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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-24

This is q race for strictly
dark horses, any one Of which
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-24

Liberty Books Game
The Liberty A. C. Will battle the
Knickerbocker seniors Saturday at
4 p. M, on the Rosedale field.
Both teams figure It will be a
tough game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-24

will tell you
that the coun-
try demands
his election. A
dark horse is
a man whose
chances Of get
ting the nomi-
nation are so
b ok they
can't be seen
with a search
light. 4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-24

RiaItos on Top
In a nip and tuck battle, the
Rialtos knocked off the Firemen,
to 4.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-24
SAYS SKILLET"
Finn, Esq.
Democrats Will Have Com
plete Control Of the
Static for Next Six
Days.
BY KIRK MILLER.

A NYBODY'S nursery
a rhymes will tell you that
- we are all created free
and equal and that every little
boy has a chance to become
President. Let him try it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-24

Firpo drew the glass-jawed Jack
McAuliffe. Spalla tackles a cham
pion-one OF the cleverest big men
in the ring. Firpo got into the big
money by stopping McAuliffe and
later Willard.
Part of his immense popularity
here was due to the fact that he
was Of ItaIian-Spanish ,parentage.
The Italians in New York make
heroes Of the fistic headliners of
their nationality, and the bigger
they are the bigger their following.
You haven't heard much of Spalla
in the advance dope" on the Milk
Fund fights. You didn't hear much
OF Firpo before the first Milk Fund
show. The spotlight was then
focused on Willard and Floyd
johnson.
SpalIa has been training quietly
among the hills Of New Jersey
near Summit. His manager, Nick
Kline, promises to present q well
conditioned opponent for Tunney
next Thursday night. The Ameri.
, can light heavyweight champion
viii not be caught mapping. Tun.
ney lives In the open and for sew.
eral weeks has been getting into
fighting condition at his training
camp near Red Bank.
Tunney's title will not be at stake
when he boxes Spalla, as both men
will weigh in above IT'S pounds.
The decision by which johnny
Dundee lost his junior lightweight
title last week provides just one
more good argument for champions
who refuse to risk the loss of their
crowns In New York rings.
Undoubtedly Dundee was far from
his best form when he encountered
Kid Sullivan. Yet he made an even
fight OF it, A score Of the rounds
showed no decided advantage for
Sullivan-certainly not enough to
win a title for him.
When judges split hairs in arriv-
ing at decisions in title fights they
scare champions away from New
York rings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-24

EIeSIueHLIaI Cup with $T0,UUU
a year added. All entrants
must carry weight of thirty-five
years or more.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-24

The Demo-
cratic Handi-
cap is for the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-24
BASEBALL O
LEADING MAJOR LEAGUE MTTERs'
EsTEEDAY's HOME RUN HTTTERs.

Goslin' washington ........l
Totals--National, 1885, American, 1853.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-24

"Umpires, more's the pity, cannot
do anything about such reprehen.
sible and stupid methods except re-
prove the offender, and the umpires
apparently did that yesterday, after
which Zachary speeded up some.
Such methods are not smart, but
decidedly blameworthy. They may
peeve an opposing batter, affect his
work and to that extent be sue
cessful, but make game less in.
teresting to the fan and do the
sport more harm than good.
eff such tactics are necessary to
any pitchers success, then it's time
he learned a new trade. Not that
Yankee pitchers skirts are entirely
clean in this matter Of dawdling in
the box and irritating batters, but
they did none OF it yesterday"
Monitor, in the New York World,
remarks: 1.-THE Yanks lost not alone
because they couldn't hit Mogridge
and Zachary, but because their
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03
BIRCH CREEK TOWNSHIP

Mr.. Frencean has been en-
ployed setting up a saw mill for
F. l.. Olson.
Mr.. Frencean moved up the
engine to be used for saving at
the Peterson and Cotton corner.
A Christmas party was given
in honor of J. S. Gales and family
at the school hall Saturday eve
ming.
Ole Halvorson arrived from
Duluth Monday morning to spend
the rest of the winter in the
woods.
The Sunday school gave a
Christmas program at Norland
church Wednesday evening. last
week. A program was given at
the Methodist church Friday eve
ming.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03
Duxbury Neighborhood

A picture show was held in the
hall Sunday evening.
A community dinner was
served in the hall New Years
day.
Lillian WATSON and Mrs. r.
Shute and son, Arnold, are on the
sick list.
Bert Calvin of Minneapolis,
spent the holidays here with his
brothers.
c. Fulton and family of White
Bear, spent a few days at their
cottage at Lake Adair last week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03
WILLOW RIVER AND
VICINITY

Miss Florence Coulter is clerk
ing at the Willow River Mercan-
tile Co. store now.
Miss Minnesota Bochek who is
taking a course in public school
music at st. Paul college, spent
the holiday vacation with her
parents here.
Doc" Jaeger has tested the
cattle of his own herd, also those
of ]. F. Dubie and w. w. 0gilvie.
He found only one COW to brand
with T. b., a Guernsey of Dubie's
herd.
Mrs. ]. F. Dubie and little
daughter accompanied by Mrs.
Louise Jensen, the formers
mother, returned last Friday
from an extended visit with rel
atives at Las Vegas, New Mex.
Mr.. and Mrs John Jaeger
spent the fore part of last week
shopping and visiting in St.
Cloud and the Cities. They have
as guest in their home the for
mer's mother, Mrs, Jaeger, of st.
Cloud.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03

The Young Peoples class of the
Methodist church was enter
tanned at a party at the c. 5.
Pulling home Wednesday eve
ming.
The Misses Florence and Ethel
Larson and Miss Edna Nelson of
Duluth, arrived Saturday for a
few days visit at the Nels Larson
home.
The Christmas program given
at the Blumskog church Thurs
day evening was very much en-
joyed by the large crowd pres
ent. The singing by the choir
was excellent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Street ac-
companied by Mrs. 0. c. Street
motored to White Bear Sunday
forenoon. They also expect to
visit relatives in St. Paul and 0s-
SEQ before returning home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03
(Too late for last week.

Owing to a slight mix-up in
mailing the news notes to the
American the following items did
not arrive in time to be printed
last week:
George and Vivian Nystrom
and Miss Ruth Jurgenson spent
Christmas at their respective
homes.
August Johnson and family and
Oscar Carlson and family were
dinner guests at Mrs. Anna Moss
berg's Sunday.
The programs given at the
schools were very good and were
well attended. Miss Hazel Mad
sens program was followed by a
basket social on which neat lit
tie sum was realized. This mo-
ney is to be used to supply the
children with hot lunches this
winter.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03
Misc Adele Ogilvie Is Al home

Miss Adele Ogilvie is at home
for a two weeks vacation from
her school duties at Forest Lake.
Edw. Halva went to Los Ange-
les, Calf, to remain indefinitely,
his wife and son having lived
there since Sept. LIST so Keith
could begin school there when it
started.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Amund-
son are the proud and happy par
ents Of a son, born Dec. oath.
Twas the best of Christmas gifts
and heartiest congratulations are
extended.
Miss Anna Nortrup who teach
es at Virginia, and her sister,
Emma, who teaches at St. Cloud,
are spending their vacation with
their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Nortrup.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Stockey
and son, Sofus. are nicely settled
in their new house on their farm
southeast of here. F. S. Fair
child of Bruno, started drilling
a well for them last week.
Several from here attended the
surprise party Dec. % at James
Ogilvie's, east of town, the occa-
sion being Mr.. Ogilvie's 9th
birthday. All enjoyed a most
pleasant evening and bounte-
Gus midnight luncheon. All wish
Mr.. Ogilvie many happy returns
of the day.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03
WINDEMERE TOWNSHIP

Chas. Storm was home a few
days at Christmas time.
Eugene Mossberg is home for
few days visit during the holt
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lyden were
callers at Storms Sunday after
noon.
Gustaf Johnson was a caller at
the C. S. Pulling home Sunday af-
ternoon.
Several Of the young folks at
tended the party at Bergh's We'd
nesday evening.
Melvin Anderson who has been
working in Cloquet, spent Christ
mas at his home here.
A few of the young people had
a little surprise party for Fred
Nyberg last Sunday afternoon.
Miss Helen Blumgren and her
brother, Freddie, were visitors at
the Street home for a few days
last week.
Mrs. Ruset of Grantsburg, Wis,
and Mrs. Schon of Minneapolis,
are visiting their sister, Mrs,
John Storm.
The snowfall Wednesday eve
ming, last week, sent several of
the teamsters in this vicinity to
Westholm's camp.
Wilbur Nystrum drove his car
in from Harris Saturday evening.
He returned 20 camp Sunday
with Merle Street.
A few of the young folks at
tended the dance at Duquette
Friday evening. A very good
time was reported.
Sigrid and Clara Overland re-
turned to their work in Minnea-
polls Monday. after spending a
few days at their home here.
The candy sale at the Andrew
Peterson home on IL Lake was
quite a jolly affair and a large
crowd attended. The night was
quite cold and some fellows have
vivid recollections of frozen ra-
diators.
The Albert Anderson family,
Nels Anderson family, Maygrens,
Alfred Peterson, Eddie Ander-
son family and Mr.. and Mrs. John
L. Johnson and baby We're pres
ent at Christmas evening party
at Ole Anderson's.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03
Pleasant Hill Neighborhood

Theo. Hawkinson came Satur-
day to look after his farming in
terests.
R. P. Davis of Superior, came
down Saturday on a business and
pleasure trip.
Myrtle Davis visited a few
days with her sister, Mrs. Lyle
Churchill at Isle.
The Berglund family and R. p.
Davis watched the old year out
and the new year in with Frank
Machs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Smith
spent Saturday between trains
at Sandstone interviewing the
dentist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berglund and
children and r. P. Davis spent
New Years day with the Emil
Olsen family.
The Pierson and ]. M. Davis
families and r. Eggiman spent
New Years day with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Eggiman.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03
Oak Lake Neighborhood
Happy New Year

Happy New Year
Agnes Anderson of Duluth. is
spending the week at her home.
John Ahlms entertained sever
al friends at their home Monday
evening.
Linea Johnson Of Duluth, spent
last week end and New Years
eve at her home.
Miss Viola Carlson is spending
a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
John w. Tanquist at Kerrick.
Harry Anderson and Arnt
Aronson came here from Duluth
Saturday and spent Sunday at
Alfred Anderson's.
c, j. Carlson arrived home Fri
day from the Twin Cities where
he visited with the Flake and
Tanquist families.
Signe Swenson assisted the
choir at Duquette in rendering
their Christmas program We'd
nesday evening last week.
The s. c. Johnson family enter
tanned a number of friends at
dinner Friday and the younger
generation on Saturday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Cy Halvorson and
daughter spent Christmas in
Minneapolis. George Anderson
did the chores during their alb.
sence.
About thirty people gathered
at Alfred Andersons last Sunday
afternoon to help Mr.. Anderson
celebrate his fiftieth birthday
anniversary, He was made the
recipient of a cash purse as 4
birthday present.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03
KERRICK

Mrs. Erick Peterson Of Duluth.
spent the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Hult-
gren.
Ray p. Hogan left Tuesday
to resume his duties at Coleraine
after spending a weeks vacation
at his home here.
Mrs. Z. w. Washburn and Mrs.
Olson Of Superior, spent Monday
morning with the formers sister,
Mrs. j. c. Caldwell.
Mrs. s. A. Halverson returned
Monday after having spent the
holidays with friends and rela-
tives in Anoka and Minneapolis.
Don't forget the big dance
given by Skelly's orchestra of
Moose Lake, at the Kerrick town
hall, Saturday evening, Jan. 5.
Everybody come and have a good
time.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. +. Nelson
came back Tuesday after a
weeks visit with the 0. A. Chase
family of Henriette. They were
accompanied home by Miss Leila
Chase.
Little Mary Ann McGrath lit
a candle last Saturday evening
while left alone in an upstairs
bedroom and accidently set the
dresser aflre. Fortunately there
was no serious damage done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Nc Grath
spent a few days with their
little boy. Tommy. who is very
i'll at the st. Mary's hospital in
Duluth. We are glad to hear
that there is a slight hope of
his recovery.
Arthur Norton was pleasantly
surprised last Saturday after
noon by members Of the Presby-
terrain church. A purse Of money
was presented to Arthur in
token of his help with the fires
on Sundays. They spent a very
pleasant afternoon and de-
licious lunch was enjoyed by all.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Burk and
Birdie and Eddie Shoemaker
motored up from Willmar Satur-
day and visited at the Steve Pu-
rull home. They were accompa-
MED from Hinckley by Mrs. C.
House and two sons. Mrs. House
is a sister of Mrs. Burk; the two
had not met for Is years.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03
NORMAN TOWNSHIP

Happy New Year to all.
Jake and Julius Waletzko came
down from Duluth and spent the
Christmas holidays at home.
Wilhelmena and Florence Pu-
rull have been quite sick the past
week but are somewhat better at
this writing.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03

Thekla Berglund who has been
visiting her grandparents at
Isanti, arrived home Wednesday
accompanied by her uncle. Olaf
Peterson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03

A young fellow had just pro-
posed to charming girl in a
neighboring town. IF you re-
fuse me | shall never love an
other woman" he said. Does
that promise hold good if I
accept your" she asked.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-03

No method of advertising that
will get you as big results for
the money spent as through
American Want Ads. Only 1c
per word per insertion, minimum
25c. Send stamps with order.
Read the Ads-It Pays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-08

will will be1ieye gossip. JNlld [lOHI or repeat gossip without believing Gas many dol will not be prevented from believing 1t of you because you affect disapproval of others.
 As a matter of fact, am quite con- vinced that no one gains anything by repeating gossip. Even the people who listen may laugh at and repeat the gos- sip, yet do not like the teller any more on account of it. It certainly does not inspire trust in anyone of intelligence. Many people seem to think that they can fool their confidant into believing that though they are gossiping about Jane Smith they would not think of gos- siping about their present listener. Any one with brains knows that the gos- siper will gossip about anyone and everyone and that the very person to whom she has confided her latest story will very likely he the next victim.
 Some people, believe, become embit- tered by gossip and, though not really enjoying it, gossip as a form of retalia- tion-a silly and undignified revenge. The only way to treat gossip is to dis regard 1t.
 Above all, don't ever pay scandal mongers the compliment of denying their stories. If you have some very dear friend to whom you feel is owing an explanation, or the true story on which the gossip is perhaps founded, by all means give it. But don't go around in general denying it or justifying your self. In the first place, each time you do, it freshens the story in other peo- ple's minds. In the second place, though to your face they will probably be most sympathetic and credulous, they probably don't believe you; and in the third place, you only lower your own dignity. It is difficult many times to keep silent, but it is always best and, if acquaintances and so-called friends ask you about it tan impertinence, but many will) or tease you about it, never become irritated or serious. If you do, they are sure to believe it true, no mat ter how sincere or forcible may be your denial. Laugh at it, convince them that you are untouched by it, irrespect- i've of how hurt or sore you may feel inwardly.
 There are many who. pretending sympathy or unbelief, are really hoping that you will show feeling on the sub ject, and some who are merely curious. The former will not receive the gratifi- cation they had hoped for in your dis comfiture; the latter will undoubtedly have their faith in the story decidedly shaken. In short, show your real feel ings to those few whom you know to be your friends-they are no one else's business. Dignity and silence are the two really potent weapons against goS- sip. Denial, self justification, recrimi- nation, retaliatory gossip, will gain you absolutely nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-08
LIZ
By ANNE CAMPBELL

By ANNE CAMFbELA Never saw a gal like Liz, Busy as she allus is. If the family wants a nurse, Money from her E1eager purse. If it's dresses to be stitched, If it's scrubbin', I'll be switched, If there's somethin' to be done Little Lizzie is the one! Never saw a gal like Liz, Little whiffet that she is! If a cook is needed she Fills that great emergency. If you want to take spin She'll invite your children in. If there's somethin' to be done, Little Lizzie is the one! Never saw a gal like Liz, Rushin' as she allus is. Does her work an does it well, Likes to set an read a spell. Does the sewin' fur her kids, Shades an drapes an thingmadids. If there's somethin' to be done, Little Lizzie is the one! Never saw a gal like Liz, Busy as she allus is. Bible sez, if asked to go Just one mile, go two-you know! That fits Lizzie to T, All the things she does fur me! If there's somethin' to be done, Little Lizzie is the one!
 (Copyright, 1924,)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-08

have known you in the world, you used to be such a slim little thing. You look a good deal like your Aunt Tabltha around the mouth. I remember she al ways did have those long horse teeth, but there is something about your eyes makes me think of your Uncle Toblas, only the squint in his left eye IS worse than it is in yours. You have got the Smith hands and feet, too. They were noted for their size, but. after all, oeau- ty is just skin deep, so it doesn't matter if you are a good woman.
 You would have murder in your
 heart if any one yivisected you like
 that. but it is just the sort of thing
 we say to the child of every old
 friend who is introduced to us.
 How would you like to have your de- facts continually called to the attention of others? How would you like to hear some one say:
 "Yes. this is Tom Jones. A good fel- low, and means well, but utterly co"- monplace and ordinary. Homely as mud fence. Awfully awkward. NeVeT knows what to do with his hands ana feet. Tiresome talker, always teiilns over the same stories. Plays the rotten est game of golf you ever saw. Not much business ability. Clerk. About as high as he will go."
 It would take the last bit of heart
 ont of YOU to hear that unvarnlshed
 description of yourself, but parents
 do not hesitate to remark on Sal
 lies awkwardness and lack of good
 looks. and Johnny's stupidity at
 school, and to prophecy that neither
 will amount to much in life.
 How would you like to have the at- tention of strangers focused on your faults? How would you like to have some one say at public dinner
 "For heavens sake, look at that man eating peas with his knife! Did you hear him partake of his soup? And his grammar! The English language has to send out an S o $ call for help when he assaults it. And look at his finger nails and his ears! He certainly IS a very imperfect ablutioner."
 You would feel as if you had
 been through the torture chamber
 when you got through a meal eaten
 to that sort of an accompaniment,
 thousands upon thousands of chll-
 dren have to go through that or
 deal every day. Their parents
 don't regard their feelings enough
 to take them off privately and in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-08

even the most ten derly loved children are? How would you like to be openly dis cussed, with no more reference to you T )wn sensibilities than if you were a graven image?
 How would you like to enter a room full of your superi- DTS and have t he m say:
 "Oh, and so this is Mrs. Smith :! D e a T me, how you have aged, and how fat you have gotten ] l1I-n -a-a~ xrapIS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-08
TTTTLE DANCE FROCKS

Wide of skirt and tight of bodice, the new dance frocks are engagingly youth ful and their. suggestion of a Spanish influence is accentuated by flounces and silver ribbon festooned around the skirt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-08
FOR THE TRAVELER

One who travels much will welcome a kimono of china silk enclosed in it's monogramed case of silk. It folds up perfectly flat and the whole thing does not take up more than five inches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-08

until they have their little victims at their mercy and cruelty them in public.
 How would you like to have your con- fidence betrayed and your holiest emo tions outraged for the amusement and entertainment of dinner party? Sup pose you barred your soul to the eyes of a friend and he made jest of it?
 Yet that is what innumerable parents do. Mamie confides to mother her first little, tender, romantic dream about the boy next door who has given her a red apple. Mother finds dirty little paper with twin hearts drawn on it and Sam my's name, and the name of the little curly-haired girl around the corner writ ten on them, and bit of doggerel un- derneath, that Sammy fendly believes to be original poetry. And mother and father make good stories out of these soul revelations that set the table in a roar, and tease Mamie and Sammy until they retire from the room in tears.
 Multitudes of parents ridicule their children and repeat everything their children tell them, and then they complain that their children never confide in them.
 How could you pal with a godlike being who had never made a mis- take, who was always wise and su- perior, who never wanted to do any thing foolish and outbreaking, who never had had a human impulse? How could you tell your hopes and plans and ambitions to one who was sure to throw cold water on them? Yet that is the attitude that the ma jority of parents assume toward their children. Father always tells his boys how lie loved to go to school, how he leaped from bed with joy to go to work in the morning, how he never wasted his money and stayed at home at night and read good books, instead of joy riding and jazzing.
 Mother assures her daughters that she kept all young men at arms length, and wore red flannels and did just ex- actly as her mother told her to do.
 How can varnish-haired jelly beans and foolish little flappers go to these august beings with their troubles and worries and perplexi- ties, as they might to fathers and mothers who had confided in them and told them that they were just wild and silly as anybody when
 they were young?
 If parents would only put themselves in their children's place, they could solve many of the problems that are enigmas to them now.
 DOROTHY DIX.