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New Britain herald., 1923-06-29

sFs' iEephE sad si,sea ia essh fer military ohssFgstioR planes eRlys ANlatioR Club af pstFeil sTeRhY sRd s2,eAa cash fer lisht commercial speed and effieisReE plans; Merchants kAehsRge 0t st L0als trophy sRd ss,eea cash fer large capacity planes, eoih civilian and military Mnlsihlii Aeasl iFaPhy and tsaa cash, duration race foF model aiFRlsRfs; and the ne, lIoit News Air Mai tF0Phy and sl,r sec far air mail pilots,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-29
CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE
 PRODUCES Ss5,OOO,OOO
Fifty Miliinn GoatrihulinEs Made During ras, Fifteen Year. aosoai, ing fa i'Ahlicils nineeiaF

santa naFbafat Gal, June ss-Finy million contributions, ts,aiing tss,, h6e,ahA, have heen made ta the nsr tlaRal, state and ieeal tuberculosis as- seeialieRs o' this country in the la., lh years through The annual Christ mas seal sales, Last December an. RfaAlmalely eight million people con. lrihnled a total or sa.s0A,A0 in the Christmas seal sale. These state, mfhts were made by Philip P, la, 'eahs, publicity director of the National Tuberculosis association, before inc meeting of that hady here, Mir, Jacobs pointed out that while The average contribution Of the com, mnhity chests last year was sl.Ti, the average contribution in the Christmas seal sale is about A0e. This fact, he pointed out. indicates the demoera ey of the Christmas seal sale and also it's educational value,
 "someone has said" Mfr, Jaeohs continued. that the Christmas seal sale is a patent method of raising money. II is very evidently an an- fuai institution, Millions Of people every year look forward 10 this op- roiiunity to contribute to the light against tuberculosis and fo- better health.
 ''it has been demonstrated in such cities as Philadelphia, Baltimore. De- uoit, Indianapolis and other cities that vigorous Christmas seal sale conducted by the tuberculosis nssocia- tlch does not in any way impair the confidence Of the publi, in the com munlty chest. On the contrary. fhern would seem to be som. evidence 10 prove that the educational value of tho Christmas seal sale helps the com mnnty chest
New Britain herald., 1923-06-29
SWANS PROPOSE AT A
 AND MN MAIDS OF 2i
tilEh FaNes And EasmRloFRaS as Gsat slaR aupld=ilil0F0es A0Re
 Numerous Than lEaE

London, 1aRss 2a,- iiish taxes and unemployment esRn0t siaR Ian Cupid or at least they e0Ela nel ln lsga whieh IS thf last year for which fan giial statistics have hfen completed lR Britain, That year the marriage rate was ls,s persons RaF l,AAes Tafe that has not hssR eHcffaed since lsga except for thf war and PaslsaaF years of islsslsee,
 The usual ages for the heNiFzNeas were 2a for the men and sl fer the women, iiiK0Fefs were mere REmfFr 0us than ever hsfeFe, Except fer the war years the birth rate af 2s,i per l,eAa living was the leEsst recorded since 1887,
 About is,0Aa hsys and almes' sh,s 6Aa girls married hefoFs reaching si.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-29
ACES Of WORLD ID
 COMPETE IN RACE
EYtry Type Of Airplant and Dlrl' elble to Be Entered in St. Louis

st, Louis, June ss,-A program sRr shlins virtually every type ef aiFplsns and dirigihls 70 compete in the Inter- national Air races here, osi0hsF ta 2. has been prepared ny the flginE Club of st. Louis.
 In addition ta the fulitzeF Trophy race, many other events designed 10 test the speed. durability and e9na struetieR Of the different types of aiF7 craft have heen arranged,
 For inc fire time the Pulitzer race probably sill assume an international aspect. as assurance have been Fsr eelved that sadi l.aeoiRte, the French ace. and RTaek raya, Italian aviator, will enter. The British government may enter Herbert James, the Eng fish ace. it has heen announced,
 Triangular Course
 The races will Dc over q SA kilo- meter si.fT milesl triangular course, similar 10 that in Detroit last year, Each corner Of the triangle will be marked by a pylan sd feet high and about :o feet square at the hase for the guidance Of the flyers. who, it is expected, will make the turns at high speed.
 The list Of trophies and prices has mounted steadily. Tn addition to cash prizes totaling ti3.hh0. numerous iro- phies. emblematie Of championship in the respective classes will be award cd the winners. Gold. silver and bronze decorations will he given pilots finishing second and third.
 Valuable Iri,e~
 A cash prize Of si.000 and silver loving cup donated by the Chamber of Commerce Of st. Louis. will be awarded winners of the "on.to-st. Louis" race. About 100 entries are expected from all parts Of the United States and possibly points in Can ada
 Other major events and prizes in- clude:
 Flying Club of St. Louis trophy. a silver loving cup. and cash prizes to- taling s1.oo0 for two-seated low power planes; Liberty Engine Build
Askov American., 1923-10-11

Gale Strong is now back in
Pine County, driving new Ford
coupe.
Some Windemere folks took in
the Forsyth sale in Norman
township Monday.
The road boss has been putting
gravel on the swamp road be-
tween Oscar Carlson's and the
Fuller place. a much needed inn
provement.
Edwin Olson and father and
sister. Ida, returned last week,
after spending two weeks with
John 0lson's brother who lives
south Of Willmar. While there
they also visited the neighboring
villages such as Olivia, Redwood
Falls, Svea and Litchfeld. They
drove in Eds car and report all
roads but No. good.
Askov American., 1923-10-11
Pleasant Hill Neighborhood

Mrs. Moffet of Bruno, visited
the Pleasant Hill school last
Wednesday.
A basket social will be given at
the Pleasant Hill school Friday
evening. Oct. 10. Coffee will be
served free.
Mrs. Kalafut is improving her
farm by having a new barn built.
Messrs. Sway, Olson and Nelson
are doing the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hill and
family left last week Thursday
for Canada where they will visit
Mrs. Hills sister, Mrs. levitt.
A few of Miss Williams friends
motored up from Hinckley Fri
day afternoon and Miss Williams
accompanied them home to spend
the week end.
Mrs. Hawkinson of St. Paul,
came to Bruno Friday to look
over her sons farm and at the
same time visited her sister,
north of Oak lake.
Askov American., 1923-10-11
NORMAN TOWNSHIP

Oscar Nelson made a business
trip to Willow River Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nearing are leav-
ing for California one of these
days.
Adolph, Agnes and Oscar Mel
son left Sunday for Duluth to
work.
Gilbert 0gilvie came home in
auto to visit his parents for a
few days.
Paul Kelly left Monday for Du-
luth to work. after spending a
week at home.
Miss Zimbrick, the teacher in
District No. l03. spent Sunday
with her parents at Hinckley.
The farmers are all busy these
days digging their potatoes.
Crops are reported quite good.
We regret to see people selling
out here in this community and
moving away; it is too bad to see
them leave the farms.
Mr.. Ealy and Olaf Nelson au-
toed down from Duluth Saturday
night to spend Sunday at home.
Agnes Nelson spent part of
last week in Sandstone visiting
at the Frank Devall home, also
having dental work done.
Askov American., 1923-10-11
DUQUETTE

Mrs. Gilbert Johnson took the
noon train for Superior Tuesday
to see her sister who is very i'll.
Henry Anderson and sister,
Selma, came back from Superior
Tuesday evening. Henry visited
their sister, Dina, who is very i'll.
Chief Ranger Swedberg of the
Forest Service, stopped over
night here on his way to inspect
the fire zone in the eastern part
of the county.
The McLewis Bros. threshing
rig made the finishing trip
through here last week. Most
all the threshing is now cleaned
up in this neighborhood.
Mr.. Johnson of st. Paul, a
creamery operator, came up here
Tuesday to look over the cream
cry with a view of taking the
position as buttermaker.
The Community Ladies Aid
will give their regular monthly
party at the hall Saturday eve-
ming, Oct. 18th. Everybody
come and have a good time. A
short program will be rendered
by local talent.
Miss Alice Norell, telephone
operator at Duluth, came down
Saturday to take in the dance,
going back to Duluth Monday
morning accompanied by Miss
Ella Peterson who has spent a
two weeks vacation at home.
The wrestling match scheduled
for Saturday night between Cros-
by and Larson did not come off
on account of Crosby getting
hurt a few days previously. The
large crowd gathered to witness
the event were disappointed, but
most of them took it out in dane
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peockman, Cards
and Lawrences motored down
from Duluth Saturday and paid
a visit to their parents, the John
Melancons. Incidentally they al
so helped the old man dig and
pick his potatoes and took in the
dance in the evening. The Cards
and the Lawrences went back
Sunday while the Peockmans are
staying for the week.
Askov American., 1923-10-11
Oak Lake Neighborhood

VIM. Olson is moving to the
Dodge and Jacobson farm.
Miss Nora Walby is attending
agricultural school at ST. Paul.
Ole Beckstrom is helping Ole
Berset clear a road to his place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Berset Of
Texas, are visiting old friends
here.
Miss Hulda Strandberg spent
Sunday at her home near Sand
stone.
Bob Pearson from near Bruno,
is now domiciled on the Fuller
place.
Mrs. j. M. Hawkinson of St.
Paul, was a week end visitor at
Victor Swenson's.
Little Woodrow Nelson had a
bad cash cut in his upper lip last
Thursday while playing horse
shoe at school.
Mrs. j. M. Hawkinson, Victor
Swenson and Milton and Walfred
Beckstrom were Pleasant Hill
callers Sunday forenoon.
Michael Lund of Princeton,
and S. NJ. Lund of st. Paul, are
busy repairing the Lund place in
Sec. 8, preparatory to moving the
family there.
Several young people from
here went went to Sandstone
last Friday evening. They were
entertained by the jolly Bach
elors club of that place.
Mrs. Chas. Anderson, daughter,
Selma, and son, Henry, and Mrs.
Gilbert Johnson and son went to
Superior Tuesday to see Mrs.
Lungren who is critically ill.
Askov American., 1923-10-11

Leo and Lawrence Forsyth WIS.,
tied their parents Sunday. They
came from Duluth in a car pur-
chased by Lawrence, returning
Sunday evening.
Mrs. F. G. Darnell and chill
dren left Sunday for their new
home in Iowa and Mr.. Darnell is
leaving later with his car of
stock and household goods. We
wish them good luck in their
new home.
The Frank Devall family
moved back to their farm in Nor
man township Friday from Sand
stone where Mr.. Devall was in
partnership with A. f. Wood in
the blacksmith business the past
year. The business will be con-
tinued by Mr.. Wood alone. The
Devalls are welcomed back to
Norman. They plan on making
an automobile trip to Benson
shortly where they will visit his
folks,
Askov American., 1923-10-11
KERRICK

w. p. Hogan was a Duluth cal
Ter Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. f. Nelson and
family spent a few days last
week with relatives and friends
in st. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Berset of
Texas. arrived last week to spend
a few weeks with relatives and
friends here,
II. Petersen Of the Askov Amer
can, was soliciting subscribers for
that hustling newspaper in this
vicinity Monday.
The Misses Laura b. Rice and
Hildur l.. Westlund, AL Hyatt and
Bob, Don and Billie Hogan visited
at the VIM. Gellatly home in Bru-
no, Sunday
Askov American., 1923-10-11
MRS. LuNGREN DIES

Mrs. Peter Lungren passed
away Wednesday morning at two
o'clock at her home in Superior.
Death was due to consumption
from which she has been ailing
for some time.
She leaves to mourn her sad
demise besides her sorrowing hus-
band and son, Oliver, her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Anderson,
four brothers and two sisters,
They are Anne (Mrs, Gilbert
Johnson) of Duquette, Arvid and
Linder of St, Paul, John of Su-
perior, and Selma and Henry at
home.
She was a kind woman, a good
Askov American., 1923-10-11
WINDEMERE TOWNSHIP

The Brandts and Mrs. Swan Oh
son are on the sick list this
week.
David Anderson of Moose Lake,
was visitor at school c Friday
morning.
j. +. Clickner and {. S. Pulling
were Duluth visitors Monday and
Tuesday.
Rev. and Mrs. Olson and Gladys
spent Sunday afternoon at
Brandt's.
Don't forget the pie social at
the Methodist church next Sat
urday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oman and chill
dren of Kingsdale, spent Sunday
Mt the J. w. Nystrom home.
Rev. Olson will preach an Eng
lish sermon at the Methodist
church Sunday evening. Oct. Ii.
Several of the young people in
this neighborhood attended the
dance at Duquette Saturday eve
ming.
Miss Hilma Johnson accompa-
MED her parents TO Duluth Sun
day where they visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Lof-
gren.
Merle Street returned from
Michigan City, N, d., last Tues
day. He reports that the crops
we're very light in that country.
Rye and wheat threshed out
about 5 bushels to the acre.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Street,
Miss Mabel Larson and Miss Lois
Street motord down from Du-
luth Friday evening. Mr.. and
Mrs. Street drove on to Rush City
Saturday. They returned to Du-
luth Sunday afternoon,
While driving down from Du-
luth Saturday evening Archie
Johnson became blinded by the
lights on another car and drove
his Ford into the ditch. He
struck rock and broke the left
front wheel off. Archie was
shaken up considerably but was
not injured in the smash-up. The
accident occurred between Du-
Mth and Proctor.
Askov American., 1923-10-11
CARRY MAILS OVER ICE

The motor horn is becoming as ia
miliar to the Northern trapper as to
the Kiwanis club secretary. Uncle
Sans postmsn are speeding over
the ice foes Of Alaska to carry the
mails to distant points. The Chris
tian Science Monitor says "the au-
tomobile follows the flag" in COM
menting on the fact that there is
306-mile United States mail motor
lied route extending from Chitini to
Fairbanks, Alaska.
Askov American., 1923-10-11

mother and well beloved by all
who knew her.
Funeral services will be held
Friday at l:30 o'clock from their
home at Superior. The bereaved
family has the sympathy of the
entire community.
Askov American., 1923-10-11
Of thu Traek3

On a recent stormy morning an East
Michigan street street car was careen-
ing along that rough stretch east Of the
Belt railroad tracks. The course was
bumpy. to say the least.
Then the car hit the smooth stretch
Of track west Of the railroad tracks
with a burst Of speed and the course
from then on was smooth.
''Say. Mr.. Conductor" expostulated
a voice from the dark, I'VE must be on
the track. We're going along here
mighty smoothly. ly."-Indianapolis News.
Askov American., 1923-10-11
Married a Mabel,

A man who Is not usually reader
Of fiction was found TO be absorbed In
III Winter Comes" and 10 be re-read-
ing IL.
When asked the cause OF this obses-
sion. he first looked furtively around
the room to assure himself nobody
was within earshot. Then he said sol
emnly:
1T interests me because I married
a Mabel"
Askov American., 1923-10-11
(From Another CorrespondentJ

c. +. Anderson of Kerrick, has
been bailing hay of late,
Sam Anderson took some cat.
tie to Willow River Tuesday.
Askov American., 1923-10-11

How much chasing can you af
ford to do for 25c? Try a Want
Ad and be economical.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
DEATH ROOM
is GUARDED

SAN FRANCfaco. Aug Tho
room Wf,cro President Harding died
II fast locked against tho eyes OF
The curious,
The Palace hotel management,
tho presidents host during his peri
od 81 illness here, has denied count.
less requests from visitors 20 soc
the room whore the president 30 alb
ruply ended his career.
Tho remainder OF tho presidential
suite. Mrs. Hqrding's room, the ait
ting room whore tho president
paused for only "A moment 10 days
ago before taking 20 his bed. never
TO leave II. the dining room, where
he was never able 20 sit down 10 "a.
blo-all are jealousy guarded,
An air of peace and quiet per
vndes the place. Tho only visitor Is
the aun. which streams In the win
dows and gilds the bed where the
president lay.
what viii be done with this bed
has not been determined
The great quantity OF flowers CIV.
en- Mrs. Harding have been diatrib.
utod 20 sick children in San Fran.
cisco's hospitals. fading reminders
OF the chief executives game fight
against death and OF his Widows
herolum.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
U. S. SWIMMER
TO WIN PRIZE
Swims English Channel on
His Seventh Trial

LONDON Aug. THE Daily
sketch today announced that In
spite OF the fact that IA minor con.
dition governing tho feat had not
been complied with. a reward OF
900 pounds Tor swimming the Eng
llah channel would bo awarded 10
Henry Sullivan. American swimmer,
sullivan yesterday completed tho
crossing OF the channel after being
In the water 20 hours and i5 min.
utea. He was the first man 10
swim the channel since T. w
burgess In 1911. only one other
man. Capt Webb. In 1875, had over
succeeded
Todny's interest centered In the
attempt Of Mrs. Clemlngton Corson.
who set out yVaterday morning, No
official word had been received OF
her up ~ an early hour today. but
u was reported that she had been
forced 90 abandon her attempt on
account OF cold and exhaustion, She
had reached n point only two miles
from sangnttc. near capo Griz Nez
on tho French coast. tho report
said.
Three other men who starte d
shortly after Sullivan. abandoned
their attempt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Switching Coal Car
Kills S, Injuries a

GRIFFITH. Ind. Aug. Five
persons were killed and four In.
jured when their auto was hit by n
coal car being switched over a
grade crossing here early today.
All the casualties were Ohioans
touring 90 Chicago.
The dead: II. L. Kendall. Kings.
Vile. o.. Robert. .. his son; Dorothy.
.. his daughter: Charles spaulding.
Kingsville. o.. Leonn. 10. his daugh.
ter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
HARDING'S ACHIEVEMENTS

Washington limitation OF armament United
position important evolved
Peace rocsnbhed with Germany and Austria Army OF oceu
patton Withdrawn
Declaration American participation In world court
Treaty tho republic or Colombia ratified settling long
standing dispute.
system established and the enabled 70
It's business greater efficiency and
Extension OF credit 20 farmers.
Firm o prohibition laws.
Regulation OF immigration by modified restriction
that Of Finland with Czecho
sloynkla and JugoHlayia In prospect.
Influence IN Central and South America.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
GRAND JURY
BAGS TAKERS

LOS ANGELES. Aug. Closing
temporarily It's investigation Of
wildcat" promoters. the federal
grand jury here has adjourned until
September. following indictment Of
six officers OF the Texas land promo.
tlon company OF Black. Rowland g.
Go, for misuse OF the mails.
II II alleged that members Of this
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

from the Juice Of grapes grown In
the province OF Ontario. It's produc-
ton is the result OF law passed
many months ago by tho united
farmers party. then in power. Tho
farmers didn't believe In permitting
the brewers 20 turn out 4 or per
cent ale and beer. but they shled AZ
drawing tho limo on vino produced
from grapes grown on their own
lands Tho vino carries IN alcoholic
conten, OF about II per cent
II has taken Some time 20 got tho
supply really swinging along. because
the process OF making champagne -
n tedious one.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

company represented Themselves as
owners Of the Borrego grant. con.
msting OF 1928 acres In Webb and
Zepata counties. Texas. and ngserted
that II was worth $500 an acre. aside
from oil possibilities. The govern
ment alleges II is practically value.
less.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Infantry Battalion
Back at Vancouver

VANCOUVER. wash. Aug. L.
Tho first battalion OF tho Seventh
infantry IN In barracks here today.
after being absent since Juno /. in
charge OF the summer training
camps at Monterey. Cal, Tho sol.
dFers took part In the funeral rites
for President Harding In San Fran.
cisco.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
RETAIL STORES TO
CLOSE FRIDAY IN
HONOR OF HARDING

A LII retail stores. offic0s and
n other business institutions
viii close Friday afternoon NJ 1
o'clock for the memorial exer.
cisea TO 10 held In honor OF tho
lnte pNsident Harding The post
office win close from 20
o'clock and tho banks win DO
closed all day, Tho county.ciiy
building will also 10 closed dur.
ing the afternoon and other lines
OF work are expected TO cease IN
compliance with Gov. IIRrt'a and
Mayer browns proclamations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
TrI.EGRaMs UNcALI.Ep ron.

"a wire for @. a. Fcipel. ia3
Borcn ave. ". telling OF tho death
Of HIS aunt in Duluth remains I'm.
called for at tho central office OF
tho Western Union Telegraph Co,
hSro. He Is asked 10 call for the
message.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Bureau of
Mis- sing
Relatives

The star iasites tie readers 90 use this
department - an aid IN flndine missihs
rrIatiys. or frirnd.. The department |"
a. hslp Ia rrunittng thnss who have eses
separated. These whose relatives o.
THREADS are mlsslnE are Invited 70 repofs
the disappearance directly 10 The star,
H~ad-rs who mar know the whereabouts
u persan. mentioned 10 this column az
missing are requested also 10 rspart "a
The star. other nswspapefs are inthea
70 reproduce such items ~ win inisresi
their readers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

Vegetable Com
pound that when 1
realized | needed
to take something
torelieve my pains
and backachc, and
to help build mo
up l began TO take
that. / had been
sick Off and on for
years and barely
weighed n hun
bred pounds, but
now / have Ind
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Finds a True Friend

EVERY woman who values her
health should be proud to have a true
friend like the Vegetable Compound"
says Mrs. w. f. Shaw, 1927 Walnut
Street, Chicago, Illinois. II had fe-
male weakness so badly that ! could
not stand on my feet. Half Of my
time was spent in bed and | had pains
in my back which were unbearable..
tried everything ] could think of TO
help myself, and when n friend adj
vised Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound / began taking it at once.
| recommend it without hesitation"
Aa...tt.,...-.t
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
ONTARIO READY
FOR DRY ONES

BUFFALO. ". Y. Aug. Cham.
pagno a. 1870 per case Is Canada's
offer 10 tho thirsty.
There Is an abundance OF II Just
now IN Ontario towns that may b
purchased legally and consumed
without fear. Tho news has gono
'orth that tho supply Is 20 DO in
.reased to meet tho requirements OF
thirsty Americans visiting the north
shore.
This bubhling beverage Is mado
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
PATRICIA o,SEm ERcK.

soS.--It Patricia o'Hoii Erickson.
who has been missing for. some
time. nhould DO located. hho Is anl q
TO wri;o 20 Marion" at Bean.
Ohio. II. +. y. No. 5. Box 10,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

A home close 10 a School is so
convenient for the children. Perhaps
you can find one in Me Want Ads.
Turn 20 them NOW.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

such good results that | am recon-
mending the Vegetable Compound to
every one. Mrs. J. j. BIEBER, 1899
18th Ave. South, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
TO RELIEVE PAIN
AND BACKACHE
Women May Depend upon
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound

Minneapolis, Mimi had heard
30 much about Lydia +. Pfnkham's