Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-08-12
THE AsKOy SPIRIT
A Little Preachment Delivered the
Night Before Dedication.

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Night Before Dedication.
Things do not just happen. Behind
every act there is cause. Oppor-
tunities are often mistaken for ma
tural causes, and misused.
| Adverse conditions are opportunities
for the development of strength.
| Causes are created by man.. Askov
| is the result of well-directed thought.
1t is the embodiment of spirit
the spirit of fine endeavor. Askov
was created by a subtle spirit, sup
porting healthful, harmonious action.
1t is not by accident, but by design,
that Askov, and what it stands for.
is known all over the state.
1t was not by accident that the
Petersen brothers located here. They
were called, it seems to me, to this
great work-this enterprise that only
men of energy and strength would
undertake.
| Inspiration has led them to develop
in this small village business of
which any city of five thousand in
habitants would be justly proud. This
building which we now occupy, devel-
oped with striking skill, is the result
of mind guiding and directing unseen
| forces.
| For the creation and development
of this business, reaching all parts
of Pine county; extending over this
and into adjoining states, we honor
and congratulate them tonight. These
men prove the truism that one can
do anything that he wants to do, any
where, if he only knows how, and
| applies himself.
But no one can do a great task
alone. It is for him to visualize, to
inspire others with his faith and en-
thusiasm and to direct them, through
the misty paths which he alone can
see.
A corps of enthusiastic, painstaking
| efficient men and women have lent
their talents to the upbuilding of this
work. They have learned to be tho
rough and that art is the expression
of joy in their work. They have given
not time alone, but themselves, that
this institution might succeed. To
them, too. would give praise.
Let us not forget that this new
building gives new opportunities for
| greater service and that to be true,
we must do our utmost to uphold the
traditions of the past.
| How delightful it is travelling
through Pine county. New vistas are
everywhere; new combinations of
stream, woodland and field at hand.
These are scenes worthy of admir-
alton and time of the most particular
and searching minds longing for re-
lief from the commonplace.
Many courtesies have been extend
ed, and 1 hope have been received
with becoming tact and grace. But
the greatest kindness and the high
est compliment paid is to be invited
into the kitchen and asked to sit
down at the table common to all
members of the household-the old
kitchen table with its traditions and
stores of memories. All these boun-
| ties have been mine to receive
treasures for which 1 shall never be
able to recompense.
Ogema township has caught my
| admiration. It's crops look well, it's
roads are above reproach and the
| good in it's people carried on the
sleeve. Going up a slight incline, it
was my pleasure to see ahead a
cream colored dwelling with neat and
tasteful surroundings. 1t was an at
traction, and had my intentions been
otherwise, it would have lured me in.
1t was the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Theodore Grove, section 16, three and
One-half miles from the Wisconsin
line and seven miles from Danbury.
These people came here in May, 1911,
and bought 200 acres of school land.
1t was wild but ready for the axe
and grub-hoe of the willing farmer.
Mrs. Grove has proven herself to be
of indomitable will, strength and
perseverance. Mr.. Grove is a car
penter and mechanic by trade and
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did of the hardest character, but with
reservations, for his joy of effort was
not in farming. 1t was in the skill
full handling of tools. But Mrs. Grove
loved her work and learned to under
stand it as but few do. She grubbed
and cleared and toiled in the field
as man. But her keen mind was
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strengthened, and has never failed
to wisely direct her efforts. Mrs
Grove would be an outstanding woman
among folks anywhere.
Their home is 26x28 with seven
rooms. The living and dining rooms
are finished in oak throughout. It