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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-08-25
DIAMOND WORN By CARL0TTA
"Maxi",illian Stone" With Unhappy
History, 10 Now on Exhibition
n New York.

great greenish-white diamond,
known as the "Maximillian stone" IN
on exhibition for the first time in this
country at New York. Like all large
gems this stone has q history which
Ii not happy. II was found In Brazil
about 1850 and in Its rough state
weighed nearly 50 carats, Ferdinand
Joseph MAMMALIAN. then archduke Of
Austria. travelled extensively In South
America. While he was In Brazil he
bought the diamond. IL is said, for q
price approximsting $4,000.
The jewel today is In the same con-
dition as 1t was when worn by the EN-
press Marie Charlotte In Maximillians
short reign in Mexico.
When Maximillian was executed q
commission was designated to sell the
diamond along with other gems that
had been part Of the gorgeous court.
The stone was bought by IN American
A. part Of his eetate the diamond y
again to b. sold.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-08-25
GREEN LICE ON RUTABAGAS

Spray with kerosene emulsion.
Prepare as follows: Dissolve in
proportion. one half pound of
soap in four pints of water by
boiling. remove from the fire and
add 2 gallons kerosene and agi-
tate the whole briskly until a
stable mixture is obtained. This
emulsion when needed can be
mixed one part to 10 or IL of
water and sprinkled on the lice
which are killed by contact. The
lice is a sucking insect and can
not be killed by eating poison
like the potato bug which is an
eating insect. For cabbage
worms spray paris green same as
for potato bugs.
Ludwig Mosbak.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-08-25

Hans Koed has bought Carl
Miller's Oakland car, trading his
Ford in on the deal.
A baby girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Chris Ingemansen,
down Sandstone way. last week.
A baby girl arrived early Mon
day morning at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. c. p. Christensen,
northwest of town.
Mrs. Ernst Mailing, who has
been very i'll with ulcers Of the
stomach, is improving. Her SIS
ter, Miss Thyra Jensen, is car
ing for her.
The Askov ball team will cross
bats with the Sandstone boys. at
Askov, Sunday, Aug. %. This
game is not any part Of the sea-
son schedule. A tight game is
looked for.
Several who attended the big
national Young Peoples conven-
ton in Des Moines, Iowa, last
week have reported that it was
an excellent meeting all through
and a very large attendance,
there being about 400 guests.
The boys in R. Pedersen's car,
returning from Des Moines, Iowa.
came in rather late Tuesday
night, they were delayed sever
al hours at North Branch on ac-
count of a minor break down.
Peter Bovbjerg, who was in the
car going down, returned early
in the week by train and his
place was taken by J. c. Jensen.
They report fine roads all
through Minnesota. but heavy
rain in Iowa had caused the
roads there to be rather soft.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-08-25

Jens Christensen, who stays at
the hotel, has been quite i'll the
past week.
Miss Ellen Sorensen of Mime
apolis, came up here last Thurs
day for a few days visit at the
N. S. Petersen home.
Arne Rosling, who has been
working at the American office
the past month, is now en-
ployed as clerk at the hardware
store.
Johan Jensen, who has been
visiting at the N. S. Petersen
and MAIDS Nielsen homes left to-
day for Brooklyn, Wis. to visit
there before returning to his
home in Racine, Wis.
The Misses Mamma Rodholm
and Herds Kilstofte, who have
taught Danish summer school in
Iowa, attended the national
Young Peoples Convention in
Dies MONIES. and from there re-
turned to Askov Tuesday with
the H. c. Hansen family of Sand
stone, who had also attended the
convention.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-08-25
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
@, western Newspaper Union.
THE THOUSAND ISLANDS

THE THOUSAND ISLANDS
THE River st. Lawrence las grand
i as the Rhine" was discovered by
French explorer In 1885. In 1915,
Champlain explored the upper reaches
OF this majestic stream and discovered
these islands.
The origin of the name Is evident
to the beholder. Below Lake Ontario
for distance Of some forty miles the
river brOadens to width ranging
from four to seven miles. Here begins
this world-famOus archipelago. These
islands-sometimes In string like
links in a chain-again In just pell-
nell confusion, appear to block the
channel. Apparently there are
thousand OF them. sSome authorities
assert there are as many as 100.
Composed mainly Of rock or granite,
their surfaces are not high. Some
are no larger than to provide a foun.
dalton for a hOuse-the largest con-
tains about 10000 acres. Many are
privately owned and here man and
his money have created castles which
look as wondrous as fairy tales sound.
The Thousand Islands were the
scene Of some hot conflicts between
nations-Indian wars (when this
region was known as Manatoana-Gar-
den OF the Great Spirit). contests be-
tween the French and the English
and battles of Revolutionary fame.
To this generation, however, they
are more prominently known for their
acknowledgements beauty and un-
questioned charm.
Mud that we throw Is what soils our
hands.
Small talk has generated many big
troubles.
Mans best friend is woman-sO wo-
men say.
Uneasy is the tooth that wears Q
misfit crown.
Pity may be akin to love, but It's q
poor relation.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-04
NOVEMBER DESIGNATED
"NEAT PACKAGE MONTH"

November has been designated as
meat package month" by the postal
authorities, and the cooperation of
PATRONS of this department through
out the entire country Is asked. Not
only is the patron asked 10 be careful
IN making mail shipments secure, but
they are also requested to write all
addresses plain and by this means
mistakes viii be avoided. Some who
use the postofilce frequently seem TO
be of the opinion that all OF Uncle
Sans employees are mind readers
and while Il NAV be true that they
very often prove themselves TO be, 1t
is not pleasant occupation figuring
out what this or that name or street
number happens TO he. Let all local
patrons observe November as q good
addressing month as well as neat
package period.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-04
CITY Is ROUNDING UP
LICENSE DELlNQuENTS.

officer Ridley has been detailed to
notify all license delinquents that set
Elements with the city must be made
during the present week. In justice
70 the business of Brunswick, it may
be stated that those who have failed
to pay are new businesses which have
started since June first, Some of these
have only recently opened their doors
and will probably como across" be.
fore Saturday.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-04
ONLY ONE PIECE REALTY
SOLD AT SHERlFF'S SALE.

1t strikes the average person as be-
ing a good indication when only one
piece of realty is sold by the sheriff
Cor taxes. But this was the case in
{ilynn county Tuesday and the tract
disposed of was not in the city, but To-
Gated In one of the districts. Prob
ably nothing like this happens any.
where else. but it shows that the aver
age property owner here is able TO
pay taxes, all right enough.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-04
A FEAST FOR THE KIDDlES
AT THE GRAND MONDAY.

In order that every child in town
might see that "double-header" pro
gram on at The Grand next Monday
and Tuesday, when Jackie Coogan in
'"Peck's Bad Boy" and Charlie Chap
lin, in his latest picture, "The Idle
Glass" will be shown, Mgr. Wood is
issuing a card that when presented
at the box office will admit any child
under IL years for Sc
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-04
PRICE OF SWEET
POTATOES DROPS.

Probably the crowded condition of
the local market has caused drop in
the price of sweet potatoes, from 81
per bushel to COO, and sometimes as
low as 4Oc. The fall off is no doubt
due to the fact that production in this
section of this famous food has been
larger this year than heretofore, and
few growers are shippers, it seems.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-04
ROBERT EEDslNGER BACK
FROM ATLANTA SANITARIUM.

The many friends of Robert Led
singer will be pleased to know that
he returned from Atlanta yesterday
where he has been confined in san
itarium for the past several weeks
Mr.. Ledsinger has about fully recoy-
cred his former good health and is
back on the job as manager of the
Ford agency here and in Darien.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-04
NOTES
qf General Interest

High water 1875 a. m. and II p. M
Low water 5:29 a. m. and COS p m.
Outer bar calculations about a half
hour later in the harbor.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-04
REDUCE YOUR SHOE BILLS.

Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptie powder TO be
shaken into the shoes, rot only stops the pain
OF c0Fns and bunions, and gives quick relief tC
sweating, ealOue, tired, aching, tender feet,
blisters and sore spots, but Aliens Foot--Ease
rests the feet keeps them cool and comfortable
all the time, saving the constant wear on shoes
caused by nervousness Of the feet. Shoes and
stocklngs wear twice az long when you walk Ia
comfort. Try Aliens Foot@E Ease TO-DAY
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-04
+, SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, The snt.ssp;ie posdgF 70 ,
saasea into the shoes and spslnkied IN ,,,c foo8
>Ata. The Fa'tsea-g Camp Manual advises -ca
In training 20 asg Eoogs E,se ~ their shoes r..t
morning ltprsvenfs tgst e. std s,,rv aag- a..
Teiseyps p2'ptgi swollen. srass. a,st.r. avs
tie s'att tst e q f.~,s Het w
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-04

ONLY Sc PER POUND

ONLY &C PER POUND
Weighed while dry. returned in
a few hours, absolutely Clean
and Sanitary. Just the right
dampness for ironing.
BRUNSWICK LAUNDRY. Inc.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-04
What's Your Time Worth?

WHEN you go buy pair of boots can of peas or kitchen
cabinet do know exactly what you want-Or you SHOP
around and take pot luck?
You can many hours time-and many good hard
aOlarby knowing beforehand what you want where get it,
and approximately how much ii will cost.
You can always know this much before you enter store.
it's clothing, you know how well it should and what
The style should be- If it's musical instrument you know
what to expect in tone and workmanship II it's carpet sweep
err You know what kind of service it should give.
Merchants with established regulations for honesty the
best with whom 10 deal.
Merchandise with established reputation the best to buy
The only way to be othe goods you buy TO read The
advertisements in this paper regularly. As practice its far
better than rummagng around. v
1t time II money. HiHa
The Washington herald., 1921-04-14
IMPROVED WATER
ROUTE IS URGED
Need of Project for st. Law
renee River and Great Lakes
Heard by Senate.

Urging the need of improving the
81 Lawrence River and Great Lakes
for the purpose of providing trans
portation for products of the Mis-
sissippi Valley to the coast and Old
world markets. a concurrent reso-
lution of the Iowa legislature was
presented to the Senate yesterday
by Senator Kenyon. of that State.
Our producers and the consum-
ing public have alike suffered enor-
nous losses by transportation short
age and failure. and the emergent
need continues" said the resolu-
ton
By the joint action of Canada and
the United States. it is proposed to
improve the st. Lawrence River SO
as to make the Great Lakes acces-
sible to ocean-going commerce, the
resolution says, and to bring Iowa
hundreds Of miles nearer to the out
side world"
Il was resolved that Iowa be
properly associated with neighbor-
ing Commonwealths in urging the
undertaking, and that the repre-
sentatiyes of the State in the ma
tionaI Congress be requested to IA
ciIitate and expedite legislation for
the economic freedom of the land
locked States of the United States.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-14
CALLS MEETING
OF COTTON men
War on Pink Bollworm to Be
Planned at Conference
Here May 16.

The United States. Department of
Agriculture is issuing a call for a
conference OF persons and interests
related to the cotton industry to be
held in Washington May 16. The
purpose of the conference Is to
consider how best to protect the
cotton industry against the pink
bollworm. the most dangerous Of
cotton pests.
This pest entered the United
States from Mexico in the fall of
1917. appearing first in Texas
Prompt measures were taken to
beat it back and about $4,000. 900
have already been expended by the
Federal government.
With the complete cooperation of
the States invaded there seemed to
be a fair chance of eradicating the
insect. Unfortunately, the State of
Texas has failed to provide for
such adequate quarantine and con-
troll work as is regarded absolutely
necessary by the scientists OF the
Department of Agriculture and be-
cause of this lack of full co-opera-
tion, there Is now great danger
that the pest will be disseminated
throughout Texas. which means, in
course of time. throughout the cot
ton belt.
The department is now consider
ing quarantine measures which will
check the invasion from Texas to
the greatest possible extent. and
the purpose OF the conference is to
consult with delegates from other
States interested before taking def
mite action.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-14
UNIVERSAL LICENSE
TO PAY CITY DEFICIT

CHICAGO, April 13.-Every man
and woman in Chicago engaged in
a gainful vocation, profession or
business will be required to take
out a city license to work and pay
the city a fee. under plans for
meeting the city deficit. which have
been worked out at the city hall.
Estimates accompanying the pro-
gram are that a minimum of Sl5.-
900, 900, more than enough to make
up the city's deficit in revenue. can
be raised from the working people
of the city by the licensing method
DR.. Gottfried Koehler, chairman
of the city revenue commission. to-
day returned from Springfield. the
state capital. with word that he
had succeeded in having the en-
abIing legislation necessary for the
new licensing plan placed before
the State legislature. He reported
the prospects for its passage as
good.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-14
STATE ROAD HEADS
TO VISIT HARDING
Officials Will Seek to Learn
Presidents Stand at Noon
Conference Today.

Following President Harding's
strong advocacy of expansion of the
nations road building program in
his Congressional message, mem
bers of the executive committee of
the State Highway Ohcials' Asso-
citation led by Secretary of Agricul-
ture Wallace and T. H. Macdonald,
chief of the Bureau of Public
Roads, will call et the White House
at noon today for a conference.
The road officials are anxious to
ascertain the Presidents attitude
with regard to authorization dur
ing the present session of Congress
of further funds under the Federal
Road Aid Act. Present appropria-
tions are about exhausted or COW
cred by contracts and a great need
exists for authorization for surveys
during the latter part of the present
year in order that the building pro-
gram may proceed intelligently in
the spring of 1922.
The committeeman, are heartily in
accord with the Presidents stipula-
tion that Federal funds are to be
applied to State roads on condition
that the States guarantee upkeep.
They declare that more than thirty
States secure ample funds for up
keep from vehicle licenses.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-14
MIDDLEMEN LEVY
Il PER CENT TOLL
ON FOODS, CLAIM
Data in Hands of Davis
Emphasizes Presidents
, Exposure.
CONGRESS MAY ACT
Secretary Ready TO Hand So
Ions Information IL Inves-
a-a5
tigatiOn Is Undertaken. -

Middlemen now are levying a toll
Of 81 per cent on the value OF all
foods and most necessities used
throughout the entire United States.
according to price data now in pos
session of Secretary OF Labor Davis.
The facts collected by Davis de-
partment emphasize the exposure
made by President Harding in his
message TO Congress, that drops IN
prices to consumers were slower
than drops in prices Of basic ma
terials. Davis is ready to lay hts
information before Congress IL an
investigation is undertaken, as re-
quested by the President.
Reconsignments, high freight
rates, and the open price system OF
price fiXing are responsible for the
discrepancy between the prices paid
by the consumer and those received
by the producer. according to a study
Of the problem made for President
Harding by the Federal Trade Com
mission. -
Reconsignment is the practice Of
reseIling food and other commodi-
ties in the railroad car before they
are unloadcd at the point to which
billed. In one investigation the Fed
eral Trade Commission found that
car Of coal. for instance. was resold
twelve times between the mine ana
the wholesaler. Each seller boosted
the price to make a profit. The
series Of price increases were PAID
by the consumer at the end. Re-
consignment of perishsble foods and
fruits is a common practice through
out the country. according to the
understanding of oficials here.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-14
us. GOVERNMENT Adm
FOREIGN TRADE PROMOTION
Definite Peace Settlement and Amendment to
Webb Pomerene Act Would Assist.


present is Lot a good investment.
This Is all the more emphasized by
the isolated attitude of the govern
ment. II the government finds II
advisable TO avoid entangling alli-
ances politically, shall the individ-
ual become entangled financially
with Europe2
During the war this country de-
veloped remarkably in it's industrisl
capacity. II any considerable por-
tion of this capacity is to be kept
at work we must find an outlet for
This fact was clearly recognized in
the Webb -Pomerene act. '-.'
The latter act which. permits the
formation of combinations for ex-
port trade which are otherwise for
hidden by the antitrust laws has
of corporations have taken advan-
-tage of this method with reasonably
good results. To attain the full
measure of its usefulness this law
needs to be amended so as to al
low the same combination to pur-
chase goods for import to the United
States.
As conditions are now in Europe,
1t is almost necessary to barter
goods If they are to be disposed of
at all. Furthermore, with present
exchange conditions, IL a sale for
currency actually is made, It is al
most necessary to turn around and
purchase commodities with that
money in order to avoid further de-
These
export trade will not be able to
serve their greatest usefulness un-
til legislation is enacted permitting
such transactions.
Another fact which IT is particu-
Iarly difficult for Americans to real
ize is that in last analysis the only
way one nation can pay its debts to
another is by the transfer of COM
modities or of gold. We already
have too much of the worlds gold.
We have changed from a debtor to
a creditor nation. The whole world
owes US money. and at the same
time. We must continue to sell our
products abroad. This means that
foreign countries and particularly
Europe must be enabled 60 export
goods. a good portion of which must
be sold in this country.
1t is almost inconceivable that Eu-
rope can export enough goods to
pay for its current needs, and also
to discharge it's enormous debt to
US. II this debt is ever to be bal
anced, 1t will have to be largely
through American investments in
Europe. II this is done IL will mean
that only the earnings of this cap
ital l. e., the interest will have to
be exported in commodities. Until
peace is settled and conditions be-
come more stable, Americans will
not look with favor upon extensive
foreign investments.
Copyright, 1891. BY Warrington Herald.)
The Washington herald., 1921-04-14
Sees PROGRESS IN
STEELPRICE
Chicago Banker Declares Ac.
tion Big Move Toward Busi-
ness Re-establishment.

CHICAGO, April 13.-Reduction
of steel prices is the first big move
toward re-establishment Of business
on a sound. economic basis. Chi
cago bankers said today.
The commanding Importance Of
the United States Steel Corpora
tion's position will make its action
beneficial as an example to in
dustry, declared d. w. Forgan,
president of the National City
Bank.
Forgan believes that a new basis
will be found for prices. wages and
profits.
The slash in steel costs. means
producers of other basic products
will follow suit, in FOrgan's opin-
lion.
The steel company's action
should have a favorable influence
ON building" Forgan said. other
materials must come down and If
labor will take its share OF the re-
duction, / believe a large amount
of building awaiting normal costs
will 60 on"
Forgan said a vast amount Of
money for building purposes is
available throughout the United
States.
Bankers will be more willing
than ever ito turn the money loose
il construction costs more nearly
represent intrinsic values. bankers
declared.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-14
PRESIDENT HEARS
ROAD ORDER HEADS
Cuyler and Attorney Thorn
Discuss Freight Rate Re-
duction with Harding.

Reduction in freight rates can be
brought about IL railroad operating
expenses are lowered. President
Harding was Informed yesterday by
T. Dewitt Cuyler. president Of the
Association of Railway Executives
and Wilfred p. Thorn, general coun-
sci.
The conference was satisfactory,
they said. and Mr.. Harding indicated
to their satisfaction a grasp Of the
situation. Six names were pre-
scented to the President from which,
under the terms of the Esch-Cum-
minis act. he is to select one TO rep
resent the railway management OF
the railway labor board. The Ques-
tion of abroGating the national wage
agreement was discussed during the
general review Of the wages and
working conditions.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-14

The recently announced decision
of the new s10o.Ooo.ooO Foreign
Trade Financing Corporation to sus-
pend activities until foreign condi-
tions become more settled. again
brings up a question which has been
before this country for nearly two
years. This is the question of a
definite peace settlement and it's ef-
feet upon our foreign trade. No
one can say just what would have
happened II this country could have
seen its way clear to assist in the
postwar. reconstruction of Europe.
but IL is safe to say that our power
ful influence would have brought
about a much more speedy readJust-
ment. ..
The Foreign Trade Financing
Corporation states that they will de-
lay activities until the machinery
of the league OF nations is perfect
ed" This is a particularly signifi-
cant statement from a big American
corporation. 1t assumes in the first
place that the league will be per-
fected. Yet the United States has
announced its intention of remain
ing out of the league even with the
most drastic reservations. American
business, therefore, folds its hands
and waits until Europe adjusts it's
own difficulties. The trouble with
this method of isolation is that Eu-
rope in the meantime may gob-
Bile up most of the worlds business.
To less powerful country and one
with less natural resources, such a
policy would be suicide. As IL is the
world cannot well get along with
out American products. But are the
methods we are following adapted
to promoting American business? {?
Are they enabling us to grasp the
opportunity to become the financial
and business center of the worIdq
In spite of the fact that the war
has made this country the greatest
creditor nation and that our intrin-
sic wealth is many times that of
any other nation, the worlds finan-
cial center remains at London.
No doubt, one of the reasons why
the new Financing Corporation de-
cided to await developments is in
the method by which il proposes to
handle its financing. The Edge law
under which this and similar cor
porations function. permits them to
secure funds in either one of two
ways, but not both. They may use
either Bankers Acceptances which
may be sold in the open market, or
they may issue debentures on the
basis Of the foreign securities held.
The Foreign Trade Financing Cor
poration is the first Edge act or
ganization to elect the latter
method. When the corporation
comes to offer these debentures to
the public. much will depend upon
whether American investors wish to
purchase securities based on foreign
assets. A great many Americans
take the attitude that Europe at