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Arizona republican., 1921-06-16

When Prickiy Porky the porcupine. 1 and old Man Coyote. the Prairie Wolf. met beside the Laughing Brook. II was Sf case of slow vii meeting quick wit. You see. Prickiy Porky Is very slow in everything he does: that Is. everything but Tipping that queer tail of his about when there is an enemy near enough for It to reach. But in everything else he is. oh. so slow, He walks as fl he had all the time In the world 10 get to the place he has started for. He climbs in just the same way. And because he never moves quickly he never thinks quickly. The fact is. he doesn't see any need of hurrying in anything. not even in thinking
 But Old Man Coyote is just the op- posite. Yes. sir. he Is just the op- posite- No one moves quicker than he does He Is nimble on his feet and his wit is just as quick
 His nimble wit and nimble feet
 Are very. very hard to beat
 Digger the Badger. who also comes from the Great West. says that to beat old Man Coyote in anything you should start the day before he does and not let him know it.
 So here was Slow Wit facing Quick Wit with most of the little meadow people and forest folk looking on Suddenly old Man Coyote sprans for ward with his ugliest snarl. snar, that made everybody but Prickly Porky shiver. even those who were perfectly. safe uD in the trees. But Prickiy Porky didn't shiver- No. sir, he just grunted angrily and rattled | his thousand little spearn Now old Man Coyote had sprung with that angry snarl just to try to frighfen | PrickIy Porky. and he had taken care not to spring too close to those rat ting spears. When he found thai | Priclxly Porky wasn't frightened the least little bit, he tried another plan | Perhaps he could get Prickly Porky | from behind. As quick as a flash and | as light as a feather he leaped right | over Prickly Porky and turned tc seize him from behind. But he didn't Oh. my no. You see the thousand little spears covered every inch oi l Prickiy Porky's back Slowly ant clumsiiy Prickiy Porky turned so al to face his enemy.
 Got fooled that time. didn't yoe
 Mir Smartyz" he grunted. while hil
 eyes snapped with anger.
 old Man Coyote didn't say any
 thing He just gJfnned- But all thu l time he was using his eyes. and nov he discovered that while Prickl.
 Porky was fully protected on his bacl
 and sides by the thousand litti
 spears carried in his coat. ther'
 wasn't a single little spear in hi
 wzistcoat-
 i've got 10 get him where I cal
 seize him from underneath" though
 he. and straiE htswsy he began to ru
 in a circle around Prickly Pork,
 while the latter turned slowly roun !, and round. trying to always keep hi
 face turned toward Old Man Coyote
Arizona republican., 1921-06-16
LIKE OUR TROOPS ON RHINE

Commenting upon the rumor that the American forces are to be with drawn from the Rhine. the Berliner Tageblatt observes that while this would be a financial relief to Ger many. on account of the particularly heavy expense of maintaining our troops, it would be misfortune in other respects.
 The Americans are represented as more level headed than their col leagues. though they share that quality to some extent with the English. They have constituted a
Arizona republican., 1921-06-16

conciliatory element among the oc cupying forces Even the conserva tive Kolnische Zeitung. which was intensely hostile 10 the United States during the war. remarks:
 oppressive as is the occupation of the Rhine country. and desirable as is the immediate lessening of the cost of that occupation. it is to be hoped in the fnteres; of the people along the Rhine. as well as of the goxeCnment of Germany. that the American forces may remain here somewhat longer.--From the Living
 Age
Arizona republican., 1921-06-16
Next Story. PriekIy Porty'. T.iI.

The rank of brigadier general in the British army has been abolished officers holding that rank will be known as colonel commandanfs.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-16
CONF SIONS OF A HUSBAND
The Man's Side of Married Life
36. Dot Has a Flare of JeAiousy

36. Dot Has a Flare of JeAlousy
 In spite of my determination to be the first to tell Dot how I had found myself without money after taking Edith to luncheon. discovered when I got home that Edith had been there before me with the news.
 That's a good one on you" !" laughed my wife. Now you'll be careful about asking ladies to lunch con-
 You can be sure I will" I told her. Hereafter l intend not to go out with anyone except my wife
 T don't know whether I like that or not Will you expect me to pay for your luncheons the way Edith
Arizona republican., 1921-06-16
SECRET OF INDUSTRY

Surely. you must be tired. auntie," said her niece who was visiting the old lady. How can you work so long without a rest?"
 Well. my dear" was the reply, 'I think it's because when l begin a piece of work l just get too lazy to stop. Prom the Boston Transcript
Arizona republican., 1921-06-16
Little Stories For Bedtime
BY THORNTON W. BURGESS

Faster and faster ran the wolf. and faster and faster turned Prfckly
 Porky. In his slow mfnd he was try- ing to understand what it meant but he couldn't And for a while the little meadow and forest people looking on
Arizona republican., 1921-06-16

While the United States has one automobile for every IA inhabitants. England has one for 1so inhabitants, and France one for 1SS
Arizona republican., 1921-06-16

PrickIy Porky-
 were just as much puzzled Then suddenly Cnc. Billy Possum under stood
 Hes trying 10 make Prickly Porky dizzy he whispered 10 Bobby Coon
 Let's warn Prickiy Porky: hel never think of it himself until It's too lsse.~ whispered Bobby Coon
 But before they could do this the queer performance came to an end. Prickly Porky hadn't discovered what Old Man Coyote was trying to do. but he had become tired of such fooiish- ness and he suddenly decided to take a rest. So he stobped turning around and then curied himself up fin a ball on the ground. where he looked like a great chestnut burr. Everybody held rheir breath 10 see what old Man Coyote would do next
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30
Willis Campbell Measure Passed
BY Vote Of ESQ to SO, After
Stormy Arguments.
BILL SENT TO SENATE
Representative Hin. Mass, Accuses
Antl-Saloon League Attorney 81
Drafting eiii: Charge Throws
House into Disorder.

Washington-Ry q vote OF ESQ to s3
the house passed the Willis Campbell
bill to prevent the sale OF beer to the
sick and sent It to the Senate with ex-
pectations Of Its final enactment be-
fore the end Of the week.
The vote, which was twenty-one
more than the necessary two-thirds.
was taken after four hours Of stormy
debate. interrupted frequently with
shouts Of stop the talk and pass the
bill.
Wheeler 10 Assaulted.
In closing debate for the opponents
Representative Hin. Republican Of
Maryland, threw the House into con.
siderable disorder by charging that
Wayne b. Wheeler. general counsel for
the Anti-saloon league. had drafted the
bill. Pointing to the league lawyer IN
the gallery and calling him BY name.
Mr.. fill brought wild shout from the
prohibition element. some Of whom
stood until quiet was restored
There was another dry outburst .
moment later when Representative
Foster, Republican OF Ohio. declared
there was no truth In the statement
about Wheeler's part in the prepara-
ton Of the measure.
Representative Cooper, Republican
Of Ohio, formerly railroad engineer.
took issue with the American Fedora
ton OF Labor In standing for light beer
and wines. declaring It had no right
to make the organisation speak on
moral questions. He insisted that the
federation did not express the senti-
ment OF the working men,"
Representative Cochran, Democrat
Of New York. declared prohibition or
any other law could not be enforced
when public sentiment Is against II.
Advocating strict enforcement of
prohibition. Representative Burton. Re.
publican Of Ohio, declared that II
must be conceded that the eighteenth
amendment imposes more drastic regu'
lations on the people than any other
amendment
1T was adopted by an overwhelm
ing majority" said Mr.Burton. I'VE
must carry out the mandate of the
people"
Kahn Taunts Drys.
Warning the House against the con
slant spread of lawbreaking since en-
actment OF drastic prohibition laws
Representative Kahn. Republican Of
California, turning sharply on advo
Gates of the anti-beer bill. declared
there are members here who voted
for prohibition and who drink more
liquor in a week than do in a year.
Mr.. Kahn asserted the volstead
law was being broken every hour oi
the day, and that Congress ought Il
handle the problem in a rational way
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30
Sturgeon Lake Department
GLENN E. OLSON, Local Representative

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Olson mo-
tored to Duluth Sunday to visit
relatives.
The Royal Neighbors held a
meeting at the home of Mrs. Ed
Olson Friday evening.
Philip Anderson joined the Is
land lake ball team Sunday and
motored to Wrenshall where the
Island lake team met defeat by
a score of 9 to 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Olson return
ed the first of the week after a
brief visit with relatives and
friends at Centuria, Wis. They
made the trip in auto.
The Misses Ruth and Hulda
Larson and Freda Engberg ar
rived the latter part of the week
from Minneapolis and will re-
main home for the rest of the
summer.
The annual Old Settlers pic
mic held at Rundquist's park Fri
day afternoon was well attended
and some good speeches were
made by the following: DR..
Ehmke of Willow River, Judge
Wilcox of Pine City, Rev. Falk
of Moose Lake, Rev. Flagstad of
Duluth, Mr.. Harte of Pine City
and Rev. Amundsen. The day
was excellent for a picnic and
the old settlers amused them
selves in conversation with peo-
pie they seldom see but are al
ways glad to see.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30
Windemere

Mr.. Lewis of Moose Lake, was
a Windemere visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pulling were
Willow River visitors Tuesday.
Miss Mildred Cook of Osseo. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. L. w.
Street.
D. C.. Street attended a Guern-
sey meeting at Duluth last Fri
day and Saturday.
Big celebration at the Winde-
mere NJ. E. church. July 4. Pro-
gram begins at 10 A. M. Races
at IL; dinner at IL. Everybody
welcome.
A membership campaign is be-
ing carried out in the Young
Peoples class at the M. E. Sum
day school. Come and watch the
fun. Sunday school at 1890 next
Sunday, July 3.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30
TO ASK IRISH RECOGNITION
Harding to Be Urged to Protest "6ru
tai" Warfare on Island.

Denver-Organized labor OF America
will call Immediately on President
bring about recognition OF the Irish
Republic" and protest TO Great Britain
against the brutal and uncivilized war
fare now being conducted in Ireland"
In accordance with the instructions
Of the convention here last week. the
executive council of the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor authorized President
Gompers to take the Irish matter up
at once with the government officials
1t Washington.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Twelve Thousand applicants for a
French bonus for fsDiIies of nine or
over implies IOs.W. Interested. Not
so bad showing fer people whose
population has be.G supposed to be
DIV indling.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30
VOCATION BOARD ATTACKED
Too Many Wooden Pegs With Wooden
Heads, Senator Asserts.

Washington-The Federal Board for
Vocational education came in for
criticism by members of the Senate
committee investigating government
activities dealing with former service
men.
There seems to be lot OF wooden
pegs with wooden heads directing its
affairs" Senator Pomerene, Democrat
Of Ohio. declared. while Senator
Sutherland. Republican of West vir-
ginia, said the trouble seemed due to
"a bureaucratic system"
The contract schools established by
the board were particularly criticised
by Senator Walsh, Democrat of Mas
sachusetts.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

term 'ssky pilot" never suspected that
"Parson" Maynard would lend 1t such
literal significance He Ii one of
many men To demonstrate that Chris
Tia Atty and courage 80 hand ia hand.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

The German fnarls have certainly
shrunk to shadow, but not one whit
more than the easy marks in the Uni
ted States who fisafed that they need
ed only to invest 800 In oil stocks to
make a million.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30
SUGAR Price Cut Aoain.

New York-The Federal Sugar Re-
lining company announced another re-
iuction OF 10 points in their price OF re-
fined sugar to the basis OF $50 pound
FOR fine graduated. the lowest level
recorded in five years.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

The trouble is fhat 80 many If those
radicals face deportation when the
public IL anxious to See some of them
ON the way back 81 Europe with de-
pOrtation behind them.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30
Ship and sail under
the Stars and Stripes to
all parts Of the world

the Stars and Stripes to
all parts Of the world
THERE was q long period when
i il was not true. but today +
Is proudly true once more -
trade and passenger routes are
20 established that you can ship
your goods, or you can sail, to
any part Of the world under the
Stars and Stripes.
The program of routes Is being
carried out with an eye to the
future as well as present needs
of American exporters and im-
porters and all American pros
periry. See that the ships you
use are owned and operated by
American citizens OF by the U.S.
Shipping Board.
Operators Of Passenger
Services
Admiral Line, " State Street. Nsv
York. N. Y.
Matson Navigation Company, -
So. Cay Street. Baltimore. Md.
Munson Steam Ship Line, - Beaver
Street. New York. ~. 7.
New York and Porto Rico S. S. Co..
II Broadway, New York, NJ. Y.
Pacific Mail S. S. Co.. IS Broadway,
New York. ~. 7.
U. S. Mail S. S. Co.. IS Broadway.
New York, ~. Y.
Ward Line, CNew York and Cuba Mail
S. S. Coz Foot Of Wall Street,
New York NJ Y
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30
Road Upkeep Sill Passed.

Washington-The House passed the
Robinson road bill designed particular
ly 20 keep the highways improved by
Federal funds, in good condition.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30
itaiy's Cabinet Resigns.

Rome-The cabinet Of Premier Clio
.itti resigned. The resignation result
ed from a vote in the Chamber OF De-
puties on the question Of confidence in
he government, which was regarded
IS unfavorabie
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Enforced walking Is claimed to have
benefited British health during the
railroad strike. Is IL. therefore. pro-
posed To abolish railroads!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

It Is possible that assistance rendered
In getting rid Of the kaiser has caused
many Germans to regard the war rs q
great success.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

With short skirts, high heels. lip
sticks and eyebrow pencils under the
ban, there isn't ml.h worth while left
for the modern girl.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

The ex-kaiser In supposed TO have
ambitions to return "a his old position
In Berlin He is l;iey To find that
large amount Of ualiticai opposition
has developed in hi. absence.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

This country viii feel much better
and safer when ii has expelled all the
wild, weird alien pr9pogandists Of rev.
olutiOn that litter up the premises.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

A college professor says "fOot ball
Is part of the course and benefits
the students as change" II has.
you recall, four quarters.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

According to headline. russ Reds
Aim ut Y. S." probably In the belief
that we are the international easy
mark.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Would you give $500 for a kiss
from the lips Of Mary Pickford-'
for sweet charity's sake? Welt
Mary is not selling kisses, but Sierid
Holmquist, 4 movie actress-"The
Mary Pickford'' of Sweden, who is
visiting this country. sold kiss for
$3OO-the money going to Free
Milk for Italy fund. Frank Hem
derson of Long Island was the
lucky bidder.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Perhaps work would regain its old
popularity II ENGAGEMENTS were made
to install moving picture machines Ia
all shops and Offices.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Diamonds are reported to be grew
Ing more expensive. Carbon Ii a con-
sistent performer wherever 1t appears.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Scrutinixe YOU small bills carefully.
Rogus $50 ones are reported In circu-
latiOn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Nor Is II much comfort to know that
the colder you keep the house the less
ashes you'll have to carry to the curb.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

An English doc tor suggests airships
as health resortA. He means. prob
ably. that the patients would be able
to be up.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

One thing to be said for the war
after the war" u that it, poison gas y
merely verbal.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

The full dinner pail nov CLEANS
with smiling enthusiasm on the full
coal scuttle.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

The older the automobile gets the
more careless some Of their drivers
seem to become,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

In football yon can pad the players.
but not the returns: In the game Of
politics It's just the opposite.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

TIE basement used to hold some.
thing else besid's coal. but even that
Is gone.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

A Painless day for the gieta might
conserve something or other.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Agltators talk SO much II ought to
be comparatively simple matter for
the government to catch them.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Csnnot some enc Invent I practica-
BILE ruu1xie Tor reople who drink wood
alcOhOl9
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Shipping hOlsheviki hack to Russia
may keep the government transports
busy for while,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

The fuel Of controversy warns %
homes and drives no engines.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Fruit. like grapes. q doctor says.
gives vigor to old age. Yes. and old
age gives vigOr to grapes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Federal investigators say prices
should decline this winter. They
should. but viii! theye
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Word that the Wholesale price he's
dropped must cswe to the retail meat
dealer BY mail.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Many Try, but Few Succeed.
After q man has learned TO dance
and play golf his great trouble In life
Is TO get full days work between
10 q. m. and Washington Star.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30
Free use Of
Shipping Board films

Use of Shipping Board motion picture
films. four reels. free on request Of any
mayor. pastor. postmaster, or organi-
cation. A great EDUCATIONAL picture
OF ships and the sea Write for inform
alton TO n Laue. Director Information
Bureau, Room oil. 1919 F Street.
N. W. Washington, D. c.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

Deportation 10 much more blttes
medicine than jail to m alien Red.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

watery butter can never take tn
place Of creamery butter.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

The most striking thing that could
happen right ns.w would be tor every.
body to 60 to work.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

II h ditiicult t. persuade some men
that their views are unlmp0rtaut.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30
SHIPS For SALE

ITO Americas cihssss esIy)
Steel steamers, both oil end cool
burners. Also wood steamers, wood
hulls and ocean. Joint TUGS. Further
information obtained BY request.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30

For sailinss of passenger
and freight ships to all
parts Of the worid and all
other Information, vrife
any of the above lines or
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-06-30
VILLAGE or STURGEON LAKE
VILLAGE or WILLOW RIyER

President Of Council 49, w. G. Ebinks
Councilman I'D Haiva. G.. NJ. Eriokson.
Joe stepan.
Clerk ..,. II, y, MHr9itan
Address: Willow River. MINI.
Treasurer ..........., Joe Baerthek
Justice Of the Peace August Brandt
Constable ......,..,...,.. Geo. KINNEY