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Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-04
Blaze Subsidies

oltL0 ouUSluCS
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4.-For'
est and brush fires for the most
part subsidized overnight in central
and northern California, according
to reports here today.
The, Lake Chabot fire near Oak
land was controlled shortly before
midnight following the second flare
up in two days. Eight thousand
acres of brush ard timber were
burned over. s -oaar
Timber and pasture land was be,
ing swept by fire near Annapolis,
northern Sonoma county. A great
norton of the White Oak stock
range has been swept by the Little
Austin Creek fire in western Sono'
ma county, with estimated loss OF
$4,000. FIN
Three fires have been controlled
in Plumas national forest on the
lands of the Hutchinson, .Swayne
| and Palmetto Lumber companies
and logging operations have beer
resumed. roa.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
FLEMING TOWNSHIP

John Darling has left for Du-
luth.
Otto Pearson has moved his
saw mill to Kingsdale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Beavens were
Sunday callers at the Figg home.
Mrs. L. M. Darling called on
Mrs. Frank Rodenberger Tuesday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Boo and
baby called at the c. A. Newcome
home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Frank Olson was taken
suddenly i'll Saturday, but is
somewhat better at this writing.
Teddy Rydberg is now located
in Fleming township, having
moved his house onto his land
east of L. Larson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Newcome
drove to Sandstone Wednesday
where they are taking treat
ments from a chiropractor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
HOUSE VOTES TO
LEASE SHOALS
Action by Upper Branch Of Con.
gress Said To Be Doubtful
This Session.

Washington--Henry Ford's offer FOR
Muscle Shoals pending before Con
gress for more than two years was ap
proved BY the house.
BY vote Of e17 60 ll2 the McKen
rie bill which would authorize &C
ceptance OF Ford's bid. was passed and
sent to the Senate where there IL un
certainty as TO what action. II any
will be taken on II at this session.
Continuously before the House for a
week. the Mckenzie measure was ap
proved practically in the form In
which q was reported by the military
committee. which had been Informed
by Mr.. Ford that he would take over
the governments nitrate and power
project on the Tennessee river under
the terms embodied In the bill.
Attached to the bill. however. was
the Madden amendment. approved by
the military committee. which obii
gates the government TO replace the
corgas steam power plant. recently
sold to the Alabama Power company
Under terms OF the bill. Ford will
have the right to lease for 100 years
dams 2 and . at Muscle shoals. and
adjacent power stations.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
WHEAT DUTY BOOSTED
Difference In Costs Of Production
In Canada and U. S. Basis
Of Change.

washington--on the basis Of . re-
port submitted to him by the tariff
commission on the costs Of producing
wheat and wheat products In the Uni
ted States as compared with Canada.
President Coolidge issued proclama-
tion increasing the import duty on
wheat from 80 cents to ~ cents .
bushel and ON -four from rs cents per
100 pounds to si.0i.
The President acted under the au-
thority given him by the elastic provi-
sion OF the rordney-McCumber tariff
act. The tariff changes become effec-
tive April 7. The maximum increase
or decrease which the President can
order under the law IL so per cent and
II had been anticipated that he would
find Justification In the commissions
report for maximum increase In tho
wheat duty. which would have brought
II to As cents bushel. with proper
tionate increase on the tariff on -four.
Some surprise IL likely to be occa-
stoned by the Presidents action In rc-
dncing to the limit OF his power the
present is per cent ad vaiorem duty
on millfeeds.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13

Mr.. Couch sold his team Satur-
day as he has the job of main
tanning the federal highway
from Rutledge to Sturgeon Lake
and all this work is to be done by
motor truck this season.
Monday. March 10th. the po-
tato warehouse here was opened
through arrangements made by
Mr.. Mahnke Of Princeton. High
est prices will be paid for pota-
toes delivered at an early date.
R. Bopell and family Of RAN
dali. moved onto the former
Frank Dederick farm last Satur-
day. We are very glad to well
come them to our community
and hope they will like Willow
River and prosper here.
Ted Thompson drove in ],
Juresh's car when returning from
a dance at Denham early Tuesday
morning and when near Nor
trup's farm went into the ditch
damaging the sedan and getting
shook up in general himself.
Tuesday the annual village
election was held here. The
following candidates had filed:
For president of council. DR.
w. c. Ehmke; trustee for three
years, Vern Pembleton, Geo
Brisbane; trustee for one year
John Walter; treasurer. Joe
Bocheck; recorder. Peter Mar.
gitan.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
BRUNO SCHOOL NOTES
Fifth and Sixth Grades.

Leonard Skinner is the only
one in the room having perfect
attendance.
Adeline Rupp is still in lead in
the Courts arithmetic work.
Mildred Marihart, Helen Gellatly
and Myrtle Johnson are tied for
second place.
The following pupils have
completed all twenty lessons in
writing: Helen Gellatly, Leona
Starch, Milly Starebo, Leona
Marihart, Helen Pearson, Ray
mond Hill and jeanette Hamre.
The following pupils are on
the honor roll for February: A
Jeanette Hamre, Elizabeth Pear
son and Raymond Hill; B-Chris-
tine Snelson, Milly Starebo, Ma
bel Noeldner, Mildred Marihart,
Beryl Douglas and Charles Ames.
Third and Fourth Grades.
We have some bird charts
again this year and are studying
birds and making bird books.
The banner still journeys
across the room. Last week the
3rd grade had it, but the 4th
have it now.
We took the standard spelling
tests. Alva Gay and Merritt
Steele covered themselves with
glory while Elma Snelson beat
the third grade by a good mar
gin.
Honor roll: A-Maurice Mo
nette, Elma Snelson, Kathryn
Smith and Helen Seablom; B.
Gladys Smith, Helen Smith, Her
bert Pearson and Henning Pear
son.
First and Second Grades.
The first grade will finish their
Winston Primer this week.
Miss Mary Murphy visited the
primary room last Monday.
Joe Ames has returned to
school after a week of illness.
Howard Mccullough has re-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
BIRCH CREEK TOWNSHIP

The sale at Henry 0lson's farm
was well attended.
Herbert Johnson is now en-
ployed at the Anderson Bros.
garage at Denham.
An oyster supper was given
March 7th at the Oak Hill
church, it was well attended.
Dick and Fritz Rye left Thurs
day for North Dakota to visit
with their brother Adolph, who
is reported quite i'll.
Services will be held at Nor,
land church Sunday, March, 23rd,
Norwegian in the forenoon and
English in the evening.
Nick and Brono Topliski left
for home Wednesday. They have
been employed at the John
Peterson camp for the past two
months.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13

he Toasted with Rev. Johnson al
a home on the north side. Hap
Ply phrases as well as Plaza man
ma passed between us that day.
Among those phrases was one
certain Il remember" as we were
taken by it to scenes of youth.
1t is a phrase seldom used by
children, but more employed the
older we grow. The other even
ing the pulpiteer watched child
enter a room, and though in no
particular need. ask where's
mother" And then the observer
remembered" On the morning
of March %, his concern will be
to determine whether the
heavenliness of childhood need
be only memory. 49,. The
writer believes he has beheld
what is possibly the worlds most
piteous thing.-a mother bereft
of her child, writhing in anguish
in the chamber of death. Death.
the Arch Fear, and its wintry
chill, will be the topic for
thought Sunday morning. We
hope to allow the brave sunlight
of Christ to fall on the darkness
thereof, and will listen for the
bird call, the flower call, the
rustic of an angels wing.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
oBREeoN PREDICTS PEACE
Mexican President Refuses 70 Approve
Plan TO let Rebels Leave.

Mexican President Refuses to Approve
Plan 10 Let Rebels Leave.
Mexico City President Obregon
believes the republic will be complete
iy pacihed within 20 days. according
TO leaders OF the, national pro-peace
committee who conferred with him.
The pacinsts sought General obre-
CONS approval of plans to bring about
the surrender OF the rebel leaders.
but admitted the president would not
approve any scheme giving Estrada.
Dieguez and the others an opportunity
to leave the country on their promise
not to resume revolutionary activities.
He agreed that any rebels surrend-
ering under the committees white
nag would have guarantees that their
lives would be spared.
Secretary OF War Serrano IL leaving
for Manzaniilo. whence he Is expected
TO proceed to saiiha Cruz for the pur.
pose OF directing a campaign against
the rebels in the Southwestern tsates-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
poINcARe REJECTS RuHR AID
France Refuses 10 Form Anti-BrItlsh
Bloe--sseks Good VIII.

London Premier Poincare has
turned down Premier Mussolini's offer
OF Italian cooperation IN forming an
anti British bloc on the continent and
that this has done more than anything
else TO convince Prime Minister Mac
Donald OF Premier Poincare's SINGER
ity In desiring British friendship
The facts are that Premier Musso-
iini. who is alarmed at the growing
power OF the British feet In the Med
iterranean and viewing the recent m
crease as q threat to Italy. and who
Is opposed to the socialist doctrines
OF Mr.. MacDonald's government. re-
Gently made the offer through NJ.
Barrere. French ambassador TO Rome.
He also offered France HIS full support
In the Ruhr in return for concessions
on the admission OF Italian emigrants
10 France. II being necessary for him
20 hnd some outlet for the surplus
population. since the United States 10
practically closed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
Mexican Rebel. Loo, Town.

Laredo. Texas--Thirty-Eve soldiers
from the federal garrison at concep
eion Del Orc reyolted. They demand
ed that the municipal president give
them $500 and when only t225o was
forthcoming they piIlaged the town
They took all the money. rifles. horses
and saddles in sight and then retired
TO a saloon owned by a Chinese. In
stead OF robbings the Chinese. they
spent $500 at his bar. Then they
quarreled over their loot among them
selves. When the lighting stopped
there were seven sEr dyors.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13

turned to school after his long
period of illness.
The primary room lost three
students last week. Alvin Steele,
Helen and Vera Smith. All
three have moved out of town.
Honor roll: A-Elizabeth
Howey, Lucille Skinner, Clarice
Holm. Eleanor Korb and Lola
mae Steele; B-Lenora Rupp,
Lucille Monette. Arthur Dracy
and Lynn Howey.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
BRUNO

Mr.. Ekmark spent Monday at
home in Carlton.
Mrs. Emerson of Superior, was
in town Tuesday.
Attorney Reinhold of Hinck-
ley, was in town Wednesday on
legal business.
Mrs. Carpenter has been very
sick this past week but is a little
better at this time.
Milford Swift left for Blue
Earth to spend the summer with
his uncle, Frank Swift.
Mrs. Mary Hoaglund returned
Saturday from Brook Park where
she spent the past two weeks.
Bert Rose returned home from
North Dakota Thursday, where
he visited his brother and fami-
ly.
Presbyterian Sunday school at
9:45; church at IL o'clock; C. L.
at 1880. Everybody invited to at
tend.
Mrs. Anna Larson who spent
the past week at the Lingren
home returned to her home near
Kerrick Sunday.
R. P. Davis of Superior, came
down here Tuesday. He and
Mrs. Davis just returned Friday
from trip to California.
The Misses Ruth and Helen
Walsh, Ransom, Perschbacher
and John Walsh and Louie Peter
son attended the basket ball
game at Askov Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Allen returned TO. her
home in Hector Thursday. having
been with her sister, Mrs. o. F.
Peterson, for the past 10 days.
Mrs. Peterson is now better, be-
ing able to sit up little.
Merritt Steele got some dyna-
mite caps Tuesday evening. They
were discharged blowing off his
thumb and fore finger; his eye
was also effected. He is the eld-
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Steele.
Mr.. Wallner and two sons of
Reeder, N. D., arrived here Mon
day with their household goods,
horses and cattle and have rented
the Snyder place for the coming
year. The rest of the family will
arrive in a few days. Mr.. Wall
ner is a nephew of Mr.. braves of
this place.
A community meeting has
been called for Friday, Mar. 81,
at the Marihart hall. Folks will
meet in the forenoon and have
lunch at noon. A talk will be
given by a man from the State
U. farm on cow testing and the
benefits of a COW testing associa-
ton. County Agent Hammar-
gren will also be here and speak
on calf club work and chicken
club work. Everybody is urged
to be present. Bring your lunch,
not coffee will be furnished.
Presbyterian Spotlights-.Th
pneumogastric nerve of the writ
er was aptly melted recently as
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
Eayp,oIoaI,,. Simon rut Tomb.

Luxor--In the presence OF over 200
guests. including many notahles. the
Egyptian government officially re-
opened King Tutankhamen's tomb. A
notable feature OF the ceremony was
the complete absence Of Egyptologists.
none OF the several well known now
In Egypt. including James Breasted.
Alan Gardiner. Percy Newberry, being
present. while naturally Howard Car
ter and his colleagues did not attend.
Thus the function. instead OF being
archaeological. became social and.
above all. political
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
TO HOLD HEALTH EXPOSITION
VIII Have Clinics Of q Varied Mature
and Installations Of Modern
Methods Of Science.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF the Hen
nepin County Medical Society have
decided to sponsor a Minneapolis
Health Exposition here the week OF
May 3 to 10.
At that time, according TO officers
Of the society. the medical men In
tend to meet the public on common
ground In q sincere effort TO con-
serve the health OF the people and 20
show them the way 10 greater happi-
ness and contentment.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
LOAN TO N. W. BANKS BEGIN
Minneapolis Subscriptions Total $780,.
600 OF states Quota. Says Decker.

Minneapolis-Loans VIII be made
By the new Agricultural Credit
corporation to banks IN the northwest
within a week. officers predicted.
Two or three cases, which are con-
sidered important. have advanced TO
the point of actual loaning. after in
vestigations. and they are to receive
first consideration as soon as the cor.
poratfon can function legally and the
FIRST assessment on stockholders. prob
ably rs per cent OF the $4,000. 900 sub
scribed privately in the Industrial
districts. 10 levied BY the executive
committee.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
VOTES BONUS BILL REPORT
Four Proposals Made In Hearings un.
der Consideration by Committee.

washington--The house ways and
means committee In executive SEES
sion agreed 10 TO Q 10 report bonus
bill
The three days Of public hearings
brought out four proposals which re-
ceived considerable support Three
OF these were entirely different from
the bill passed last session and vetoed
by President Harding. They included
payment in cash only. adjusted com
pensation in the form Of paidup insur-
ance policies. and two option plan
allowing full cash payments or paid
up insurance. The third scheme was
advanced by the special committee OF
veterans appointed by the house dem
ocratic conference to confer with the
committee on bonus legislation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
WILLOW RIVER

y. Nj. ErlckS0n made a business
call to Balm Saturday.
Rutledge announces dance for
Saturday night. March 18th.
Art Wood and family of Sand
stone. spent Sunday here visiting
]. +. Dubie's.
Grandma Pembleton who has
been very i'll has improved a
great deal at this writing.
Revenue officers searched
several places in this community
for moonshine last week.
Last week end Mr., and Mrs.
Burling had as guests, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson of Sandstone.
]. A. Jaeger. ID. v. NJ, made
professional calls the past week
at j. c. Jensen's and John
Walta's.
The baby daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Steve Novack was very i'll
Friday and Saturday and under
doctors care.
James Roda was pleasantly
surprised Saturday evening when
relatives from South Dakota
motored here to pay him a visit.
Last Friday John Guessing left
for Rush City to visit his daugh-
ter for the week end; from there
he expects to go to the Twin
Cities.
Several from here attended the
masquerade at Bruno a week ago
Saturday and report a splendid
time, also a good supper was
enjoyed.
Mrs. R. T. Addington, Mrs. E.
Walsh and Mrs. Geo. Brisbane
who have been on the sick list.
seem to be on the road to re-
covery now.
Rudolph Klatt was the lucky
one to win a potato loader as End
prize for his work as an organizer
for the Minnesota Potato Grow
ers Association.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Melberg
had as their guest Wednesday
and Thusrday of last week their
brother-in-law. Geo. Johnson of
Waterford, N. ID.
Last Thursday c. NJ. Erickson
went to st. Paul where he repre-
sented the local school at a con-
vention of the Minnesota School
Board Association.
The players to take part in the
home talent play soon to be given
by the Catholic Guild and also
the teachers were entertained by
Mrs. c. Sexton last Sunday
evening.
Hal Sherrick, F. w. Stepan and
DIR. w. c. Ehmke were in Hinck-
ley Wednesday of last week as
delegates from Kettle River
township at the Republican coun-
ty convention.
Beatrice Breska left for At
water one day last week to visit
her sister, Mrs. Braban, better
known here as Phyllis Breska.
Anna Walta is taking her place
at Amundson's.
Many Of the Willow River
ladies went out to Alvin ALL
brechts to attend the Lutheran
Ladies Aid meeting Saturday
and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon
and bounteous luncheon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
DRAFT SUIT AGAINST U. S. |.
Actions Prepared for Filing In Courts
by Stockholders Seeking Escape.

Minneapolis-Suits for t230,000.
due from the families OF officials
of the bankrupt United States Install
ment and U. s. l. Realty companies.
and for s1.30o.000. claimed from the
parent firm. were prepared for flins
in three courts by stockholders Of the
u. 8. I. company. seeking escape from
possible enforcement OF si.ioo.ooo
stockholders liability.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-03-13
IT'S UTAH MINERS EnToMsEu
Ten Bodies Recovered From Workings
Hope TO Find Some Alive.


Hope TO Find Some Alive.
Castle Gate. Utah--Rescue teams
entering Mine No. 2 OF the Utah Fuel
company here. where It's men were
entombed by three explosions ex-
tinguished a smouldering IRE in the
mine and reported there we're no other
signs Of IRE any place in the work.
ings.
n the explosion was near the center
OF the mine. as some think. those In
the innermost working may be saved,
providing they did not rush toward
the entrance and he overcome with
the poisonous gases. The mine 10
slope. the far end being about 1900
feet from the safe.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-03
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

corner ave. ana Fourth 81.
l.. r. Johnson, Pastor
l0:3O- Morning worship. The pas
| tot will speak on the topic, "If O:he,
Organizations are Doing the Worl
of the Church, Why?" DO Gu,
church forms and doctrines tend t.
make us satisfied with them as reli.
gion, while we overlook the needs a
the world?
The Kentucky Harmony Singers
will render several selections at the
morning service.
1900 noon, Sunday school. Mr.
John Thorpe. Superintendent. Class
ss for all grades and ages.
All evening services have been
changed to one half hour later.
7:OO-B. Y. p. u. Mrs Quain will
speak to the young people at their
regular meeting. The Crusaders will
meet at the same hour.
S:00-Evcring Worship. The pas
tor will speak on the topic, 'If Other
tic message. Special music
Wednesday, Mid-week meet
ing for prayer and devotion. The l..
T. L. will meet with Mrs Hughc, di-
rector, Thursday afternoon.
The Ladies' Aid will meet for So
.oial meeting at the home of Mrs j.
". Payne west Main st. Thursday af-
tornoon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-03
PAGE TWO
HIDES ARE "PLANTED" BY
WESTERN FARMERS

Cecilville, Cal. May 3.-Farmers
N Siskiyou county, northern Cali
iornia, are making unusual use of
cattle hides because of the low prices
oiferedl The hides are cut rLo
Small pieces and planted as ferti-
.azer in ground prepared for melons.
'9dashes and other garden plants
known as frank feeders" Crops
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-03

st. Paul, May 3.-Representativo
Thomas b. Schal Of Minneapolis.
today filed as a Republican candl-
date for nomination to the United
States senate. Mr.. Schall will OPP
pose Ole. o. Sageng of Dalton and
N innti or.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-03
McCABE METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. s. F. Halfyard, Pastor.
Prof. Harry Wagner, Organist
10:30-Public Worship.
Prelude.
Anthem.
Voluntary.
Solo, selected. Mrs. Arthur Bauer
Sermon-"Your Seal' by Rev. W. j.
Thatcher.
postlude.
~ M.-Sunday School.
$3.50 p. NJ. Junior League.
$3.50 P. M. Epworth League.
9:0n p. NJ. Public Worship.
Prelude.
Anthem.
Organ Offertory.
Solo-Selected.
Sermon, by Rev. joan Morange
Saved BY The Blood of Christ.
Organ Postlude.
A cordial invitation to all. Come
and bring friend.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-03

several selections. A cordial well
come to all.
The Evangelical League of c. E.
church at 7:15 p. m. Miss Esther
Bremen will have charge of the meet
ing. A helpful time is assured.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-03

The intermediate League will meet
in the basement of the church at
the same time. Mrs. Mcdonald viii!
be in charge.
Evening service, with large chorus
music and sermon by the pastor at
8 p. m. A cordial welcome to all.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-03

10.45 a. m.
All other services in the English
language.
Sunday school from 1O:45 to 11.45
n. m. to be followed by demonstra-
tions by some organized classes.
The Kentucky Singers will also sing