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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09
ASKOV

i've krag is helping out with
the work on the local dray line.
Helvig Christensen left last
Thursday for Grand Forks. N. d.,
to do farm work.
Holger Plesner has gone to
work for the Ferndale Nursery,
starting there last week.
The Deming and Ames families
of Sandstone, were callers at the
c. l.. Wosgaard home Sunday.
Alexander Paulsen and Peter
Heininge left last week for Dag
mar, Mont, to seek employment.
Miss Hulda Larsen who kept
house for Peter johnson, east of
town. for a short time. left last
week for Superior, Wis.
Anker M. Simonsen had a short
sick spell Monday night and was
not able to go on the mail route
Tuesday. A. M. DeYoung substi-
tuted for him.
Party who mailed letter to
Hans Hansen. Stormgade Mr.. 3.
Vejle, Denmark, last week will
please call at the local post office
relative to same.-Postmaster.
Byron Olsen who was one of
the instructors at Danebod folk
high school. Tyler. the past term,
returned home last Thursday for
a months vacation. He will be
instructor there again during the
summer term.
Herluf p. Rasmussen and Lars
p. Jensen drove to Duluth last
week with a couple loads of ruta-
bagas which they sold direct to
consumers, and report good pri-
ces. Mr.. Jensen also went over
to Belden and bought a work
team.
Ernst M. Mailing has been con-
fined to his bed more or less the
past three weeks. Monday he
went to Duluth for a thorough
examination. returning home the
same evening. His ailment was
located and he is now improving
slowly.
Clement Sebald drove over to
st. Cloud and other points last
week looking for spring farm
work, but found that it was a
little too early. He visited for a
day at the John H. Sorensen
home in Brainerd before return
ing home.
Vlggo Jensen has been engaged
as clerk in the c. Eriksen Co.
store. He started in the first of
this week to become familiar
with the new work. N. c. Laur-
sen who has been an able man in
that place of business, has ten
dered his resignation and expects
to leave next week.
V. S. Petersen was in Pine
City Tuesday and was successful
in selling a road grading outfit
complete to the county. This
unit will be used on the state
road between Sandstone and Ker-
rick and also on a 6 mile stretch on
the Danforth road. The base for
the outfit will be at Askov and it
is expected that it will be in
operation in q few days.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

For Sale-Good work horses, or
will trade for cattle; also harness
and wagons and good tame hay
at So per ton.-Jepsen's Livery,
Sandstone. 25w31-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

Wanted-Clean rags for wash
ing presses, preferably light
colors and without buttons. hooks
or eyes. Pay 10c per pound
American Publishing Co.. Askov.
25w32-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

For Sale--About 80 White Leg
horn chicks, Matched April 8. at
13c apiece.-Mrs. Chas. Krantz,
II miles east Of Askov.
25w32-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

For Sale-Hatching Eggs. Pure
Buff Leghorns strain, good to lay
winter and summer. Setting per
Is. $1.50 to $500. Field run
$1,000 per hundred.-D. P. Lock.
wood. Finlayson, MINI.
30w294t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

Easter program by Sunday
school children in Wilstad church
Sunday at 2 o'clock. Collection
will be taken for benefit of Sun
day school.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

For Sale-About Is tons No. /
tame hay on Billman farm, !
mile south of Bruno on state
road. Inquire at First State
Bank, Askov, or John Lohner.
29w30-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

For Sales. c. w. Leghorn day
old chix. Get our prices before
ordering elsewhere for we have
made a big reduction.-F. w.
Ziegler, Hinckley. 25w29-4t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

For Sale-Hatching eggs from
selected pure bred S. C. w. Leg
horn flock, SOC per setting of Is;
$500 per 100.-Fred johnson,
Askov village. 25w32-1t~
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

For Sale-3 heavy work horses,
/ pair 5000 lbs. and the other
horse 1900 lbs. Good horses,
right out of work.-Arthur Lund.
Kerrick. 25wS2-2t%
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

Music Lessons-Mrs. Dennie
Douglas will give lessons on piano
every Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Ivan Skinner in
Bruno village. 25w32-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

The Askov Live Stock Shipping
Assn will ship as soon as enough
is listed for car. List with ]. p.
Sorensen or Chris Larsen, ship
per, telephone No. 81. 29w-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE WEEK

This column IL for free use by
churches. schools. societies. lodges
etc. for the purpose of announcing
meetings where no admission In TO
be charged. such meetings as are
held for social or educational pur-
poses and not for pecuniary gain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

Gudstjeneste med Altergang
IAngfredag. den 10. April. Aften
XII. 500.
Gudstjeneste Paaskedag. SON
dag den IL. April, Form. XII.
1880.
S. d. Rodholm.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

Bring your car and get your
side curtains repaired or remod-
eled to open with the doors; new
side curtains and tops made and
put on reasonably. Clarence
Mattson, Askov. 29w24-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

lage Of Askov do ordain as fol-
lows:
Sec. THAT all public dances
held in the village Of Askov must
stop promptly at one o'clock a. m.
Sec. EVERY person, parties
or society holding a public dance
and violating this ordinance will
be refused further dance permits
Sec. 3-This ordinance shall bc
in effect on and after its passage
and publication.
Approved and passed this End
day Of April. 1925.
A. GRAVESEN.
Attest: President
A. HENRIKSEN.
Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

For Sale-A good single buggy.
Hans Lunde. II miles west of
Askov. 25wS2-2ts
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

For Sale-R. c., r. |. r. hatch
ing eggs, price $500 per hundred
u. l. White. Bruno. Mimi.
25w31-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

For Sale-About 4 tons of hay
on my place 4 miles east of
Askov; also some seed OATS
Niels 0lesen. 25w32-lt"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

Wanted-Man or husky boy to
do general farm work for the
season. -Thorvald S. Jensen,
Askov. 25wS2-1t|
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09
WANT COLUMN

RATE cent per word per taser-
ton. Minimum. IS cents
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

Regular ID. B. s. meeting will
be held Saturday evening. April
III. p. Frederiksen, Sec.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

Wilstad Ladies' Aid meets
Thursday. April 16. with Mrs.
John Johnson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

Base ball organization meeting
Monday evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-09

North Star Farmers Club regu-
lar meeting Friday evening. April
10.-A. p. Jensen. secretary.
The Washington times., 1925-04-08
Sayings Of Mrs. Solomon
Bridegroon1s-an Husbands.
TODAY'S PHILOSOPHY IN YESTERDAYS


But a seasoned husband AD-
MITTETH NOTHING, lest 1t in.
criminate him. He giveth, his
wife no secondary evidence
wherewith to confirm. her accuse.
tons in q. quarrel,
A bridegroom blusheth at his
own failings and is filled with
penitence. He exclaimeth, ALAS,
alas, it was all MY faultv'
But a seasoned husband
denyeth all responsibility and
sticketh to his LIE unto the last
trench. Yea, even with. the
powder still visible upon his
coat.lapel and the Glove still
fresh upon his breath: he saith,
go to. 1t Is all thine magma
tion!'
A bridegroom admitteth that
he forgot to mail the letter.
But a seasoned husband as
sumeth a poker face and keepeth
dark his delinquency until he can
dispose Of the evidence thereof.
A bridegroom exclaimeth, How
thou UNDERSTANDABLE me! Lo,
thou art filled with intuition. 7"
But the seasoned husband
sayeth, How thou misjudgeth
me! Go to. Thou art filled with
Suspicion
A bridegroom, being innocent,
taketh no heed to watch his STEP
But a seasoned husband will not
permit the barber to put per-
fumed water upon his hair, so
exceeding careful is he to avoid
the APPEARANCE Of evil.
, For, a bridegroom walketh in
perfect confidence, knowing not
the snares and pitfalls that
await him. But a seasoned hus-
band is full Of subtlety and his
motto Is "PEACE at any price!"
SELAH.
The Washington times., 1925-04-08

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The Washington times., 1925-04-08

appeared when she called at the Of
flee two days later
He made q flying trip to the
south and was absent two days.
He stopped at her place in San
Mateo on his way home. He
was excited about. the location and
the luck he had In getting hold OF
steel for the framework.
They had together in the
garden. He said .absently-scarce-
~ aware Of his words till they were
done: ''What a beautiful tree that
isp' 1t was the giant oak where
tt " had stood.
NataIie's eyes dropped--a faint
twitching passed over her mouth.
She ran her hand across her fore
head. Eyes, Dane--a beautiful
tree. Many hundreds of years
old" She gave a signing, silvery
laugh: .'Yettit will still have youth
when you and 1 are finished-ut-
terly finished"
The Washington times., 1925-04-08
WHEN DID IT
HAPPEN?

WHEN was the Blue Hill
w Meteorological Observatory,
Hyde Park, Mass., founded?
when were the Zapotecs Of
Mexico conquered by the Span
iards?
3-When was Road Amundsen,
polar explorer, born?
4-When did Ulrich Won Lich-
,tenstein. Middle High German
poet, flourish?
\ 5-When did the House Of
Savoy begin to rule Sardinia?
ANSWERS
To Yesterdays Questions.
1.-The American School for
Classical Studies at Athens was
opened in 1882.
2-Nicolo Zeno, the Venetian
explorer, lived in the fourteenth
century.
3rDaniel Chester French,
American sculptor, modelled 1.-THE
Minute Man" in 1874.
4-David Hartley, founder of
English associational psychology
died in 1857.
5-The. Battle OF Cape st. Vim
cent, between, the Spanish and
the English, was fought February
IA, 1897.
The Washington times., 1925-04-08
Foxy Grandpa's Story

7 knew that "els lay eggs like all
fish, men used to believe that
these little ,elvers were produced
from horse hairs which fell into
the water while hoIses were
drinking. And that those horse
hairs turned into cells"
How funnyr' laughed Bobby.
Through the Woods we went as
the shadows heightened. The
birds were getting ready for bed
and ftwittering a good bit about
it, too. The evening breeze sang
in the tree tops.
We walked along quietly, Bun.
ny Necampering in and out of the
underbrush with the hope of
finding some. juicy berries, and
Bobby tramping along trium.
phantly with. his fishing rod.
! stopped to light my pipe and
Bobby went on a few PAGES ahead
Of me, when he suddenly gave a
scream and ran to my side.
why, Bobby. what is it?"
asked, putting my arm around the
frightened little fellow. .,
He caught his breath, and
pointed to the path. Then he
gasped:
IA snake"'
1 looked on the ground where
Bobby pointed, and then 1 burst
out laughing.
Snake nothing" 1 chuckled.
That's anplain;; ordinary eel"
II didn't know, eelss lived on
land!" exclaimed Bobby, quite re.
assured by, now that he was in
no. danger. l:y
: "They don't h4e on land" 1
answered, but they do take walks
sometimes. &,.'"~.
what do you, mean?" asked
RobbV.| 'tI2 ,''''t '-.4
"Eels, sometimes go from zone
lake to another and they can
travel quite comfortably because
they carry along ,enoAghS water
in little reservoirs near their gills
to keep them moist
Foxy sGrandpa,' said Bobby.
"That eel may be the mother Of
the little. elvers we saw in the
lake this afternoon. rerhaps she's
on her way to see her children"
The Washington times., 1925-04-08
Writer Of Great Serial Chdie Presents Second Install
3 -s1ilent Of New Life Of Modern Life Conferred On
Heart and Mind of the "Flapper."

He felt abashed and disturbed
by the pathos of her tones. He
covered her hand and tried to say
some happy thing. No thought
came.
She let her hand lie in his and
smiled. In their silence, mem.
DRY throbbed IN a living bond be-
tween them.
He thought: "She may bury,
but she can never kill the thing
she 1eeIsg' This emotion was for
him. The lSpowledge sent a
stealtiiy, golden } warmth to his
heGrt.
:, When he looked at Natalie. and
would sbn1etimes meet her appeal
ing smile his mind whispered:
she lcSes your
Though neither Of them ever
mentioned that revealing hour,
both were poignantiy conscious
of it at their every meeting.
eTO 70 Continued TOanorrOw.)
The Washington times., 1925-04-08
Yourself.

look little to discover them, just
as you have\to seek under green
foliage to find violets.
If she is sensible and doesn't
try to make herself poor ini-
tation of the gayer type. this
fairly. good-looking, rather quiet
young woman stands just as good
a chance as her more popular
friend to- find happy love and
marriage, though she may not re-
ceive as much superficial atten-
tom
"A third type II girl, however,
Is genuinely miserable. She's
either too shy, too ipdolent, too
impracticable or tod downright
selfish to go out of her way to
attain popularity; yet, she in
tensely wants--or thinks she.
wants--a continual round of gay,
good times, leadership, a big So
cial circle. constant attention
from men.
So she sits at home night after
night, plying herself-utterly
wretched. She feels she's "dif-
ferent'' and questions whether
life Is worth living.
Emily is this type of girl. Her
eyes are often red from weep
ing. She takes a sad joy in good
cry. She's so sorry for her sensi-
tive self that she moons over
her office work until she several
times narrowly escaped discharge.
Emily has Crush" on Ed.
who's devoted to Anne. Because
Emily can think only of Ed, she
systematically snubS Joe and
Frank when they call--bores
The Washington times., 1925-04-08

more reticent than the Sphinx.
Behold, a bridegroom deIighteth
to share his secret thoughts with
his Beloved; he longetlr to re.
veal his SOUL.
But the secret thoughts Of a
seasoned husband are more care
fnfiy guarded than the tomb OF
Tut ,Ankh-Amen. and HIS mouth
is'.more tightly sealed than the
stopper Of an imported perfume
bottle.
A bridegroom rejoiceth in con-
LESSONS; he confideth his past"
and the follies thereof: he boast
eth OF the women who have loved
him. He thinketh to become "in-
teresting" in his Beloved:s eyes.
The Washington times., 1925-04-08

DOBBY was preparing to fish
and was kneeling down put.
ing squirming worm on his
hook, while I settled myself com
fortably under big tree which
shaded the spot by the lake where
Bobby hoped to have some luck.
He was just about to cast his
line into the water when he
stopped short. knew by the
way his eyes frightened that he
had seen something interesting
and really interesting, because
nothing commonplace could take
his mind from his fishing.
what is it?" I asked. leaning
forward.
Foxy Grandpa said Bobby
quietly. There are some things
swimming around down here
which you can almost see through.
They look like fiat noodles with
a black spot at one end, and Bobby
settled down seriously.
"Where?" 1 asked getting up
to my feet.
Right there said Bobby,
pointing to the water.
"Elvers," 1 chuckled.
"Elvers?" said Bobby. What
are elvers?" .,s,>
"Babby cells" I answered.
They're the funniest looking
things / ever saw" murmured
Bobby. Aren't they thin, and
what is the black spot2"
Those dots are eyes" re,
piled. There's one on each side.
I'll tell you something funny
about elvers."
What, Foxy 5Grandpa?'' asked
Bobby eagerly. 49, .>>'
I'm !older times, before men
The Washington times., 1925-04-08
By Beatrice Fairfax,


who occupies a unique position In
the writing world as an author
ity on problems Of love.
MANY a girl dreams of being
W1 popular leader in her
set. A few girls without appar-I
ent effort eralize this dream.
On the other hand, thousands
OF equally charmi ing young
women are not leaders. They're
quiet and retiring, with a few
good friends and gay times only
now and then.
The very popular girl usually
possesses intense energy and
vitality. which gives her per"
She's naturally without shyness
to retard her social progress.
Such a girl likes being with
people. loves the attention or
men and instinctively in every
detail of her appearance she
makes the most of herself. She
may not be deep, but the chances
are. she's alert and up to TIE
minute.
The quiet retiring girl can set
lust as much out of life, but in a
different way. Her books, her
love of nature, her dreams, her
work, her quiet good times with
the few friends she loves, pos
sibIy the champanionship Of one
or two young men-all this keeps
her happy and content.
Such girls, though not typical
modern flappers. may be found
everywhere. They're not. noisy
or obvious. You may have to
The Washington times., 1925-04-08
!. WOULD YOU BE POPULAR?
Whether You're Popular Leader Of Your Set "Stay
- at-Home" Girl Is Up to One Person.
Yourself

: them by dreaming Of Ed, instead
of making efforts to be pleasant
to them. Ed at one time liked
Emily, but she killed herself with
him by. bursting into tears be.
cause he admitted that he con.
sidered Anne a peach.
There are thousands Of Emilys
my correspondence proves it
who spend their years in self-pity
instead of efforts to better them
selves. Emily has good sense
we all have. II only she's use 1t
and solve her heart problem and
end her silly habit of being un:
happy.
If you honestly want popular.
ity, leadership. admiration, stten.
tion-go after it. Stop weeping.
Try to be charming. Learn to
like people. Build up a circle of
friends by learning to enjoy TIM
companionship of others. Avoid
the critical, sarcastic point Of
view.
Because you're not "craxy"
about a man il no reason for
treating him with critical cool.
ness. Try to like him better. il
he's worth while, and keep him
for friend.
It requires good, gay courage
and energy to take part in such
adventures as social life and, the
biggest adventure Of all, love and
marriage. Sc cultivate your cour-
age and initiative, else give up all
thought Of popularity :,
To make and hold a friend, you
must first be a friend. Study to
please -others-both women and
men.
The Washington times., 1925-04-08

even though
n a u 9 b t but
a Co ok in &
School diplo-
ma adorneth
her walls.
And a man
tn at h ath
passed through
the Arranged
don of Matri-
mony is wiser
than the Ser
emit, m ore
abusive than
the soap in a
bathtub, and
The Washington times., 1925-04-08
Early Name

MANITOBA. the /, great wheat
4NA field of Canada, was origi-
nally called the Red River Settle
ment from the Red river OF the
north, which traverses it. 1t was
part of the territory controlled by
the Hudson Bay Company.
The Washington times., 1925-04-08

marriage exceedeth a Higher
Education, and one year Of
domesticity is more enlightening
than three In a university.
For. woman that hath matric.
ulated therein is a Doctor of
Philosophy and a Master of Arts.
The Washington times., 1925-04-08
SNar xs s.ss ai. ~ - $ rs,
49,. -. =. - - : eyl-s- >
BY EIenOre Meherin.
The Biggest and Best Story of
Her Career.

her O8reers
But his thought and mind re.
NAMED startlingly awake. He saw
thesoak tree and himself stand
ings in its shade; Natalie selling
hiss hands, covering them with
swift, eager lips. Their pulses
throbbed now like small. red
wounds.
He saw her run from him
her vivid face but a flicker Of
light in the gloom. He could
have held her. He could have
followed! In the assurance Of
the desperate extremes to which
he might have gone, his atti-
tude now seemed remarkable. in.
credibly absternious.
Few men-perhaps not one in
ten-would have acted as 10y
ally In his momentary self.ap-
plaalse he reached for Nora Lees
hand! 1t was soft and pliable
and trusting--not as pretty, per-
haps, as Nataiie's. but warm
and far sweeter to touch.
As he cIasped it, he suddenly
Remembered that he had COW
cred Nata1ie's hand; that he
haa twitted her on its GOODNESS.
pressing it between his palms.
And when those hands OF hers
reached to his neck he had
clasped her in exuItant arms;
his clasp had frightened and he
lifted her. feeling her hips close
on his.
Acquits Himself.
He turned impatiently, shutting
his eyes and pulling the covers
over his shoulders. Why should
he regret that momentary lapse?
Only a boor or an idiot would
have acted differentlyls
Who did he hurt by it? No
IL the incident were to be re-
hearsed he could not have acquit-
ted himself more honorably.
Again he saw Natalie moving
IN that quiet. heartbroken way
90 the table. murmurfng sadly: II
suppose it was inevitable. Some
things-are strong" And he
was glad he kissed her; glad IL
hise arms had frightened on that
sleAder form. Little enough for
such as she!
The incident was finished. There
would be no repetition. They
would meet and act as before-no
trace OF this intimacy would linger
about their relation.
This solution of the matter gave
kin peace: gave him swagger,
easy confidence. He had no timid-
itysin the prospect OF meeting her
again. She was high bred and
would play the game, expecting
him to do the same.
He wasn't disappointed. 1t
might have been dream of his,
90 utterly unconcerned Natalie
The Washington times., 1925-04-07
Births, Marriages, Deaths
Phone Notices to Main $3.50, Obituary Desk.
GEORGE HENRY CONKLTNG

George Henry Conkling, former
resident of Brooklyn. died Sunday
afternoon at the home of his daugh'
ter. Mrs. Cabot Stevens, 1516
Webster street northwest. He was
eighty.two years old.
Mr.. Conkling was a : member. OF
an Old Dutch and English family
of New York and Brooklyn. He
was the founder Of the Children s
Mission Of New York, a charter
member Of the Union League Club,
Society Of Old Brooklynites and the
Lincoln Club. He was the Oldest
member Of Kent Street Reformed
Dutch Church. An ardent RepuE.
lican, he was a stanch ally OF the
late President Roosevelt.
Mr.. Conkling was a past grand
officer Of Grant Post, G. A. r., OF
Brooklyn. He served through three
campaigns in the Civil War; with
the Forty-seventh, and Thirteenth
New York regiments, as g volunteer
from New York State University. He
enjoyed the personal friendship OF
President Loncoln and won special
commendation with General Grant.
Besides Mrs. Sevens, Mr.. Conk.
ling is survived by a son. William
Fl. Conkling. Of Santa Barbara, CAL,
and a brother, Griffin Brundage
Conkling, Of New York.
Funeral services will be held at
the Stevens residence at 4:30 o'clock
this afternoon.