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u. S. NAVAL RADIO STATION.
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX.
nth OCTOBER 1925.

18TH OCTOBER 1925.
(C0urtesy of the Associated Pr8SS.)
Shanghai A train on the Shanghai
P2king raiIroad on which SjIas r. StraWn
American delegate 10 the Chinese Gus.
tom Conference aud other foreigners
were proceeding 10 Picking was shot at
by Chinese soldiers and forced to return
toward Shanghai, later though by inter
veHtiOn Of Picking authorities the train
was allowed q proceed.
Ioiedo. General Isaac X, Sherwood,
ninety years old veteran Of the civil war
and former Congressman from the ninth
Ohio distiic. died yesterday from peri
cious anaemia against which he he'd
fought a losing battle since summer
Los Angeles. The submarine S-25
was s~ideswiped by the mine sweeper Or
tojan during target practice off San
Diego no one was injured and according
to reports received az the eleventh naval
district headquarters damage was cOutin.
ed TO the periscOpe Of the S-25 which
was travelling submerged al fhe time Of
The accident
La.caHu.- ll...,.y AID uj.gd iuWeis
yesterday approved ,eEt Of the Rhine
pact Of security; his pact which will he
initiated to- ~ &c Saturday pledges is
signatOrics France, Germany and Bel
giunl 10, 10 t,.tck or ihNaCe ole aLOth-
er'S territory and 10 abstain from war
with Glea Britain and Italy WuO stand
as |gUaIantots Of this agreement and pro
mise to-tbroW thljfsforces "gails st any OF
the three rartiea who violates this treaty.
Atlanta City, American Federation OF
Labor voted after debate against lorna
ton Of independent labor party.
Pittsbul Gil - Baseball fans paid /. 1872,
854 dollars 10 see seven game world series
just ended creating record for tolaI
receipts, nearly 500, coo persons witness
ed the game.
Washineton.-- stanford Macnider,
former con mauCel q NE Anericai Le-
2ion was appointed Assistant Secretary
OF War by President Coolidge. He IS
80 years ola.
Washington. Back from the far north
Ii. Comdr ". / Blyn 0enied before The
Presidents air board hat hapbazara
preparations were MADE in arrangements
for navy flying c%CLtirQeut sent with the
Mcmillan Arctic expedition although al
no time mentioniDA Col. Mitchell. he
made clear that in his opinion the Navy
Dept. wasn't guilty # amateur bungling
, 1925-10-19

Pm off that airI. She insulted me"
"How?"
She asked me if dancedr'
whats insulting about that?"
Il was dancing with her when she
asked me.
Have you heard the latest? Mrs.
Fis' ~ walks in pr ;leeu;'
How perfectly absurd when they
have three cars.'
A pompcuS Individual from England
was visiting an American one Gay and
was asked 70 qUiz the%chiidren on geo
4raphy He began: What is The capI
tai Of 'OIlard?"
'H!' was the crushing rejoinder from
s0meone in the back row.
Yachtmau-If this squall continues l
shall have to heave TO-
His passenger (quaImish) Too? Why
| haven't yet.
Little Archie-Gee. pop, ! just swaI
lowed a Worm!
Anxious Fatber-Takc a drink of
water. quick! quick! and wash it down.
Little Archie Aw. no, let him walk.
Traveller (after a ride on a Pittsburgh
street car curing a rush hour Thank
heavens, that's the worst part Of my trip
over.
Chance COMPANION How far are you
going?
Traveller California, Carnegie. Tech,
, 1925-10-19

woods which might be utilized for varj
Gus purposes. il The future. Truly il has
been said tbat he who plants q tree
works for and believes in the coming
generation.
DEPARTMENT OE AGRICULTURE
COMMERCE AND LABOR.
Oct. 10, 1925.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19

Mrs. d. C. Street was a caller
at Swan 0lson's Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Anderson
and family were callers at Palon's
Sunday.
Miss Rose Black was visitor
at Mrs. Mossberg's Saturday and
Sunday.
Chas. Warren and Mr.. and Mrs.
Stockman were Pine City visitors
Saturday.
Mrs. Gust Johnson of Moose
Lake, spent the week at the An
drew Johnson home.
Several of the Windemere
young folks had a party at the
Stockman home Saturday even
ing.
Mrs. E. L. Mossberg and Mrs,
John w. Anderson were visitors
at Gust Johnson's Monday after.
noon.
Lambert Pearson of Moose
Lake, was a caller at the Pulling
home Wednesday evening last
week.
Mrs. August Johnson and Mrs
Anna Mossberg were visitors al
the Swan Olson home Monday
afternoon.
Quite a number of the Island
Lake young folks were entertain
ed at a party at the C. J. Brandt
home Sunday afternoon, the occa
sion being lies 10Th birthday
A number of the patrons Of
school &C" had a surprise party
on Miss Johnson Wednesday
afternoon last week the occasion
being her birthday. The schoo
children put on a program after
which a lunch was served. Mis-:
Johnson was presented with sew
eral very useful gifts by the
parents and children.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19
DUQUETTE

Miss Hazel MeIanson is home
from Duluth, spending a few
days.
John Anderson and daughter,
Elsa, were Sandstone callers
Tuesday.
Mrs. Adolph Barquist and son,
Of Proctor, are visiting the He'd
berg home.
Mrs. Len Dow of Minneapolis,
is a guest at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Chas. Berger.
Albert Belanger was called to
Duluth last week to see his son,
Albert, Jr., who is very ill.
Miss Viola Stephenson who has
been working at Harris, is enjoy.
ing few days visit at home.
Word reached us this morning
that Chas. Anderson passed away
during the night. AS yet no par
ticulars have been received.
Miss Orbin will take the spring
primary class Monday, April 9Th
All children six years of age OF
that will be six before the first OF
the year may attend.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19
WINDEMERE TOWNSHIP

Mrs. ]. p. Clickner is on the
sick list this week.
Brisben Street spent Sunday
afternoon at Pulling's.
Tracy Street was a caller at
0verland's Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. A. 0dberg of Kettle River,
arrived Saturday to help care for
Mrs. Swan Olson.
Mrs. Fred Hanson and Miss
Lund of Duluth, spent the week
end at the Gust Johnson home.
The following officers We're
elected at the township election
Tuesday of last week: John
storm, supervisor; Alfred Peter,
son, treasurer: George Kahn
clerk: Merle Street, assessor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19
FLEMING TOWNSHIP

H. A. Alters did the first road
dragging for 1925, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Beavens spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Mar.
ket.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Pearson and
son, Leonard, were Monday even
ing callers at the Ed Beavens
home.
Mrs. M. G.. Plank, Mr.. Oar
ling's mother, returned to her
home Thursday. Leslie took her
as far as the Cities in their car
Mrs. Plank spent the winter here
with the Darlings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Beavens OF
Partridge township, left Tuesday
morning for Waterville, Mimi,
where they will make their home.
Lester Hammer drove their car
as far as the cities for them.
There was not as many out on
election day as usual, owing to
the cold weather and road con-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19
Oak Lake Neighborhood

Fred Swatek left Monday for
Minneapolis.
John Ahlm called at Emil An.
derson's Sunday.
Mrs. Aug. Nelson was a caller
at VIM. Ast's Monday.
Ed and VIM. Koecher visited
at John Swenson's Thursday
evening.
Hiding Magnuson and Milton
Beckstrom were visitors at John
Miller's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Lofgren
and lnez Johnson spent Sunday
at S. c. Johnson's.
Several young people were en-.
tertained at Alfred Anderson's
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Larson and
daughter, Ethel, visited at Chas
Anderson's Sunday.
Clarence and Victor Johnson
visited with Chris Bornhoft Wed,
nesday evening last week.
Andrew Miller of Moose Lake,
spent Sunday and Monday with
his brother, John, near Oak Lake
Clarence and Victor Johnson
and Anders Anderson called at
Victor Swenson's Tuesday even.
ing.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19
NORMAN TOWNSHIP

Miss Strandberg spent the
week end at her home in Sand
stone.
Mrs. Art Sangren and children
visited at the Geo. Hyatt home
Wednesday.
Edwin and Clara Nelson spent
Sunday afternoon at the Steve
Purull home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bonnin and
children visited Sunday at the
Leonard Kowitz home.
Frank Devall came home from
McHale's camp Friday. His
friend, the camp chef, came down
with him.
Several of the Norman folks
attended services at Bruno Sun
day. 1t is needless to say all will
miss Rev. Simpson.
Officers for Norman town.
ship chosen last week are: Chas
Fletcher, supervisor for three
years; w. w. Ogilvie, clerk;
Robert Hanson, treasurer; Gust
Overbecke, assessor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19
Deadllne on Bills.

March 2s IL the last day for the In.
PRODUCTION OF bills In the legislature.
according TO Attorney General elf.
ford L. Hilton. April 81 is the last
day for the passing OF bills and tho
session win terminate April %.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19
MINNESOTA NEWS

NorthheId-For the hrst time In the
history of st. Olaf and Carleton Col,
leges, womeps debate teams will
meet
Thief River Falls--All married wo
men In the graded school OF this city
will be retired at the close OF the
present school year. through action
taken by the board OF education.
Gayiord--A move has been launched
by the Game Protective League to es
tablish game refuge at Mud Lake.
near her and officials of the league
here circulated petitions this week.
supporting the move.
swine specialist with the extension
department OF the University OF Min.
nesota. viii conduct an institute here
to organize swine breeders asso
citation.
Tsylors Falls-Fifty members OF
Friendly Valley Association met here
and appointed committee 10 inter
view Hudson. Somerset and other
towns to invite them TO Join the asso
citation.
stlllwater--The Minnesota state
penitentiary at Saltwater Is now
housing the largest number OF prison,
ers In the history OF the institution.
the daily number confined varying be.
tween i.io0 and lilo.
hanley Palisades OF purebred
hogs here brought good prices. accord.
Ing to 8. l.. Simpson. who sold 40 Pc.
land Chinas at an average of s44 per
head, At the Il. p. Squire sale. 40
head OF Chester Whites were offered
and they averaged $50 each. running
from $50, the top price down to $40.
Duluth--what Is known to be the
oldest land Office safe. and believed
TO be the Oldest strongbox In the
state OF Minnesota. is located In the
Duluth United States land Office,
which has been ordered discontinued.
An EFFORT Is being made by Duluth
organizations to have the relic re-
tanned
Thief River Falls-Increased grow.
ing OF clover. alfalfa. timothy and
other grasses In this section IL re-
nected In the large quantities buoght
from farmers by the Tessum a Com
pany OF this city. In the fall OF 1894
they paid s27.s0o for medium red
clover: $4,000 for sweet clover: So.
500 for timothy and $4,000 for alfal.
IA
Fergus Fa,ls-Fergus Falls banks
have organised q clearing house asso-
citation for the clearing OF checks and
other items. and have adopted rules
and regulations for the conducting Of
thcir business. which will be put into
effect April I.
New Praeus-Charles Borak Post OF
the American Legion has accepted the
OFFER Of q large cannon captured In
the World war. and donated to the
city by the federal government The
cannon win be placed In memorial
park and arrangements are being
made for formal dedication On July
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19

Nels Matson, Ralph Britton, Ed
Goebel and Ralph Shute were
Markville and Cloverton visitors
last Thursday.
Ed Goebel returned from Fort
Dodge, Iowa, last Wednesday aft
Ier spending several weeks with
his son and family.
Miss Richards and Miss He'd
lund returned to their homes in
Sandstone Friday after a two
weeks trial at teaching, Miss
Hedlund taught in the Schmidt
school and Miss Richards in the
Collins school.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19
CARD OF THANKS

We sincerely thank our friends
and neighbors, each one individ.
ually, for their sympathy shown
and for the most beautiful floral
offerings during our sad bereave.
ment, the loss of our only darling
son and brother, Edmund.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Kolosky
and family.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19

ditions, probably. -Four ran for
supervisor: VIM. Tabery received
3 votes, L. M. Darling Z, Max
Market s and John Ericsson 6
A. c. Hanson for clerk received
% votes; Ed Beavens, treasurer
%; Frank Olson, assessor, %
Vim. Tabery, justice of the peace
%; Ed Beavens, constable, %.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19

A highway patrol system to enforce
traffic regulations upon Minnesota's
7,000-mile trunk highway system will
be limited to a force OF not more than
so men. according to an amendment
which was adopted by the public high
way committee OF the house OF repre-
sentatives when that group consid-
cred the new traffic code bill This
Limitation would not include employees
OF the highway department who
would be deputized to enforce traffic
regulations In addition to their regu-
lar duties.
Probate Court Bill Vetoed.
Governor Christianson vetoed a bill
designed to eliminate the necessity OF
publishing notices In certain cases In
proceedings In the probate court. The
BILL introduced by Senator Joseph
Jackson, st. Paul. was the occasion Of
a sharp fight on the floor OF the SEN
ate. An attempt was made then to
have II recalled from the governor for
further consideration. but this lost a
vote OF 80 to II. However, the gov
ernor notified the senate that he had
vetoed the bill.
Bank Guaranty Bill introduced.
A bank deposit guaranty" bill
which In effect is system of insur.
ance on which depositors pay annual
premiums each time they make de-
posit was introduced In the house by
Representative Michael Kramer OF
Belview.
While In a general way the bill Is q
guaranty" measure to safeguard de-
positors money. Its plan Is entirely
different from the usual run OF guar
anty bills.
Mr.. Kramer's plan provides that the
depositors. themselves. shall pay d.
rectly to the bank percentage OF the
amount they deposit each time and re.
ceive a receipt In acknowledgment.
this money to 90 into guaranty fund
to be used for meeting claims on In.
solvent banks. The bill would apply
only to state banks. National banks
could come under the act II they
wished
Would Cut Auto Tax.
Glass A automobiles. which includes
all cars weighing less than 1000
pounds will pay minimum license
fee OF so under bill which Is to be
introduced as committee bill by the
motor vehicle committee OF the house.
Cars now paying a minimum OF SIS
will pay si250. the committee decided
at special meeting. Licenses on all
other cars will be reduced 10 2-S per
cent. or 18th OF the present scale. un.
der the bill.
DeadIlne on Bills.
March 2s IL the last day for the In.
PRODUCTION OF bills In the legislature.
according TO Attorney General Cliff.
ford L. Hilton. April 81 Is the last
day for the passing OF bills and tho
session viii terminate April 20.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-03-19
Duxbury Neighborhood

Albert Glienke was on the sick
list for several days last week.
Floyd Norton spent Saturday
night with friends in Markville.
Anna Matson was in Sandstone
last week having dental work
done.
Miss Ryberg of Sandstone, was
a visitor at the Schmidt and Col
Inns schools last Thursday.
Minnie Anderson spent Sunday
with Margaret Anderson, it be-
ing Margaret's sixth birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-28
Chicago Produce Market
Chicago. Jan. %.


Successive waves of speculative
forced the wheat market today up. to
within &c of SO a bushel. May deliv-
cry, a new price record. Fresh indica-
tions of world demand for wheat
available to be delivered at once had
much to do with stimulating to such
an unusual extent the purchase of fu-
ture contracts. Wheat closed Unset
tied at range varying from 1sc lower
to 2Sc set advance, May 1924 to 1.993
and July 1.10s to 1.702. Corn finished
to &c up, oats unchanged to &c high
er. and provisions at &C lower to 1lc
gain
News that European countries
which generally are exporters had be-
come importers excited widespread at
tention among wheat traders today,
especially in view of almost simulta-
neous reports that growers in Argen-
tina were holding their wheat back
higher prices. y big advance i'll quo
tations at Buenos Aires. Liverpool
and Winnipeg tended further to en-
here, and so, too. did word that good
export business had developed today
in the United States. On the first of
today's prices bulges here, however.
heavy profit taking sales suddenly
swept May back from 1.9S to 1876,
Floods of buying orders neverthe-
less came back with a rush and, not
withstanding frequent reactions. the
wheat market assembled until shortly
the time being was reached at S1.934
May The moro deferred deliveries
Jagged throughout the day owing to
persistent selling Of July and Septem-
Der.
Corn and oats were rallied by wheat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-28
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago. Jan. 81.
CATTLE-Receipts 5000: fed steers
u to csc higher; mostly Csc up;
best matured steers 1I40. average
weight 1895 pounds: several loads 100
M11.25; some 1501-pound averages at
latter figure; bulk fed steers 5000
1850: little under $50; good to choice
yearling heifers upward to 1900; no
choice ycarling steers offered in load
lots: small packers 1850; in-between
grades fat cows Csc up: heifers ac-
tive: bulk 5.5G@7.50: strong weight
Gamers upward to $50; cutters up
ward to 4 90: vealers steady to Csc
higher; stoclcrs and feeders mostly
6.00m700; firm.
HOGS-Receipts $4,000. closing 10
to 15c lower; better grade butchers
showing most decline: early top 100;
practical top at close 1885: bulk de-
sirable weighty butchers 1866 q 1890;
bulk $50 to 190-pound weight 10000
1910: most strong weight slaughter
pigs 9.00@9.50; bulk packing sows
10.15@ 10.40; estimated holdover 49,
600
SHEEP-Receipts 5000: slow: fat
lambs generally steady to Csc lower:
mostly 25c: bulk 17.5O@1S.00: mostly
1900; late top 1885 to outsiders: two
decks early TO shippers 1850; fat
ewes mostly csc lower; bulk $3.50
$50: feeding lambs fully steady; bulk
II so q 8 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-28
PI'TT'STON

Carol Hersom, who has been ill
with pneumonia, is able to be out
Mrs. Sarah Bruce is passing a few
weeks with her mother, Mrs. Willis
Simpson.-NTiss Hattie Shea has
closed her house and will pass the
winter in Gardiner.-Arrs. Will LAM
bert, who has been Ill with grippe,
IS better.-Clarence Berry Of Itch
field and Miss Leona Weston Of Gar
diner were guests of Evelyn MCGEE
Sunday.-School closed in District
No. IL January IL. The following
pupils were not absent: Coda Boyn-
ton. Oscar MCGEE, Austin McGee.-
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Kicker rendered a surprise party to
Mrs. Leone Sherburne, teacher in
District No. y, at their home Thurs
day evening, Jan. Is. she was pre-
scented with n fancy dish by her
friends and some other useful pres
ents by Mr.. Kicker, the gifts being
presented by Leslie MCGEE. Games,
music and dancing were enjoyed. De-
licious refreshments were served by
Mrs. Kicker and Mrs. Starkey, and
the party broke up at a late hour.
each claiming it one of the best
times ever"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-28
104 and Laclede Gas showed a ne

104 and Laclede Gas showed a net
gain of 1-2 points at 1879.
A brisk demand for Norfolk and
Western, which closed two points
higher at 1923 after selling as high as
1923 "a, featured the railroad list.
Denver and Rio Grande western
preferred dropped SIS points to 40
and is. but most of the issues in
that group held relatively steady.
Call money opened at 4 percent.
the highest renewal rate since Jan. 5
and then dropped to 3 IL where it
closed. Time money and commercial
paper rates were unchanged.
Foreign exchange rates stiffened
slightly with business in increased
volume. Demand sterling ruled about
a quarter of a cent higher around
$4.74 ga and French francs were
again quoted above 5.40c.
With bond trading marked by mar
row and irregular price fluctuations,
new financing today captured most
Of the interest in investment circles.
An unusually satisfactory response
to offerings of more than $6O,WO,OOO
so far this week was followed by
the announcement of several impor-
tant issues to be sold tomorrow and
by preparations on the part of bank
Heading the list of tomorrow's Of
ferings will be an issue of 1902
600 Chicago and Western Indiana 81
year Is which will be marketed a
syndicate headed by J. p. Morgan
and Company. The bonds will be
priced at 81 to yield slightly less
than $40 percent. Proceeds will be
used to retire a Z IL percent loan
fioated in 1920 and to finance con-
struction program. Public offering
will be made by Dillon, Read and
Company Of S1O.OO0,0QO Union Oil
Company Of California 10 year 5s at
96 to yield over IL percent.
Prompt over-subscription of $1O,-
100000 bond issues for the German
General Electric Company and the
Siemens Electrical group Of Ger
many, it was indicated would tnf1u-
ence further offerings by both Ger
man and French industries. New
French financing, which has been
held back during the recent debt dis
cussions is scheduled to appear in
the market before long. Negotiations
for approximately $75.OOO,OOO French
municipal. Railway and Industrial
loans are pending. The Canadian
National Railways also is expected
to market a $35,0O0.00O bond issue.
Price changes Of listed bonds
were insignificant. Oil liens gave a
fair demonstration Of group strength,
but .other industrial and rail issues
moved in irregular fashion.
Sales were S13,033, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-28

mand. All prices of seconds were
off 4 full $40 per head, and sales
were reported for blemished horses
as low IS $40 each. One lot of really
good young seconds were auctioned
off at SIS q S125 weighing from 400
To 1900 lbs.
Good quality heavy green drafters
sold at $500 a 1926 per head for hor-
SEES of 1850 to 1900 lbs, mostly talk
en- in matched pairs. Drafters. green
of 1850 to 1900 lbs, at 5000 q 1925;
wagon horses, farm chunks and gen
eral purpose horses, both green and
seconds at 500 10 $165; blemished
seconds $40 q SIS.
]. c. Keith sold at his Brighton
stables express cars Of western
horses and IS head of seconds. Trad
ing was very dull, with pricesF1ow,
with 5000 the top price received in
the weeks sales, This week there
will be one expfss car of western
horses and the usual entry of sec
onds. On February 4th there will be
held at this stable a sale of ESQ or
more horses.
Mckinney Bros. sold at their
Brighton stables l car Of Indiana
horses. including drafters and gener-
al purpose horses. and Is head of
seconds were auctioned off at their
Wednesday sale. Trade was quiet.
with prices EASY,