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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04
Opinions of Others
MORE ABOUT CALF CLUBS
Editor Askov American:

Editor Askov American:
1t is a good idea to publish the
rules for calf club work so that
those who are thinking of becom-
ing members will know what will
be expected of them when they
are members.
As far as we know the mem
bers of the Bruno calf club have
followed these rules and played
the game fairly.
Our club boys were repeatedly
informed that the two best calves
in the county Zone pure bred and
one grade) would be sent to the
State Fair; they were also told
that two men would judge the
boys calves. Neither of these pro-
misses were kept. When the
awards are made on the records
and written story how is a child
of ten to compete with boy of
twenty?
When your correspondent
states that the criticisms he got
are trying to sway him to do
otherwise than play the game
straight, he is saying anything
but the truth. If the judges at
Pine City had scored the calves
anywhere near like your cores
pondent did he would have heard
no criticisms. 1t is true every
member can not win first place,
but fairness must be shown to
the ones who do win If the clubs
are to accomplish what they are
supposed to. There must be no
favoritism shown.
We agree with you that truth
must prevail, so must honesty
and square dealing.
Yours truly,
j. T. and Mrs. Mccullough.
Bruno, Dec. 2, 1924.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04

Congress is again in session at
Washington This, however, is
not the Congress elected in No.
vember for they do not meet un.
ill a year hence unless a special
session should be called. The
present short session ends its la
bors March 4th. President Cool
idge has presented a definite pro-
gram for tax reduction and il his
proposals are carried out a cut in
government expenditure will be
the result. Seems that there
was a suggestion months ago that
Henry Ford could we'll afford to
let his presidential aspirations go
TO the winds and boost for Cool
idge that he was offered Muscle
Shoals at a bargain. II seems that
Henry" cannot be accused of
playing politics as he is appar-
emily not interested in Muscle
Shoals now, claiming that gov
eminent action is too slow.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04

next place. The project in Askov
is scheduled for a period of three
years.
AS stated before rs farmers
have signed up for the service
plan but it is possible that few
more may be included to take
the place of any that might pos
sibly drop out. If you are in
terested list your name with L.
C. Petersen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04

1t appears that another John
A, Johnson will help to make POI
litical history in Minnesota. The
latest Johnson is from Preston
who was chosen speaker of the
Minnesota legislature which
meets in January at a recent
caucus of representatives held in
the capital city. There are an
even half dozen Johnsons in the
Lower House and all in favor OF
John A. as speaker.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04
SPRING DELIVERY
OF WAR EXPLOSIVES

County Agent w. F. Hammar.
gren has been busy lately get
ting all orders possible for spring
delivery of explosives, as it is
reported that this will be the
final delivery of explosives by the
government.
In his efforts to procure the
largest shipment possible he has
asked the various banks in the
county to sign up for the amount
they estimate will be used in
their community. Up to Dec. 3
orders had been placed by the
Kerrick State Bank for 10000
pounds and by the First State
Bank of Askov for 10000 pounds.
Mr.. Hammargren hopes that the
other banks of the county will
follow this fine example.
The First State Bank Of Askov
reports that they are taking
orders rapidly from farmers at
the rate of 81 down with each
hundred pounds ordered, and
from present indications the
10000 pounds ordered by them
will not be enough.
To date over 10000 pounds has
been ordered at the local bank
so if you want some and have not
already signed up it would be
well to do so at once.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04
FARMERS ADVISED TO
KEEP UP HOG HERDS

This is a time to stick to
hogs. This was the word left by
Gilbert Gusler, market expert of
Chicago, who spoke to farmers
and university men at the annual
Swine Feeders Day at Univerity
Farm November IL.
MIR. Gusler also thought it was
a time to watch costs and to sell
at little lighter weight than
usual, especially where the farm
er does not have enough corn of
his own raising to finish out his
hogs fully. He advised against
selling in a skippy condition.
however, because such hogs will
be plentiful and will be discrimi-
mated against.
After the winter run begins to
diminish, hog prices can be ex-
pected to rise" said Mr.. Gusler.
1T need not surprise anyone to
see a SIP top on the hog market
at Chicago by next March,"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04

American Want Ads work
night and day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-29
LISTENING. IN ON EYE
Low Barometer

had saved several months before we married to have that floor put in and had paid a horribly big price for the tiniest narrow boards and a skilled man to lay, 7scrape and polish them. Oh, my but he was brutal!
 "Of course, he's ridiculously proud of this old house-you know it's been in the family for so many generations and he was so unreasonable as to be simply wild because I had the walnut woodwork enameled a lovely white and the Old-fashioned verde antique mantel painted to match. The room looked too sweet for anything especially when l had the walls redeco- rated with creamy white paper with pink roses climbing over the trellises and hung dotted swiss curtains at the windows. He said it looked like a woman's sewing room.
 "Well, that is nearly all the deco rating I did. just had the winding balustrade in the front hall done in white at the same time. He was raging about that as we'll, and said his grandfather had the mahogany brought from goodness only knows where.
 What? N-n,n-no. had the bills sent to him at the office.
 ''Yes, he brought me present when he came home. It was box of No. s gloves, all black and white, and the niftiest pair of No. 3 shoes you ever saw. They are beauties but I can't get into anything smaller than a 4h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-29
LITTLE BEDTIME STORY
Winsome Blue Birds House-Hnting
sy rAoaMrom ". suaaEss

Ninsome Bluebird is one who be- lieves that the early bird catches the worm and likewise fares best in pick ing out house. As he was the first to arrive from the sunny southland so also he was the first of the birds to start about getting ready for house keeping, always excepting Bully the Eng fish Sparrow. In fact he took only a day or two to rest after his long journey before beginning a systema tic inspection of all vacant tenements in or near the old orchard. To be strictly truthful perhaps should say that Mrs. WinsOme did most of the inspecting. But Winsome went along with her and was always ready with his advice when she asked for it.
 First of all they visited their old home, a certain hole in a certain tree in the old orchard. They were very fond of that house. In it they had raised several families of children and they had looked forward to eraising many more there. So it was with considerable pleasure that Mrs. Win some disappeared inside, She was gone some time and when she came out Winsome saw at once that she was not wholly pleased. .
 T really think we ought to have better home than this this year." said she. Tt is so old that it really isn't a fit place for people of our standing. Beside Chatterer the Red Squirrel has been using it for a storehouse and has left lot of rubbish in here. Then, too, every body knows of this place, our ene- mics as well as our friends. l think we had better look g little further before we decide"
 ."Just. as you say, my dear," re- piled Winsome. II notice that Far mer Browns boy has put up some very comfortable looking boxes. We might have a look at those. Tommy Tit has spent a good many cold nights in one of them and has about decided to build his nest there. It won't cost us anything 10 look at them"
 So Mrs. Winsome carefully inspected all the boxes Farmer Browns boy had placed in the old orchard. One had more room inside than she liked. In another the doorway was too small. A third showed plainly that Bully the English Sparrow had tried to build there and when she came out Mrs. Winsome said that she felt as if she ought to hurry away for a bath at once. One box suited her fairly we'll, but as she sat in the doorway looking about she saw Black Pussy looking up at her hungrily and that settled the matter for her at once. That box would never, never do.
 After this they inspected in turn three old homes of Drummer the Wood becker, but one was too deep, one wasn't deep enough, and the other would al-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-29

.'Is that you, mamma?'' said the red-eyed young woman into the phone.
 This is Gladys and just called you up to tell you that am coming, home for good forever-before it is time for Robert Alwyn Jenkins to get home for dinner. He can eat all alone for the rest of his life for all I care.
 "No, there's not the least use of coming over and help patch up. I don't want things patched up!
 "The last straw was just now. You know when he was west on a business trip I told you was cleaning house. wanted to fix up his den to please him, nearly killed myself to make it comfortable because one night he said, Say, Fuss, some day we've got to spend a little money to make this place look homier. It is kind of bare, I think, but we haven't got the money just now That set me thinking and planned the loveliest inexpensive room you ever saw, yet when he came home a few minutes ago he flew into a temper. .R
 ':Why, all did was to have some lovely, old time. sprigged mating laid down on the slippery, bare, hardwood floor. I couldn't afford oriental rugs and so I thought I would change the period of the room. How was I to know that the man would put it down with double prong tacks and lay it in seperate strips at that?
 '.Yes, he was awful mad. Said he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-29

"I really think we ought to have { better home than this, this year," said she.
 fence, just beyond the old orchard, to talk things over and make up their minds. Of courset this meant that Mrs. Winsome would attend to the making up of their minds, though she wouldn't have admitted it and neither would Winsome. -s well, what do you think?" she asked.
 What do you think, my dear?' returned Winsome.
 For a minute or two Mrs. Win some didn't reply. She was look ing very intently at the fence post on the top of which Winsome was sitting. Then she flew over and joined him there. Just then Winsome saw worm down on the ground and flew dewn to get it. When he re- turned Mrs. Winsome had disappeared. Winsome looked this way and that, but there was no sign of Mrs. Win some. What could have become of her? In some alarm he flew over to the old orchard, calling anxiously. Just as he reached the old orchard he heard her reply and her voice came from behind him. He looked back to see her sitting on the very post he he'd just left.
 I've found our new home," she announced, as he hastened to join her.
 Next Story: Peter Rabbit Cannot Find Winsomes Home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-29
Home Nursing
On Keepinx Well

Keeping well," said the woman who kwas intolerant of what she rather sweepingly termed "unintelligence," "is simply matter of common sense, judg- ment and will power" .
 She placed her large sensibly shod foot on the fender as she spoke and glared at her sister. who in rosy chif- ions and laces reclined in chair by the fire and discussed the sea voyage she was contemplating for her health. what life!"
 Just because nature has endowed you with wonderful health, don't see why you should speak to me so un- kindly about my i'll health," said her sister plaintively, feeling for her hand kerchief and pressing it to her perfect ly dry eyes. life is so discOuraging."
 Monica Jones snorted. "Discourag- ing? Well. who's fault is it? You haven't got the will power of a canary, and you have far too much money for your own good. You have an idea that you have always been delicate and you try to live up to it. If you would make your life over, develop your will power and-intelligence-" Monica paused. Ena. the invalid, wept softly and helplessly. Monica went on: If you would do these things you would be well, I'm convinced. If one doctor doesn't find something wrong with you, what do you do! Keep on calling in doctors till one finds something wrong with you. You are just cheating your self of life's biggest and best. haven't specks of sympathy with you"
 I've got just as much will power as you have. I'm just delicate, that's all" wept Ena, and Monica looked almost hopeful. because for the first time in her life she had aroused the fighting spirit in this spoiled sister of hers.
 ''Then prove it. Throw away your filmy tea gowns and your absurd slip pers and get real shoes. with low heels. Get out and walk. Tramp in the woods. Get tired and hungry and eat real food. Stop toying with creamed chick en and eat some red meat. Drink lot of water and throw away your tonics and your sedatives. Exercise. Breathe deeply. Swing dumbells or Indian clubs, or try little housework for exercise. But get tired and hungry, and see how good it feels to be able to eat heartily, sleep sOundly and walk around like a human being, instead of being wrapped Tn cotton wool all your life"
 Having thus delivered her ''broad- side" as she referred later to her stern advice. Monica Jones strOde out of the room and tramped two miles to din- ner engagement.
 Her sister, after spending an uncer- tain hour by the fire, went and looked at herself in the glass.
 She was pale. thin young woman with heavy eyes and sallow skin. She shook her shoulders with gesture that was almost heroic and began to make up her mind.
 Three months later everyone was saying, Have you seen Ena? Doesn't she look marvellous? The picture of health.''
 Ena had taken her sisters advice and her reward was health, sound sleep and new ambition-and best of all, happiness in being well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-29
MY WIFE AND | A Husband Tells His Story To Carolyn Bsecher
..WAe,s roinse.

1 Who's going?"
 "The usual crowd. You'd better dress before dinner, shall."
 I'm not going, Natalie. It would be wise if you would consult me before making engagements. Uncle Robert isn't we'll. hoped you would run over there with me-" % Sorry, old dear, can't be done! Not tonight
 T wish you would 90 with me to- night, Natalie" persisted. The usual crowd" meant of course Ned Church among the others. She was merely the temporary victim of his magnetism, magnetism never had been able to understand. but which knew existed-for women.
 Yet was it so temporary after all?' I asked myself as I remembered that for almost two years he had seemed to attract Natalie. I held it as proof of her innate goodness tlat his interest had been held so long. Otherwise he would have tired of the game long ago. took what comfort 1 could from the thought.
 The Mortons would call for Natalie, 50 I hurried oyer to Uncle Roberts as soon as we finished dinner, after askint Natalie once more to accompany me.
 'Trot alonx like dutiful nephew" she said. Tell your uncle was sorry had an engagement and couldn't come with you--if you want to-
 the recsSp for Natalie's disregard of Uncle. She expected me to inherit his money, talked of it often, yet never had she in any way tried to win his approval. She still insisted he did not like her and made, no secret that the feeling was mutual. l gave Uncle Robert her message.
 Il couldn't expect beautiful, popu- lar young woman to give up an en- sagement to visit an old man. Thank her for her message"
 We. chatted of business for while, then talked of other thinss-books, art, music, those interesting things that had
 made the loneliness of his life bear able. He. was a connoisseur of art and said he hoped I would keep his small but valuable collection intact after he was gone. His library too held many rare volumes he had been years collect ing. The time passed swiftly, happily for him, and so brought me also a modicum of content although my thoughts continually strayed to Natalie. would stop at Miss Tyford's and take Natalie home. It was but eleven o'clock when left Uncle's. --.-.
 Mrs. Henderson did not come She telephoned you were obliged to visit your uncle who was ill I understood she was with you," said Miss Tyford. l made my apologies and hurried home. Natalie had been disappointed because I could not go with her, had remained at home alone on that ac- count. felt very tender toward her us let myself in. But there was no sign of Natalie. One of the maids told me she had left soon after I did saying nothing as to where she was Gro Be Continued)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-29

Of course | didn't tell him the gloves were too large and the shoes too small l am never willing to ,iurt peoples feelings, so I did my best to appear pleased. Then I took him into the den and the front hall and he was so nasty about them I threw off the mask.
 "I just flew back and got those shoes and gloves and informed him I diln't want any such freak assortment. He tried to tell me that he didn't know my size, he asked the saleswoman to give him gloves and shoes for a rather tall brunette with capable hands and trim, dainty feet.
 What did I give him for his birth day before he went away? Why, cut glass iced tea set with the cunningest little cut glass tea bell and reed tea wagon. They're too dear for any thing and we needed them
 There is absolutely no use think ing it over-my mind is made up. cannot forget what I have suffered Besides--just wait moment, the door bell is ringing. Hold the wire for I want to ask your advice about the best lawyer-I'll be back in moment
 "Oh, mamma, it's the darlingest little fluffy white silk dog that you ever saw. Bob sent it to me with hastily scrib- bled note. Listen. He is the most ridiculous goose! He says: Gladys, dear, never mind the hardwood floor or the mahogany balustrade. can have it all cleaned off and done over to look like new some day when we get rich. Here is dog to match the woodwork as it is now. I thought he'd keep you company and out of mischief if had to go away again. There is a special sale of silks on at Thresher's. You've been wanting q white crepe de chine. Here's your chance. Meet mo at Chester's for lunch and we'll 60 over afterward and blow ourselves.
 ".Your devoted BOB.'
 Its almost F, mummy, and must feed this angel dog and rush like house afire to get the next car so I will be sure to meet Bobbin."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-29
CHAPTER 17.

knew very little of what Natalie did during the day. But I supposed that her housekeeping, her shopping. an occasional bridge party or matinee filled her time. It was Garth Holden who enlightened me. I<had seen little of him for some time and was unfeign- edly glad when he came into the office and invited me to lunch with him.
 You're working too hard, Bruce. Why not quit earlier in the afternoon and accompany Natalie? A little danc- ing before dinner wouldn't hurt you. In fact anything that got you away from this grind would De beneficiai.'
 "A business or professional man has no time to dance in the afternoon. We leave that to idle, rich old men and lounge lizards.
 away believe he should rather than throw his wife upon the kind of men you mention for entertainment. But men find time. Ned Church and Morton both seem to-"
 q expect their wives insist that they so," replied, beginning to feel uneasy, that Garth was driving at something.
 MTSs mOEtOus pcEudpS. Dut 0CoDAc is never with Ned"
 in the only way he ever would-thAt Natalie was meeting Ned Church and that unless wanted her to have an affair with him it was time interfered.
 We talked of other things-Uncle Roberts health which for some time had caused me anxiety, Garth's busi- "A v av.<.hffnrf olpo0 VI famous. Not once did we touch again on the subject that had brought him to my office..
 That afternoon I stopped work early and on my way uptown stopped at one of the large hotels where tea dances were held. No place had been mem toned by Garth and I had no real req son to expect Natalie to be there. I entered the room during an intermis- sion. Almost the first person I saw was Natalie, exquisitely dressed as always, chatting gAily with Ned Church and MT. and Mrs. Morton, her table companions. They were all smoking and half emptied glasses told of Ned's ever present hip flask.
 Quietly I slipped unobserved from the place. was afraid to trust my self to join them. I must think things over. To make scene was as dis tasteful to me as it would be embar- rassing to Natalie.
 What have you. been doing with yourself this afternoon?" asked Nat allie. "I have been at home over an hour"
 ''The usual thing shopping and so forth" she answered with the lifting of her brows that invariably met any question.
 I relapsed into my usual. silence.
 Were to play nah jong tonight" Natalie remarked after . moment, "at Miss Tyford's. told her you played q very indifferent game but she said that as no one played very well yet you would have plenty of company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-29
BUMPER CROP OF HOTELS

Last year saw d bumper crop of hotels in the United States. In the 12 months of thst year 2S0 new hostelries of A rooms or larger were built at total cost of more than $250, 900 900. a sum which is said to establish a new high water mark for hotel construction in one year. There were, in addition, hundreds of smaller hotels of 15 to 40 rooms. The figure includes only those finished last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-29
THIBET'S FAMOUS WOMEN

Dorja Parmo is the most famous woman of the Thibetan plateau. She is believed, by the natives. to have the power to turn herself aud 50 other i'm mates of a monastery, into pigs In this curious country representative of the Grand Lama throws dice with delegate believed to come from the devil, for the luck of the year. If the devils delegate wins, evil luck is expected for year, while if the Grand Lama wins, All will be well for the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-29

low the water to run in when it rained, and that would never do. Now in his heart Winsime thought Mrs. In fact he thought she was fussy. But he didn't say so. He eheerfully fol- lowed her, about and said all the en- couraging things he could think of. At last they flew over to an old rail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-29
MOST WIDELY KNOWN SONGS

John Philip SOusa. famous band master and musician, maintains that "Swanee River" and Home Sweet Home" are the most widely known songs extant. It is because of their great popularity that many attempts. with out success. have been made to trace their tunes to ancient folk songs.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-09-07

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