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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-17
Henry Sheldon

Friends In town Of Henry Sheldon
were sorry to learn of his death,
which occurred at his home in Fair
feld. Mr.. Sheldon was a former
resident of this town and made many
friends here by his cordiality and up
Brightness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-17

Mrs. Marion Cleveland Dell, daugh-
ter of Grover Cleveland, awarded
divorce in Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-17

Eleven buildings destroyed ir
100000 fire at Kew Gardens, L. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-17
NEWS BRIEFS

Well known actress ended life by
jumping from fourteenth floor of a
New York hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-17

G.. Harold fitzpatrick. wrecker of
Putnam. Conn. bank, questioned by
creditors who are tracing missing
| $25O,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-17

Families Of crew of Inflated sub.
marine Ssh have filed claims total
ling $500 900 against Ocean Steam
ship Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-17

San Antanio-Fashion reform is
demanded by Bishop Drossaerts.
Roman Catholic. A diocesan letter
says that what was formerly the
exclusive badge of the scarlet wo-
man has not become the vogue. He
regards as degrading bathing girl re-
views in which young women are
appraised like dogs and cattle"
Palm Blackstone q families
have been blackmailed in seeking to
enter the bathing four hundred,
which numbers 2S families. The elect
will disrobe in natty bathing houses
with striped roofs at an exclusive
beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-17

Grover Bergdoll, Philadelphia draft
dodger, held by German court or
charges Of immortality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-17

Premier Brands financial meas
ures upheld by French deputies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-17

Suzanne Lenglen defeated Helen
Wills in both the final singles and
doubles tennis matches of the Car
lton tournament at Cannes, France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-17

New York fremen fought four
alarm fire on thirty-f fifth floor of
Equitable Building.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
U. S. Chamber Urges Economy

Washington-The challenge Of Pres
ident Coolidge for reduction in local
taxation to match savings already
brought about in federal taxation was
accepted, and the $500 chambers of
commerce and their 900 allied organi-
cations throughout the country were
called upon to lead "a crusade for
wise economy and better efficiency"
in local government. The call was
sounded by William Fortune, chairman
of the Indianapolis Chamber Of Com
merce committee on civic affairs,
speaking before the national conven-
ton of the United States Chamber of
Commerce. He submitted a concrete
program Of action, based, he said,
not on theory but on actual expert
ence, and he asserted an organized
campaign operating along the lines
laid down, could effect savings total
ing s1,O00,000,000 annually in local
taxes
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
U. S.-Britain May Assist France

London-Under cover of silence af-
forded by the great British strike, Inn
portant international negotiations
closely affecting America, have been
going on for stabilizing. French finan-
Va, with the result that a financial
matum has been issued to France
the British and American finan
& .ers. II it is accepted, France may
be saved from national bankruptc"
and the franc stabilized. The nego-
tiations were carried on in a room at
the Ritz hotel, London. The partici-
pants were Benjamin Strong, COVER
nor of the Federal Reserve Bank;
Montagu Norman, governor Of the
Bank of England, and Jean Parmen-
tier, French financial expert. Mr..
Parmentier asked America for credits
of $500, 100000 in three equal install
ments every two months. This, he
said, was necessary for sterilization
of the franc, but with this sum in
hand, M. Parmentier said, stabiliza-
ton was sure, as France was i'm
mensely rich in resources and only
needed liquid gold from America.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
Forest Fire Invades Towns,
Fiuht Flames in 8 Counties

Duluth-Forest fires, which are
burning dangerously in scores Of
places over northern Minnesota had
invaded one town on the north shore
Of Lake Superior and were creeping
close to two other settlements. Sew
enty-five fires are burning in four
counties, 16 of them out of control,
burning over $1,000 acres in five
separate districts where 1,400 men
are trying to extinguish them. The
community into which the flames
crept is Cramer, located north Of
Two Harbors, along the lake shore
road. Finland and Beaver Bay, south
of Cramer, were in the path of the
flames. The Cramer fire starting at
Manitou Falls, west of Cramer,
reached Lake Superior, near Sugar
Loaf trail, in Cook county, travelling
on three and one-quarter mile
front. Five settlers were burned out.
The Cramer town hall, Bradley's
mill, cabin and planer 100000 feet
of lumber, Caribou bridge and the
vacant Silver school were destroyed
Sunday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
WHAT CONGRESSMAN
GOODWIN STANDS FOR

1t is likely Of some interest to
readers of the American to know
what Congressman Godfrey G,
Goodwin of Cambridge, stands
for in a legislative way, and for
that reason a few of the princi-
pal measures that he proposes to
stand for, are enumerated below.
Mr.. Goodwin is serving his first
term in Congress and has filed
for reelection. His program is
as follows:
Cd For comprehensive
measure providing maximum re-
lief to agriculture and placing
this basic industry upon the same
basis as other basic industries
and affording to it the full pro-
lection of our protective tariff
system, and including all farm
commodities.
(2) For the prompt construc-
ton and operation of the Great
Lakes st. Lawrence Waterway,
providing cheap and efficient
transportation from the North
west to the sea.
81 Providing the President
with authority in the event of a
disturbance in the coal supply
situation to assume responsibility
for the operation of and to ac-
tually operate the coal mines
under the authority of law, and
SO as to provide an uninterrupted
flow of coal from the mines for
the protection of the consumers
(4) Government aid and CO.
operation in the operation of a
barge line on the upper Mississip-
pi river from Minneapolis to
either Carlo, Illinois or ST. Louis,
Missouri.
(5) The retirement of federal
employees under Civil Service at
age sixty-five, with an annuity as
provided by the Fitzgerald bill
(6) A comprehensive survey
| and complete reorganization OF
the several executive depart
ments in the interests of eff
cheney and economy; the same to
be determined by a non-political
and impartial Commission.
(7) The appointment of EN-.
ployees in the Civil Service in
strict accordance with the quota
requirements; be distributed to
| the several states and according
to the population of such states
| ~ The vigorous and impair
tial enforcement of all anti.
trust laws.
t (9) The cooperation of the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
$50 ARE KILLED IN
WARSAW BATTLE
Bartel Forms New Cabinet
Lithuanian Troops Invade
Poland, Russians Active.

Warsaw, Poland-General Pilsudski
and his rebel forces were in full con-
troll of Warsaw after having forced
the resignation of President Wojcie-
chowski and the cabinet. Pilsudsh
has named M. Rataj, president of the
house of representatives, as president
and is planning reorganization of the
government. Professor Edmund Bar
tel succeeded in forming new Polish
cabinet. His government will take
the place of that of Premier Witos,
which resigned after Marshal Pilsud-
ski had established a dictatorship.
Casualties in the storming of the gov
eminent palace at Belvedere are esti-
mated at 800 dead and 1900 wounded.
Lithuanian troops have crossed the
Polish frontier and occupied a strip
along the frontier, eight miles deep.
General Sikorski, who controls most
of the troops in the LENDER district,
has issued a proclamation warning
the Polish population of the danger
OF Russian invasion. "The Russian
army is maneuvering along the Dor
ders," the proclamation says. "Un-
less the Polish nation remains true to
the government, the Russians will in
wade the country"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
Chancellor Marx Heads Cabinet

Berlin-Dr. William Marx has ac-
cepted the chancellorship proffered
to him by President Won Hindenburg.
He will retain the Luther cabinet and
has informed the president that his
policy, especially in foreign affairs,
will be the same as that Of the Luther
government. DR.. Wilhelm Marx was
also chancellor of Germany from 1923
until the election of Hindenburg in
1925, succeeding Gustave Stresemann
to that post. Immediately on taking
office he began a retrenchment pro-
gram which he stated was the only
means of saving the nation. AS chan
cellor he played dominant part in
the acceptance Of the Dawes plan ar
rangements.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
Summer Lodge Offered Coolidge

Washington-President and Mrs.
Coolidge will spend their summer in
the luxurious Adirondack camp placed
at their disposal by Irwin r. Kirk
wood, Kansas City publisher, accord.
ing to all indications in Washington.
Located on 65-acre promontory jut-
ting out into Rainbow lake near Ca
briefs, N. Y, the site provides the
isolation from the outside world that
is desired by the executive, and, bar
ring last minute change of mind,
formal announcement of its selection
for the summer White House is ex-
pected.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
Norge And Crew Safe in Alaska
-DiriqibIe Lands Near Nome

Vancouver, B. C.-Completing the
first flight from Spitzbergen to Alaska
over the north pole, Captain ROAD
lAmundsen's dirigible Norge arrived
at Teller, Alaska. Definite word of
the safe arrival Of the airship put to
an end anxiety which had been felt
for the expedition since it vanished
behind a seemingly impenetrable wall
of static and interference two days
before. The crew of the Norge were
all well after their epochal experience,
messages said. Teller is SO miles
north Of Nome, which was the intend
ed destination of the voyage.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
THE LARGER LIFE

There is a beauty at the goal of life
beauty growing since the world began,
Through every age and race through lapse and strife
Till the great human soul completes her span
Beneath the waves of storm that lash and burn
The currents of blind passion that appall
TO listen and keep watch till we discern
The tide of sovereign truth that rules it ALL
So to address our spirits to the height
And so attune them to the valiant whole,
That the great light be clearer for our light
And the great Soul be stronger for our soul
10 have done this is to have lived though fame
Remember us with no familiar name.
-Lampman.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20

federal government with the
Government of the several states
in the suppression of crime.
(10) The intelligent and equit-
able readjustment Of freight and
passenger rates in railway trans
portation and so as to remove the
discrimination now existing in
these rates against the Middle
West.
CID The strict and rigid econ
omy in the expenditures of the
federal government and limiting
appropriations to expenditures of
actual necessity and with due
consideration to efficient opera
ton of all necessary government
tai functions.
(12) Placing postmasters of
every class under the provisions
of the Civil Service law and with
out political interference.
(13) Due and proper recogni-
ton of the obligations Of our gov
eminent to the veterans of all
wars in which our country has
been engaged, and to their de-
pendents and with strict OBJ
servance of existing law giving
to the veterans of said wars pref
erence in appointments in feder-
al service.
(14) Preserving to the several
states all rights not specifically
delegated by the Constitution to
the federal government.
(15) Preserving to the people,
under proper regulation, the
right of transmission of commu-
nication by radio in the air.
(16) A comprehensive and in
telligent program of reforesta-
ton.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
Little Journeys Here and There

-
car between fires on either side
of the road. The smoke was
dense and one could see but
short distance ahead. At Nick
erson the village was threatened
and seventy men, including about
half that number furnished by
the Great Northern railway were
out from early in the morning I'M
til long into the night protecting
property by back firing and put
ting out incipient blazes by swift
blows with gunny sacks.
So accustomed have these
people become to the dangers of
forest fires that they view them
with almost stole Indifference. it
outwardly seems. Still | think
there is burning within them an
unconscious fear born of expert
ence.
Telegraph and telephone COM
munication was impossible so that
the outside world was deprived
of a choice piece of news of a
sensational nature. 1t is under
such conditions that thousands OF
men, women and children live and
carve out strong characters.
The more / see of Pine county,
the more 7 like it and its DeoDle
Living is not hard under ordinary
conditions when an experienced
mind directs. It's the mistakes
that cause most of the setbacks
and sorrows. Some of them seem
unavoidable, but most of them are
caused by lack of understanding,
Pine county is a good county
because it has rich soil and many
opportunities abundantly proven
by the agricultural successes one
finds in all parts. It is a great
misfortune to own too much land
more than one can subdue and
cultivate or prepare for pasturage
High taxes caused by local dis.
regard of economic laws makes
extra land undesirable. Paying
too much for raw land in the be-
ginning is a never ending bur.
den. The land man who unloads
too much land on an innocent
purchaser is not only injuring
the buyer but unconsciously
himself. The rise of com.
munity welfare enhances the
value of individual opportunity
while individual gain only, eventu.
ally wrongs the receiver.
Begin at the bottom and grow
upward is a good truism. Begin.
ming at the top and growing
downward leads to disaster.
Particularly distressing is q
case that came to my attention
An inexperienced city man filled
with the spirit of adventure and
optimism, and with a fair cap.
italization came to Pine county
and bought 80 acres of land
Dairying was to be his chief bust.
ness. A fine barn with modern
equipment, including stanchions
and drinking cups was considered
necessary and obtained. Ordinary
cows for an ordinary man would
have been proper, but stock with
royal blood in their veins was pur.
chased. The inevitable result
was disaster. 1t pays to grow
into a new business and to have
it's fibers woven into one through
actual experience. But small
financial troubles do not kill a mar
with faith and courage. They are
but the stepping stones to higher
levels.
Walter Boyer is young Ger
man, hard working, thrifty anc
true. Pine county surely has 8
welcome for such as he. He owns
40 acres and is subduing it rapid.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
Or. oessIer New pr

Or. oessIer New Premier Of Germany.
Berlin-Dr. Otto Gessler. as senior
member of the resigned Luther cabi-
net, was designated by President Won
Hindenburg to assume the chancellor
ship temporarily.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20

Glasgow-"Law, not war;" has been
adopted as the slogan Of the Peace
makers pilgrimage of the women of
Great Britain who assemble in Hyde
Park, London, June 10. Some OF the
pilgrims from Scotland plan to walk
most of the way.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20

st. Paui-Judge Jacques, of Duluth,
has filed as a candidate for governor
Of Minnesota on the democratic tick
ct. Judge Jaques is former United
States district attorney and has been
active in democratic politics in the
state since 1892.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
Four Killed in Texas Tornado.

Dallas, Texas-FOur persons were
reported killed, five seriously injured,
and many others hurt in wind, rain
and hail storm Of tornado proportions
that swept across the southwestern
part of Lamar county and into Delta
county, in northern Texas. All those
reported dead are Negroes. The storm
swept a path five to seven miles wide
and 80 miles long. Great damage was
done to buildings and crops.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20

Florence. Italy-The first woman to
be convicted under the law making It
q criminal offense to utter derogatory
remarks about Premier Mussolini Is
Malvina Frezioli. She has been con-
demned to serve eight months
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20

Naval Frigate to Sesquicentennial.
Newport, R. bands played and
flags flew from the friAate Constella-
ton, oldest floating vessel in the
United States navy, as she sailed for
Philadelphia to take part in the Ses-
quicentennial exposition.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20

Coolidge Opposes Trip to Pole.
Washington - President Coolidge
disapproved the navy's plans to send
the Shenandoah to the north pole. He
said he did not believe the trip at
this time was feasible.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
Flies $4,000 Miles During Year.

Berkeley, Calif.-A new record for
distance flown and time in the air
over period Of one year is believed
to have been established by Lieuten-
ant Howard M. Fey, graduate of the
University of California, who covered
$4,000 miles and spent 935 hours and
40 minutes in the air during L.
months period.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
Mother Of is Children Wins Prize.

Mother Of IS Children Wins Prize.
Chicago-Mrs. L. Meyer, winner OF
"the large family contest" conducted
by the Chicago Boys Week fedora
ton, indicated she would make good
use of the $50 prize money. She has
16 living children, IA of them sons,
two of whom are over rs and were
not counted in the contest.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20
Los Angeles Returns from FIIoht.

Los Angeles Returns from Flight.
Lakehurst, N. 1.-THE q. s. army
dirigible Los Angeles returned to it's
hangar after q trip to New York
which Lieutenant Commander Charles
q. Rosendahl said would probably be
the last flight until about June Is.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20

ly. Five years ago his sister, who
was stenographer in the old
country, with her mother left
the distress of the fatherland and
came here to make their home
The sister is young lady OF
marked ability and has fine
position in Duluth while the
mother keeps house for Walter.
| was glad to meet them in Wal
ter's little home and to experience
the joys that come to those who
have sought and found a new
haven of plenty.
1t was my good fortune to stop
at the home of S. O. Saastad late
one afternoon. | was looking for
a place to stay for the night. Mr..
Saastad's reputation as a host
had come to me during the day,
so right glad was / that / had
timed my arrival correctly. He
took me in and with rare grace
made me feel perfectly at home
Nothing was too good for me and
my car for it was housed and
blanketed in a garage, the night
being cold.
Mr.. Saastad and his wife are
each seventy-seven years young.
The spirit of youth still clings to
them and on an evening when the
young folks gather, as they fire.
quently do, Mr. Saastads feet are
as restless as in youth when the
dance is on.
The day over and a comfortable
nights rest, it was with reluct-
ance that | left and took up the
Little Journey again.
My last call on one day looked
like a storm center but when
meekly explained the virtues OF
the American" and the one hun.
dred per cent values that could
be had four months for fifty
cents there was a rift in the
cloud and, "Yes, l will take it"
To further strew my pathway
with flowers, Won't you come in
and have a cup of coffee?" Tc
this was added cake and a cordial
invitation, come again, with such
kindliness that the pleasure will
long be remembered.
Monday night found me at the
Jean Du Luth farm two miles
west of Nickerson. A little later
want to say something worth
while about this-what they are
doing and their accomplishments
The farm is owned by John G.
Williams of Duluth, and is in
charge of w. C. Crosby, super.
intendent. Choice Holstein cattle
and White Leghorn chickens
(Tancred strain) are used. The
farm is valuable asset to the
| Nickerson community and nor.
thern Pine county.
A bird in the hand is worth two
in the bush-particularly when we
are not sure there are any birds
in the bush.-Bertraud Russell.
1t is world full of hope and
joy that we must seek to create
not a world mainly designed tc
restrain mems evil impulses
Bertrand Russell.
Make yourself, first of all wor.
thy of success. Be thorough and
/ efficient. Be clean in your life
and honorable in your dealings
Be willing to give full value fol-
what you receive, and, with this
equipment, go forth and win.
The world is not going to knock
down your front door and drag
you forth to it's great rewards
Thrift Magazine.
Great souls are the portions OF
of eternity.-Lowel.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-05-20

American Want Ads pay.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-11
GRAIN MARKET
1Ru nisnatch A. p. Wirel

(By Dispatch A. p. Wire)
CHICAGO, Feb. 1O.-Speculative
selling of wheat broadened out today
in the late trading and together with
a surprising decline at Liverpool as
well as lack of export demand led to
decided setback in prices. Chicago
closing quotations were heavy 23s to
3as net lower, May new 1875 to
1875. Corn finished to 13s cents
off, oats Y to y cent down and pro-
visions at losses ranging from 2 to
% cents. Unexpected weakness of
the Liverpool market was variously
explained as due chiefly to selling Oh
orders from Chicago and to increased
offers from Argentina. To a large
extent initial declines were the result
of sympathy with the action of val
ues at Liverpool but active buying
that developed on the downturn in
Chicago gave prices a temporary lift
to we'll above yesterdays finish. This
buying was at first assumed to be
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-11

of an investment character. Subse-
quent evidence, however, pointed to
collecting Of profits on previous sales
as being the more likely source.
Giving out of support for the
wheat market grew more and more
apparent in the last hour and served
as a motive for renewed attacks from
traders who were anticipating lower
prices and who were impressed by
dearth of export business Lowest
prices of the day here for wheat were
reached during the final transactions
despite firmer cash wheat premiums
west and southwest and notwith-
standing word of material betterment
of flour demand at Minneapolis. Win
ter wheat prospects meanwhile were
reported as excellent in the principal
producing areas west of the Missis-
sippi river.
Corn and oats went down With
wheat, drought was reported to be
damaging to corn in Buenos Aires
province, Argentina. 8.
Provisions were easier, affected by
eastern selling of lard and by fig
ures showing general Increased
weight of hogs.