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The producers news., 1926-05-14

own and put it up on the new one,
north of r serve. on Tuesday evening.
This puus the new diamond IN me
A. r.. rice and a crew Of worlsme.n
are WORKING on the fills on the grade
zafrt.- 81 town. AT the rate that this
work is being done, this road viii soon
De- ready for traffic.
Tb opening game of the baseball sea
son viii be held Sunday when the To-
osie met fh- Westby team on the Re
serve diamond. Don't forget T. the t,soSi dat, ,a
/ ol,cr for the home team. Manager
! Moran and Captain Swanson state the
lineup win be equal 70 the task OF cap
! Reserve is out TO boost their team.
DR.. p. G. steele, specialist in diseases
/ of Eve. Ear, Nose and Throat former
liz of Los Angeles. viii hold clinic at
the Outlook Hospital every Wednes-
ldav. starting May 26th and at Plenty
wood, every Friday and saturday pc
Eyes Examined. Glasses tlIleu.
The producers news., 1926-05-14

to answer that question, hurried on
to one of her own choosing.
you're too fat. Why don't you
diet? she asked.
1 flushed slightly at her rudeness
and then in an attempt to be pleasant
at all costs, replied:
''No one ever told me it was nee
essary before. Why, do you think
u should ?"
This was indeed a blow to my
vanity because Curtiss had always
assured me that my figure was per-
feet.
Glow much do you weigh" she
wanted to know.
about a hundred and twenty-five
and the charts all say l could stand
another five pounds or even ten," l
/ defended, "besides I don't think it
would be becoming to me-being
thin," l ended.
"Oh yes it would" she avowed
firmly, ''you can't pay any attention
to those out-of-date charts. They
were made before people started
dancing the Charleston and wearing
fapper dresses. Let me see," she
studied my figure, 81 shouldn't let
myself get over a hundred and fif-
teen if were you, under any condi-
tions. l get terrified when l gain an
ounce over a hundred" She looked
approvingly down at her slender
form in its becoming frock of close
ly-ftted flame colored velvet.
She was like a sixteen-year-olC
Xrn1Ifh hnHxv lffhn
curveless, but at the same time, ;
conscious adolescence clung abou
her, caused, no doubt, by the sophis
ticated knowledge, which, one instinc
lively felt, she had acquired.
standards of weights she con
tinued, "have changed just as havt
clothes and theories and-morals
But, to get back to the subject, ther,
isn't a deb this season who weighs
over a hundred. Watch them at tn,
next dance and you'll see for your
sef, Sallie If you stop eatinl
sweets and starches and-but Hstel
to this" and she began reciting, il
voice that was clear and penetrat
ing:
eff you wish to grow thinner, dimin
ish your dinner,
And take to asparagus, lettuce an
kale,
Look down, with an utter contempt
: upon butter,
( And never touch bread, eithe
? toasted or stale"
I She was playfully dramatic an
her voice carried to the far end 0
{ the living room where Curtiss wa
. standing. There was lull in tn
/ conversation and everyone looked
= our direction. Curtiss came owe
l and stock beside US, smiling.
0 Don't talk shop, Tish, it isn't bt
e ing done this season." he said gooC
:. humoredly.
o 81 wasn't she denied alertly.
e 81 thought you were reciting
S verse on Interior Decoration"
h We all laughed gayly.
e "That's the cleverest thing l eve
v heard" exclaimed Letitia, chats iu
what l said the other day about yor
Curtiss,-that you said more bri
|. liant things in a minute than mo.
I men say in a lifetime. Anyway
was just telling Sallie that 81
should have a boyish figure to
j" really smart this season."
d $50 she had already begun to fir
e fault with me in front of Curtiss.)
e "Humph!" he replied thoughtfu
The producers news., 1926-05-14
COMERTOWN

,-~s. Frank Shcilling who very sud
denly took violently i'll last Thursday
afternoon, is reported much improved
at this writing
DR.. E. G. Steele. specialist in diseases
of Eye, Ear Nose and Throat former
ly of Los Angeles, will hold clinic at
the Outlook Hospital every Wednes-
day starting May 26th, and at Plenty
wood, every Friday and Saturday, be-
ginning May 2Sth
Eyes Examined. Glasses Fitted.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Dick spent the
weekend visiting with Mr.. Edward
The producers news., 1926-05-14

There was a gay heedlessness in
her laughter.
From the moment of our arrival
she kept close to any place where
CurtiSs happened to be standing.
Later in the evening she came over
to where l was chatting with Satisfy
Crawford.
"Beat it, Old Thing, I want to talk
to Sallie," she announced, seating
herself in the chair which he had
been occupying.
Most of her 0orvorsatiOn was a
eulOgy to Curtire. Il was quite evil
dent that she was not interested in
me except for the fact that I was
married to a ma1 whom she admired.
Hes really the best looking per-
son I've ever seen" she concluded, 81
tried so hard to vamp him when
visited his sister out in California
but he treated me as if | were too
young for him to notice." she pout-
ed, 'it must be heavenly" he gaze
wandered across the room in his di-
rectiOn, "being married to Curtiss;
he's so interesting and attractive. By
the way, how did you like the house
we selected?"
ooh, 1 suppose it will do very
nicely" I replied with feigned in
difference, determined not to shov
any enthusiasm over a house abou
which I had not been consulted.
"Whewwwl" she made a sof
whistle through cleaning whit
teeth, 81 thought you'd be thrille,
pink over it. It's like a dream hous
the view and the fower-boxes an,
"a good-looking husband like Cur
tiss."
I should not help but smile at he
frank appreciation of Curtiss. Wa
The producers news., 1926-05-14

lee and Mr.. Fred Lee and families old
friends and neighbors of theirs near
pIentyWOod.
There has been considerable sickness
i'm the neighborhood again. ana seNefal
pupils have been absent few days on
that account.
Am interesting Arbor Day program
was rendered by the primary ana IN
termediata rooms Tuesday afternoon
We very warmly appreciate the pres
ence of fourteen patrons ana Wlsh lhal
others could have been present.
The producers news., 1926-05-14
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-09
CLAIMS AND FOR HEARING
THEREON

ESTATE OF JOHN STAFFORD
State of Minnesota, County of Pine,
in Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of John
Stafford, Decedent.
Letters of administration this day
having been granted to Mary Laying
Stafford.
1T 1T ORDERED, That the time
within which all creditors of the
above named decedent may present
claims against his estate in this court
be, and the same hereby is, limited
to three months from and after the
date hereof; and that Monday, the
28th day of February, 1927, at one
o'clock p. M, in the Probate Court
Rooms at the Court House at Pine
City, in said County, be, and the same
hereby is fixed and appointed as the
time sand place for hearing upon and
the examination, adjustment and al
lowance of such claims as shall be
presented within the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in the Askov
American as provided by law.
Dated November 23rd, 1926.
ROBERT WILCOX,
Judge of Probate.
(Dec. 2-16.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-09
GRASSTON
It SHOWS and still all is we'll.

It SHOWS and still all is we'll.
News is scarce this week. The
writer has been having pain in his
toe.
Lawrence Pangerl gave a birthday
party to a number of his boy and
girl friends Saturday. The kiddies
had good time playing games and
eating the good things Mrs. Pangerl
prepared.
Edwin Swanson now has his new
house completed. 1t makes a good
Improvement to his farm, and the
community in general.
The Henry Latourelle family took
sleigh ride Sunday evening and
called on the Bookey family.
Charles Johnson is home again
from the hospital and is getting along
nicely.
The stork called at the Butler home
here Friday morning and left fine
baby girl.
Mrs. Paulson served at the Ladies'
Aid meeting in the Baptist church
Friday afternoon.
Don't forget the Lutheran Ladies'
Aid meets Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Brietenfelt, Mr..
and Mrs. L. o. Cote and family, and
Mr.. and Mrs. q. e. Grayson and fam
lily were guests at the Herman Sven
son home Sunday afternoon. There
were some very interesting card games
played, after which everyone was
served to bountiful o'clock dinner,
Mrs. Swensen took pride in serving.
1t is not the man who has long
been in hot water who becomes hard
boiled.
The snow brought out quite a num-
Der of hunters Sunday looking for big
game.
We are glad to have Little Willie
with us again this week.
Census reports show that 20 per
cent of the women are between the
ages of Is and %. The other 80
per cent dress as though they were.
The Grasston stores are now dis
playing their Holiday goods. Come
early and avoid the rush.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-09
SAND CREEK

Miss Mabel Larson gave a surprise
party at the school Friday night for
her brother, Holgar, the occasion be-
ing his birthday anniversary. A large
crowd of young folks was present.
A very pleasant evening was spent
playing contest games for which first
and last prizes were given. A de-
licious lunch was served by Miss
Mabel, after which all departed wish
ing Holgar many happy returns of
the day.
Don't forget the special services
Sunday, Dec. IL, at Sand Creek and
Danforth, held by Miss Playfair of
the N. w. Bible School, Minneapolis.
The new Sunday school literature
has been ordered and will be here
in time for the next quarter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland and family
visited at the F. M. Carlson home
Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Larson and fam
lily spent Thursday evening at the
Litzen Larson home.
Mrs. Emil Swanson visited with
Mrs. Gust Soderquist Thursday after
noon.
The young folks of Sand Greek and
Danforth have organized a Young
Peoples Society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Durrstien were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Litzen
Larson Thanksgiving day.
pickerel Tuesday morning in Sand
creek.
Mrs. Albert Sahlen is still on the
sick list.
Honor Roll for the Sand Greek
school for the first six weeks: Russell
Soderquist, 90; Vivian Larson, 90;
Norman Roland, go; Alice Jensen, co.;
Leo Lund, 80; Vernon Nelson, &c.;
Mariann Lund, SO; Agnes Roland, 80.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-09
River Delegates Gu1p
New York-Chicago Bait
Northwest Representatives at st.
Louis Caught Mapping When
Blow at st. Lawrence Water.
way is struck.

A storm of protest has arisen
against the action of the Mississippi
Valley association at its st. Louis
conference last week when resolu-
ton was passed indorsing the So
called "All-American" canal project
to connect the Great Lakes with the
Atlantic ocean.
Northwest delegates in attendance
failed miserably to rise to the oc-
casion by putting up fight against
adoption of this iniquetous resolution,
which was not only serious blow
against the st. Lawrence project-the
only feasible and real solution of the
Northwest's transportation problem
but it also put the Associations stamp
of approval upon New York's attempt
to unload its $10,000,OO0 year white
elephant" of barge canal onto Uncle
Sam and thereby perpetuate it's levy
ing of toll upon the commerce of the
rest of the country. 1t even went
further and included also sanction
and approval of the Chicago drainage
canal "steal" which is lowering the
level of the Great Lakes, causing all
ports thereon great expense to re-
pair docks, etc., besides being a great
source of friction with Canada whose
joint rights to the waters of the Great
Lakes are ruthlessly ignored by Chi
cagO in it's diversion of 10000 cubic
feet per second through it's sanitary
canal.
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Fed
Grafton was the first to voice public
protest against the st. Louis action,
says President j. F. Reed in an
interview in the Twin City papers
which has focused the attention on
the grave blunder made at st Louis
and has caused the delegates from
this section to make futile attempts
to explain away the trade" which
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-09
PINE CITY NATIONAL
GUARD GETS HORSES
pine Poker, Dec. 2.)

Sixteen U. S. Army horses arrived
last Monday night for Battery E. Pine
City National Guard Unit. The hor-
ses were shipped from Kansas City,
Mo-, last Friday. They were unload
ed Tuesday and taken to the fair
grounds where they will be kept in
the horse barn. The battery made
arrangements with the fair associ-
alton to use the barn and are having
considerable work done on the barn
so that it will be plenty warm enough
for the winter. The fixing up of the
barn will cost in the neighborhood of
$500 and about $3.50 for the work has
already been donated by Pine City
business men.
The horses were inspected upon
their arrival here by DR.. Mclaughlin,
Rush City veterinarian, and he stated
they were all in excellent condition
and were a fine lot of horses.
Rink Won Bush of Meadow Lawn,
has been appointed stable sergeant
by Capt. Jorgensen and will be as
sisted by Al Guptil of Beroun, another
battery member. The men will be
employed full time. Living quarters
are being fixed up for them at the
barn.
E Battery's quota of horses is 80
and the balance will probably be
along in the near future.
All battery members who are at
tending drill regularly will be per-
mitted to use the horses for riding.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-09
GRASSTON SCHOOL NOTES
By Little Willie.

BY Little Willie.
Maintaining vertical position
borders on the impossible these slip
perry days.
Mr. Jones told us how he 1assooed a
calf and had the rope around his
waist. I should like to have seen
that.
Pump, pump, pullaway is gradually
resigning it's place of honor to skat-
ing.
The third and fourth grade rooms
are going to make calendars with
puppies on them.
We received our report cards this
week. Guess I'd better study some.
1t seems to be quite fashionable to
have colds. Miss Green and Mr..
Lunemann are losing their voices.
Murray! -.
Teacher: Why does Uncle Sam wear
red, white, and blue suspenders?
Johnnie: To hold his trousers up!
We had dictionary practice on this
sentence: Salubrious Viands enable
one to better cope with the vicissi-
tudes of this existence. Whew!
Teacher: What is your greatest
ambition, Sam? Sam: To wash
mothers ears!
Ten more school days until Christ
mas!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-09

was made in order to gain support
for channel improvement and barge
service for the upper Mississippi.
While the Farm Bureau and all
agricultural interests of the Midwest
are in favor of and support the move
ment for inland waterways improve
ments, including the upper Mississippi
project, Mr.. Reed points out that this
service is a peanut" proposition
when compared to the benefits of the
st. Lawrence ship canal to agriculture
and commerce in the Midwest and
that the st. Louis resolution was a
"traitorous betrayal of every interest
of the farmers, as well as of the %
states which have been working long
and faithfully and spending public
funds through the Council of States
of the Great Lakes-St Lawrence Tide
water association, to bring about re-
alization of the st. Lawrence outlet
to the sea-
The joint American and Canadian
engineers issued their report on this
project almost simultaneously with
the st. Louis resolution. Their re-
port gives actual cost and time neces-
sary for construction of the interna-
tional project and these costs are less
than half the estimated cost of the
New York, or "all-American" route.
In condemning the New York route
Mr.. Reed points out that it is not "all-
American, being international most
of it's way through the Great Lakes;
also that it would take all Western
export and seaboard shipping through
New York City, the most expensive
and congested port in the world
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-09
BROOK PARK

Mrs. Art Scofield spent Friday and
Saturday in the Cities.
Art Mcclellan and family motored
to Pine City Monday afternoon.
Clyde Johnson spent the week end
in st. Paul.
Ben Sanford of Hinckley, is our
barber now.
A. L. Scofield was in Minneapolis
on business last Thursday.
Miss jacobson has been on the sick
list. :.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
church, Dec.- 10th to tie quilts. Lunch
will be served. If anyone wants any
quilts tied, call Mrs. David Hall.
Friday night the Christian En-
deavor members gave party. The
evening was spent in playing games
and refreshments were served. Ev-
eryone reported a good time.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-09
Completely Satisfied the Little Dress.
maker and Old Lizzie.

Towne, weren't you a dear to come
clear into town for my party. Moth
err" this clearly for all the children
to hear, "this is the pupil I've told you
of, the one Of whom we're all so proud.
Come over here, Lydia"
Lydia moved carefully. Her most
moth-eaten breadth was at the back
and it was difficult to cross the room
without unduly exposing that back.
But she reached the safe haven Of
Miss TONNES side before the bevy Of
multi-colored organizes entered the
room.
Kent was there. He had brought
the pink organdie. He waved gay
hand to Lydia, who waved back, gayly,
too. Her cheeks were beginning to
burn scarlet, partly because a real
party was wonderful thing and part
ly because Of the multi-colored or
CANDIES. Charlie Jackson, splendid,
swarthy Indian boy of sixteen, was
there. He lived with Doctor Fulton
as office boy and general helper and
the doctor was clothing and educating
him. Charlie was halfback of the
school football team, a famous player
and great favOrite. The girls flirt-
ed with him. The boys were jealous
Of his favor Even in the snob-ridden
high school there was here a hang
over Of the pure democracy of child
hood.
Miss Towne had provided games
and refreshments bOuntifully. But It
was difficult matter to entertain
these youngsters already accustomed
to a grownup social life. Miss Towne
had declared that there should be no
dancing. But the games were neg
lected and the guests stood about in
frankly bored groups. SO when bevy
of organizes begged for permission to
dance, Miss Towne, with obvious re-
1uctance, gave in.
From that moment, the party was
an assured success. Lydia, who had
stuck like q little burr at Miss
Towne's side all the evening, looked
on with wonder and a growing lump
In her throat.
Don't you dance, my dearY asked
Mrs. Towne.
"Of course she doesn't, mother" an
swered Miss Towne, "she's just
child. There's time enough for those
things after high school. don't know
what's going to become of this gen.
Grafton"
This was small comfort to Lydia,
watching the pretty groups twirl by.
Kent, hugging the pink organdie,
stopped on the far side Of the room
from Lydia to get drink of lemon
ade.
"Isn't Lydia's dress a scream" said
Olga.
"Huh?" asked Kent In surprise. He
followed his partners glance across
lTo BE- continued,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-09
Norman Township

Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Kowitz and
son, Bonnie, spent Sunday at the
Omar Forsyth home.
Mr.. Kruger and little daughter
visited at the Omar Forsyth home
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bonnin and
children spent Sunday at the Frank
Devall home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Watson and fam
lily spent Sunday at the Aug. Kruger
home.
Miss Alma Stranburg visited at the
Frank Devall home.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
POLICEMAN TO MARRY
William V. Politis to Take Miss Ger trude Williams of Bristol for His Bride, Next Monday

The wedding of William V. Poiitis, son of Mir. and Mrs Joseph Politis of APT Chestnut street, member of the New Britain Police department, and Miss Gertrude Williams, daugh- ter of Jasper Williams of Bristol, will take place next Monday morn- ing at o'clock in the rectory of St. Andrews Lithuanian church, this city. The ceremony will be per- formed by Rev. Edward V. Grikis, pastor. James Connolly will act as best man and Miss Aldona Politis, sister of the groom, will act as maid of honor.
 After the ceremony a reception will be held at the home of the groom's parents and the couple will leave on a wedding trip to Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. Upon their return they will reside at 432 Park street.
 Patrolman Politis has been a. member of the department for five years, three of which were spent on the supernumerary force. After the death of Policeman James Skelly he was appointed to the regular force. He is captain of the police mems baseball team and is well known in athletic circles through out the city. For several years he was q member of the Nutmegs and the Alf-New Britain football elevens.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
Jefferson's Old Home Is One of the Many Beauti- full Estates That Abound in Virginia.

Monticello, the classic home of Thomas Jefferson. atop the little mountain" outside Charlottesville, Va, from which comes it's name, was dedicated July 5, last, as a na- |tional shrine.
 From it's lofty position. Jefferson's old home affords a birds eye view of Charlottesville and the university he founded and an unbroken view of the Piedmont Valley for miles around. Jefferson himself superin- tended the building of the mansion. Around the red brick structure with it's Doric porticos and glass dome, are the trees which Jefferson planted.
 Unusual Rooms
 The drawing room is finished with inlaid satin-wood and rosewood and has carved cornices and solid ma- hogany doors. It was in this draw ing room that Jefferson entertained. sometimes as many as fifty guests.
 Jefferson arranged the bed-cham- bers uniquely. His own apartment and that of his wife were connected by an arch. In this wide arch six foot bed extended half into his own room and half into that of his wife. The bedrooms are hexagonal in shape.
 The passage through which Jeffer-
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
Murder and Suicide Is
 Verdict in Double Death

Clarinda. Ia., Aug. 23 H9 - A quarrel over the sale of a restau- rant is believed by county authori- ties to have been the cause of the staying Of Miss Elsie Benge, for merly of Maryville, Ia., by Thomas E. Anderson, travelling salesman, who then committed suicide.
 The bodies of the IS year old girl and Anderson were found in cornfield near here yesterday by authorities who went to tho place 10 investigate circumstances sur rounding an abandoned automobile.
 Residents of Clarinda believed the girl owned tho restaurant, but papers in Anderson's pockets showed him to be the owner.
 No inquest will be held, the cor oner said. The body Of the girl was sent yesterday 10 her home in Missouri.
 Anderson. officials believe, worked for a concern known as the United States Standard Stock Food com pany.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
American Speaker in
 Public Debate in Moscow

Moscow, Aug. 2s OP-sherwood Eddy. professional lecturer for the Y. NJ. c. A. who has been conduct ing a group Of 20 or more Ameri- can tourists around Russia, debated publicly yesterday with Michael Reissner, professor of law in Mos COW university and with the editor of the bolshevik antl-religious pub iication The Goddess One" on the existence of God.
 This was the first time that any foreigner was allowed to speak on such subject in soviet Russia. and there is general surprise that an American should have preached re- ligion in a country the government of which is avowedly anti-religious.