wer,
three persons In the bnnk az the time
and these, together with the directors
who had just adj 'urned their weekl,
session in their meeting room. wer,
held at bay with pistols while the ban.
dts made their getaway.
As soon as the bandits reached IN,
inside OF the banking compartment
they masked themselves and with
drawn Nrevolvers one OF them tool
charge of the teller Horace Heistand
and two others jumped over the parti
tlon walls at the same time. The,
compelled Heistand to go into the vau
and hand out the cash. which the,
threw into bags az quickly ms the,
could grasp II. all the while keenint
nervous watch.
In their haste 60 make a safe get.
away II Is said the robbers neglected
making complete search. and over.
looked a drawer I'm which there wa,
said TO have been more than $50 900 n
cash and securities.
The bandits left the bank on the run
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11

jumped into the automobile and. at
increasing speed. went south on Main
street and then west on Walnut. While
In the bank the robbers talked but lit-
tie. They wore masks that covered
most Of their faces, and freely -four
iahed their pistols.
One Of the clerks. Miss Harriet
vnndersllce, was forced % lie on the
floor face downward, and the other
clerk, Paul Mogel. who WAS going
through the door into The directors
room when the bandits entered, real
lied az a glance what was about 70
happen, and he rushed into the cellar,
intending 10 arouse the neighborhood
hut he WAS caught by one of the rob
bcra before he could open the door
leading out Of the basement and
brought back. lie, too. was forced 70
hand out the ca.i.
Two OF the robbers entered the ci-
rcctors' room and mace them throw up
their hands, snatching $500 lying on
the table, brought IN by one Of the di-
rectors. representing collections he had
made during the morning. All bur one
Of the officials were in the bank az the
tinre OF the hold-db.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
BANDITS. ALL FOREIGNERS,
IN WEST CHESTER JAIL

West Chester, Pa, oct. Five
members of the band Of six bandits
who held UP the National Bank Of
Spring city az noon yesterday were
taken 10 the Chester county prison
last night after a preliminary inyos-
tlgation before Justice s. M. Paxson
All the men admit their connection
with the affair. Four Of the men are
italians, and the NTH a Russian who
speaks several languages.
Word Of their arrival had been
flashed here from Phoenixville, where
the men had been detained in the bor-
ough lock-up. and hundreds Of people
surrounded police headquarters and
the prison when they arrived. They
were taken at once TO police headquar-
ters and interviewed by several Of the
officers, including District Attorney
Windle. Chief Entriken ana others
and then committed. They were taken
To prison in two automobiles, followed
by crowd Of hundreds Of people, but
there was no demonstration made
against the men on the trip.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
BANDITS CAPTURED
!. AT TER R0DB|NG BANK
Loot SIZING City, Pa, Institu-
tion, But Money is Recov-
cred; One Gets Away.

Spring City, Pa, Oct. 11.--Charged
with having held up and robbed the
Spring City National Bank OF $4,000
in notes and about $2,5oo In silver, five
men were arrested at phoenixville late
yesterday afternoon. The mon wcro
captured IN a house on High street
occupied by John Mason, where II was
stated the band allghted from n high
powered automobile and offered Mason
who was known to one of the party
$50 TO prepare them meal.
Mason's suspicious Were aroused by
the generous offer. and having heard OF
the hold-up of the bank at this place
notified the phoenixville authorities
with the result that the five men were
arrested and practically all OF the loot
taken from the bank was recovered
The quintet was locked up In cells NJ
Phoenixville, pending their removal e
the county tail at West Chester. later
In the afternoon. Only one OF the mer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11

entirely too large to start without frst
careful consideration. I would sug-
gest that we first decide. upon our
organization plans and "a soon as
possible thereafter select heads OF de-
partments and other assistants that
will be needed"
On motion OF DR. Washhurn tho
question under discussion was placed
on the table,
The question of proper drinking
fountains for the various school build
ings took up considerable time and
was finally placed on the table
AS a result of the report on repairs
submitted to the Board last night by
Supervisor Croney, an effort was made
by Mr. Stradley, to have an estimate
made of all necessary repairs and sub
mitted to the board for approval prior
to the starting of the work II wani
TO know whether or not our overhead
expense Is greater than an outside
contract. said MIR. Stradley.
DIR. Victor washburn then stated
that he felt he would he more com
Portable IL he knew how the money was
going to be spent.
ave are responsible for our living
within the budget" said DR. Wash
burn" and II Supervisor Croney could
say to this board just how much he
was going to spend on the building re-
pairs It would be far better business
We should know In advance how we
spend our money"
The question OF teachers ordering
special work without authorization
was also discussed. Mr.. Croney, whc
was at the meeting, stated that he
takes no orders from teachers, but di-
rect from the principal of the school
At this juncture President Soudel
said that he did not agree to have Mr.
Croney give an estimate on all tn,
work for IL was almost an impossibilit.
to do so. This is too deep for oui
proper consideration tonight" said MI
Souder.
-"But want to know who is spend
ing the taxpayers money" continue,
Mr.. Stradley. I'VE have $4,000 ap
propriated for repairs and approx
mately s7.e10 of this amount has al
ready been spent BY this method w,
may probably spend the entire ap
preparation prior to the expiration o
the term"
The report OF Supervisor Croney wa
then ordered spread upon the minutes
Expressing his opinion that the schoo
properties had been undervalued Il
the recent appraisal for insurance, Nh
Stradley asked that the board conside
Immediately the question OF placin
/ proper insurance on the buildings. TIL
board voted to hold a special meetin
this afternoon at o'clock when tn
question of proper insurance will b
threshed out.
DIR. Washburn moved that the sec
retary communicate with the chief q
the fire department asking him {
place before the board information o.
certain buildings which he is under
stood to have said were not adequatel
provided with fire escapes. The mo
ton was carried.
Mr.. Stradley showed the board
piece of rotted slab wood which wa,
he said. the sort OF wood being fur
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11

All seemed TO take their arrest
calmly, but Stewart weakened. and de-
clared he had been doubie-crossed by
the oihera. He said he had been prom-
ised $4,000 20 lead the party IN tho
robbery and consented, but had b,e.f
refused that amount whom the flsion
took place lie declares he viii turn
states evidence against The ott T.
mcmbers<o ~ the gang, and Was given.
a cell by himself at the prison. while
u others were placed IN cells with
other prisoners. The men were kept
apart for the night and not permitted
60 converse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
DEMOCRATS TO MEET NOV. /.
Chairman white Issues Call Fol
National Committee.

Washington, Oct. IL. - Chairman
George White. OF the Democratic Ma
tional Committee, last night issued n
formal call for a meeting of that Lody
in st. Louis Tuesday. November /.
The meeting, the formal notification
said. was for the purpose OF discussing
party policy and ito adopt plans Cor
future operations"
sufficient time has elapsed" said
the official call. "since the last meeting
OF the committee to make II advisahls
10 have a survey Of the situation
throughout the country and 10 have
the counsel Of the entire membership
of the committee"
Among other subjects which parts
leaders here said would come up 70,
discussion was that OF the deficit from
the last campaign. The deficit has
been materially reduced, according {,
Mr.. White. but a final settlement 4:
desired.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11

he announced viii BE- trip 90 lh's.
burg On Saturday That city IN"
vicinity have been thorn ~ mo
side ~ Prohibition oHicalH Liquor 10
taken ont of Warehouses pf manu-. /.
faofnred nllcHiy and transported
overland in trucks 90 New YORK;
Philadelphia and other eastern cities
The plan "a 20 dam ~ the h"l"s
fathfr than 90 tfy 90 collect the con-
ifnlnna liquor 81 the bootleg market.
Already eontfaband liqu0r valued ~
$500. 600 ls held o. New YORK officials
here state.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
EXTENSIVE BUILDING
PROGRAM HELD UP
Board OF Education Decides to
Postpone Construction Of
New Schools.

That the Board of Education has in
contemplation an extensive building
program whereby thousands OF VIII
minstons unemployed may derive the
benefit. was tentatively discussed last
nlsht at the regular meeting of that
body Although action In the matter
Was deferred a majority OF the mem-
evrH voiced their favor of immediate
action In arranging for the building
program.
The discussion followed motion
by pr. conwcll Banton that the super
intcndent of public schools be author
hcd 20 engage an expert, or engineer,
Go estimate the number and type of
new school buildings needed and the
designation for the construction OF
the new school buildings.
Shermcr IA. Stradley. although in
favor OF the motion OF DIR. Banton,
Impressed upon the members of the
board the Importance OF first thorough
N studying the report OF the United
States government IN it's recent sur
ycy 81 the schools OF Wilmington. He
brought out the vital Importance Of
tho proper designation for school
buildings. citing No 25 School, which
al the time OF is construction, claimed
that the plot OF ground selected for
i's erection was OF very little value.
II think we are starting something
~e can't nnlsh tonight" said President
soudcr n am heartily in favor of the
suggestions bat | would ask that the
matter not be entered upon hastily"
Al this tuncture Dr. Victor Wash
hurn stated that he would not vote on
the motion until the case was defined
BY superintendent Ward.
superintendent Ward then said that
n had already drawn up tentative
pans Of the building program and
would BE- ready 20 present them to the
hnard at any time. I'VE are all after
TIE same thing" said superintendent
ward we all want to see the chill
dreh Qf Wilmington properly housed
ana l am sorry that that condition
does not exist today"
lhe tentative plans drawn up. ac-
rofdins 90 Professor Ward. WIN call
tuf business manager and super
htehdent or properties. the latter TO
~ = competent supervisor as well. 81
f'ol that | could study this city and
u'Alhnate proper localities for new
school buildings. hut don't feel con-
hHsht that | could suggest the bes,
.Npe ot buildings. II should be done
hN an expert"
We are an anxious to have the
uuNuinE program started and started
unee Tor the benert of the unen,.
piVNed' said President souder. but a
f.--.-.- ln-year building program Is
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
Treated at Delaware Hospital.

Treatment was given I'm the dispen-
sary OF the Delaware Hospital last
night TO the following patients:
Joseph Brown, 20, OF 523 East Sew
enth street. dislocated right thumb
william Foster, 20, 70s French street
laceration OF forehead; "F'risco" Car
ter. az. Negro. 100 Walnut street
slight cut over the forehead, and
Emma Matthews. 90. Negress. Of Sec
ond and Washington streets. lacera.
ton OF face.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
Radio Association Grows.

Four new members were received
into the Radio Association at a meet.
ing last night in the Delaware Trust
Building. IL was decided to start cod,
practice on buzzers at the next meet
ing,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
How About Your
Autonobi q
Robes

It's high time YOU we're
getting them out o the chest.
If YOU want a new one-a
real good one thatl keep YOU
warm and be a credit % your
ca. come here and get one
Of these new wool blanket
robes, $40, Sl2 or Sl6.
Amy Blankets, IN dark
blue or grey. make splendid
robes, too: we're selling them
special for $3.50 extra heavy
quality. OF course, these have
no fringe. Basement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
Medium Weight
Knit Fall Underwear

NleOIurn weight
Knit Fall Underwear
for ladies' and children is
ready here in our popular
Merode make. The desirable
weights and wanted SHAPES
in this splendid fitting and
good WEARING comfortable
knit underwear are here in
ladies' vests and pants from
$1.15 to $1.35. This time
last year this same quality
was $50 to SITS. Union
Suits in the same quality,
SIPS to $3.50 a garment. Last
year this me the quality
suit was 500 and S2.95.
Children's light weight
Fall Underwear 59c up.
Underwear. First Floor.