davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
TOOK Hid FOR REPAIR MAN
SscnoOrapher's First MEETING With
Employers Nephew Could Hardly
Be Classed as Happy.

l believe my most embarrassing mo-
ment was one day at The office, when
my typewriter was In need of repairs.
writes a correspondent OF the Chicago
Tribune. ] called up the repair man,
and he said he would he at the office
about 10 o'clock tile next morning.
Next morning young man with a
small satchel stepped into the Office.
Without hesitating I started right in
to explain to him the trouble | was
having with my typewriter talked
to him about ten minutes without Civ
Ing him chance to say word when
Mt last he started 10 laugh. Aad he
laughed until my employer, who was
In an adjoining Office, overheard him
and came to see what the joke was all
about.
To my amazement when he noticed
the young man he exclaimed "Well,
II II isn't Bill"
After BIZ had suhdued little he
explained to me that he was my en-
ployer's nephew.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
FEW EYES REALLY NORMAL
Just - One 10 Right or Left n anded,
So II 10 With the Organs
OF Vision.

Very few people realize that they
are as much right-eyed or left-eyed
as they are right or left-handed.
Sit down In chair and fix your at.
IGNITION on some object on the other
side OF the room. Quickly hold your
finger up right In front OF the object,
and Instantly shut your eyes. Then
without moving your head or your
finger, open your eyes one at a time
II. when you open your right eye you
find your finger directly I'm front Of
the object, you are right-eyed. In
that case you will find your finger
very much to the right Of the object
when you open your left eye.
II you are right-handed You will
most probably find that you are right
eyed.
This Is due TO the fact that OF the
two halves of your brain one is slight
~ more developed than the other. And
the organs and limbs on that side Of
your body which, 10 controlled by the
more developed half are able to carry
out your wishes more easily and
quickly than those of the other side.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
AUCTION AT KERRICK

will sell at public auction or my
farm IL miles north OF kerrick, on
Saturday, August G. Sale common
ces promptly at 1880 p. M. Free
lunch after sale.
Six good cows, one coming fresh
in August. two I'm September and
three have been fresh about a
month; Ave good heifers, one coming
fresh in September and one In jan
uary; one Holstein bull calf One
good pair farm geldings. ages
& and . years. One small pig and
about 40 chickens.
One set work harness: one set
single driving harness; one buggy:
one cutter: one disc harrow, one set
sleighs, one hoe cultivator. one u.
S, Cream separator. one kitchen
range, one barrel lime. 400 new
brick. numerous milk cans, bags,
forks. chains and other small tools,
One 1917 Model Ford Touring car
in good condition.
Terms: All sums under SO are
cash. On sums over $40 six months
time will be given on secured notes
mt 10 per cent interest.
Joe McGrath. Owner.
Jas. II. Hogan. Auctioneer.
]. w. Tanquist. Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
PELLAGRA THREATENS SOUTH
Harding Acts to Halt Spread OF DIS.
ease and Famine.

Alarmed at reports Of
a threatened "semi-famine" coupled
with an epidemic OF pellagra in large
section Of the southern cotton belt,
President Harding requested both the
Public Health service and the Amer.
lean Red Cross to make immediate in
vestigation and report what could be
done by the federal government to re.
lieve the situation
The President declared that II found
necessary Congress would be asked to
pass special legislation
Latest reports received by the Pub
lie Health service were said to indi-
cate that pellagra this year in the cot
ton belt would claim about 100000 vic
Tins. OF whom IL was estimated 10 per
cent would die.
THAT pellagra would show heavy
increase this year was foreseen last
fall when the cotton market failed
said a statement issued by the health
service.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28

WHAT'S the name of this town p
asked the supercilious traveller on the
rear platform Of an observation car.
"Chiggersville," replied the husky
youth, who was loafing around the lit
tie red depot
Good heavens! What place to
spend ones days in dare say you've
never been anywhere in your life"
SWELL. was over to London In 1917,
and took In Paris. Monte Carlo and
Nice later on. was planning to run
over to Berlin for spell, but the
boche decided he'd had enough
Birmingham Age Herald.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
TOWnOf Norman

Mrs. Joe Inhofer spent Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Darnell.
Art Sangren and Mrs. Olaf
Nelson called on Mrs. Darnell
Thursday evening.
Mr.. Palmer of Duluth,
preached in the Messenger school
house last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Forsyth
and son, Floyd, called at the OAR
nell home Sunday.
Miss Helen Tietz returned
home from Duluth Saturday af-
ter spending six weeks at sum-
mer school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lundgren. Mrs.
Bert Forsyth and Mr.. and Mrs.
F. Devaul called at the Fred OAR
nell home Saturday evening.
Mrs. VIM. Abraham and daugh-
ter, Bernice, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Milo Current called at the F.
Darnell home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lundgren from
Port Williams, Canada, are here
visiting the latter's brothers, A.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
Kerrick

Miss Marie Gellatly spent Sun
day at her home in Bruno.
w. H.. Sullivan and family
spent Wednesday near Bruno,
picking berries.
There will be church services
at the school house Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock.
Miss Lulu Nelson who has been
visiting relatives in Kerrick left
Sunday to visit at Henriette.
Mr.. ard Mrs. j. H. Hogan, Mr..
and Mrs. w. p. Hogan and Mrs.
Hay spent the day last Saturday
at Wrenshall.
Oscar Thompson of Minneapo-
lis, spent Sunday with his family
in Kerrick. Roy accompanied his
father back to Minneapolis.
Mrs. r. p. Davis, Mrs. Atwood
and Mrs. Berglund will entertain
the Union Ladies' Aid ct the
home Of Mrs. Berglund, August
10th.
Miss Leila Chase who has
been visiting her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Nelson,
returned to her home at Henri
cite. Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. A. Chase and
family Of Henriette. Manford
Nelson of Askov. and Miss Irene
Patrick Of Hinckley, attended
the dance at Kerrick Saturday
night.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
Scent POSTAGE IS LIMITED
Corporation Tax. Minus Exemption,
Also Urged In Revenue Plan.

Washington PLANS for building a
new tax law took more definite form
as preparations were completed for
the actual beginningsof revision of the
revenue laws by the House ways and
means committee.
President Harding heard details OF
proposed action from Chairman Ford.
ney during the day, and Information
leaked ont indicating that the Scent
postage stamp might he resorted to
a. revenue producer. The return to
the Scent stamp was understood %
have been discussed by Secretary Mel.
Ion. Fordney and other Republican
members OF the ways and means com
mittee.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
DRY AGENTS ARE MoBBED
Two Hit With Mlsslles After Raid;no
California Towns.

San Francisco. Calif.--Federal pro.
hibition agents were attacked by a
mob OF about 500 persons at Gilroy and
two officers were hit with missiles,
John Exnicios, Federal prohibition en-.
forcement officer. announced.
The officers entered C,ilroy with an
automobile loaded with liquors seized
In various raids between San Fran.
cisco and jacksonville. On their ar.
rival at Gilroy 8 crowd gathered and
according to Exnicios. attempted to
mob the agents and destroys the liq-
uor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
HOOVER GIVES REDS TERMS
says Russia Must Free U. 8. Captivcs
In Order to Get Food,

Washlngton--Im release of
the Americans now held prisoners in
Russia must be ordered by the soviet
government before aid can be rendered
the sick and starving In that country
by the American relief administration.
Secretary Hoover. chairman of the or
Eanization. has informed Maxim Gorky
at Petrograd.
In view OF recent appeals from Rus.
sia. Mr., Hoover said the relief admin
istration decided to renew its offer OF
six months ago to enter on measures
Tor relief OF Russian children. subject
to the release OF American prisoners
and other necessary conditions.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
Bill Filed In Senate to Halt Work
on Six BattIeships and Three
Battle Cruisers.
PLANE CARRIERS ASKED
DENLY VIII Recommend speedy Action
on 33o,oo0,ooo Fund to Be Used
In Construction Of Air
Craft Carriers.

Washington Recommendation that
approximately s3O,000,0OO be appropri-
ated for construction of an airplane
carrier soon will be made In Congress.
Secretary OF the Navy DENLY an
nounced. A measure embodying such
a proposal Is pending before the House
naval committee and it Is understood
that the Naval secretary Will urge its
speedy enactment.
King Introduces Bill.
Co.incident with Mr. Denby's an.
nouncement, Senator King, Democrat
Of Utah, introduced a bill which would
provide for conversion of the battle
cruisers Saratoga, Lexington and Con.
stellation into airplane carriers and for
stoppage of construction work on the
battleships South Dakota, Indiana.
Montana, North Carolina, Iowa and
Massachusetts and on the battle
cruisers Ranger, Constitution and Uni
ted States
Secretary DENLY said he had de-
cided on his forthcoming recommends
tion even before the recent bombing
tests but that the results Of the tests
had convinced him the navy needed
more air plane carriers. Senator King,
addressing the Senate in behalf of his
bill. said that the bombing tests had
demonstrated conclusively that too
much Importance" had been attached
to capital ships and too little atten-
ton devoted to aircraft and sub
marines
House Rejected Carriers.
Secretary DENLY indicated that In
his opinion II would be wise to con
struct two new airplane carriers, one
for the Atlantic fleet and the other
for the Pacific forces Two carriers
were provided for in the current naval
appropriation bill as IL passed the Sen
ate but the House refused to accept
the provision and 1t was stricken out,
''lf Secretary DENLY would get rid
of some of the old fogies in the con-
struction bureau" Senator King said.
''he would do a great service for our
country"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28

New York-Pete Herman OF New
Orleans regained the worlds hatam-
weight championship by receiving the
ridges decision over Joe Lynch of
New York after a fifteen round bout.
Herman. staging sensational come.
back. had the better Of thirteen rounds.
one was even and the other went to
Lynch.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
Nation Begins Preparations for
Shipment Of Troops by Way
of Antwerp and Danzig.
SITUATION IS CRITICAL
Possibility Of Rupture With Great Brit
ain Over Violation Of Treaty Of
Versailles Pointed Out by
Diplomats.

6erIIn--The combined labor
unions OF DanxIo have unanimous
" protested against tho passage
Of the French troops destined for
Upper silesIa through Danxio.
The men have refused TO carry
out any work In connection with
such transport.
The English commissioner, Gen.
erai NaykInQ, has been notified Of
the meeting and has been request
cd to use all means at his disposal
to prevent the landing OF troops.
The panxio parliament IL ex-
pected to protest to the League OF
Nations.
Paris Following German refusal to
permit the passage OF French rein
forcements for Upper Silesia across
her territory, France began prepare.
ti0ns for the shipment OF the Eleventh
division by sea by way Of Antwerp and
Danzig.
Diplomats points out that this will
be violation OF the treaty Of Yer
sailles which gives the Allies equal
rights in Upper Silasia pending the
rlebiscite award II will undoubtedly
evoke the long threatened rupture be.
tween France and England Staying The
entente cordiale. and leaving France
alone except for Poland and Rumania.
with whom she has secret military al
liances guaranteeing her military
preponderence In Europe.
An 0minons hush hangs over the
situation. Observers predict that the
next French cabinet meeting viii be
the most solemn and most important
since July. 1914 since decisions may
be- taken that may involve a new cata-
strophe - which Upper Silesia would
be only tn. starting point
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
FARMERS GET LARGE ORDER
Grain Growers. Inc. Asked to Supply
3.3oo.ooo Dusheis for Export.

Spokane, Wash. Receipt OF an offer
from large New York exporting firm
to purchase $500, 900 bushels OF wheat
tor shipment to Poland was announced
by w. r. Schilling OF Mortified, Mimi,
president Of the $l0O.000.o00 finance
corporation OF the U. 3. Grain Growers,
Inc. Whether the order will be filled
depends on the ability OF the pur.
chasers and the grain growers organ
ixAtion to agree on the terms OF pay.
Ment. Mr.. Schilling said
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
:. and Omar Forsyth and fami-

F. and Omar Forsyth and fami-
lies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Current and
baby and Mr.. and Mrs. A. Flor
and baby went to Duluth last
Wednesday and took in the
sights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Devaul and child
rem, Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. FORSYTH
Mr.. and Mrs. Lundgren and Mr.
and Mrs. Dan Forsyth spent Sun
day evening at the Omer Forsyth
home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
Turk Division Captured.

Smyrna, Asia Minor-An attempt by
the Turks to recapture EsktShehr and
lnneunu has failed. Severe losses
were inflicted on the Turks by the
Gresks. and one entire division OF
Turks was captured.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28

Birmingham. Ala.-TwO men and \
woman were taken from their homes
BY masked men here. placed IN N au.
tomobile. taken ten miles into the
country and logged. according to . ~
port made by one Of the victims TO the
police.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
German war Losses Revised.

Berlin Germany lost l.7s3.36S men
killed and %.2%s,S7% wounded from 1914
to 1918. according to revised com.
pilation OF the German casualties dur.
ing the war In addition zoo, 900 men
still are reported missing.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28

wv wv 10 OSo ~ St0AU scat.
Halifax-R0und for Vancouver via
the Panama canal. Capt J. F. Day,
Harry Inglis and J. H. Morrison nut
Oh from here In l5-foot boat. Their
only motive rover viii BE- email sail,
jih AMI oArs.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28
oamhllre Quarrel Fatal.

Sioux Falls. 8. D,--Wilbur L. Bed
ford. 40 years old. was shot and killed
ct his home In Riverside. suburb. ~
. result. It 10 believed. Of = gambling
quarrel.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28

There is no easier or cheaper
method of selling than through
the American Want AID medium.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-07-28

I Slim Feln leadue Released.
Dublin C0untess 0eorgina Markie
vics. Slim rsin member Of parliament
Vas released from Mount Joy prisoa
She had served seven mQAths Of . two
yoar sentences.
New-York tribune., 1921-05-29

unimportant neck. | was-how do you say
in English?-the goat!'
WELL" Pug demanded. What next?"
Gonelli glanced around the cafe and
lowered his voice Pug saw that his hand was
trembling. But the look he gave the Ameri-
can was steady enough. "The answer is
simple. You are in control of the Fairchild
mines. Diego is behind you. Cammarillo
will form party, stage a revolution, and
destroy you if he cam
Pug stretched his arms above his head and
grinned happily. "Where does your fire-eaS-
ing co-star hang out? I want to twist his
nose"
"He will be at the Cafe Nazionale tonight
There is girl who dances there'-
"Well go!'
"Not T." Gonelli answered in a sullen voice.
Pug did not answer He paid for the coffee,
put the tottering, bloodstained Nationalist
into cab, and drove to the American Con-
sulate. The Consul's Indian boy helped him
to get Gonelli into bed.
Next morning Pug opened the door and
looked at his enemy.
"Its O'clock" he said. 1--WE got some
fresh clothes for you. Put them on. We're
going to the Cafe Nazonale to twist Gamma
rillos nose"
Side by side they crossed the city to the
Esplanade. The streets were still Uttered
with broken glass. But the band was playing
in the open-air casino on the Esplanade and
an endless procession of carriages circled the
park. The women rode the men stared at
them from the sidewalk. Pug saw powdered
faces, brilliant eyes, shapely hands holding
enormous black fans. Just for an instant he
longed for Fifth Avenue, the crisp northern
air, the shop windows, the frank eyes of his
own people Then he remembered the promise
he had made his dad-"free MagelIa"
Goneli stared sidewise at his enemy. "Do
you know where you're going, Signor Pug?
The Cafe Nazionale is the meeting place of
the anti-Royalists. There it is-where YOU
see the lighted windows above the arcade. 1
New-York tribune., 1921-05-29

"Signor Pug" he said, "all of my family were
Garibadini--they wore the red shirt and
fought and died for liberty. I like to fight
Almost, l like to die. But not quite. You
saved my life to-day. Bene You crack the
whip and I'll dance"
"Gonelli," Pug said, "you and l are fight
ing for the same thing | came down here
to protect the Fairchild mines and to put
railway into the Maras. You and your hired
soldiers tried to block me. For patriotic rea-
sons? AS a matter Of fact, Magella will bene-
fit by the railway as she would never have
benefited by your brand of patriotism-an-
archy, selfish ambition and disorder"
Gonelli was not paying attention. He was
staring beyond Pug with wide eyes in which
there was a sudden. flash of terror Pug
turned quickly. A man was standing behind
his chair-a small fellow with a dark brown,
lean face.
The Spanard, half closing his little black
eyes, examined Pug from head to foot His
fingers were covered with silver rings; he
wore an elaborate Powered vest and a cordu-
roy jacket. He blew cloud of cigarette
smoke into Pug's face and asked:
What will you take for your prisoner?"
"My prisoner?"
II mean Gonelli. I have a quarrel with
him. ] thought it had been settled by the
firing squad. You have interfered with
destiny. II you will surrender him to me I
will spare you the trouble of dealing with
New-York tribune., 1921-05-29

Pug accepted the shoes gravely, stopped
lnto them and offered the sentry cigarette
Diego's soldiers trotted brskly away, their
swords and spurs rafting. 1t was dark again
the complete and impenetrable darkness which
comes just before dawn. Diego's soldiers
threaded maze of crooked streets, turned at
right angles and came out on the water front.
The soldiers broke into trot, and the
lttlest one painted cheerfully: "It would be q
pity to miss the execution, after so much
trouble. The fortress is just ahead there,
where you the high wall"
The fortress gate swung open to admit
them and they hurried up steep ramp to the
courtyard, Diego's soldiers ran across the
courtyard, plunged through low door and,
threading maze of passageways, came out
on the ramparts of the fortress directly above
another and smaller quadrangle
Pug looked down and saw the firing SQUAD
directly beneath him. A sleepy officer gave
command in sti1ed voice, and all the
rifles were lifted with precise and ominous
rattle. Facing them, unlighted cigarette
in his mouth, his hands clasped behind his
back, Carlo Gonclli stood quietly waiting.
Pug pushed Diego's laughing soldiers aside
leaped, and landed on his feet about two yards
behind Gonelh. Want a light, Gonelli?" he
asked.
The officer shouted and the rifles wavered
Gonelli turned and met Pug's eyes with
look of concentrated hate and despair.
"Much obliged" he said in calm voice.
Pug grinned as he struck the match. "I've
got pardon for you in my pocket" he whis-
pered, "but play to the gallery if you can!
little vaudevile-the crowd loves it!",
Gonelli's breath came fast His clothes
were torn, his shirt was boodstained, lock
Of black hair hung over his forehead Yet in
the steady look. he gave Pug there was
smouldering fire, just the flicker of jauntiness
Pug took Dego's pardon out of his pocket
and tossed it to the drowsy officer. Then he
put his arm around Gonells shoulder and
steaded him.
"You poison the air you walk in," he said
but III get you out of this"
Goneli's legs were wabbling. He swayed
steadied himself desperately, tried to put the
cigarette in his mouth, failed, whispered:
New-York tribune., 1921-05-29

fore God, Signor Pug he said gravely, 81
think you are fool
Pug let the match 60 out. While he
fumbled for another he spoke hurriedly
passionately, with all the conviction he could
muster: President Diego, they say Carlo
Gonell is going to be shot at dawn-in a
few minutes want you to pardon him.
Gonelli is q scoundre, but he is also intelli-
gent, He would be a useful man in Magella.
After all, what did he do? He led band
of cutthroats against the American workmen
at Santa Christina, because he honestly be-
heved that the mines belong to Magella."
New-York tribune., 1921-05-29
FROM DAYBREAK UNTIL DARK

coward and scourdrel" Pug shook his
head. "You are too kind. 1t is no trouble
at ali'~
what are you going to 60 w.th him?"
SIS it any business OF yours?'
The Spaniard's eyes flashed He put MS
kand in his pocket and ratified some coins to-
gcther. Americans viii sell anything
even their enemies. How much?'
Pug pushed back his chair and stood up
How much to twist your nose, Joseito?"
The Spaniard smiled. shrugged his
shoulders and answered in a cool voice; at
would cost you $1,000 Americana And
New-York tribune., 1921-05-29

Later, perhaps if he doesn't behave"
He put his hands under Goneli's arms and
lifted. him. Half carrying, half pushing the
Nationalist he got him through the twisted
passageway to the courtyard.
cab was waiting in the muddy piazza be-
fore the fortress Pug put Gonelli aboard
climbed in beside him.
Where to-" the cabby asked, pulling the
skeleton up with an astounding jerk.
'To the Cafe Albion" Pug answered.
He glanced at Gonelli The Nationalists
eyes were open, and he made violent effort
and sat up.
81 hate your damned American jokes" he
whispered.
Pug laughed. II know a better Joke than
that, Gonelli," he said, Il know the story of
your l'Ec. You are pretty we'll beaten Yotr
followers have vanished; your political back
ers have gone over to President Diego you
haven't cause, army or future There
fore we are going to the Cafe Albion for
breakfast"
The Cafe Albion itself was ready for the
usual breakfast gathering of official Magelta
Tho long narrow room, with it's immense
mirrors and elaborate chandeliers, had been
put In some sort of order after the destruc-
tive riots of two days before Pug steered
the reelng, bood-stained, furious Gonei to
table and ordered coffee. When it came
Gonelli drank hurriedy, the cup trembling in
his hands. Then he pulled himself together
New-York tribune., 1921-05-29

your peace Of mind. I ad-
wise you not to do It." He
bowed and went quickly
out of the cafe, the big
iron spurs at his heels
clanking on the stone floor.
Pug whistled and turned
to Gonelli, "Who is that
comic-opera brigand?"
"That was Pedro Cam
marillo."
"Who is he?"
"A wealthy land owner,
half Spanish, half Tapa-
das. He comes from be-
hind the Christina. He is
the leader of the National
lists"
Good Lord!" Pug
.groaned, "arc there two of
you?"
II fought CammarilIo's
battles, Signor Pug. He
could have raised an army
of his own, but he pre-
ferrcd to let me risk my