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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26
RAINS INSURE GOOD HARVEST
Wonderful Aid to Pasture Lands and
Grain Crops.

MISUNDERSTANDING rains through
out the Northwest territory have been
timely for the crops. and reports re-
ceiyed indicated that small grains are
making satisfactory progress.
The Department OF Agriculture's
weekly crop report said that Mime
sofa crops show improvement over q
week ago. In the southern two-thirds
of the state cultivation Of corn. listed
as still backward, Is In progress. The
nax crop Is said to be promising and
winter wheat and rye are reported in
very favorable condition"
The warm weather continued fol
lowing heavy rain storm.
The rain was wonderful for pas
ture lands and grain crops" said Prof.
Andrew Boss. agronomist of the Farm
school. University OF Minnesota. 1T
has needed precipitation and there is
moisture In the ground now to insure
good fall crops"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26
YELLOWSTONE PARK OPENED
Prominent Speakers Extol Scenic
Values Of Playground at SIND
Openinu

Gardiner Gateway. Yellowstone Park
John r. Quinn. national commander
of the American Legion. speaking here
Friday at the celebration officially
opening Yellowstone Park for its SIND
year. pledged the support OF the LIE
gion to fight for American scenic re-
sources. mo price can be placed on
the grand canyon Of the Yellowstone
river. or upon Old Faithful Geyser or
upon those rare wild animals or upon
Yellowstone's many other wonders"
he said. They are a part OF the
United States which must be guarded
and cherished even more faithfully
than our man-made cities and man
made treasures Of art and material
achievement"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26

London-The opponents Of the
American rodeo were Indignant after
steer was roped and got its neck
broke. The steer roping was held pri-
vately because OF the protest made
and Witnessed by policemen. who even
attempted to inspect the condition of
each animal as Il came from the are
ma. The Duchess was admitted. but
applications from the members Of par
lament were refused. The Duchess
said: Il had q wonderful time. which
I would not have missed for the
world and there was no unnecessary
cruelty
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26
N. Y. SEEN MONEY CAPITAL
Treasury Regards Growing supply OF
Yellow Metal ~ UnfavorabIe.

Yellow Metal ~ Unfavorabie.
washington-New York is gradual
ly stepping into London's position as
the money capital Of the world In the
opinion OF high treasury officials who
declared that the low interest rates
In the United States. backed by the
largest stock OF gold ever assembled
In one country. were attracting great
borrowers from all corners OF the
world.
The United States held about 81. 400.
100000 in gold June I, and treasury
forecasts are for an importation OF
about $500. 100000 more during 1924.
The treasury therefore. sees con-
tinuation of the low money rates.
which with other conditions remain
ing the same. can mean only that for.
eign borrowers are going to seek out
the great financial houses Of the Unit
ed States through which to market
their securities and obtain funds for
carrying on Industrial enterprises.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26


rule being wiped out as it has
formed the basis in the determin-
ing Of state rights for years. and
accordingly recognized as a fun
damental principle of the Demo-
cratic party, Strong partisans
insist that the two rules cannot
be considered separately and,
therefore, It is argued that the
possibilities of changing the par
liamentary tactics are more or
less remote.
In the pro and con discussion Of
the question Of rules. the claim is
made that if the two-thirds rule
be abrogated. while the unit pre-
walls. a few Of the large States.
since their delegations may be
nearly evenly divided, may. by
enforcing the unit rule. secure q
majority Of the convention for q
candidate whom only q minority
lof the delegates really favor.
The two-thirds rule lessons the
probability Of this. These two
rules have been called by Becker,
Dallingcr, and other political
historians, "two parts Of a single
system. and that system the cast
ing Of State votes as a unit"
Meanwhile, a small group Of
delegates. recognizing the re-
sponsibility that has been entrust-
ed to them. are celebrating over
the platform Of declarations
which the Democratic party must
submit to the country in Novem-
Der. II is a difficult task to hew
out planks to fit the occasion.
There are several suggested
planks Of a highly controversial
character which are bound to pro-
woke friction in the committee
and on the floor of the conven-
ton. The principal warfare on
declarations of policy will be
made before the committee ON
resolutions.
The tariff does not play the inn
portant part usually assigned
to it at Democratic conventions.
, II is a foregone conclusion that
: the fractional struggle will make
, it necessary for the party TO
, "straddle" several planks. No
! body doubts that the platform as
it is finally written, will berate
the Republican Administration in
general, including a strong de-
nunciation for its part in the oil
schedules and a broad indictment
for other alleged shortcomings.
The committee on resolutions has
no easy or enviable task in re-
writing the mass Of suggestions.
The leaders recognize the need
for a unifying force to weld the
various groups of the Democratic
party into fighting organization
and undoubtedly the platform
will be considered accordingly.
!, 1t is an easy prediction that the
convention will close when the
funds of the delegates are at a
: low ebb. Many Of the delegates
profess to note some gains and
} the Democratic party through the
! fasco of the farm labor con-
: vention at st. Paul. last week,
, when the Communist element
dominated the ticket and many
of the farmer delegates with
drew. II is evident that the
minor political parties are no
better off in so far as harmony is
concerned, than the so-called
major parties. all of which adds
TO the uncertainty Of the cleo
ton.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26
TO HELP TORNADO SUFFERERS
Farmers Discouraged Oven Loss Of
Crops, General Rhinow Says.

st. Paul-Pleas for financial aid for
farmers in southwestern Minnesota,
where tornado caused great damage
and killed three persons Sunday. were
placed before Governor Preus.
Adjutant General w. F. Rhinow re-
turned from visit to the district sur.
rounding Tracy. where the storm did
the most damage. He reported that
buildings on many farms we're swept
away and that farmers, optimistic this
year over the possibility Of the first
good crop in years. were discouraged
as result Of the damage. Imme-
date aid will be necessary to take
care of the homeless farmers. he said.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26
obreeon Near Injury.

Nogales. Arlz.-Posslble disaster TO
the executive delegation Of President
Obregon was narrowly ayerted when
the presidential train collided with q
freight train. II was learned through
railroad sources.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26

Some people can show calloused
hands and furrowed brows as the
result Of the labors. while others
can merely show worn trouser
seats.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26
r. |. SENATORS ARE FOUND
Il Members Of oeadlocked Body %.
nand Protection for Return.

- "SUfocFb " ocdotoCNGu 6o0y Nv
nnand Protection for Return.
Rutland, Mass.-The 81 Rhode Is.
land Republican state senators whose
presence in body at the Bartlett no
tel here came, to light, were settled
down for long stay, declaring that
only satisfactory guarantee by Gov.
William s. Flynn Of their personal
safety would induce them to return
to their home state and its Legislative
halls, from which they were driven by
bromine gas. Two Of the senators
were accompanied here by their wives.
The senators have for several days
been scattered In small groups about
Massachusetts. Their desire to be to-
gether to discuss developments and
make plans led them to gather here
under one roof, they said.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26


opening of the Democratic Ma
tional Convention. the predom-
mating questions are, Who and
When?" With the Juggling of
personalities by factions. nobody
seems to know at this time just
who will receive the nomination
for the Presidency. Not even
the fanfare Of party trumpets
sounding a note of optimism for
the coming elections and the
parade Of "favorite sons" can
detract the attention of the dele
gates from their speculative
mood as to the break" in the
balloting and the choice of a man
to head the ticket.
The noise in the convention
hall is at all times deafening
whenever the name of a promi-
nent Democrat is mentioned.
Formerly, it was a maxim to
recognize principles, and not
men,. But now the situation has
been completely reversed. The
Democratic conclave is now wit
Messing a test between personali-
ties. principally William Gibbs
McAdoo and Alfred G. Smith,
leading contenders for the first
honors. Students of political
history say that it is reminiscent
Of the days of Andrew Jackson.
when personal politics replaced
parties.
To an impartial observer, it is
becoming increasingly apparent
that the game of seesaw between
Messrs. McAdoo and Smith will
end when their representatives
can agree upon a harmony
nominee, and there is where the
proverbial dark horse" makes
his appearance. ANYBODY familiar
with the strategy of political
leaders knows full well that the
, real business Of the convention
will be transacted behind close,
doors when the enthusiasm O
. State delegations for their nativ,
sons subsidies. The wise chief
/ tains are influenced more b.
: their secret polls of the various
} state delegations than the noisy
demonstration on the convention
floor. The situation regarding
leading candidates is so compli
Gated that everybody expects
that a number of days will be
taken up with balloting. 1t is
predicted that gradually. but
surely, the contest will dwindls
down to two or three PERSONAL
ties and then the convention pro
gram will assume definite form
Unlike the Cleveland convention
the Democratic meeting is 70
cused on the office of the pres
idency with little attention pait
to the vice-presidential nominee
Many Of the old-timers are work
ing hard to bring about a change
of attitude on the part of the con
vention for this high Office
References have been made Il
the strong personality of Genera
Dawes, Republican nominee fol
, Vice-President. who, it is said
will be the real campaigner foI
the G. 0. p. The suggestion hal
been made that the Democrat,
, should select a man of equa
prominence in order to balance
their ticket but at present
nobody gives a serious thought Il
the subject.
The Democrats are also faced
, with parliamentary difficultie.
on the management of their con
vention. The opening of the con
vention found the two-thirds rule
for nominating a highly impor
tant problem. II is said that the
candidacy of Mr.. McAdoo hinges
largely upon the revision of this
! parliamentary rule. AS a conse.
quence, it is receiving more thar
ordinary attention from the dele.
gates. The Smith and Under.
wood spokesman have announced
their opposition to the repeal OF
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26

One reads in the Bible that
David was amounted with oil to
be king over Israel. but it would
be safer in these times to use
some other fluid.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26

The boys playing ball make a
terrible noise. but anyway the
parents don't have TO worry as to
where they are.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26

The enthusiastic Booster Clubs
of many places are growing like
Rooster Clubs.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26

Farmer Labor.
United States Senator-Magnus
Johnson.
Governor-Floyd Olson.
Lieutenant Governor - Emil E.
holmes.
Secretary of State-Susie M. Stage.
berg
State Treasurer-Carl M. Berg.
Attorney General-Thomas Sullivan.
Railroad Commissioner - A. e.
Smith.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26
Plenty Of Money charseterizss Week

New York-Pientiful supplies OF
money seeking employment and nrm
undertone in most securities and com
modify markets were the main char
acteristics OF the past week in finance
and business. When the week open
ed the markets had maintained nine
day advance and the majority of OBJ
servers predicted at least a temporar,
halt, partly on expected proht-takina
and partly on the belief that the ex
tent of the rise indicated that much
OF the buying needs for Investment
purposes had been satisfied
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26
DEMOCRATS SELECT ]. WOLFE
Miss Jessie Scott Of ST. Paul, Made
Woman Member OF COMMITTEES.

New York-Joseph Wolf OF Staples.
democratic state chairman. was elected
member OF the national committee at
n delegation caucus. He received II
votes. Julius Thorson OF Benson 5.
and A. 4. Helmick. Minneapolis. 4.
Miss Jessie Scott. St Paul. was elect.
ed as woman member Of the national
committee by acclamation- Mrs. A. X
Gault OF St. Peter. who had been fa'
vored for the place. had declined. and
she seconded Miss Scott's nomination
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-26
CLOSE VOTE WAS
PRIMARY FEATURE
Several Contests On Both Tick
cts In Doubt Until Last
Precincts Report.

Republican.
United States Senator-Thomas d.
Schall.
Governor-Theodore Christianson.
Lieutenant Governor-W. I. Nolan
Secretary Of State-Mike Holm.
State Treasurer-Henry Rines.
Attorney General-Clifford L. Hill.
ton.
Railroad missioner-Frank W.
Mattson.
Evening star., 1924-06-22

on. Sweetie, ~ With me, and they
will run out the little old airplane
and drop around to some place and
talk it over.
He will check her np. get her speed,
and then, when he knows how they
stand, he will slide his chair over a
little closer, and placing one hand
over his Enadiy beating pocket-book
say how about it, hon, lets get hitched
up, huh9 Or some such romantic gag.
RET the way I look 1t 1t. this
up-te-the-miRnte boy and grand
pa, who took such q chance with the
right knee Of his white aankeen
pants, meant about the same. and the
girls OF today get 1t. and keep it
sacred and . dead secret from all the
world except . few dozen women
friends, the same ~ they have been
doing ever since Little OnheY, the
stone age happer. ran home to mother
and told how George had soaked her
on the head with his AZ Just too
cute and romantic for anything, and
now they were going to have q two
cave nat in the best section Of the
c1i6, and George had promised her a
five-ton rock to rock her to sleep with
IL she didn't behave, and please don't
tell . soul. but isn't it al too, too,
wonderful for words.
Well, ! guess we have to admit that
too wonderful Tor words 10 correct.
] know IN my case George merely
said sr. could 81 va that Is. ]
Evening star., 1924-06-22

mean to say. But got him at once
and had a strangie-hoid on him be-
fore he had chance to back out and
beat it Yet to this day that man is
going around under the impression
that he asked me to marry him!
Having always been In that class of
up-to date females which their rela-
tives have realized fully how good it
was for a girl to be allowed to earn
her own living. and some of them
even going so far as to prove same by
accepting a small loan from time to
time, and back to time, why feel in
q position to speak about marriage
for this class, at least
We may seem free, but we're not
Just let some fair-to-middling nice
man leave the door OF q furnished
fat open. bait it with a hand-carved
up-to-date wedding ring. or even one
of them nice plain gold ones. and no
hungry mouse ever stepped in after a
piece Of cheese any iivelier than we.
George, that's my own husband. who
was just looking over my shoulder.
, says that is no comparison. what and
the dickens do you want to put that
in your story for?
And I says, really you are as right
rs per usual, dear: It is no compari-
son, on account the mouse, as soon as
1t Is caught, tries to get out again.
while on q average We ladies close
the trap our own selves, and then
lock 1t, after, Just to make sure.
Copyright, 1a241
Evening star., 1924-06-22
WaIl-Papering Machine.

4 MONG the wanted inventions has
long been numbered an efficient
wall-papering machine. It is now
claimed that such a machine has been
devised which will perform the work
satisfactorily.
A metal cylinder holds the roll OF
paper. one end OF IL being removable
to permit insertion of the roll
Through the cylinder and supported
by heads OF the latter runs q rod.
which is passed IengthwiSe through
the roll as a preliminary. At one end
Of the rod is q square socket, adapted
to receive the squared end of crank
handle When the crank-handle Is
turned the sheet of wallpaper energies
through a slot that runs lengthwiss
of the cylinder and Is pressed against
a rotary brush carrying paste, the
paste being automatically supplied
from a small tank An auxiliary ro-
tary brush. which is dry, presses the
paper upon the wall, and metal run
ners bear upon the wall in advance
of the paper. The machine is light in
weight and the operator moves it
downward along the wall by hard,
slowly turning the crank, which while
delivering the paper sheet causes the
brushes to revoive.
Evening star., 1924-06-22

they had only been given the chance,
why ma would naturally break down
snd weep at the thought.
OF course his ma cried on account
that dreadful girl had stolen her boy.
Well, anyways, marriage don't seem
to change much, though from all ac-
coHnts, In the well behaved days OF
yefs weddings was started different
from in these days of mine.
In grandmas time when q offer
Of marriage was scheduled, the boy
would fall on one knes, place one
hand over his heart, and pull some
line TO the effect love you, will
you marry me? And she. having
eniy been reheaFsing the scene for
about six mons, would come back
with, All, this Is so sudden; you will
have to ask papa.
Then, il papa had had touch Of In
digestion, or IN ineaHtious business
moment or something, and pulled Q
no, why the young man would say to
the skirt who was undoubtedly stick
ing around outside waiting for the
lowdswn, he'd say sweetheart, hy
With me. And they would, probably
Ia q buek-boasd or 4 cabaret or
whatever they used to call them old
time. ens-herss-pevsrs speed wagons.
That staH was called popping the
question. Nowadays the young buck
pops q whole .qusetieanaire. And
things come in . different order.
He may, for . sample. commence
With that Gyiag,atuR- -aAd cay. eama
Evening star., 1924-06-22
Touching the Umbrella.
TT is a curious fact that, up to

TT is a curious fact that, up to a
couple of decades ago. only seven
patents on umbrella construction had
been issued by the United States pat
ent office in the course OF a century,
and this in spite Of the circumstance Q
that our annual production Of UNI
brellas Is something in excess of
100000.
OF recent years, however, the UNI
brella has been developing rapidly.
One picks up even an inexpensive one
nowadays. presses a button and the
top spreads itself like an eagle for
its flight One is going away and an
ordinary umbrella is too long to go
into ones grip. Among the assort-
ment Of umbrellas and parasols is one
meant for such an emergency and
| which, in a most obliging fashion,
folds up to suit tho size OF the travel
, ing-bag. Other umbrellas lock with
a key. Still others spread their shade
over nine feet Of territory, and deal
ers declare that these are but q few
OF the Improvements We may expect
| to be made.
The construction OF an umbrella is
not without interest to the layman.
The ribs and stems are generally
turned out by factories making a spe-
cialty of them. and are sent thence to
| the real manufacturer. Here, first
the man whose work it is to assemble
small holes at the end Of tho ribs,
draws them together about the main
rod and puts on the ferrule.
| In cutting the cloth, rs thicknesses
or therabouts, are arranged upon a
\ table, at which skilled operators
! work. In another room are girls who
operate hemming machines. A thou
sand yards Of hemmed goods is but a
days work for one Of these girls. The
machines at which they work have q
speed of some 5000 revolutions q min
ute. After being hemmed the cloth
il cut into triangular pieces with q
knife, as before, but with a pattern
laid upon the cloth. The next opera
tion L. the sewing Of the triangular
pieces together by machinery.
The covers and frames are now
ready to be brought together. In ali
there are 21 places where the cover
is to be attached to the frame In the
/ average umbrella
Next the handle is glued on, and
the umbrella Is ready for pressing
and inspection. BY far the greater
| number OF umbrellas today are
equipped with wooden handles. A
large variety of materials may be
used. however, such ~ horn. china.
bono, agate. pearl. ivory, silver and
| go1d
Evening star., 1924-06-22
lI0HTtI. I'm ]uI[ 1 DQn. [ll[I Nj


asked feeling though I'd wake UP
in a minute
Money you thought was putting
in the bank" said Will. II sneaked out
half a dollar every week; 1 meant to
put it back as soon as 1 could and
well, today I got to thinking what a
peach you were and how / was sQuan-
dering money that should be left to
take care of you in your old age.
Well. I'm through. that's all. I'm a
bum"
you are not" I said, hanging on
tighter What did you spend the
money on?"
"The basket ball pool" said Will
grimly. e. ! hated to turn the
fellows down: they think you're a
tightwad if you can't raise so cents
a week. and kid you about being hen
pecked, and and Well, if
can't stand little kidding for
you-
"oh, VIII"
Then L told him about the "Epics
Lyrics and Sonnets of the Ages"
'And I've been stealing all the
time from you, WILL" / said. TAX
ing fifty cents a week that don't
know how long I'll have to keep up
money that you might need when you
are sick, and"
lifted my head off Wills chest.
and. to my surprise, he began to grin.
"wh-what are you smiling at?"
asked.
"Oh, 1 don't know said Will
Then he began to laugh. You lift
ing off my death-bed fund and me
stealing from your old -and-oh
gosh, it's funnyr'
Then he laughed and laughed till
a tear trickled down the side of his
nose. / didn't see anything funny al
all, but 1 began to laugh, too, because
Will was laughing, and everything
in the world seemed to be all right.
We laughed and laughed. Then Will
hugged me and kissed me again, and
we laughed some more