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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-25

today. But. according to Sells.
neither exact knowledge nor rea-
sonabie deduction sustains this
widely existent belief
The first federal census % the
Indian population, taken IN 1850.
was largely an estimate and "a sup
posed 90 have included many Mexi-
cans and aliens residing In Indian
country az the time IN view OF the
fact that the census OF ten years
later showed a decrease OF approx
imately 10000 Indians
The Indian population OF the
United States Ia 1910 was 3O4.s5O.
and in 1920 10 was 33s.337. an IN
crease IN the decade OF 1887. The
only year in this period I'm which
the Indian population failed 20
record an Increase was the year OF
the Spanish influenza epidemic. This.
in the opinion OF Sells. is conclusive
evidence that the American Indians
are far from the brink OF total ex-
tinctlon
Absorb White Mans Customs.
When the white man came 90
this country the Indian was an un-
tanned. uncivllized savage. Gradu-
ally. as the white men increased in
numbers IN the newly discovered
continent, resultantly expanding
throughout the country the Indians
were thrown into constant contact
with the new civilization. Detri
mental 20 both reds and whites for
many years marked by terrible
slaughter and bloodshed. this con.
tact brought about a slow but sure
| change IN the life OF the red man
/ Slowly, perhaps against his Will. the
Indian inevitably absorbed the
/ white mans civilization his bad and
I good characteristics. until he be
/ came an established part in the
! everyday life Of the nation.
Times have changed. Today the
i Indian is one Of the least trouble.
/ some Of all the various human ele
ments that constitute the popula
ton OF this great country. The In
| dian race has progressed amazingly
/ From a wild. savage existence o.
several hundred years ago. wher
/ tribe fought tribe. bands Tough
( bands. dlssension and conflict surget
over the land. all impelled by tn,
impulses and desires OF savage life
I the Indians have become for tn,
most part peaceeble, law ABIDING
/ citizens.
The old-time paper-backed dime
novels containing the thrilling and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-25

Women g and Misses stun
ming new Fan and Winter
Coats. choose from fine Boz
liyiats. Normandio. Suede
NelOurs, Silycrtones. finest
Salts PecO silk Pushes
plain or fur trimmed at
$3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-25
RED TRIBES ADOPT
AMERICAN CUSTOMS
Indian Population Is Increas-
ing, Official Says Large
Numbers Idea Disputed.

WASHINGTON. N0v o. ~ The
American Indians are mo-. a de-
cadent race but ou the contrary.
R-e p growing people with a prom
laing future. according to the opin-
Ion OF Cato Sells comm ssi0ner OF
Indian affairs during the Wilson adj
Immigration.
The prevailing belief that the
Amerl,er Indians are steadily de-
cIr.nr in number is described by
rho former commissioner as a
"fauarv The conception that
the American Indians are in immi-
ueu- danger OF extinction ls prob
ably based upon the opinion that iu
pre-Colon.aI days the native popu-
iatio1 was much greater than az
present AS matter OF fact. 90 has
never been automatically determined
just how many Indians were I'm this
country at the time OF the coming
or the white man. and the most gen
orally accepted figures are merely
estimates.
1.-THE Indian population at one
line was apparently diminishing: at
another time 30 was fixed: but 20
has never been deeadeut." Sells de-
clares.
Active Imagination and adventur-
ous spirit characterized the age In
which America was discovered. II
was an age Of cEagEer7tion. when
Information grew out OF fancy as
well as fact
Pioneers Legends.
The pioneers in this country. as
they learned OF the vast expanse Of
territory beyoned their settlements
on the Atlantic coast. became i'm
bued with the idea that Indians
swarmed I'm countless hordes over
the enormous stretches OF forest and
plain. Naturally the legendary lore
OF an immense Indian population
during colonial days became the
general belief Of succeeding genera
lions and is the prevalent opinion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-25

Women's SIPS Wool Hose at 55C
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-25
LIVES TO RIPE OLD AGE

Daily consuming his own mer-
chandise. Geo. NJ Platner. promi-
nsnt ner1ber OF the older set or the
city. has knocked the theory OF the
anti-tobacconists into cooked hat.
George. a man OF powerful physic
and well advanced in years. uses
merchandise from his cigar store
daily and strongly endorses cigars
and smoking outfits as an ideal
Xmas gift 32ttf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-25
voIsrEAD NOT MISSED AT ALI.

Much pessimistic pifrle has been
spread that banquets aren't what
they used TO be-due 20 the lack OF
spirits Local banquets this win
ter have dispelied gloom by pleas
ing a mans stomach. Parker House
Rolls. Wedding Rolls. Patty Shells.
and Pumpkin Pies. Ideal for lodge
and church suppers and banquets.
Mathews-Krauss Baking Company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-25

the report. exceeded n % cent piece.
the robbers took away with them q
pearl handled 3s caliber Colts re-
volver.
Police authorities in the surround
ing vicinity OF Paw Paw have been
notified
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-25

IS all styles mems and young mems; values from 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-25

familiar. Bang! Another Indian bit
the dust" are today on the shelf
with ancient history volumes. No
longer u the Indian barbarous
savage. lusting for blood. but a
prime factor in Americas industrial
and agricultural activities
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-25

Michigan No. potatoes. Sl.3S
hushel. Call az 1907 8. Franklin.
Delivered 20 any part OF city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-25

Wom'ns SD Is Sat. BIoomers g
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01

Damage to gardens, frufts and
grain n this locality wa heavy b.
reason Of the cold waysaphich MI
this vicinity this week. Charles c.
C9mpo4ll, county crop 06freepond-
en- REPORTS. The fsct that no rain
or steet preceded tie cold wave b
all that saved the fruit from total
destruction, II there was any part
OF Il saved. the crop expert stated
in his report.
1T is hard to estimate the dam
age DONE" Mr. Campbell said. ''Hv-
|erything above the ground is CONS
Oats that happened to be up are
gone. People who planted their
gardens early will probably have
to do 30 again, especially 1.-THE
seed had sprouted. It il hard to
tell just how much damage has
been done to the fruit but It is safe
to say that there has been q great
damage and probably frosts latel
on will complete the job.
Prices ON crops received\ BY TIT
farmer for the last month - given
by Mr.. Campbell show corn to b
IS cents a bushel. wheat $1.5o pol
bushel, oats IS cents. barley 81
cents. rye $1.35, white potatoes
81. 20. apples 81. loose hay SIS . ton
baled hay ST q ton, butter 40 cents
eggs II cents. chickens 20 cents and
cream 43 cents.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01
BEGIN WORK on
injury lEVEES
walls Daznged b Fled II -
viii n Rebuilt Defsfe
Next Winter.

Work Of rebuilding the levees In
Drury township undermined BY The
food waters Of last spring 10 ex-
pectsd> to b finished BY fall. Ma
chinery Installed recently on the
north levee Of Copperas creek will
soon be in operation. Reconstruc-
ton Of tho south levee has been
carried on internationally durins
the winter. A section Of the south
levee, about three-Quafters Of q
mile in length, was finished last
year. There still remains about
one-haIf mile Of the south levee t.
be rebuilt.
Muscltine and Louisa counties on
the Iowa side Of the Mississippi
will benefit through an appropria-
ton of So, 900 by the Mississippi
Waterways commission at 81. Louis
recently, to- be expanded in re.
building the 37.000-foot section Of
levee district No. IL, below Musca.
tine The district will increase this
amount by one-third under agree
ment With tho goyernm9nt giving
SEQ, 900 for the work.
The present levee was built In
1915. The following year came q
devastating flood that proved the
leyee adequate to cope with ex.
tremely high river stages. 1t was
shown to be of suthcient cross.
sectional area to insure maximum
strength.
weakened by the floods of 1916 and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01

lgabsl 0arrison. N tlmous young
opera star who singss 1t the Daven-
Ipoet Colisoum Friday, April : Is
q pelvato life l1fs. George Sic
moan. Her husboad wa4 3oEmefly 4
teacher Of plano and composition
1t The Peabody institute in Baltf-
more where Miss Garrison began
hae mnoicst studies. court
ship and marriage Of Mrs.. Siemonn
recall tho almost idsntically inter-
esting eveuts in tho early career
Of Nine. Louise Homer, who also
Wooded her piano teacher sand
coach. Mr.. Siemonn travels with
his Distinguished wife on her con-
cert tours, and plays her song ac-
companiments. He has composed
Z long list OF charming songs many
Of which Miss Garrison uses on her
program: The two artists work to-
gsther loonstantlv preparing new
opera roles and studying new songs.
Their program here in Davenport
Will be one Of the musical events
Of the season, and the Trf-city Mus
ical association which has arranged
for Miss Garrison's coming here In
concert. has prepared . real musical
treat for the people Of the commun-
ity in the bringing o. tho wonder
full and very beautiful star.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01


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ct ~ ~ GtA1Uo yAo1o ~
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botk heooo ef DsynA Ds1n9a1 lF
IL signature 4 King Jsnso ~
caeen UDnaheeA. ~
4 snall gel1 cass AeuseA -
hlhle. TAs cAse = h tAlr GG61t-
tioa. though worn from itss go
cant use. A small space. - ~
froat q the case o0co heM . 80.
nifying glAss through which coo51
be seen The front cover q IL bfbloF
bearing the words, Holy Bible.
The scripture can - rcd win the
mated eye provided he sys-sight q
good.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01
HATS

John 3. Stetson hats
have long been recognized
as the leading hats for
men, leaders because of
style and because of quail
ilty. There is a compre-
henslve assortment of
them here. Especially in
favor are the roll brimmed
hats. All the new shades.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01

Green Bay. wis. April Prob.
ably one Of the. smallest bibles
ever printed IL In the possession Of
George J. Minor of this city. The
bible was presented to Mr.. Minor BY
an old Scottish woodsman, who
spent years In the north woods, In
exchange for = meal.
The miniature book contains s7s
pages and 10 one-sighth inch
wide, one-Quarter Of IN inch thich
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01
TIES

TO be smartly attired
from tip to toe, it is essen
.tial that the eravat be, not
only Of. the favored mater
ials, but in the favored
patterns and in the proper
shade. Narrow knitted
ties and Italian grenadines
are especially desirable.
The new shapes are here.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01
SHIRTS

Madras shirts and silk
striped madras shirts are
very much the thing this
season. In our Manhattan
and Eagle lines these
classes are we'll repre-
sented. There are also
percale shirts of excellent
quality. All sizes and all
the new stripes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01
TOOK HIS WHISKY.

Huntington, N. c., April Com
plant has been lodged with the po-
lice here by John Jarbek, Columbia
Valley, that he was held up by an
armed force Of men, who he said.
were Americans, and Tobbed Of 10
cases of whisky. Other complaints
OF similar character have been
made here, the police said.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01
|!ll
l1lII|E Of
I'M FROlIC


suidance Of DR.. ). 4.
;mittse chairman. an
srofram Of entertain
~ outlined for the cab
III Fool Frolic which
" spring gloomicide OF
saeociation Of the Rock
school Friday and Sat
N week.
81 ne evening light re-
"a viii Be served IN the
Snono OF the high school
vlers the frolic will be
! long list Of entertain.
fsres has been arranged
nommittee Of which DR..
4 chairman. Song. dance
asd novelty acts have been
Ss ~ It is planned to have
essirl attractions almost continu-
astil the vaudeville show at
k ends the light luncheon
= TIE cabaret.
IA tfsx on the committee with
I Vi1rlus are the Misses Char
~ TSasing, Elizabeth Sperry.
mi fIrrtoon, Victoria Wilhelm,
iehsrl Ramser and Harry Davis .
$3.50 the refreshments served
1 ~. (obaret, several filling sta
5Ide1S 0hers candy. gum, peanuts
1sek6eiack and soda pop are to be
~ Ioneod will be open. Ben Hartz
can1gmsn Of the refreshment
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01
ASK FoR BIDS.

Springfield. ILL.,. April Another
attempt by>the state department Of
public works and buildings TO get
reasonable bids" on state bond
issue road and bridge work has Just
been announced by Director C. r.
Miller with the advertisement Of So
miles Of grading work, and four
steel and 81 concrete bridges Bids
will be opened here at 10 a. m,
April IL. Bids on some Of this work
were received Feb. Is, but were re-
jecte6 - excessive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01
SHOES

Oxfords are more pop
ular this season than for
many a year. In our Edwin
Clapp and M. A. Packard
lines the newest styles are
shown. Cordovan is again
in demand and a lighter
shade Of tan is also excep-
tionally smart. Our shoes
assure comfort and style.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01
TA4 RRCEIPrs.

Warrington. April 1.-00voEn-
ment finances were improved BY
the excess Of March Is income tax
payments over expectations, $780,
00O, 900 coming in.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01

warrington. April The fed
eral reserve bank statement said
business shows little indication Of
improvement except in some trades.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01

Bahia grass. imported ID y1og3dA
from Brasil. II said to have Z Nh
nutritious value.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01
INDICT ron Fraud.

st. Louis. Mo-, April 1.--More
thaA one hundred indictments
charging fraudulent registration
for the municipal election were re-
turned.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01
nRnER 1GE CIT.

Chicago, April Wage cuts, at
fecting $50. 900 workers at the West
ern Electric company, were ordered
| for next Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

FOR THE WEEK

This column is for free use by
churches. schools. societies lodges,
etc. for ne purpose OF announcing
meetings where no admi ssion In to
he charged. such meetings az are
held for social or educational pur-
poses and not for pecuniary gain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

DIR. +. c. Roberts. Chiroprac-
tor and Optometrist will he at
Askov Hotel, Monday. Jan. oath.
Glasses fitted that will relieve
all Eyestrain that causes Head
ache, Dizziness. Floating Spots,
Nervousness. Sore and Inflamcd
Eyes, Cross Eyes, Cataract. etc.
37w19-2t.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20
Askov

L
Engelke Gregersen went to Min
neapohs last week to work.
Bring your Fourth Liberty
Loan bonds to the First State
Bank of Askov for conversion.
If YOU have any Fourth Liber-
| ty Loan bonds you shold bring
them to the First State Bank of
| Askov for conversion.
Miss Jutta Poulsen returned
from Minneapolis Saturday and
is now helping at the home of
her sister. Mrs. Chris Henriksen.
Mrs. Henrik Henriksen was in
Minneapolis for a couple of days
the latter part of last week to
consult a doctor relative to her
recent operation.
The whistle on the creamery
is appreciated by many IN the
community as it gives the noon
day signal. While the whistle
does not appear to be a loud one
still it is claimed that it can be
heard several miles.
| The Parent-Teachers Associa.
ton held one of their meetings
at the school house last Friday
evening. but as the officers had
failed to give publicity to this
meeting only a small crowd was
in attendance.
Elmer Sorensen had a birthda,
party at his home in the village
Sunday afternoon, to which &
number of his boy friends were
invited. Refreshments were
served and games played. the
boys having a good time.
L. c. Laursen delivered a yer,
interesting lecture at the Youns
Peoples meeting Sunday even
ing. Mr.. Laursen spoke on ar
. chitecture explaining the devel
opments Of this art from its yer,
earliest stages. He used loca
buildings as examples in illus
trating the many intereStin,
points on this subject.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. C. Bendiks an,
N. c. Forum left Friday for ST
Charles, ILL.,, to visit relative
for short time before seekin'
a location in Chicago. Man
farewell parties were given Their
during the last couple of week
and the best Of wishes are es
tended to them from their man
friends here.
Reuben c. Larsen, represer
tative of the Moody Bible Inst
tute in Chicago, was in Asko
Sunday and Monday endeavorin
to interest young men here
attend the institute. Mr.. Larse
also spoke briefly at the Youn
Peoples meeting Sunday ever
ing. Valdemar and Dagmar Brt
are now attending the Institut,
Jens Kanstrup Of Minneapol!
arrived here the first of TIL
week with a complete shoe an
harness repair outfit, which h
has set up in the basement {
the d. B. S. hall and is now read
for business. Mr.. Kanstrup wa
formerly located in Viborg, S. D
for many years in the same bus
ness and comes here highly r,
commended. Askov has lon
needed the services of a goo
harness maker and welcomes M
kanstrup to our list of bushes
places.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

For Sale Four ply wooden
yarn, natural color: 10 lbs. or
over, $l75 per h.; 5 lbs. up to
10 lbs. $500 per h.; under 5 lbs.
$2.25 per lb.-Oak Lake Stock
Farm. Ferguson & Son. kerrick.
MINI. :39w2Olt.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

For Sale Twenty head of
milch cows and heiferS, all COM
ing fresh between Jan. 10th and
May lst. Included in this are
Holsteins, Guernseys and Dutch
Belted. Also have good team
of work horses for sale. H. Sim
onsen, Askov. 40w17-tf.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

For Sale or Rent My so acre
farm. 3 miles east Of Askov
Possession can be given any
time For price and terms see
me at the Askov blacksmith
shop. Hans koed. 32wl9-tf.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

For Service My thoroughbred
Holstein bull. +. B. F. Colantha
Count Dekol, No. 272540 at my
place Il miles east of Askov
Fees. So H. Henriksen.
27w20 2t.a
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

For Sale One of the best
business lots in, Askov, between
the post-office and bank. Good
terms. Y. Hoiberg. Askov.
2lw2O-2t.*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

For Sale Livery barn in
Askov. Good location on Main
street. Possession can be had at
once with or without team of
horses, wagons, etc. Can he had
reasonable and on very easy
terms. --For particulars call on
Axel r. Buck, Askov.
42w19-2t.*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

Kvindemede hos Mrs. S. D.
kodholm. Onsdag Eftermiddag
den rs. JAN, XII. 2. ALE er vel
kommen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

For Service Registered Duroc
Jersey Boar at farm. Ii miles
south of Askov. Axel X. Buck.
l6w 19-ot.*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

d. B. S. meets Saturday, Jan.
%, at s P. Nj. p. Frederiksen,
Secretary.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

II You have a happy home keep II
so: II not. make IL SO.
It's difficult TO keep your circle OF
friends on the square.
when the spider captures a fly he
considers IL net gain.
There are no flies on Father Time.
He Is always on the fly.
Even real estate men occasionally
build castles in the air.
The error Of moment may become
the sorrow Of lifetime.
ingraiitude is the curse Of republics
and the immediate family.
Most of iife's shadows result from
standing In our own light.
You can forgive person for almost
anything except vocaiizing.
A wise man is one who studies hard
and learns what not TO say.
Generally speaking the shortest day
II the day before pay day.
No man appreciates poetry unless he
has little Of il 10 his makeup.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20
Want Column

RATE cent per word per tnSer-
ton. Minimum Is centa
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-01-20

Gudstjeneste Sendag d. %
jan. Form. Kl. 1890.
Sangaften hos p. p. Kilstoftes
Torsdag Aften d. q. Jan.
S. d. Rodholm.
Evening star., 1921-03-17
MRS. ANNIE HURT DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Widow of Henry Hurt Had Been a
Resident of Washington
for Sixty Years.

Mrs. Annie Hurt, widow of Henry
Hurt, former president of the old
Washington and Georgetown Railway
Company. and of its successor. the
Capital Traction Company. died early
today at her home, 1925 + street
northwest. She had been a resident
Of Washington for sixty years.
since the death of her husband. six
years ago. She was taken i'll with
pneumonia last July and had suffered
from complications. including pleur-
is!, for eight months. ending in heart
Ia lure today.
Mrs. Hurt was married in 1859. Her
maiden name was Annie Young. Her
husband was one of the largest stock
holders of the Riggs National Bank.
was chairman of the board of direc-
tors of the American Security and
Trust Company and was member OF
the Washington Stock Exchange. His
estate was valued at $1,0O0.000. His
rise from a conductor to head OF the
railway company here was testi-
monial to his ability.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hurt enjoyed a quiet
home life together. and the shock OF
the bereavement was never alleviated
in the mind of the widow.
Mrs. Hurt was a member of the
board of the Aid Association for the
Blind, and was active in charity work
kere. Her niece, Mrs. Walter F.
Hardell, had lived with her for years.
She is survived by a number of
nieces and nephews, three half sisters
and brother.
Funeral services will be held Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock at the
home. lnterment will be in Oak Hill
cemetery.
Evening star., 1921-03-17
CONFERENCE TO BE HERE.

A ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of community
center representatives will be held in
Washington from April u to %. it
was announced today by p p. Clax-
ton. federal commissioner of educa-
ton.
Morning and afternoon sessions will
be held at the Thomson School. and
evening sessions in the auditorium of
Central High School.
The conference has been called by
Commissioner ClaXton FOR the pur-
pose of adopting a consistent method
~ community center development
whicits has been tested and proved
successful in Washington and else
where.