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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07
SIGN CONTRACT FOR
BUTTER MARKETING
Askov Creamery is With
State Ass'n.-Business
Men Serve Dinner.

The annual meeting of the
Askov Creamery Association
which was held at the ID. b. S.
hall Tuesday was well attended
and it was an enthusiastic meet
ing. About 125 farmers were
present.
The principal speaker of the
day was John Brant of Litchfield,
president of the Minnesota Co
Operative Creameries Associa-
ton. Inc. Mr.. Brant is a good
speaker and he occupied the
stage for over an hour explain
ing about the marketing of but
ter from cooperative creameries
over the state through the newly
organized Minnesota Co-Opera-
tive Creameries Assn, Inc. For
merly there were only three
large butter markets-New York,
Philadelphia and Chicago, but
since the state cooperative or
ganization commenced operation.
Jan. 1st. eleven more markets for
It's product have been established
and they are busy working up
more. Mr.. Brant is of the opin-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07
GOVERNMENT WINS
FIRE CASE TRIAL
Judge Declares Plaintiff
Fails to Prove Railroads
Cause of Fire.

After a nine-day hearing in
district court at Pine City. the
fire case of F. S. Fairchild. in
town of Norman. against the gov
eminent, in the amount of $758,
was lost last week by Fairchild.
Judge J. N. Searles ordered in a
directed verdict that settlers are
not entitled to collect any dam
ages from the government.
The case was a test suit upon
which would hinge the determi-
nation of many other Pine coun-
ty claims. At the conclusion Of
the hearing. Judge Scarles direct
ed verdict for the government
on the ground that the plaintiff
had failed to establish the fact
that the fire was caused by the
railroad company or that the fire
could be traced from the railroad
right-of-way to the plaintiffs
property.
Fairchild and other settlers
who testified claimed that the
fire originated from the N. p.
near Willow River.
II is most likely that no appeal
Of this case TO the supreme court
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07
AsKov COUNTY. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 1924

ion that the establishing of their
own markets--the selling Of but
ter by the cooperative cream
cries will secure a better price
for the farmers and stated that
the new association has already
been the means Of securing from
&c to lc more per pound Of butter
than could be secured through
former channels.
The Askov Creamery decided
to sign up the butter marketing
contract with the state associa-
ton. Previously the local cream
cry had only shipped butter CO.
operatively with other cream
cries Of District No. 2 in the as
ISOLATION in order to save freight,
and then sold its product on east
ern markets. but they will now
join other cooperative cream
cries over the state in doing
their own marketing. The but
ter will be assembled in st. Paul
and there labeled and sold to
best advantage.
Election of officers of the local
creamery for the ensuing year
resulted in the reelection of all
those now serving except one,
Chr. Sorensen, who refused the
place. Chr. Larsen was chosen
to take his place as a director.
The officers now are as follows:
President, c. Sebald; vice presi-
dent, Peter Petersen; secretary.
J. r. Petersen; treasurer. A. Ora
vesen; directors. Chr. Morgen-
sen. Jens Arnbal and Chr. Lar
sen.
The meeting Tuesday was COM
menced in the forenoon and
shortly after IL o'clock the far
mers were all seated rat tables
and served good dinner pre-.
pared by the business interests
of the village. The business men
themselves did practically all the
preparing of the meal without
the assistance of their better
halves, although it was found ne
cessary, on account of the burn
ing of the hotel, to have the
roasts prepared by the women al
various homes, and they also
helped in a few other instances
II is really difficult to get along
without them. But at any rate
the serving of the meal over in
the hall was all done by men.
The farmers ate heartily and I'M
doubtedly it was appreciated and
such actions are the means OF
establishing better cordial rela.
tons.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07
Washington Letter
National Editorial Association.
BY WILLIAM L. DALEY
Especial to Askov American)

Washington, Feb. 6.--Political
warfare has reached a stage
where it is difficult to compare
and digest the claims and coun-
terclaims of various partisans.
The sensational developments of
the week have apparently re-
vived prejudices founded on
party systems. The testimony
adduced before Senate commit
tee and the subsequent cancella-
ton action in the Teapot Dome
oil lease case has conferred the at
tention of the nation on Wash
ington affairs. The spectacle is
not inspiring but it has aroused,
and will undoubtedly hold the
public interest for many months.
The unanimous vote in the
Senate on the Walsh resolution
annulling the naval reserve oil
leases, indicated the bipartisan
character of the proceedings.
However, it is evident that the
strong play for partisan advan-
tage which has developed lately,
will continue. Both parties are
DESTROYS that there should be a
vigorous prosecution of those
criminally liable. With the pas
sage of the lease cancellation
measures in Congress, action is
now directed against the Secre-
tary of the Navy DENLY, and
Attorney General Daughterty.
Democratic leaders are demand
ling their designations on the
ground of incompetency, but
there is no talk of impeachment:
The testimony of Edward L.
tDoheny, the California oil pro-
Queer, has proven damaging to all
political parties. 1t is said in
many quarters that his state
rhent concerning the employ
fment of William Gibbs McAdoo
as special counsel to influence
relations with Mexico, will seri-
ously affect the latter's candi-
dacy for Democratic nomination.
Mr.. McAdoo's friends have been
quick to point out the weakness
of this contention. One high
Government official has stated
that the scandal as to oil leases
will leave its mark on all political
parties for at least so years. He
holds that confidence in public
officials has lessened to this
extent. 1t is difficult to measure
the influence of this affair.
There is an old proverb which
says Scandal will not rub out
like dirt when it is dry.
The House appropriated $780,
600 for the employment by the
President of special counsel to
conduct prosecutions in connec-
ton with the oil case and the
legal inquiry is under way.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07
FIRE DESTROYS
HOTEL, BAKERY
An Early Sunday Morning
Blaze Wipes Out
Askov Building.

The Askov hotel and bakery
went up in flames Sunday morn
ing and this marks the passing
Of an old land mark. The build
ing was already an old one when
the Danes started TO colombo
here Is years ago. About 10
years ago it was moved slightly
SO that it faced the street in
stead of being diagonal with the
railroad and al that time extern
sive repairs we're also made.
The fire Sunday morning start
ed about $50 and within two
hours the entire wooden struc-
ture was but a mass Of ruins, on
ly the foundation being left. The
smoke was first noticed by one
of the roomers at the hotel, Chr.
Sorensen. escaping from the bak-
cry which joined the hotel. He
Immediately sent in an alarm and
strenuous efforts were put forth
by the proprietor, v. Heininge,
and others in the building to
save the structure but the fire
rapidly gained Roadway and by
1.-THE time the fire fighters arrived
with the hose and water nothing
could be done to save the build
ling SO effort was Immediately
turned toward saving what fur
niture could be hurriedly carried
away.
| How the fire originated re-
mains a mystery as the last bak-
ing was done by the proprietor
Of the bakery, Conrad Christen-
sen, Saturday morning. and there
had been no fire in the stove
there since.
Mr.. Heininge's interests in the
hotel is a total loss as only $1,000
insurance was in force, q $1,000
policy having lapsed some weeks
ago which was not renewed.
There was $500 insurance on fix
lures in the bakery.
The Heininge family took
charge of the hotel last spring
when they traded their farm in
on the deal. While they have
LOST their entire interests the
loss will likely also involve 9TH
ers on account Of the small
amount of insurance carried.
The hotel was first owned by
"Dansk Folkesamfund when the
Danes started settling here Is
years ago. and was then man
aged by the l.. MosbGk family
after which Duus & Petersen
conducted it for a while, and in
turn the r. Petersen and Martin
johnson families have been pro-
prietors. Mrs. Hansen of Withee.
Wis. then bought the building
and rented il TO two young la
dies who have since married and
reside here-being Mrs. Jens
Hansen and Mrs. Chr. Hansen.
The Louis Olsen family then
managed the hotel for a short
while after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Chr. Hansen conducted it for a
number of years. H. Simonsen
then purchased the hotel and to-
gether with his sons and John L.
Madsen managed it a year or two
and last spring it was purchased
by the Heininge family and was
since conducted by them. The
purchase price then was $4,000.
At present the Heininge fami-
ly are temporarily domiciled in
the railroad section house.
No actions have yet been taken
in regard to rebuilding Of the ho-
tel and bakery and it is likely
that the matter will rest a while.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07
SANDSTONE GOES
IN FOR CREAMERY
Many Sign Five Year Con-
tract.-Other Sand
stone News.

The creamery meeting at Sand
stone Tuesday was very well at
tended. The speakers were Geo.
G. Wallick of Hinckley. and John
Brant of Litchfeld. president of
the Minnesota Cooperative
Creameries Assn. Inc. Much
good was accomplished as a ma
jority of those present signed the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07

FIVE year delivery of cream to the
local plant pledge, and it is hoped
that it will be the means Of truer
cooperation and that very little
cream will be shipped out by
farmers or cream stations in the
future.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07
Among the First.

In the current issue, Nine.
Charlotte Lund. born of Norwe-
gian parents at Oswego, N. Y, is
mentioned as one of the leading
opera singers of the United
States. Nine. Lund is said to be
related to Ole Bull and Edward
Grieg, the two most prominent
figures of Norway's musical life.
A. Sandegren Dead.
Andrew Sandegren, Chicago ar
chitect, died last week. 81 years
old. He was born at Halmstad,
Sweden, and came to the United
States at the age of Fl years.
During his more than 80 years
residence in Chicago Mr.. Sande-
gren designed and supervised the
construction of more than one
thousand apartment buildings.
Peter>G. Chusen Dies.
Peter Gui Clausen, a native of
Korser, Denmark, died last week
in Minneapolis at the age of 931
years. Mr.. Clausen, who had
lived in America since 1866 en-
joyed a wide recognition as a
painter. one of his specialties be-
ing theatrical and other indoor
decorations.
Imports the Brick.
Capt. C. Jul who is building
two large residences in Brooklyn,
N. Y, has for this work imported
the brick from Stavanger, Nor
way; he claims that he in this
way has been able to obtain a
better quality at lower cost
than he could obtain in the u. S.
Sticks to the Job.
Peter e. Lindstrom, SO, has for
So years been a blacksmith in
the service of the Barnard & Lea
Manufacturing Co., Moline, ILL.,,
and for this reason was a guest
of honor at a banquet which the
Tri-City Manufacturers Assn re-
Gently gave. Mr.. Lindstrom is a
native of Sweden and came to
Moline at the age of Is. He has
had only this one job during ali
his years in the United States.
Married 60 Years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Valdemar Skov-
gard of Kansas City. last week
celebrated their sixtieth wedding
anniversary. Mr.. Skovgaard is a
native of Copenhagen, Denmark,
and Mrs. Skovgaard halls from
Slagelse, Denmark. They were
married in Chicago shortly after
their arrival in this country in
1864.
Left on the Screen.
Tancred Ibsen, grandson of
the world-famous Norwegian
playwright, Henrik Ibsen, is SUI
pervising preparations for a
movie" play which in dramatic
form will relate the history of
the discovery of America by Left
Erickson. The production cost is
given as one and a half million
kroner. While the directors and
photographers of the enterprise
will be Americans, all the actors
will be Norwegians. it is an
nounced.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07

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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07

Auctioneer I'm. II. Barnick has
rented his Happyland farm near
Finlayson, for a term of years to
Henry Darsow who will carry on
Holstein dairy farming. Mr..
Barnick has moved to Sandstone
from where he expects to man
age his farming interests and
carry on his auctioneer business,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07

On June 10, this year, the DAN
ish singing society, Harmonien,
of Chicago, will embark at New
York for a trip to Denmark,
where a series of concerts will be
given during the summer. About
forty membersl of the organiza-
ton are planning to make the
trip.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07

Some progress has been made
in the consideration of the tax
bill now before the House. The
majority members of the House
Ways and Means Committee
voted to approve the Mellon
Continued on Page 10
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07

r. w. Barstow who recently
sold out his interests in the bar
mum bank and bought stock in
the First National of Sandstone,
has already located here with
his family and taken charge as
cashier.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07
NEWS AMONG
SCANDINAVIANS
Interesting Items Concern
ing People From the
North.

On June 10, this year, the Dam
ish singing society, Harmonien,
of Chicago, will embark at New
York for a trip to Denmark,
where a series of concerts will be
given during the summer. About
forty membersl of the organiza-
ton are planning to make the
trip.
Rev. ii. o. Opsal Dies.
Rev. Hans Olsen Opsal of Min
neapolis,, IS years old, has died
after suffering from a lingering
illness. Mr.. Opsal was a native
of Laurdal parish, Norway, and
has been making his home in the
United States since 1870. He
served as pastor of various Ne
braska and Wyoming congrega-
lions until failing health forced
him to resign.
Journalists Meet.
Last week the Swedish Jour-
nalists' League of Chicago, held
its annual meeting at the Swe-
dish club rooms. On this occa-
sion all the officers, headed by
President Frithiof Malmquist,
were reelected. A banquet was
one of the features of the gath
ering.
Machold Passes Away.
C. M. Machold, Philadelphia,
a native of Denmark, died sud-
denly at his home last week. Mr..
Machold at one time was presi-
dent of the United Scandinavian
Singers of America. He had
made his home in Philadelphia
since 1881 and was known be-
cause of the variety of his inter-
ests, which comprised, quite par
ticularly. historical matters.
Close Relatives Here.
Arne Garborg, famous Norwe-
gian novelist, whose death was
reported in these columns, has
several close relatives living in
the United States. Abel Garborg
of Stanwood, Wash, is a brother
of the writer, and so is Samuel
Garborg, Hollywood, Calf. Ma
RE Renneberg, a sister, makes
her home at Eagle Hill, Alberta,
Canada.
Eldh Coming.
Carl Eldh, widely known Swe-
dish sculptor, has decided to
make his home at Alhambra, CAL.
in the future. Mr.. Eldh, who has
spent the greater part of his life
in Paris, is 81 years old and re-
turned from abroad to his native
country a short time ago. APP
parently he has come to the con-
clusion that there are better ar
tistic opportunities in America
than in the old world.
Still Denied.
DR.. Green, father of the young
New York woman whose be-
trothal to Prince Viggo of Den
mark, has been announced and
denied a few times, now issues a
statement to the effect that his
daughter is not engaged to the
prince. At the same time 1T IS
reported that the prince is a
guest at the home of DR.. Green
in New York.
Udden Vice President.
DR.. j. A. Udden, a native OF
Sweden, who for a number of
years has been a member of the
faculty of the state university OF
Texas at Austin, has been elected
first vice president of the Ma
tional Geological society OF
America. DIR. Udden is generally
credited with the great progress
made in geological survey in the
state of Texas during the last
few years.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-02-07

will be made. It is already 81
years since the fire and is getting
to be matter Of history.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-30
Prominent Club
Woman In [. A. Is
Booster for Dam

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30.-That
Los Angeles and Southern California
club women are awe 10 the need for
organization TO keep within the peo-
pies ownership and operation the
water and water-power resources Of
the Colorado River, was the d"clara-
tion of Mrs. Fallang, well-known Los
Angeles club woman and chairman
of the Friday Morning Club 5 com
mlttec for the city council, in a
statement Just issued
Mrs. Fallang asserted that with
power shortage already impeud-
ing here and a water shortage with
in eight or ten years if something Is
not done Immediately to prevent it,
Los Angeles and Southern California
should go to the Colorado River for
their future water and wateg-powcr
supplies and make them adequate for
all time. She declared that the
Swing-J ohnson bill authorizing the
building of the reclamation works
on the river that will open the way
to both water and water-power to
California, should be adopt
ed by congress without delay.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-30
Home DEPARTMENT. Z
Meetings In Feb.
Are Listed Here

The following schedule of home
department meetings has been ar
ranged by the Home Demonstra-
tion Agent Miss Orpha Miller.
McCabe on February ] at 100
p. IN. Krawley on February . at
10 q. an; Mount Signal on Februa-
nv at 1890 Il. M; Jasper on Feb
ruarv T at Loo p. m.; Spruce-Tri-
folium on February 8 at 100 p. m;
Hol. vile on February 9 at 1000 a.
M; MagnoiaMulberry on Fcbrua-
ry l2 at leo p. M; Acacia on
February 13 at HOO Il. M; North
end on February II at 100 p. M;
Artesia on February Is at 1850 Il.
m.; Eastside- Sunset on February ~
at 1880 Il. M; Alamo-Verde on
February 81 at 1900 p. M; SceIey-
Lantana on February 26 at LOO
p. IN.
Miss Miller will be at her office
every Monday and there will be q
county chairmen $ meeting ON Feb
riary %. With the exception of the
Acacia meeting, which will do
clothing work, the meetings viii be
devoted to the making of nutritious
salads. III keeping with the nutri-
ton project now under way.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-30


NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-Cotton
opinions:
s. NJ. Weld and Co.-Whilc cx.
pecting higher prices later we see
at present no indication Of a
definite trend.
Thomson and McKinnou.--For
some time past the market has not
been able TO hold advances, each
are of the opinion that this viii
continue and therefore favor sell
ing the market on any subS.antial
recovery.
}. S. Bache and Cove continue
to look for trading market and
advise buying. on any good breaks
from this level.
Munds and WinsIow-Cotton is
showing disturbing irregularity,
but we are Of the opinion that
most Of the bearish factors have
been expressed in the price decline
of four cents from the season :.
peak.
Hubbard Bros.-Sentiment con
tinues very pessimistic and there is
little or no desire TO buy cotton at
the present level.
Orvis Bros. and Cove continue
to feel that it is well to buy and
remain long on cotton.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-30
Plan Welcome to
AZ New Members
State st. Church

A reception for the members re
Gently received into the fellowship
of the State Street Christian church
will be held at the church tonight
at 1880. The program will begin
with social hour followed by the
formal program, which includes q
short address of welcome by the pas
tor, response by one of the new
members, musical selections by the
male quartet and Bible lesson. The
women of the church will serve re-
freshmcnts at the close of the pro-
gram.
Much strength has been added to
the local congregation from the ~
new members who have come into
the church as result Of the recent
evangelistc campaign led by Har-
nv Shields and DR.. James Hurst. 1t
is expected that many others will
affiliate themselves with this
church in the very near future.
All members and friends OF the
church are invited to the reception
tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-30
Outer to Speak
to Councils on
Milk Inspection

Jay Dutter, Southern California
representative OF the California
Dairy Council, left today for San
Diego and Los Angeles. Mr.. Dut-
ter has been in the valley for two
weeks in the interest of dairy week
and milk inspection, which is being
agitated among the municipalities
Of the county.
He viii return early next week
to address the VARIOUS city councils
with a view 10 have having a uni
form measure adopted for such in
spcction, and will be assisted IN
this work by Walter lIaverkorst OF
Brawley, president Of the clean
milk" committee and Harry y.
Dyke of Imperial, secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-30
Faithful John
Joins Wife
In Death

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. co.
Family ties still hold-among
Swans.
AS witness the case of John
and Frances, swans at. Stow
Lake, Golden Gate Park, here.
For years they lived happily
together. Never once were any
swan necked vampire1 able to
steal Johns affections though
many tried it. And the sheiks
of swandom wasted their wiles
on Frances. A few months ago
Frances died.
John took to himself a life of
loneliness. Gay, young ingenue
swans tried to win him but he
remained obduate. He held him
elf aloof from all other mem
bers of the tribe.
Today his dead body was
found on the banks Of the lake
at the same spot where Fran
ces died.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-30
Here Are More
Pointers ON How
To File Income

Three important warnings to tax
payers were sent out yesterday by
Collector of Internal Revenue Rex
b. Goodcell:
No. /. If your ncome is over
$500 use form 1040-the large
form.
No. 2. If any of your income is
from farming, Il profession, bus
incss, or from sale of property, use
form r1040wthe large form-regald-
less CT amounts.
N5. 5. If under $4,000, and from
wages, salary or interest, use form
form I040-A-thc small form.
Only one Of the above blanks
reporting your net income should
be used; the other may be Forwarded
to this office untitled, or passed on
to another. If your net income,
being slightly below the exemption,
would tend to leave you in doubt as
TO your liability for filing, fill out
the return and file anyway