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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09

certain organized groups, and not by
reason of general interest in foreign
affairs.
Indication that the question of gov
eminent ownership of railroads will
be revived again is given in the de-
claration of Senator Norris of Nebra-
ska that such policy is necessary
for agricultural relief. The Inter-
state Commerce Commission and
other organizations have, from time
to time, undertaken to study the
freight rates and their relation to the
prices of farm products, but have
never found that conditions justified
a general reduction in rates.
The bugaboo of the tremendous los
ses in operation of the railroads dur
ing the war time is constantly before
the Congress, so that proposals of this
sort rarely find a large following.
The administrative branch of the
Government feels that the bumper
crops will lessen demands for farm
legislation. If the crops do not
measure up to expectations it is OBJ
vious that bitter warfare will ensue
in Congress this winter. Certain
groups of western farm organizations
are firm in their demands for legis-
lative measure along the lines of the
McNary-Haugen Bill, which the Pres
ident and his advisors have opposed
Proposals to change the tariff in
favor of farm products have not met
with much favor in administration
circles.
While the farm problem is claiming
the attention of candidates of the
Senate and House, the report of the
Federal Trade Commission submitted
this week to the Congress is of con-
siderable Importance. The Federal
Trade Commission made an intensive
study of the uses and abuses, and
the direct and incidental effects of
future trading in grain. This FEEDER
al agency recommended remedial pol
icies rather than legislative measures
designed to carry them out. Com
missioners Thompson and Nugent did
not agree in the recommendations of
the majority.
The Commission feels that the
grain exchange can help themselves
and the country in general by clean
ing house. 1t is. the contention of
the Government that the problem is
one of trade ethics rather than leg
islation. The Federal Trade Com
mission recommends certain change
in policies to the attention of the ex-
change. Farmers and others know
the effect of the exchange On crop
prices. Hence, the latest report is
of more than passing interest.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09
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81 " CDaley
r. mnouL EDITORIAL Assoca1,os ssteM

Washington, Sept. SIN evidence
of the return to normally after the
dull summer season, we find the
chiefs of the Federal bureaus prepar-
ing their annual reports for the at
tention of the Congress. Though
the public pays little attention to
these reports when published, the
documents are of Importance in that
they record the history of government
tai transactions over the fiscal year
ended June 80. 1t is characteristic
and sometimes difficult for the bur-
eau boss to show achievements and
economy at the same time. 1t is like
wise in line to recommend acceptance
of their proposals for extension OF
their activities which frequently
brings about amusing Inconsistencies.
Painters and interior decorators are
putting the finishing touches on the
White House in preparedness for the
return of the President within the
next fortnight. With early frost re-
ported at the summer capital it is
believed that President Coolidge will
return home within that period. He
will find a number of problems await
ing his personal attention which have
been held up in order that his official
duties could be lightened during his
vacation.
He will find himself confronted with
the problem of appointments to high
~ o1
which have occurred since the adj
journment of Congress. Patronage
does not always go hand in hand with
ability.
AS the primary contest closes this
month, he will, undoubtedly, be in
portuned to assist certain candidates
who could not win on their records
or personalities, but depend upon
friendly assistance of the Chief Elk
ecutive. This is particularly true in
one or two senatorial contests, accord
ing to the accepted opinions in Wash
ington. He will also be asked to
assume the role as a peacemaker in
settling difficulties within his own
party. Speculation now centers on
how far the President will go in his
hands off" policy in regard to the
elections, because he is under con-
slant pressure to become partici-
pant.
The World Court issue seems to lose
its popularity as a national cam
paign issue. The plans of certain
senators to carry war into the states
of those who voted with Coolidge on
the project have never fully mater
ialized. 1t is believed here that the
subject will be kept alive in certain
localities through the activities of
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09
ONLY TWO CHANGES
IN ASKOV FACULTY

When school opens in Askov Mon
day morning, the children will be
greeted by practically the same corps
of teachers as was there last year
there being but two changes, those be-
ing the high school principal-Miss
Cecilia Rorvig of Roland, Iowa, who
will instruct in English and history
and another high school instructor,
Miss Eleanor Melin of Minneapolis,
who will instruct in home economics,
general science and biology.
Supt F. Clarey Nielsen, who has
been here several terms, will again
be in charge of the entire school and
will teach the subjects of agronomy,
chemistry and mathematics.
The other teachers who are return
ing are as follows:
First grade-Valborg Justesen,
Ringsted, Iowa.
Second grade-Mrs. H. A. Kolstad,
ST. Cloud.
Third grade-Corrah Iversen, Lake
Benton.
Fourth grade-Esther Eversen, Ait
kim
Fifth grade-Anna Yngve, Cam
bridge.
Sixth grade-Aneta Larsen, Ivan
hoe.
Seventh grade-Karen Hugdahl,
Eau Claire, Wis.
Eighth grade-Edith Petersen, Du-
luth.
Danish-Ida Miller, Hampton, Ia.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09
ONE MAN is KILLED
IN AUTO COLLISION
Four Others Injured on Highway
Near Pine City.-Accident Fa-
tai to Minneapolis Mana.
NJ. Challeen, Pine City Mer-
chant, i'm One of Cars.

One man dead and four other per-
sons seriously injured was the ghast-
ly result of an automobile collision
on Highway No. mile south of
Pine City last Monday afternoon.
The man killed was Joe Robbins who
resided at 1105 Sixth Street South,
Minneapolis. Those injured were
Mrs. Joe Robbins, H. C. Robbins,
Hattie Robins, his wife, and A. M.
Challeen, prominent merchant of Pine
City.
The Robbins were riding in a Gar
diner car driven by H. c. Robbins
and were headed south. They APP
side of the road for tire trouble and
in turning out to pass this car, pulled
directly into the path of a Dodge Sc
dan driven by William Challeen with
his father as passenger. The cars
collided with terrific force, tearing
both front wheels from the Gardiner
and smashing the engine and frame
and also tearing one wheel from the
Dodge sedan, as we'll as breaking the
windshield and radiator and smashing
the fender. Joe Robbins was riding
in the back seat with his wife and
Mrs. H. c. Robbins, wife of the dri-
yer. Apparently he arose the mo-
ment the cars collided for he was
thrown head first through the wind
shield, dying almost instantly. Mrs.
Joe Robbins was also thrown violently
forward, breaking her right arm and
receiving severe cuts about the head
and face by flying glass. Her re-
covery is doubtful. Mrs. H. C. Rob-
bins was also severely cut by glass
and had her collar bone broken and
one leg fractured. H. c. Robbins,
driver of the Gardiner car, received
several injuries, the worst of which
was a deep three inch scalp wound.
Lyle Robbins, 10 year old son of H.
C. Robbins, escaped injuries by a
miraculous presence of mind. He
was riding in the front seat beside
lis father and seeing the collision
coming, he threw his hands against
the top of the car and braced himself
securely until the accident was over.
Mr.. Challeen was badly shaken up.
and received a deep cut on his head
from piece of flying glass.
The injured parties were taken to
the George Sherwood home and Doc
tors Straate and Wiseman were both
called to dress their wounds. The
Robbins are distant relatives of the
Sherwoods and were returning to Min
neapolis after Sunday visit.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09
PINE COUNTY REAL
ESTATE TRANSFERS

w. D.-Frank Muyres and wife by
]. F. Muyres, their attorney, to H. E.
Shafer. Consideration 81. Part of
Lot 8, west of N. P. Ry., Sec. 1913
20, Finlayson. That part of the SWA
of NEA, west of N. P. Ry., also the
SEA- of NWA, less part in the NV
corner 80 and 1887 rds. by 81 rds.,
Finlayson Twp.
w. D.-Joseph Kostecky and wife
to Adolph Marek. Consideration
$1,000. NJ of NEA and Lot 1, Sec.
26-45-2O, Sturgeon Lake.
w. D.-Lawrence ]. Petit to Martin
Hanson. Consideration 81. 81 of
SWA of Sec. 3-44-20, Willow River
w. D.-Stafford Nelson to Frank
Keller and Fred Bradshaw. Cons.
$500. SEA of SEA of Sec. 12-44-17,
Town of Park.
w. Diver Johnson and wife to
Marie E. Thanner. Cons. 81. Part
of Lot 2, Sec. 5-45-19, Town of
Windemere
w. Diver Johnson and wife to
Charles L. Eckman. Cons. $50.
Part of Lot 2, Sec. 5-45-19, Town of
Windemere.
S. w. D.-Western Loan & Contract
Co., to Carl Jasna. Cons. 81. One
square acre in the Sc corner of the
East y of SEA of See. 25-42-21,
Town of Dell Grove.
@. D.-Leslfe H. Blackjack and
wife to Clarence Womack. Cons.
81. Part of Lot 1 of Sec. 20-45-19,
Town of Windemere.
@. D.-Andrew johnson and wife to
John M. Anderson. Cons. 81. An
und. 1-3 of the So of SWA of Sec.
23-45-18, Town of Kerrick.
@. D.-John M. Anderson and wife
to Anna johnson. Cons. 81. An
und. 1-3 of the 81 of SW4 of Sec.
23-45-18, Town of Kerrick.
w. D-Carrie e. Hodge, widow,
and Webster G. Hodge, single, to
United Power and Land Co. Cons. 81.
VIZ of NW1z of Sec. 35-40-19 and
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09
PINE COUNTY WINS
2ND PLACE AT FAIR

The county agricultural exhibit at
the Minnesota state fair from Pine
county, won second place this year
in the Central division, the Judging
being done Tuesday. The exhibition
was arranged and in charge of M. e.
Poferl of Pine City, and County Agent
w. F.. Hammargren, Hinckley. Meek
er county got first place in the Gen.
trail division. Pine county had won
first place in the Central division
two times in four years, and had it
won first place again this year, the
silver loving cup would have been
retained here. Pine county won
eighth place for the statewide con-
test this year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09

Two base hits, Barbour 2, G. Thomp-
sen, Larson; home run, C. Hyldahl;
sacrifice hits, Asklund, Pearson; sto-
len bases, Pearson 5, wye 2, Wolf,
Ryan, Simonsen, G. Thompson, Bar
bour; struck out, by ]. Hyldahl 5,
by C. Hyldahl Z, by Carlson 4, by
Martini 1; hit by pitcher, by Mar
TIM (SimonseD; bases on balls, off
J. Hyldahl 5, off c. Hyldahl 5, off
Martini 1; double plays, Asklund to
Martini to Larson, c.. Hyldahl to
Clegg to ]. Hyldahl; umpire Hender-
son of Northwest Umpires Association.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09

Lot 2 of Sec. 11-0-18, Town of
Crosby.
w. DIP. w. McAllen, single, Car
RE e. Hodge, widow, and Webster G.
Hodge, single, to United Power &
Land Co. Cons. 81. VIZ Of SWA
and NEA of SW14 of Sec. 26-40-19,
Town of Crosby.
w. D.-Webster G. Hodge, single, to
United Power & Land Co. Cons. 81.
NJ of NEA of SEA of Sec 31-41-
II, Town of Ogema.
w. D.-Gusty Wilmot to J. E. Kirk
wood. Cons. $4,000. Und. u inter-
est in Ell of SWA of Sec. S-42-19.-
Town of Sandstone.
w. D.-Gusty Wilmot to e. M. Sol
berg. Cons. $4,000. Und. u inter-
est in Ell of SWA of Sec. -42-19,
Town OF Sandstone.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09

Little Betty Peters of Sandstone,
two and half years old, who got
pieces of peanut in her lung while
crying, has recovered from the oper-
alton for removal of them, and is
playing about, apparently none the
worse for her experience.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09

A new kind of justice was meted
out to two intoxicated automobile
drivers in Justice court Sunday by
j. A. WYE, justice, when he deprived
the two Coleman brothers, Gust and
Swan, of their right to operate an
automobile for 80 days. The Coleman
boys agreed not to drink for one
year and paid the damages to the car
they struck Saturday evening on the
public highway in the village of Sand
stone, and costs, $3.50.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09
SANDSTONE FARMER
TAKES OWN LIFE
John Colsrud Ends Life by Shoot
ing.-Little Girl Receivers From
Operation, Caused by Getting
Peanut Pieces in Lung.

John Colsrud about so years of
age, committed suicide Tuesday night,
shooting himself with a rifle at his
home at Grindstone lake. Mr.. Coils
rud was widower, and had been in
poor health for some time. He leaves
two sons and five daughters, all
grown. The girls are all away from
home and he and the two sons were
patching"
The younger son, about 81 years
old, was married last week. Mr.. Coils
rud was alone home at the time of
his rash deed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Peter Majernik, LaSalle, ILL.,. to
Susan NJ Gallik.
James e Anderson, Minneapolis,
Mimi, to Bernice C. Johnson, Royal
ton township.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09
AsKov PINE COUNTY MINNESOTA THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1926

year old boy, had his leg broken and
received severe wounds on the head
while Messrs. Hendrickson and DIAM
pa were severely bruised and cut
about the face and hands. AS DR..
Sweetser approached the Hendrick-
son car coming south he noticed that
it was moving very rapidly and in
zig-zag fashion caused by the dri-
yer being under the influence of
moonshine.
Both cars were badly damaged.
The injured persons were brought to
the hospital at Sandstone where they
are now being cared for. The pres
ence of doctor ON the spot undoubt-
edly saved the life of Vernon as he
was bleeding badly when picked up.
DR.. Sweetser and friends returned to
st. Paul yesterday afternoon. No ar.
rests have been made.
In order that a clear understand
ing may be had by patrons of routes
No. 1 and of Sandstone and general
public the following Interpretation of
change in line of travel effective
Sept. 18th is given:
Starting at post office carrier will
go north on Highway No. 1, 1S miles
to corner of section 4, then north one
half mile to Markholm's place. Then
retrace q, one mile and go west LIS
miles and south LIS miles, striking
the Groningen road at John Eitens'
corner of center of section S, then
through Groningen 6.5 miles to CEN
ter west line, section 5. North s.
mile, around Bass lake and west to
northwest corner, section 2, south
rs mile, east 4 mile. South 2.75
miles to- middle west line, section "a,
east 4 mile, north. 5 mile to northeast
corner of section 81. East 225 miles,
one block east of the Louis Dick farm,
then south 5 mile, west rs mile,
south 5 miles, to southwest corner,
section "a. Then east one mile,
striking pavement one mile south to
Friesland, then east 2.5 miles to
middle of section %, then north on
old Government Road 2.S miles to
Constantine corner, then west across
tracks following pavement to juno
ton or southwest corner of section
Is, then north IL miles, and east
LIS miles, north rs miles to middle
line, section s, and Groningen road,
then east Is miles, and 8 miles
south on Highway No. 1 to the post
office.
All patrons concerned are request
ed to have approved boxes ready to
receive mail on Thursday, Sept. Is,
1926.
The men of the Community church
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09

The men of the Community church
will give a supper next Thursday
evening.
The Christian Endeavor society
will put on community program at
the Sand Creek school Saturday eve
ming, Sept. Is.
The Woman's Missionary Society
will meet at the home of Mrs. Den
nings next Wednesday afternoon. Mrs.
Dredge is the leader. The subject,
India.
Behold the Man" will be the text
of next Sunday mornings sermon.
Tossed by the Waves" will be the
evening theme.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09

players and it is pleasure to see
a contest between those two towns
at any time. The Sandstone boys
took their defeat like real sports and
were glad to congratulate the Askov
boys and were loud in their praises
of that team.
To Amateur Tournament.
Askov goes to st. Paul next Tues
day, Sept. IA, to take part in the state
amateur base ball tournament in
which leaders in various amateur
base ball associations throughout the
state will play. Following is the box
score of Sundays game.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-09-09

A serious accident occurred on
Highway No. 1, / mile north of Hinck-
ley Saturday at 10 a. M A car
driven by John Hendrickson of Eve
leth, also occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Iver Ojampa and their six year old
son, Vernon, all of Eveleth, collided
with a car coming north driven by
Doctor Sweetser of Minneapolis, also
occupied by the doctors wife and
another gentleman and lady from St.
Paul. The ladies of both cars were
uninjured as we're others occupying
the doctor's.car, but Vernon, the six
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-10-21
Che. :.
American
Ie9ion
Copy for This Department supplied By me
American Legion News SerVicel
PRAISES LEGION'S
CITIZENSHIP WORK

Congratulations have been extended
by John Hays Hammond. national
chairman of political education Of the
National Civic Federation, to Frank
c. Cross, director of the National
AmerIcanism commission OF the Amer.
lean Legion, for the Legion's efforts
to stimulate interest In the political
duties Of citizenship and to bring dor.
mant voters at times of election to the
polls. The Legion has joined with the
National Civic Federation In urging
more activity In politics.
in thanking the American Legion
for It's wholehearted cooperation with
the department on political education
OF the National Civic Federation" said
Chairman Hammond's message, Il
want to congratulate II upon the en-
thusiastic and efficient manner In
which II is organizing the work.
1T is particularly fitting that the
Legion's Americanlsm commission
should perform this highly important
service. since no better Americanism
work could be undertaken than the
arousing Of our citizens to realiza-
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-10-21

ton Of the necessity OF participation
In the functions of government"
Commercial. civic. patriotic and so
clal organizations In all parts of the
country have pledged their support to
the nonpartisan movement.
Not only does the campaign aim TO
induce Indifferent voters TO go to the
polls and register their opinion at cleo
tlon time. but also Il proposes TO In
terest more citizens In their political
parties, to get them TO take an active
part In party meetings where candi-
dates are designated and platforms
formulated
A vigorous campaign Is also being
conducted to stimulate interest In prac-
tIcaI politics on the part Of future yot-
ers. Work Is being conducted among
the 3.OOO.OO0 high school boys and
girls. the 100000 or more university
and college students who are gradu-
afed annually. the 100000 boy and
girl scouts. and the 100000 boys Of the
order of De Molay.
"The vote OF the private citizen
alone can save us from becoming q
corrupt democracy" Mr.. Hammond de
clared. stressIng the Importance OF the
movement. "PublIc Indifference spells
calamity"
Mr.. Hammond Is mining engineer.
international financier, lecturer and
civic leader. He. served as special am
bassador of the United States and the
personal representative OF the =Presi-
dent at the coronation OF King George
v Of Great Britain in 1911. Earlier IN
his career he was one OF four leaders
Of the reform movement in the Trans
vaal I'm 1S05-98 and following the Jane
son raid, with which he was not In
sympathy. he was sentenced TO death.
He was released after the payment Of
q $4,000 fine
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-10-21
By j. ALLAN DUNN
Amth0y Of A MAN 10 HIS NATE
"Rn6ROCK TRAIL
GBy Dedd. Mad . ca
wSU Service

limpeting his palms to the cement,
fdropping the torch of necessity Save
for the gray light at the bottom OF
the shaft, lessening as the gate lifted
and the water rose In turmoil. he was
In darkness. Up II came and a
swirling lunge almost flung him down.
once engulfed It would be all over
with him. He could not dream OF
holding his own for a moment IN the
torrent which would tumble him. till-
ing his lungs. and hurl him into the
forebay pit perhaps carry him on,
sodden corpse. 10 the intake; drowned.
battered. slain In his own contrivarce
The details OF his fate, his helpless
ness. crowded his mind. Then he
was forced TO slowly give way. slid
ing gradually back. pressing his feet
into the angles Of floor and sides, cup
ping his palms against the damp cell
Ing. He thought of the crack. II he
could get his fingers into that he
might gain purchase enough to hold
fast. But he was In the dark. He
flung up one hand at the risk OF going
down and It scraped along the top OF
the tunnel Back. back, inch by Inch.
foot by foot =
There It was at last! He forced his
finger tips into the assure and braced
himself again. II could not be for
long. His head was bent. his neck
cramped. Soon the waters must reach
his mouth and nose-but long before
that the force of the torrent would
have swept him away. The loud lap
ping OF II was confusing II sounded
as II multitude of
water-devils were laughing at his
plight The COMPRISING air made his
ears buzz and he began to get dizzy.
There were no vivid flashes OF for
mer life Betty's face. smiling at him
after he had made his speech, came
up once before him. Life had played |
a scurvy trick on him. 1t was very
close to the end OF things for Caleb
engineer. The icy chill OF
the water Slapped his vitality. Now
II gurgled about his lower ribs. al
most to his heart. With feet wide
apart. one palm splayed against the
roof. fingers OF the other hand
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-10-21

A~atNaA Dt-SJEEtJ
that / am convinced
there is nothing bet
ter for a run down.
system or for thln
blood. ! was suf-
fering from an
anaemic condition.
had scarcely any
blood, and what
there was was thin
and impoverished
! became very nerv-
Gus, weak and thin