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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
The Day In Washington
(By Dispatch A. p. Wire)

The house ratified the French
debt settlement, 236 to 112.
President Coolidge renominated
Chairman O'Connor of the ship
ping board.
House passed and sent to SEN
ate resolution requesting in
vestigation of ST. Elizabeth's in
sane asylum here.
Senate considered farm relief
for two hours then passed army
aircraft expansion bill
House judiciary sub committee
reported without recommendation
the Stalker bill to make Jail
sentences mandatory for prohibi-
tion law first offenses.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
More Truth Than Poetry
BY JAMES j. MONTAGUE
IT'S A DISEASE

Whenever a statesman announces
That the days of his service are
done
That the care and the strife of po-
litical life
Have cheated him out of his fun,
That to stick around home with his
children
Henceforth in his only ambition
You can make up your mind you will
speedily find
He is hunting a higher position.
Whenever a statesman comes forward
And loudly> and sternly declares
That it isn't joke to go cold stony
broke
While promoting the publics af-
fairs,
That he is going to quit and make
money,
/, And he don't care rap if he's
quoted
You can bet he will try to come back
by and by
For he hopes that he may be pro-
NOTED.
NouOuy dSplIeS 10 HlSn Office
If you only believe what they say
Nobody, in case he secures a high.
- place,
Is ever contenteG to stay
They say that political service
Will speedily ruin man,
Earning nothing but hate from an
ungrateful state
But they mostly come back when
they can.
And while yet there are steps on the
ladder
That they think they may possibly
scale,
Though they still give out cold that
the jobs that they. hold
Are worse than a life term in JAIL
You will find them, before next
election
Casting eager and hungering eyes
At the issues that seem, as they
stand there and dream,
To offer the best way to rise
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
No Chnnre of Menu

The Natural History Museum, South
Kensington, has purchased 1880 moths
near that large quantity of flan-
mel trousers has been obtained to
insure that the insects will not suf-
fer from change of their usual
winter diet,-The Passing Show.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Abe Martin

Wen say this fer TIN Chicago po-
hce-when some citizen gifts murder
cd they don't lose no time roundin'
mp two or three hundred feIIers that
might have done it. FOrds don't shed
ther tenders till ther three years ole.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Double Weight

Patrick Flanagan and Murphy Han
nigan were in a dilemna-in fact,
they were in a regular Irish stew
"Shure,' exclaimed Pat, these
scales is no good at all, at all! They
only weigh up to 200 pounds, and
Oi'm near to 25O!"
They put their heads together ana
considered the matter.
"Av course" reflected Murphy, 1--WE
must cut some av the superflous off
ye, till ye balance"
But Pat objected.
Then Murphy was struck by sud
den inspiration. "Shure, Pat" he ex-
claimed, "phwat's to prevent ye get
tin on twice?"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03

When planting thorns in the SPRING
time please remember
You won't be picking peaches IN
September.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
PLUCKED FROM THE PLAINS

May this be the best birthday
you've ever seen and the worst youll
ever see.'-Pittsburgh Chronicle Tel
egraph.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
HOPELESS

There can be no doubt that the
country is going to the dogs. Sailors
in the navy are permitted to use
chewing gum.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
If 1t Isn,t Pat and Mike!

Pat, what in the world is the mat
ter?'
Just got out of the hospital-was
operated on for appendicitis"
Whats that got to do with the
lump on yer head?"
why, it's got lot to do with it.
They ran out of ther'-Exchange
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
The Gossins of 102a

First Young Sophisticate: Is Es-
telle as depraved as she talks?
Second Young Sophisticate: No, but
for heavens sake don't let her know
II told you. She'd never forgive me-
Life.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Narrow Escape

They were doing some work one
Saturday in the school house at Bur-
bank when one of the little boys
of the primary class came along and
peered in at the door
What are you doing, mister?" he
asked.
Fixing an electric SWITCH" was the
reply.
Gee whiz" exclaimed the young
ster I'm glad I'm moving to Glen
dale"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03

Professor: Tell me, Miss Jones,
what you think of the Turkish atroc-
tiles.
Coed; Sir, I'll have you understand
I'm one of the few girls who still
refrain from smoking.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
---
ADDrni&e6


Scpts u; more good stories about
themselves than any other race. In
fact it is said that there is society
in Aberdeen which meets once a week
to concoct tales against their own
town and townsfolk. The Earl Of
Aberdeen himself is an inveterate
story teller, and the point Of his
yarns is against his eountrymen.
The latest yarn has to do with
man who went to the local minister
and asked how much it would cost to
get married. He had his fiancee
waiting in the ante-room.
1T will cost you just what you
think she will be worth to you as a
wife" jocularly said the minister.
Thereupon the man handed over
half-a-dollar and at the same time
shouted to the girl: "Come in. Mag
gie!
The minister took one quick look
at the young woman and promptly
handed the prospective husband
quarter change from the nalf dol
lar!
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03

I've won out on every argument
with my wife today"
quite unusual, isn't it?"
"Well, you see she had her tonsils
taken out yesterday"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
PROVERB

You can feed a Dry on water but
you cannot make him Wet
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
NO USE NOW

The champagne bathtub trial came
too late to do the play any good.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Enjoyable Absence


II think the ocean is so grand, so
majestic said the gushing young pas
senger.
YES" replied her male companion.
"And there is something about it
that impresses me strangely"
'SWhat is it?"
Il was just trying to determine
have it. It's the utter alb
sence of. billboards. Boston Trans
cript.
I. S. O'Keefe, the Boston florist,
who composed the phrase, "Say it
with flowers" can say it also very
gracefully with words.
A business man, buying some roses
the other morning at the O'Keefe
shop, remarked:
"Today's my birthday. fCongratu-
late me-
Mr.. o'Keefe beamed on him AMI
said:
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Home

Probably the hardest thing to find
a satisfactory substitute for despite
the determined efforts of the church,
the. school, the government and the
Parent Teacher association, is the
home.-Ohio State Journal.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
The Idea!

Headline in exchanges: Woman ar
rested for keeping still"
Can you blame the dears for talk
ing?-Boston Transcript
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
The Daily Sob

Archie Reggie Van der Wissen
Came to a sign "Stop, look and listen
Tore along by
With a wink of his eye;
Now he is numbered among the mis-
sim.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
Wi1stad Neighborhood

Sunday school at Wilstad Swedish
Lutheran church, Dec. S, at 1920
a. m.
Carl Blomquist returned Monday
from Superior to spend the winter at
home. He has been employed by
the Great Northern railroad
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Lemhke Of Hop
kins, spent Thanksgiving and the
week end here at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Lundahl.
Minister made seven hearts hap
py today.
Parishioner-How was that?
Minister-Married three couples.
Parishioner-Thato only makes six.
Minister-Well, you don't think /
did it for nothing.
The magician was producing eggs
from a hat. He addressed a boy in
the front row. "Your mother can't
get eggs without hens. can she?" he
asked.
"Oh, yes" said the boy.
Flows that" asked the astonished
performer.
"She keeps ducks, answered the
boy. .,-- .-...
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
MISLEADING STATEMENT

On the Bruno page last week ap-
peared short article headed, swim
dow Peeker." We do not want to
defend window peeking or appear as
taking any part in whatever local dis
turbances it may have caused at
Bruno, but there was statement in
the article which is misleading and
should be corrected. 1t read as fol-
lows: 1.-THE law, in most states, gives
a person the right to shoot window
peeker on sight"
We know of no law which gives a
person the right to shoot window
peeker. In order to take human life,
the grounds must be excusable or
justifiable. and a person must have
exhausted all other reasonable means
Of escape. 1t generally applies to
self-defense or self-preservation in
ones own home.-The Editor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
OGEMA
(TOO Late for Last Week.

Thomas Devine and Ben Berlin of
Eleysian, John Ryan of GAINESVILLE,
Mr.. Grass, Mr.. Swider, and M. Ryan
from st. Paul, spent a few days at
T. J. Ryan's during the hunting sea-
son.
nellie Benson, Isabelle Ryan, Selma
Miller, and Ida Haache of Hinckley,
came to Ogema for Thanksgiving.
Mr.. Westlund and family spent
Thanksgiving at the F. L. Sacre
home.
Julia LinehaR spent Thanksgiving
with Thos. Jr., and Stacia Ryan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ryan and daughter,
Isabelle, spent Thanksgiving at H.
C. McCormack's.
Mr.. Stewart of Minneapolis, spent
Thanksgiving at the j. Linehan
home.
Miss Cora Haggey from the Cities,
spent Thanksgiving at A. Ryan's.
Miss Madeline Saxton went to her
home in Hinckley for Thanksgiving.
Miss Wanda Grove spent Thanks
giving in Hinckley.
Vern Stanchfeld, Lila Haache of
Hinckley, Theodore and Roy Pankake
spent Thanksgiving at the Otto Mil
Ter home.
Mrs. Ryan and daughter, Isabelle.
called at the Millers Friday.
Wallace Alderman of Mapleton, is
visiting his brother, Luther Alderman
during the hunting season.
Mr.. Cutler from Danbury, is busy
threshing in Ogema.
August Dolden made a business
trip to Pine City Monday.
Mr.. Westlund called at Ryan's Sun
day evening.
Miss Hilda Westlund and brothers,
Irwin and Eanerd. came home for
Thanksgiving.
Myrtle, Arvella, and Beatrice Swan,
Thomas and Stacia Ryan spent Sun
day at G. T. Benson's.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
SAMUEL.GLUESING NUPTIALS

Hatty Samuel ofAnamoose, N. D.,
and Christian Guessing of Willow
River, were united in marriage at
2 o'clock Thanksgiving day, Nov.
25th, at the home of the groom's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Guessing at
Willow River. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Blair of Duluth,
in the presence of relatives and in
vited guests. Harvey H. Nortrup
and Sylvia Guessing, nephew and
niece of the groom attended the young
couple.
The bride was attired in maise and
white crepe de chine dress and wore
a veile fastened with a spray of
orange blossom. The groom were
a blue suit
Following the ceremony wedding
dinner was served at the home of the
groom's parents and Friday morning
the young couple left on their we'd
ding trip for Duluth and other points
of interest. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Sam
uel, progressive farmers of Ana
moose, N. D. The groom is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Guessing of
Willow River, and is highly spoken
of in the community. Both have
many friends who wish them sue
cess and happiness.
Contributed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
STURGEON LAKE

Miss Gertrude Schoen visited in the
Twin Cities over the holidays.
Malcolm Anderson, who is employed
at Superior, came down and spent
a couple of days at his home here.
Phillip Anderson, mail carrier on
route No. 2, has been on hunting
vacation the past week. Lynphord
Anderson has substituted on the route
during his absence.
The condition of the roads and
streets on Saturday, Sunday, and Mon
day was such that travelling ON them
was perilous. The rain that fell
Thursday and Friday followed by the
freezing cold spell covered every
thing exposed to it with a sheet OF
ice. Automobiles travelling on the
pavement and other roads, were un-
comfortable, and the brakes did not
serve their purpose. One smash-up
was experienced nearby here and
others were narrowly averted by care
full maneuvering on the the part OF
drivers. A small roadster carrying
couple of hunters, left the pavement
on the high grade south of town, and
turned over. While the Sturgeon
Lake Garage wrecking car was in
the act of pulling this car back.
another car came and smashed into
the wrecker, entirely destroying it's
usefulness. Fortunately, no one re-
ceived as much as a scratch in these
mishanS M other in in rieS have been
reported during this period of icyness.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
Would Reinstate insurgents

Washington-A move, looking to re-
instatement as regular Republicans in
the house membership of the insur-
gent Wisconsin delegation has been
initiated by Representative Frear, one
of its members. He has written pro-
gressive senate Republicans asking
their aid in restoring the insurgent
group to it's former berth in the Re-
publican ranks in the house. The
communication issued by Frear to
Senator Norris of Nebraska, Senator
Capper of Kansas and a number Of
other senators. requests that they re-
fuse to join in Republican srganiza-
ton of the senate in the SEVENTEEN
congress until house members, who
were barred from the Republican eau
Gus, are readmitted to that party's
fold.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
Coolidge Favors Waterway Plan

st. Louis-Advocates Of improved
waterways, gathered here from 26
states at the Mississippi Valley Asso-
citation convention, regarded their
program as sure of accomplishment,
because it is backed by the word OF
President Coolidge, Secretary Hoov-
er, the chief of the army engineers
and the chairman of the house riv-
ers. and harbors committee. ''This Is
the most gratifying thing in my long
experience" President James E.
Smith, veteran leader Of the water
way movement, said, on reading the
letter of President Coolidge, in which
support was promised for develop
ment Of the waterways of the Missis-
sippi-as rapidly as our financial re-
sources will permit" Secretary Hoov-
er's address, definitely outlining a
broad national policy of inland water
way development, Smith declared
was a announcement Of historic
significance" ct should interest
every citizen" Smith said, "inas-
much as its consummation will en-
rich every one"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02

pupils who received grade Of A
in the various subjects:
English III, Lorraine Howey; fresh
man algebra, Robert Berglund; plane
geometry, Anna Larson and Hattie
Skinner; social science, Anna Larson;
modern history. Fred Murphy and
Joyce Edwards.
There were four AS in seventh
grade spelling, and six in eighth
grade spelling. Elizabeth Pearson
received an A in arithmetic.
The Parent-Teachers' Association
will meet on Wednesday evening. The
Girl Scouts will conduct candy sale
before and after the program
Lizzie Pearson, a freshman, is at
tending the International Live Stock
Exposition that is being held in Chi
cago, from Nov. q to Dec. 4. She is
to have her prize calf ON exhibition.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
BRUNO

Henry Brandt spent a week with
relatives in Algona, Iowa, and Nor
ris, Ill. He returned home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Breiland mo-
tored back to Minneapolis Monday.
Albert Breiland returned to Mime
apolis Saturday,,
Harold Kragness has returned home
from Porter where he was employed
during the summer months.
Mrs. Leo Forsyth is spending the
week in Wrenshall.
Mrs. Jacob Smith returned from
Minneapolis Friday.
Miss Ida Fairchild returned to her
school Sunday.
Harry Adams of Red Wing, was
here during hunting season and killed
a deer and bear. -
Mrs. Jackman of Arthyde, spent
Thursday and Friday at the Stafford
home.
Jay Traver spent Thanksgiving in
Hinckley.
Mrs. Traver has had electric lights
put in her home.
nv SSoShSAo AOIoALSo " AoAO
Sunday, after having spent the va
cation at their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris and children
and Mrs. Russell and daughter spent
Thanksgiving at Sank Rapids.
Miss Mary Murphy was home from
Finlayson to spend Thanksgiving va
cation and returned to her school
Sunday.
Budd braves spent last week in
Minneapolis. He was there to attend
the wedding Of his sister, Alice.
Presbyterian Sunday school at 9:45,
church at II o'clock, senior c. E. at
1880, Bible study Tuesday evening
at 1880 at the home of Mrs. John
Stafford.
Mr.. Matthes went to Grandy to work
for j. c. Smith for a couple of weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Osterkamp have a
baby boy, born Tuesday.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid will
meet with Mrs. ]. H. Lingren, We'd
nesday, Dec. s. She will be assisted
by Mrs. Floyd Fairchild, Mrs. Fran
els Pearson, Mrs. Churchill, and Mrs.
Jacob Smith.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
j. s. AT TRADE
PEAK--HOOvER
Secretary's Annual Survey De-
clares Only Farmers State
Is Not Bettered

Washington-By all the tests Of
economics, the material condition OF
the people of the United States, al
ways high, rose during the last year
to an unparalleled level, secretary
Hoover said in the annual report OF
the commerce department.
The volume of production and con-
sumption of commodities that consti-
tute the Injuries and necessities Of
life were never higher, he declared.
employment was general throughout
the nation, and a satisfactory adjust
ment of price levels-except for some
of the figures relating to agricultural
products-insured more nearly
equal distribution of prosperity among
groups of the population than ever be-
fore.
Little Change In Crops.
The report says: "The steady adj
vance in prices of agricultural COM
modities from the time Of the great
fall in 1920-21 up to the crop year
1924-25 has contributed to the restor-
alton of agriculture, although there
are still weak spots. There was very
little change in the situation, consid-
cred as whole, during the crop year
1925-26. The output of the farms was
substantially the same as the year be-
fore and the average prices of farm
products also remained at the same
level. There were, however, very con-
siderable changes in production and
prices of some individual products.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
HENRIETTE SCHOOL NOTES
Editor-Treva Huffman.
Assistant Editors Hildur Holm
strom, Margaret Hoflin.

Editor-Treva Huffman.
Assistant Editors-Hildur Holm
strom, Margaret Hoflin.
(Too Late for Last Week.
The following people are the wide
awake, splendid readers in the first
grade: Belva Wood, Corinne Sanders,
Melvin Munkberg. Herbert Smith,
Dorothy Henderson, Dorothy Howe.
Robert Hovinen.
Star people in second grade spell
ling: Marjorie Petersdorf, Rachel Rolf,
Waldo Baldwin, Everette Walters,
Lois Shelton, Dayton Thorsterson.
First grade people each told three
things about the Pilgrim people, Mon
day morning for opening exercise
period.
Second grade people have written
short stories about the Pilgrims and
our first Thanksgiving.
Fourth graders have finished the
study of Holland in geography.
Third and fourth grade spelling
classes are working for gold stars in
November booklets.
The second, six-weeks tests are be-
ing written in the seventh and
eighth grades, consisting of geograp-
by and physiology tests in the seventh
grade, history, language, and physio-
logy in the eighth grade.
The school orchestra has been do
ing great deal of practising these
past weeks.
The seventh grade is studying about
subjects and predicates in language
and like it very much.
The hardest tests are all being
given before Thanksgiving vacation
so the children won't have to work
so hard after vacation which has
taken effect on the children ALREADY.
The seventh and eighth grades,
high school, and visitor, Fay Peter
son enjoyed the Young Citizens Clubs
program last Friday.
A chart has been put up in front
of the room, reminding the children
not to whisper which has been a
great help, also few changing of
seats was done.
Plans have already been made for
the Thanksgiving program and Bas-
ket Social, Dec. 3.
Thanksgiving vacation will be held
Thursday and Friday.
No school notes were published last
week due to the fact that the officers
were slow in appointing the newspa-
per committee.
The six weeks perfect attendance
for seventh and eighth grades are:
Robert Bateman, Viola Fore, Evelyn
Hanson, Rhoda Hanson, Margaret
Holm, Treva Huffman, Ellen Nordby,
Norma Williams, Louise Petersdorf.
The high school students are hav-
ing a Health Poster contest in con-
nection with General Science, We'd
nesday morning and the seventh and
eighth grades are to be the judges.
The Christmas Seal sale campaign
will start November "a. The school
children are to take the lead in
selling seals.
Help fight tuberculosis!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
Tunney Arrested for Boxing Bout

New York-Gene Tunney, heavy
weight champion of the world, was ar
rested charged with violating the
boxing law by appearing in an unli-
censed exhibition. Tunney received
summons to appear in magistrates
court to answer a complaint of "box-
ng at an unlicensed club" during a
vaudeville performance. The arrest
followed Tunney's second appearance
with sparring partners on the stage
of a Broadway theater.N
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
Six Killed on Mexican Ranch

Brownsville, Texas-Six Mexicans
were killed at Las Rucias ranch, four
miles north of Matamoros, Mexico.
when agrarians attempted to seize
the 3,500-acre ranch of the ]. P. Fern
andez estate, an American-owned
property. Three Of the agrarians
were killed and three ranch employees,
including the assistant foreman of
the property.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
Maine Elects Gould U. S. Senator

Portland, Me.-Retention Of Repub-
lican control Of the U. S. senate was
assured by the election of Arthur r.
Gould, Republican. by a majority Of
approximately $4,000 over Fulton ].
Redman, Democrat, as senator from
Maine. He will complete the term of
the late Senator Bert M. Fernald, ex-
piring in 1881. =
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
canadian Raj, Strike Voted.

Montreal - Peaceful withdrawal
from the railway service" of $1,000
Canadian railway employees unless
satisfactory settlements of a wage
dispute is attained was voted by a
committee representing conductor
trainmen and yardmen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
FINLAYSON

(FrOm Another Correspondent
Miss Mary Miller was up from st.
Paul, and spent the week end here at
the home of her father, Daniel Mil
Ter.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02

New York-Some late prices at auc-
tons: James Gordon Bennett letter.
s1,40o; Lincoln letter, $3.50: first edi-
ton of Rudyard Kipling's first book,
$3.50.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
BRUNO SCHOOL NOTES

The report cards for the entire
school were given out Tuesday. The
following is list of the high school
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02
(FrOm Another Correspondent

A surprise party was given Mrs.
Tony Chmieleski, Thursday by Mrs.
Anton Grabowski. The afternoon
and evening was spent in dancing,
and lunch was served. A number Of
friends and relatives were present.
Mrs. Chmieleski received several
beautiful presents which she is very
thankful for.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-02

Give your boy or girl typewriter
they are in stock at the American
office.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-17
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