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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-11-21
Oakley Schools Observe
American Education Week

We have more illiterates than all
the people in the eleven states, Ida
no, Utah, Delaware, .--.evada, Monta-
ma, Wyoming, Arizona. New Mexico,
Oregon, North and South Dakota,
combined.
There are ofur and a half million
illiterate voters in our country
enough to swing an election.
This shows what we must do to
put over the slogan-no illiteracy by
1880.
Today the program will include
the basic outline for the day plus a
game of playground ball between
Marion and Oakley, and a football
game between Basin and Oakley's
second team.
1t is urgently hoped that all will
observe Community day. and For
God and Country day, with the out
line which follows, as guide.
Friday, November Fl
Physical Education Day
Fairgrounds and athletic fields
mean a strong, healthy nation.
l. A playground for every child.
2. Physical education and health
habits for all.
3. Adequate parks for city, state
and nation.
4. Safety education saves life.
5. Encourage sane athletics for
all.
6. Physical education is char
acter builder.
Slogans: "a sick body makes a
sick mind" Athletes all" .'Visit
the schools today"
Saturday, November ID,
community tdy
Service to community, state and
nation is the duty of every citizen.
1. Equality of opportunity In ed
ucation for every American boy or
girl
2. Better rural schools.
3. Adequate public library SER
vice for every community.
4. A community's concern for
education measures it's interests in
its own future.
s. Good roads build a community. |
Slogans: Get acquainted with
your neighbour" "a square deal for
he country boy and girl" Chill
iren today-citizens tomorrow"
Sunday, November 23,
For God and Country Day
Religion, morality and education
ire necessary for good government
1. Education in the home
2. Education in the school.
8. Education in the church.
Slogan: "a godly nation cannot I
all - A.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-11-21

Mrs. Temples Telegram a
charming drama i'm three acts. con-
structed with uncommon skill and
abounds in clever lines. The spirit
of optimism, good cheer and hearty
giving night, Howells Opera House.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-11-21

American Education week is be-
ing fittingly observed in the public
schools this week Each grade has
carried out some of the plans and
programs that were suggested by
the American Legion, the National
Education association and the U. S.
Bureau of Education. Each days
program has been utilized imam en-
deavor to inculcate the ideals and
necessities of a vitalized educa ton
in its broadest sense in the minds
of the pupils.
1t was asked that all parents visit
the schools Friday especially, and
any other day if possible. Parents
can leave easier on that day, and as
it is Physical Education day. they
can see better the aims and purpo-
ses in education in its fullest
Wednesday, School and Teacher
day, will long be remembered by the
boys and girls of the sixth, seventh
and eighth grades. ]. A. Mercer
gave a very inspiring talk on the
necessity of schools and education.
Some vital statistics on illiteracy
were given Thursday. and all were
made to see that illiteracy is men
ace to the individual, the family, the
and our nation. One of
the most hopeful results of the
World War is that it helped us to
see ourselves as others see us. Per-
haps no one thing reduces us to a
more humble attitude than to real
ize our status as an enlightened and
literate nation. Among the great
nations of the world the U. S. stands
tenth from the top in percentage of
Iiteracy. If lesser nations were !
we would rank even |
lower. Are we willing to sit supine- |
y by and let these nations stand
sbove us? Consider these figures.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-11-21
A REAL TREAT COMING

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry" a mod
ern drama typical of the times. A
prize play having an all star cast.
oYu've been waiting for just such
a treat. 1t will be presented by the
Fourth ward Dramatic club, Dec,
ember 12.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-11-21

SUNDAY TRAIN DISCONTINUED
Hereafter Oakley will have train
service from Burley daily except
Sunday. Station Agent Stringfield
states that the Oakley station will be
closed on Sundays
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-11-21
E. E. Stock left Wednesday

E. E. Stock left Wednesday for
Bear Lake to visit relatives.
Hurry, Hurry, Hurry" drama
typical of the times, presented at
Howells Opera House December IL,
by the Fourth ward Dramatic club.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stockings of
Blackfoot and Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Stockings of Paul were dinner
guests Thursday at the home of Mrs.
r. E. Stock.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-11-21

tits stated that Finland and Ire.
land have not one illiterate. There
are five million illiterates in the
United States according to the GEN.
sus. Only one and a half million
are foreign born. Our illiterates
are mainly made in America.
There are neough men and women
who cannot read and write in our
country to make a nation larger
than Denmark
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-11-21

Don't forget real surprise Will
be waiting for you at Hurry! Hur-
ry! Hurry" December IL.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-11-21
NATIONAL BOOK WEEK COMING

Next week is national Book week
and will be observed by the schools
and the local Paent-Teacher asso-
citation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
MAGNUS JOHNSON TO
SPEAK AT DENHAM
Well Known Senator to Ad-
dress Creamery Picnic
July 81.

The management Of the far
mers cooperative creamery at
Denham have been successful in
securing u. S. Senator Magnus
Johnson as the principal speaker
for their third annual picnic in
Rundquist's park. near Denham,
to be held on Thursday. July 81.
Mr.. Johnson will commence
speaking at / o'clock. Among
other speakers will be James Sor-
ensen. secretary of the State But
termakers' Association.
The picnic starts at 10 a. m.
with a base ball game. In the
evening there will be a show and
the days festivities will wind up
with dance at Fraternity hall
to which music will be furnished
by the Denham orchestra.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
PROCEEDINGS OF
COUNTY BOARD
Official Minutes of Pine
County Commissioners
Meeting.

Auditors office, Pine City, Mime
sofa. July IA. 1924. One o'clock p. m.
The board OF county commissioners
of Pine county, Minnesota, convened
this day according to law. Members
present: Commissioners Oakland. Ste
pan, Thomas and Chairman Hancock.
No commissioner present from the list
Commissioners District, Commission
er Gust Anderson OF said district hav-
ing resigned.
The petition by Bendt Jorgensen
asking that he with his lands to-wit:
eli Of nell of Section s. Township 43,
Range 10 be set off from school dis
trict No. 65 to school district No. IL
came duly on for final hearing. As
no one appeared in opposition. his pc
tition was on motion unanimously
carried granted.
The petition by Karl X. Hansen ask
ing that he with his lands viz: e15
OF sell OF Section 32. Township 80.
Range % came also on for final hear
ing No one appearing In opposition
to this petition. 1t was also on motion
granted.
Bids for bridges and culverts adj
vertised for were received as follows:
nrakko q Rukacek.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
KETTLE RIVER WINS
IN CLOSE CONTEST
Askov's Defense Weakened
in Eighth When
X. r.. Scored 3.

Kettle River scored another
victory over the Askov base ball
team Sunday. the final score be-
ing Z to 6. The game was played
at Kettle River.
The pitching on both sides
was entirely too strong or the
batting was too weak to make it
an interesting game. Won
Schenk for Askov struck out 16
men while c. Korhonen Of Ket-
tie River, had II strike-outs to
his credit. That was a pitchers
battle compared to 5 or 4 strike
outs as it should be in an inter.
esting game with action.
The box score follows:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
MATT PETERSEN GETS
COMMISSIONERSHIP

The chairmen Of the two town
ships, Royalton and Rock Creek,
had a deadlock on the appoint
ment of a county commissioner
to fill the unexpired term Of
Gust Anderson. so the county at
torney was called in to help set
tie the matter. The result was
that Matz Petersen Of Royalton
township, was appointed and he
has already commenced upon his
new duties, the board of county
commissioners being in session
this week as a board Of equaliza-
ton.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24

for the campaign. 1t is natural
that these political chieftains
should stress the characteristics.
influence and qualifications of
those heading the various nation
al tickets, but. underneath this
formal attitude, a note of con-
Germ as to the actual numerical
strength Of their parties is easily
discernable.
As one recognized leader de-
scribed the situation: The men
tai attitude of the average voter
that his or her vote does not
count must be changed if party
systems are to survive. There
is another group which is salts
fed that their party will win be-
cause of surface indications. II
may be likened to the compla,
cency of newly married couples
who are gradually awakened to
the truth of things. Less lip SER
vice and more actual voting is
something that all parties need
today"
There are a number of politi-
cal leaders who have expressed
some concern over the woman
If,anttn,ed IN paga ~
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
HOME TALENT WEEK
TICKET SALE FAST
Buy Season Ticket Now to
Make Sure of Seat July
n, %, %, 80.

At first it was not planned to
reserve seats for the Askov Home
Talent Week. July q. %. 20 and
80, but after observing how fast
the tickets moved after the sale
started on July 10, the manage
ment thought it best to reserve
all tickets purchased in advance
Of the entertainments, so that
holders would be sure Of accom-
modations. However, on account
Of the low price of the tickets
only $1.00 for a whole fam
lily for the four entertain
ments-and the possibility OF
some folks not attending all four
nights-seats will be held re-
served only until SIS. Each en-
tertainment starts at 800 o'clock
and if the holders of reserved
seats are not in their places by
SIS the management will as.
sumo that the parties concerned
will not be there that evening
and the seats may. therefore be
used by others.
The advance ticket sale is in
charge of Conrad Christensen at
the bakery.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24

A delegation from Henrietta. APP
neared before the board in regard to
travelling part Of State Aid Road No.
Z. No crawling was promised for
this year.
resolution was unanimously
adopted guaranteeing the keep OF one
Gilbert Henderson at the State Sana-
forum at Walker.
The engineer having checked over
the bridge bids, they were taken up
Cor consideration. On motion unani-
mousIy carried. contract for construc-
t,on Of bridges Nos. ais. 4117. 1907
were awarded TO Brekke and Buka-
cek Bridge No. 1903 and repairing
~ the bridge over Big Sand. also 3
culverts were awarded TO Independent
bridge Co. these being the lowest
hidders Their bids for culverts were
as follows: W-106. $f,1s6.3s and
W-iO4. s9s362. All other bids re-
jected.
A letter from the State Board OF
Control advising the board that the
County Farm needs to be painted and
cleaned and that new bedding should
be supplied, was read IL was on mo-
.ion unanimously carried placed on
file.
The following resolution was unan-
imously adopted:
Resolution Transferring Funds.
Re IL Resolved. by the board OF
county commissioners, Pine county.
Minnesota, that in accordance with
the provisions OF the Statutes OF the
State OF Minnesota, that the sum OF
one thousand dollars be Appropriated
from the General Revenue Fund OF
said county to the credit OF the In
cidental Expense Fand. and the coun-
AZ auditor Is hereby directed 10 make
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
AsKov PINE COUNTY MINNESOTA THURSDAY JULY "a 1924
rWdSllin5tonLetter
B " HDalcy

Washington, July 23.-Military
boards of strategy had no more
difficult problems to solve in To-
calizing full strength of the
Army than those which confront
the national committees in
charge Of Presidential campaigns.
The latter have real problems on
hand in overcoming the COM
placency of the average party
member and the alarming indif-
ference of the American citizen
as to the exercise of the elector-
al franchise. In the headquarters
of the various political parties
here, in New York, and Chicago,
the organization plans for the
campaign will embrace the all
important question of bringing
out a large vote in November.
The leaders are thoroughly cogni-
zant of the Importance of the
stay-at-home vote, which, it is
said, is sufficient to change the
result of the Presidential elec-
ton in a vast majority of the
states.
Several representative leaders
were interviewed by the writer
this week concerning their plans
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
AHLM DOWNS NISSEN
IN FAST WRESTLING
Nissen Gains First Fall in
IS Minutes. Ahlm Gets
Next Two.

The wrestling match between
Axel Nissen of Askov, and John
Ahlm of Duquette, at Duquette
Saturday evening was the most
evenly matched and fastest con-
test staged there this year of the
several matches that have been
shown. 1t was a very hard
fought contest from beginning to
end. both men using every ounce
Of strength and vitality they
possessed-"and then some"-as
expressed by several fans.
Nissen gained the first fall in
IS minutes. The second fall was
secured by Ahlm in Ga minutes
and Ahlm also secured the third
fall in 81 minutes, thereby win
ing the contest.
Carl +. Jorgensen and Bill Mad
sen, both of Askov, staged live
ly ten minute preliminary con-
test without any falls. Bill was
short-winded and was putting
like a steam engine from the
hard work. but apparently was
getting his second wind toward
the end of the 10 minute exhibit
ton. They rolled around in live
" shape and the fans gave their
by loud applause when
hostilities ceased and the boys
shook hands. They are welter-
weights. This contest was re-
fereed by Albert Larson, the
wrestler.
Nissen Why.
After being introduced by the
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24

Won Schenk struck out man In
every inning. getting three In row
In the first and sixth.
Two base hits-Nielsen. Portinen
G. Korhonen, J. Korhonen.
Sacrince-Jensen.
Stolen bases--Sorensen 4. Jensen 2
Hyidahl 2. Larsen, =. Korhonen. J
Peura.
Struck out--By Won schenk 16. b,
G. Korhonen IL.
Base on balls--off Korhonen I. OF
Won Schenk 1.
Left on bases--Askov 10, Kettle
River 8.
Umpires-Erickson. Madsen anc
Hendrickson.
Scorer--Hans @. Larsen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24

Assessors per diem and
mileage .......'.. 5oV'vV
Janitor's salary .......... 10000
Incidental Digit. water,
freight and postage) 49,. 100000
County attorneys contin-
gent fund =. ........... 10000
County Fair :. .......... I5O.Vo'
County printing and adver-
Using :. ........,. 100000
Farm Bureau :. ........ 100000
Total ..............S4 2 10000
The estimated expenses out Of the
Poor Fund were as follows:
Mothers pensions ...$1O. 100000
Support OF poor .......... 100000
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24

A couple Of weeks ago reference
was made 20 a cable dispatch an
nouncing the arrival at Copenhagen
OF the Danish "Harmonien" singers
ON July 8. and Indicating the posi-
bility that they must have come too
late 20 take part In the Independence
day celebration at the Danish-Amer-
lean Rnbild national park. Newspa-
pers, just arrived. say. however. that
the Chicago singers reached Dem
mark on July and that their APP
pearance at the Rmbild celebration
was one OF the outstanding features
OF that affair.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
To the County Board.
Pine county, Minnesota.

To the County Board.
Pine county, Minnesota.
Pursuant to law. present below.
statement showing the amount OF
taxes levied for county purposes for
the current year, the amounts col
lected and apportioned to date. and
the balances uncollected, together
with the actual cash balance remain
ing to the credit Of each county fund
at the close of business on the goth
day OF June. 1924.
ANDREW p. EDIN,
County Auditor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
Resolution For Levying Taxes
for 1924.


Resolution For Levying Taxes
for 1924.
Resolved, That the following taxes
be and are hereby levied upon the
taxable property OF Pine county. Min
neseta, for the year 1924:
For ordinary expenses
County Revenue) .s43. 900 90
For support OF Poor and
Mothers Pensions ...... 100000
For General Road and
Bridge Fund ........ 10000. 90
For Sinking Fund, County
Road and Bridge Funds 100000
For interest on bonds issued
under Chapter 265, Laws
OF 1919, Minnesota ... 1000. 90
And the county auditor be and is
hereby directed to levy and extend
such taxes upon the tax list OF said
county for the year 1924.
J. c. Hancock,
Nels Oakland,
+. w. Stepan,
+. II. Thomas,
Board Of County Commissioners, Pine
County, Minnesota.
Dated at Pine City, Minnesota, this
18th day OF July. 1924.
State OF Mimi. County OF Pines.
!, Andrew p. Edin. county auditor,
in and for the county OF Pine, State
OF Minnesota. do hereby certify, that
the foregoing is correct and true
copy OF a resolution adopted by the
board Of county commissioners Of
Pine County. Minnesota, this 14th day
OF July, 1924.
ANDREW p. EDIN,
County Auditor. Pine County. MINI.
auditors seal)
The county board filed the follow
ing report:
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
We would respectfully report that.
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24

On motion the bids were submitted
to the engineer for tabulation.
A delegation from the town of Pine
Lake appeared before the board and
presented a petition asking for the
designation OF State Aid Road In
said town. After some discussion.
Commissioner Stepan offered the fol-
lowing resolution and moved its adop-
ton:
RESOLVED: That the following de-
scribed road In the town of Pine Lake,
Pine county. Minnesota, and not with
in the corporate limits Of any bor-
rough. village or city, to-wit: Begin
ming at southeast corner OF section
is, township 43. range 2f, thence run
ming north on section line up to the
lake. thence following the lake shore
until 1t strikes the section line be-
tween sections and Is. thence west
to terminate on the northwest quar-
ter corner OF section Is and ending
there, to connect with Highway No.
s, Aitkin county, be designated as
State Aid Road.
This motion was seconded by Com
missioner Thomas. Stepan. Thomas
and Oakland voted aye, Chairman
Hancock voted nay. Motion declared
carried and resolution duly adopted.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24

such transfer on the books Of his Of
fee.
J. c. Hancock,
Nels Oakland,
r. w. Stepan.
+. ii. Thomas,
Board OF County Commissioners Of
Pine County, Minnesota.
Dated at Pine City. Minnesota, this
18th day of July. 1924.
Attest: ANDREW p. EDIN,
(Aud. SeaD County Auditor.
A letter was received from the
steward Of the State Sanatorium at
Walker. asking that the county's guar
antee of keeping Mrs. Williams at
said sanatorium be extended for
another period. The county auditor
was ON motion duly carried. instruct
ed 10 write the superintendent of said
sanaforium that they would not ex-
tend their guarantee. as they are Of
the opinion that Mr.. Williams is able
TO pay for her keep there.
The Markville Fair Association. In
a letter. asked for aid from the coun-
~ for their local community fair.
Their request was turned down, and
the county auditor was instructed to
notify this association to that effect.
The board proceeded TO make an
estimate OF county expenses for the
ensuing year as a basis for the lew
81 H..
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24

About three thousand persons
passed two days and nights IN front
OF the American consulate In Stock
holm last week following announces
mcnt that applications for passports
under the new immigration act would
be received. In this connection tho
Swedish newspaper press sarcastical-
~ criticizos the American law. and
also the methods used 10 enforce II
abroad. ELLIS. Island methods" n
the term most frequently applied.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. waldemar Ager. Eau
Claire. Wis, recently celebrated
their twenty-bfth wedding anniver-
sAry in the presence OF group OF
friends. Mr.. Ager has for many
years been editor Of the Norwegian
prohibition paper. Reform. and Is
very widely known among his COM
patriots In this country and In Nor
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
Begtrup Coming.

Holger Begtrup. president of the
Frederiksborg folk high school. Dem
mark, Is due In this country In a few
weeks and viii deliver lectures In
Danish settlements throughout the
United States. Mr.. Begtrup Is one
OF the most conspicuous leaders of
the folk high school Institution. and
Is also widely known as an author OF
historical works as well as maya
zine editor. In his work he has al
ways emphasized the necessity Of
Danish youth becoming better ac-
quainted with American culture than
IL has been In former DAVIS.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
NEWS AMONG
SCANDINAVIANS
Interesting Items Concern.
ing People From the
North.

Word has been received from
christiania that group Of Norwe-
gian university student singers will
tour the United states In 1926 and
that they may be heard In connec-
tlon with the immigration centennial
which will take place at the Minne-
sofa fair grounds. The chorus Will
be composed OF 30 women and 20 men
and Will be directed by Johannes
Berg-Hansen. The Norwegian uni
versity student singers last visited
America In 1905.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24

Tho July issue OF the woman's
Home Companion contains q lengthy
article. written by Frederick L. Col
Inns. under the caption OF "Nestos
from Norway. In which the career
OF the present governor OF North Da-
kota In described. Numerous Illus
trations accompany this sketch OF tho
rise OF an immigrant boy from the
voss district TO the highest executive
post In the state OF North Dakota.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24
Dare to do Our Duty

Let US have faith that right
makes might, and in that faith
let us to the end dare TO do our
duty as we understand it."
Abraham Lincoln.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24

Resolved, That the following taxes
be and are hereby levied upon the
taxable property OF Pine county. Min
neseta, for the year 1924:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24

Nine. Julia claussen. famous sing
err at the Metropolitan Opera. New
York. has left for Stockholm, swe-
den. whore she will appear at re-
opera director. Johan Forsell. TO
have Nine. ciaussen sing In Sweden
every year during her vacation per-
iods. and probably a contract TO that
effect will be contaminated. Nine.
Claussen Is a native OF Sweden.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-07-24

After being introduced by the
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