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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12
Potatoes Sell at SIS Per Hundred.

Fresno, Calif-Selling at SIS per
hundred-weight retail, Irish potatoes
have reached the highest price in To-
cal markets in 20 years. Freezing
conditions in Washington and Idaho
last month, and heavy SHOWS which
will prevent the harvesting of pota-
toes in eastern production centers, are
responsible for the shortage, accord
ing to wholesalers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12
Asks Life Jobs for Postmasters

Asks Life Jobs for Postmasters
Santa Rosa, Calif.-A bill intended
definitely to divorce postmasterships
from politics by making appointments
to such positions permanent will be
introduced In the next congress by
Representative Clarence +. Lea Of the
first congressional district of Cali
fornia.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12
New Zealand Votes to STAY Wet

new ZedIano votes TO stay wet.
Wellington, N. New Zealand
has decided to remain wet. The
question whether New Zealand should
continue it's present liquor license
system, adopt state purchase" or
government control of liquor, or
swing to prohibition was voted on in
referendum during the general
elections. ..L
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12

Fresno, Calif.-Accused of accept
ing more than 100000 from bootleg
gers in the last two years, 13 police
men and former policemen were In
dicted here by the federal grand
Jury.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12
s135. 600 for NJ. Y. Exchano

$4,000 for N. Y. Exchange Seat.
New York-Henry A. Anderson, 26,
who began his business career as an
errand boy on the floor of the New
York Stock exchange, purchased
seat for $4,000, the peak price re-
corded In the present bull market.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12
U. 8. Vice consuI's Wife Shot.

Washington-Mrs. Ruth Ragland,
wife of the American vice consul at
Monterey, Mex, has been brought
here suffering from a bullet wound in
the head. She was shot during the
celebration of Constitution day, in the
Mexican city.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12
First N. Y. Paper Has Birthday

First N. Y. Paper Has Birthday.
New York-Special memorial SER
vices were held at Trinity church in
honor of William Bradford, who 200
years ago began publishing New
York's first newspaper, little four
page weekly printed on foolscap pa.
per, and called THE New York Ga.
zette"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12

STATE OF MINNESOTA
County of Pine 90
We. j. H. Lngren, president and v. Lingren.
asst cashier of the above named bank. do
solemnly swear that the above statement is true
of our knowledge and belief.
J. H. LINGREN, President.
V. LINGREN, Asst Cashier.
Correct Attest: Hiram Walsh.
1.-TWO directors) Abe Markus.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day
of November. 1925.
John Stafford.
[Seal] Notary Public, Pine County. MINI.
Ny commission expires June IL. 1926.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12
a.ooo Children Escape Fire.

New York-Teachers led 1000 chill
dren to safety In fire drill formation
when an explosion Of gas occurred on
the second floor. A plumber repair
ing q gas fixture in the building was
seriously injured.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12
Signs for Airmen in West.

San Francisco-The Standard Oil
tablish widespread system to guide
signs for aviators along the airways
of the Pacific coast states, thus Civ
ing the country its frst routes of
marked air lanes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12
convlets Bind Guard: Eseap

ConvIcts Bind Guard; Escape.
Walla Walla, Wash.-Three con-
victs climbed to freedom over the
state ~penitentiary walls after binding
and gagging the hospital steward and
four trustees. Though alarm was
given within five minutes, the men
had vanished in a light fog.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12

rs there a word in the English
language that contains all the
vowels?' "Unquestionably."
what is it," Il just told you" -
Boston Transcript.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12
Bills allowed:

Business over and outstanding
orders paid, the board adjourned
till the first Monday in March,
1926.
C.. Flint, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12

cooIIdses Entertain Jap Royalty.
Washington-Prince and Princess
Asaka of Japan were taken by Presi-
dent and Mrs Coolidge to Mount Yer
non aboard the yacht Mayflower and
there paid homage to the memory of
Washington, the prince placing a
wreath on his tomb.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12
Bus, Train Crash Fatal TO 10.

Bus, Train Crash Fatal to 10.
Waycross, Ga.-The death toll Of
the school hus-Atlantic Coast Line
train collision, mounted to 10 when 2
more Of the injured died
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12

STATE OF MINNESOTA
County of Pine
We L. C. Petersen, president. and v. S. Peter
sen, cashier of the above named bank do
soemnly swear that the above statement is true
of our knowledge and belief.
LC. Petersen, President.
" S. PETERSEN. Cashier.
Correct Attest: L. C. Petersen.
two directors) Anton Gravesen.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th day
of November, 1925
Anton Gravesen.
(SEALl Notary Public, Pine County, MIMI
My commission expires March 3rd. 1882
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-11-12

| Amount of reserve on hand .... S3s 2S2. 20
Amount of reserve required by law. s.290.92
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-11

If 50, we are reS
New one-pieee styles,
eighth styles-they're
the newest imported
fabrics and patterns.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-11

Newest light tan shoes, new
est black shoes, newest tan OK
fords. All have Goodyear welt
soles. All sizese9 to 1874 and
1 to 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10
HOW KEEP OUR BALANCED

"Great fieas have little heas upon
their backs to bite 'em.
And little fleas have lesser feas,
and 20 ad minimum.
How best not interfere with the
ratios in this process Of nature IL IN
intricate problem for those having to
do with prevention Of plaques,
where one variety of germ or insect,
temporarily gets the upper hand.
Although we have long recognized
the fact that while birds ravase
crops to some extent they often keep
in restraint the insects which cause
worse ravages.
This is suggestive if not alto
gether apropos to the condition de-
scribed by Admiral Mexican. who in
a recent public address. said:
1.-THE history Of naval tactics re-
veals to US that every new offensive
weapon bcgets a defense. First we
had torpedoes-they were going to
wipe the battleships from the sea.
They did not. Next we had mines.
Then 1t was the submarines which
were going to make obsolete all bat
tleships. And now 1t is the air
craft that is to sweep the seas clean
of the ships"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10

I'LL get You yet" again snarled
Danny Fox, running along on the
ground underneath the clothes line
on which the brave Old Red Rooster
was carefully stepping like tight
rope walker in circus.
Every now and then the crafty old
fox would leap up in the air, hoping
to catch the old fowls tail. But
hank goodness. the clothes line was
high up and the Old Red Rooster
too nimble to be taken unaWares
Pretty soon, after many flap of his
wings and a wiggle waggle of his
tail, the brave old fowl reached the
top of the post that stood quite near
the kitchen Stoop.
Just below him Danny Fox, his
mouth wide open and His red tongue
and white teeth glistening in the
sun. leaped and snarled. hoping at
every bound to either pull down or
shake off the brave old rooster.
I've just called up the Policeman
Dog" cried dear little Lady Love
from the bedroom window.
Lots CT good that will do" laugh
ed Danny Fox. He's gone to Let
tucemere. I saw him on his way
this very morning. You won't get
any help from him."
At this the poor Old Red Roos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10
BOWDOINHAM

The many friends Of Mrs. Eliza
beth Houdlette We're grieved to hear
OF her death at Dresden Mills. For
many years she lived on the Ridge
at the home of her SON. n-law, j. +.
Card.-Mr. and Mrs. George Cutler.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. B. Randall motored
to Bath Sunday. They called on
Mrs. Edward Giles and Miss Ann
Fisher. They reported Miss Fisher
still In poor health but planning on
returning here in the summer.-Sat-
urday night the dance held in the
town hall by Crocketts Melody Or
ohestra was well Acknowledgements
Tuesday evening. April l4th. the
knights of Pythias have invited the
Sisters to meet with them for n
social evening The s. of V. Auxil.
larry held an afternoon and evening
session Saturday.---Mr. and Mrs,
Frank Rossi and two children have
just opened up their home, having
passed the winter in New York state.
Raymond Kendall of Alfred,
stopped at The home of X. A. Dicken-
son, Monday. Miss Helen JIackett
is on the sick list. Mrs. Cora Den.
nam Is substituting at the Post Office
during her absence-Mrs. Fannie
Williams has just opened her home
on Main street. after passing the
winter in Topsfield. Mass.-Rev. I. r,
Johnson has invited the Grange to
attend the M. Z. church in a bodv
next Sunday April L..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10
Heart Trouble
or Indigestion
Heartburn, Pressure Around the Heart
Palpitation, A Feeling Of Fullness
Sh0rtncss Of Breath
THIS SIMPLE 3.MINUTE TEST TELLS
WHAT'S WRONG

While there are many people who really
nave Heart Trouble, there are many
thousands more who are literally scared
TO death" because they think they have
To live in constant fear Of Heart Fall
uLe Is terrible handicap, especially
W Sn probably 80 per cent OF the self
u.agnosed Bad Heart symptoms-PaIp i-
.ation. shortness of breath, difficult
breathing feeling OF fuIincss or pres
aufe around the iteart--are mainly caused
os sour. gassy, upset stomach. To
prove mat this is true and that your past
otl'es nave been a sad mistake-smpiy
results 49, ~ '
rom any good druggist obtain a cou-
pc ounces OF pure Bsurated Magncsia
liner powder or tablets) and beginning
m.uh tomorrow take n teaspoonfui of the
pow"er or -FOUR tablets Immediately after
eacn meai-and. II the usual Distressing
symptoms fail to appear. you NAV safely
resi- assured that you have found your
ss; rn,s - pleasant. Inexpensive test tina.
seioom rails to relieve stomach distress,
Jas sourness and Bloating-almost IN.
SANITY and a single trial proves it's
value! Be sure and ask for Rismr,+sd
Masnesia, not laxative.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10

Uncle Sans secretary of labor
ventures the prediction that the time
will come when capital and labor
will no more think Of taking off their
coats and going to battle in strike or
lock- out than do a board Of direc-
tors among whom exists differences
Of opinion. We hope the prediction
will come true. There are tndica-
tions Of that approaching event.
Nevertheless. and Notwithstanding
the vast amount of benefit to be had
from such a situation. sight may not
altogether be lost Of the sage obser-
walton that when thieves fall out
honest men come to their own. In
deed there have been occasions in
this country when 1t seemed capital
and labor agreed to disagree the bet
ter to milk the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10

Paterson, N. Ut am always glad
to speak a good word for DR.. Pierces
Favorite Prescription. because it was
a great help to me in young mother
hood l took it during eXpectant
periods and at no time did | suffer
any of the distressing conditions that
so frequently occur at that time. Ny
health was good and l was able to
keep on with my housework in COM
fort, and had comparatively no suf-
fering. l always had fine, healthy
babies and l give DR.. Pierces Favor
lite Prescription credit for strength
ening them also while benefting me-"
Mrs. Helen Specht, 1914 Liberty st.
Obtain DR.. Pierce's Prescription
now, in liquid or tablets, from Your
druggist or send 10c for trial pkg. of
tablets to DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Ho-
tel in Buffalo, n. Y. White for free
advice-A,iv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10
0Little Jack ~ 81
I Rabbit - q
I}ssS by David Cory 6AEIelo .
VSssS --GQ-zzsa SSnzz2<2 W.

ter's gills grew pale. He was al
ready tired out. and Danny FOX was
shaking the post. making it almost
impossible for that brave old fowl to
keep his footing.
Cant you fly over to the porch
roof" asked the little rabbit, from
the little window above the stoop
I'm afraid it's too far away"
sighed the Old Red Rooster, trying
to measure the distance with his
eyes as be tapped his wings to
steady himself on the post top Dear
me, how Danny Fox shook that
post. Bumperty, bump! He ran
against it, not seeming to care If he
hurt his shoulder against the hard
wood. Yes sir. Danny Fox was so
hungry that a little pain in his
shoulder seemed nothing compared
to the big hollow feeling in his
stomach,
At last, finding that he could not
shake off the brave old fowl, Danny
Fox ran into the barn.
whats he after now, I wonder ?"
thought the anxious Old Red Eoos-
ter. The next minute his question
was answered when that sly old fox
placed a ladder against the post.
NJ" VI never, tiouSllI tio oiu
Red Rooster, looking toward the
porch roof. Then, with all the
strength he could muster in his legs.
and with all the force he could
gather to his tired wings, he gave n
jump and flip, flop, flutter over to
the little porch roof. Luckily he
landed safely. and the next minute
he had. tumbled through the open
window foot above the shingles.
With a bang, Little Jack Rabbit
closed and bolted the shutters as
Danny Fox started to climb up the
ladder which he had now set up
against the porch post.
Cock a doodle do,
I'm weary through and through.
I'll lie right down and rest my legs,
They're numb as two old wooden
pegs"
sighed the brave old fowl, throwing
himself down on the bunny boys lit
tie bed. And in the next story you
shall hear what happened after that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10
SIDNEY

WEST o. Mr.. and Mrs. Georgs
Young are moving from Augusta ana
will pass the summer Al. West oiu.
hey. They will occupy the mouse "
Mrs. Young's uncle. Ruel Robinson.
Mrs. Pearl Morse has been guess
of Miss Annie PREGNANT: also nes
niece, Miss Mary Freeman. oakiahu
High.-Mrs. L. II. Wylnan passed nv
week lend at Highland Farm.-M'o -
Erna Tibbetts who passed part NJ "
vacation with her sister. Mrs. II. W.
Smith, has returned to her scnou
in Poland where she teaches.-Mis;,
Edwin Lovejoy has been re' NJ
caller of Mrs. Ephraim Ballard. 1u
and Mrs. Ballard are gaining
health.-Mrs. w. y. Ballard mas .ss
far recovered from her recent iiiti.s,
as to visit her mother. Mrs; Ma
keene.-W. G. Folsom is bullaiis
garage.-Mrs. Clarence p. Chase, ,st
Belgrade was at West Sidney hsr
week to attend the funeral VI ~.
aunt, Mrs. Alice Trask.-F. Z. 20;
Tor is hanging paper for parties shIs
Belgrade.-If weather is favoe run.
the Sunday school will be held sud
day at 100 o'clock and it Is hop'N
the attendance will be good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10

The people Of Chicago by 100000
majority rejected the plea to put un-
der municipal control the street rail-
way system. including the building
of subways. all to cost in the neigh
borhood Of a billion dollars. They
turned their backs on it notwith-
standing they were told fares would
be lower and everything would be
lovely. Possibly they thought Of the
number Of henchmen this would sup
ply to the demagogues. Possibly
they recalled the gangs Of cut
threats. who by reason Of political
influence defy the law in that city.
Whatever they thought, their deci-
sion is cause for general congratu-
lation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10
MADISON

The regular monthly business
meeting of the Madison board of
trade held Wednesday evening was
in the nature of a banquet served by
the Woman's Association of the
Congregational church in the dining
room at $50 o'clock. There were
about 100 men and women present
and the menu consisted of baked fish
cold meats, salads, rolls, cake, coffee
and ice cream.
After all had eaten their fill Presi-
dent George II. Niles called the
meeting to order for a short bust
ness session. Two applications for
membership were accepted, after
which Rev. f. b. Tetley. chairman of
the temporary committee on the free
hospital bed gave his report and the
following permanent committee was
then elected: c. Oscar Flanders,
Frank Merrill, Mrs. II. f. Glidden.
Walter Ray, and Mrs. George Walk
or. President Viles then introduced
l.. G. Taft as the POSTMASTER of the
evening. Mr.. Taft then introduced
l.. T.. Julia of Lewiston and general
superintendent of seven wooden mills
for the Deering Mlliken Co. of
which the Madison wooden mill is
one. Mr.. Julia commenced his ad-
dress by giving n historical sketch
telling of the introduction of power
machinery for carding and spinning
and the manufacture of the same in
the United States about 100 years
ago.
Following the address Mr.. Julia
gave reply to several questions ask
ed by those interested in more in
formation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10

girls enrolled and the class will be
divided into two divisions, and
meetings will be held on Monday
and Tuesday of every other week
at 3.45 o'clock in the High school
building. The next meeting will
be held on Monday and Tuesday,
April 20 and q, and all mothers who
are interested in the work, are cordi-
ally invited to be present.
The jolly Eight Club met Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs
Percy Larkin On Summer street. A
bountiful dinner was served at noon
and a social day enjoyed.--Mr. and
Mrs. Dean +. Wheeler were visitors
in Augusta Wednesday.-Nat
b. Woodsum and Frank Elliott at
tended the meeting of the kiwanis
Club held Wednesday night in Lew
iSton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10
PENNINGTON
Real Estate Transfers


The following real estate transfers
have recently been recorded in
Franklin county registry Of deeds:
William F. Savage Of West Farm
ington has sold certain land in
Temple to Marcus H. Mitchell.
r. B. Knapp of Wilton sold land in
Wilton to Vance NJ. Hiscock.
Cornelius ?. Richardson ct ais of
Rangeley. land In Rangeley to Min
ME E. Pillsbury.
Myrtle S. Robbins OF Industry,
cottage lots on Clearwater Pond in
Industry to Frank NJ. Strout OF
Pennington.
Dana T. Stevens of Pennington to
Ferley Churchill, certain real estate
in Pennington village.
Charles E. Smith Of New Vine
yard, to Leonard J. Hackett.
John Pineau Of Jay. land in Jay to
Dosithee ]. Gosselin Of Jay.
Howard B. McCard ct ais. OF
Rangeley to Haley Kurdish Co, cot
tage lots in Rangeley.
Judge J. H. Thompson and wife
left Pennington for Portland We'd
nesday noon.-Mrs. Winnie T. Loeb
head came recently from New York
by automobile and Is living at her
home at East Wilton.-Union SER
vices are being held each evening
this week In the various Protestant
churches. The Pennington high
school debating team goes to Lewis
ton Friday to participate in the
semi finals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10

Deputy Sheriff Elmer s. Adams
and Joseph Adams went Wednesday
to Gardiner. where they were called
by the death Of their nephew.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Head. left
town THURSDAY morning for Port
land. where Mrs. Head goes for
treatment.
The following officers have been
elected by the Madison Sorosis club
for the current year: President, Mrs.
p. r. Gilbert; vice president; Mrs.
IT. f. Gidden: secretary. Mrs. J. p.
Lancaster: treasurer. Mrs. Clara r..
Powers: directors. Mrs. c. T. Davis.
Mrs. IIazen TAYLOR. Mrs. H. II.
Haines, Mrs. w. A. Rushworth, Mrs.
J. W. Hamilton.
Miss Frances Kennedy. who is at
tending Deering academy, arrived
home Wednesday night for the Eas-
ter vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10
MAINE GOSSIP
These Public Treatments

These Public Treatments
She sat beside me in the pew =.
This maid who had the "makings"
on her.
watched to see what she would do
For me the sermon was a goner.
She dug out her pocketbook
A mirror and powder rag;
A Npstick also Tessie took
From that well-furnished silken
bag.
She twitched her head, she fixed her
veil,
Put powder on her nose and fore
head; -,
She nut her earlobes back in jail
And smeared her lips up, some
thing horrid.
Through all the service thus she
worked
Her toilet tool-kit was complete.
She powdered. painted. primped ana
smirked- a,
Did everything but wash her rect!
strickland Gillerland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-10
Railroads and Steamboat
MAINE CENTRAL RAlIRoan
Eastern Standard Time
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA ron


TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA FoN
~. s:nsG a. VS. : a.. +ls Ss o m. M
~ "a ft.. f}a7 = a. .aas . n. tis.ss
Bias Harbos. .oe a. M. t2.sS a. N. ti2ss
Bath. 1918 q. m. 1874 =, a.. to.s q. N.
f4O5 p. M, t7:17p. m. $40 Is .. %.
Boston. 1921 a. nj. ts.i5 q a.. fSsts m
1855 =. m. t246 o. M. 1894 2. m. .06 8. a.
Calais f2.33 q. m. tl23s o. a.
Dover Foxcroft. C4.45 .. m. t252 o. "A.
Gardner. 1921 d. M. 70. l5s. M. t9.31 q N.
s,55 .. m. IL. 46 D. m. "a. LA p. m. N.OS 3. n.
5l5p m., "a Up M. $40 48 p. m.
Haiowelt. f6. lisa. M. 1894 a m. FesSa, n.
zztss A. n. sio i o m taos o H. t'l'' n
Harmony S4.45 a. m, r2.52 p. "a.
Lewiston to. Is -. m, 1894 =. m, 1855 q. N.
A.05 o. m, *lO,48p. m.
New York, 3.34 p. M, f4.05 p. M
Portland. 1921 =. m. t6 is q. m. tsAa. m.
$3.50 q. M. .t2 Q. m. 1894 o. NJ. taos .. m.
Rockiand t6. Is a. M. 1884 T. m N.O8 o. m
Skom h.gan. C4.45 am. 1899 am. t2.52 pm
So. Gardiner t6.15 u. m, 1894 q. m. i9I
Am, IL. As ON. 1894 o. m. Is. Is pm, a. i7p.m.
St Iohn. tl24a.. m.
Watervfle. tl247 u. N. y1.08 q. m. f2aa
a. m. T445 a. M. V. 80 q. m. tl23S o. m. t2S2
o. m i3.11 p M, TAO o. m
sDaily. c Except Sunday and MONDAY
Daily, except Monday. I Daily except Sunday
A Discontinued after October ID. sSunday ouly
DC. DOUGLASS. N. L. HARRIS.
a-2s-24 v. p. & Genl Mgr. GenIPass Agent