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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01

The curtains rustled apart for
the announcement that Will
Hays, whom we have nick named
the Film Gar, would speak a
piece. Mr.. Hays appeared on the
screen, opened his lips and his
speech was clearly heard. When
he paused, the Vitaphone paused,
and when he resumed his speech,
the strange device produced a
perfect experimentation Of his cell
luloid improvements and the au-
dible results thereof.
The New York Philharmonic
Orchestra played that well-known
march from "Tannhauser" on the
screen. made audible by the Vita
phone. And then came the gem
Of the programme Giovanni Mar.
tinelli, of the Metropolitan Opera
Company, singing the most famil-
lar aria OF ''Pagliacci."
This was, indeed, a triumph for
the new machine. and drew long
and hearty applause from the
packed and jammed house.
Before the. audience had time to
recover from its amazement, the
AC0LAAS PANk0A0 SIc11 ICA Will q AAA0-
steal accompaniment throughout
by the Vitaphone.
Don Juan" as a vehicle for
the handsome Barrymore. was q
. happy choice. On the whole. how
ever, due to weakness in plot
structure, 1t is uneven drama.
Beginning as d character story. Of
undoubted power. the picture falls
in love with the medieval period
in which it is set, frolics through
complications galore. and toward
the close develops into Douglas
Fairbanks type of romance. con-
GLIDING as Don Juan and the hero
inc dash horseback into the sun.
set. proving nothing.
This is but suggestion that
one may grow tired before the
picture is finished. But for those
who care the more for purely pic
torial appeal. there is nothing
lacking. Don Juan Is elegantly
mounted. with q couple Of first
class orgies. duel to the death,
thrilling escape from the dun
geon of the Borgias in Rome and
great sword fight on horseback.
1t abounds in beautiful women.
In, the cast are Mary Astor, az
the heroine; Estelle Taylor, doing
good work as Lucrezia Borgia:: the
almond-eyed Myrna 10y: as Lucre-
zia's maid: Hedda Hopper. and
scores more. Joseph Swiclard,
the late Willard Louis. Nigel de
Brulier. Warner GLAND are a few
Of the male performers who do
splendidIy.
Don Juan" briefly, 10 thestory
OF great lover who was reform.
ed by the love OF a good woman.
It IL this reviewers opinion
that the Vitaphone will not endure
as q means for providing accom-.
paniment for feature films, in
big cities where theaters have
larse oCchestras q their own.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
Rintv's Next

"Hills Of Kentucky" starring
Rin.Tin-Tln. has been completed.
It is a fast.moving melodrama.
The film was directed by Howard
Bretherton, from the story. 1.-THE
Untamed Heart" by Dorothy Yost.
In support Of Rin.Tin-Tin are Jason
Robards, Dorothy Dwan, Tom
Santschi, Billy Kent Schaefer, Rim.
Tin.Tin. and Nanette, Rinty's wife.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01


An obscure rib of the De Mile
School named Jimmie Hull con-
ceived the idea of this entertain.
ment. the like OF which you have
never seen on any stage or under
any canvas. It's an emulsion of
the shotgun drama Of Charles E.
BIaney's heyday and modern re.
vue entertainment. You are thus
afforded for the price of one adj
mission fairly comprehensive
slant at how things have evoluted
on our stage since the first ham Of
his time called the villain a
mongrel eur"
The dramatic section, depicting
"the awakening Of the South"
during reconstruction days, is
pretty GoshawfuI. Such postum
ings and utterances as go on here
are not within five levels of what
the Little Red School House ORA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01

matte Sodality can do on one OF
its off days. The revue side is
something else again for here you
get from amateurs what is judged
by amateur standards, fine and
varied amusement.
There are so many people In
the production that names can
mean nothing in this review Of
the performance. There's a small
kid dancing ensemble that shows
skilled and painstaking direction.
There Is also a "Free.for all
Charleston number that would
decorate any revue that Al. Zieg-
field ever sponsored.
Between acts Of the drama there
are countless singing and dancing
specialties, particularly to be
mentioned being the Singing
Leathernecks, Margaret Levy and
Ethel Willis, and the plantation
scene.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01

is attracting hundreds of morning
shoppers to the Palace these days.
the time permitting shoppers to
make their purchases from 9 to
1890 q. M, and to enjoy the per-
formances at the Palace at bargain
prices until luncheon time. The
reduction is effective daily except
HOLIDAYS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01

There came, times during the
screening of don Juan" when
one longed to hear Daniel
BreeslSin's men fiddling and toot-
ing away, even II the accompani-
ment was being played. via Vita
phone, by the New York Phil.
harmonic Orchestra, under Henry
Hadley's direction. The orchestra
took its music theme from the
opera, Don Juan" very tuneful
and appropriate. Well, try and
get ini-J. r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01

missions to- officers Of the corps
next Monday.
The selection Of Company r was
announced by Col. Wallace NJ.
Cragie. military instructor Of the
local corps. following competition
with rating units Of the second and
third regiments. Capt. Rodney
Hatcher commands the honor com
many
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
Company r Is Named
4 Honor Company Guard

Company + Of Central High
School has been chosen ..honor
company to serve as honor guard
to Mai. Gen. Douglas Macarthur,
commanding general OF the Third
Corps Area. when he presents com.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
TO BE HEARD BEFORE
BELIEVING

If hundreds waiting for hours in cold weather
be accepted standard the Vphone be and heard at
at Crandaps Metropolitan Theater, is huge
The Vtaphone connection with the Washington
premiere Of Warner Brothers big John Barrymore special Don
JUAN Critical the picture wait while
paid to the marvellous contrapon which combines the
tho
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
Bargain Shows

The recent price reduction at
Loew's Palace Theater, under
which all seats IN the theater, in
Guiding loge and orchestra, are
placed on sale at % cents from the
Opantng at 1880 an. UNTIL 4 ,. ma
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
UNIQUE AND LOTS OF
OTHER THINGS
BY HAROLD PHILLIPS

Perhaps not Olympus in the field, but certainly
piece Of mountainous novelty is THE Awakening" currently
the Belasco Thear by the Ku Kux Khan WITH
others delightful little Semetc named Margaret Levy
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
MORE WILLOW RIVER

Mrs. M. L. Anderson will be local
manager for the Christmas Seal sale
this year, according to an announce
ment received from the Minnesota
Public Health Association. Plans
for the campaign, which raises funds
for health and anti-tuberculosis work
in this county and throughout the
state, are now underway. 1t will
open officially on Thanksgiving day.
There will be short program and in
PRODUCTION of the plan of campaign
given at the Community Club Friday
evening by the local manager.
Mrs. F. D. Laufenburg entertained
the bridge club Tuesday evening.
Despite the bad roads they were all
there. Guest of honor was "Anabelle
Jones'. Mrs. Albin Lundgren re-
ceived head prize and Miss Mary FL
len Costello, second prize. A very
delicious lunch was served.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
HOMESTEADER NEAR
WILLOW RIVER DIES

Anton Zigmantowski, born in Po-
land Sc years ago, died at the home
of his son, Stanley Zigmant, Wednes-
day, Nov. 10th. He was not ill but
complained of cramps and died about
1:30 a. m.
Mr.. Zigmantowski came to this
country about so years ago, and to
Minnesota 46 years ago, and came to
Pine county 40 years ago. He is one
of the seven who took a homestead,
4 miles west of Willow River, where
he has lived ever since
He leaves to mourn his loss two
sons, Stanley and Walter, and five
daughters, Mrs. j. L. Webb, Lewiston,
Idaho; Mrs. Frank Luwinko, Mrs.
Andrew Hron and Mrs. Peter Joglew-
ski, Mitchell, S. D; Mrs. Laura Bene-
dict Saginaw, Mich.
Funeral services will be held at St.
Mary's church Friday and the body
will be laid in it's last resting place
beside his wife who died six years ago.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
DANFORTH TOWNSHIP

The Ladies Aid society will meet
on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd with Mrs. Aug
ust Johnson. All are cordially in
vited.
Walter Rydberg who has been doing
tractor blowing near Cloverdale for
some time, moved his outfit home last
week.
Mr. Channer who has been hold
ing gospel meetings at Duxbury the
past week, preached at our school
Saturday evening and Sunday after
noon, to a good attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gabriel and baby re-
turned to their home in Duluth Fri
day, after a few days visit with Mr..
and Mrs. G. E. Hendricks.
Frank Olson of Bruno, hulled clover
for VIM. Swanson Saturday.
Mary and Anna Peter who are
working in Minneapolis, spent the
week end at their home here.
Nels Matson and family and Alva
Minks of Duxbury, attended Sunday
school at Danforth Sunday.
Guy Hendricks went to Duluth Fri
day and returned Saturday.
Mrs. Borene and daughters, Edna
and Mrs. Spadeno and son, Frank, of
st. Paul, visited at the August An
derson home Monday.
The P. N. c. meeting which was
postponed last week will be held Sat-
urday evening at the G. E. Hendricks
home.
Mrs. Berger and children of Mime
apolis, visited at the C. ]. Carlson
home Sunday. ALI are fully re-
covered from the auto wreck of a few
weeks ago.
Axel Swanson came from Minnea-
polls, and spent the week end at his
home here.
On account of the snowstorm and
drifts, no school was held Tuesday.
Also the mail carrier, Eric Olson,
did not make his route.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson of Fridley,
spent Sunday at the Joe Peter home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
IDENTIFIED

A colonel of a Negro regiment dur
ing the World war, coming in about
1920 O'Clock, was duly challenged by
the sentry, and responded:
Colonel -, officer in charge
of the camp" The sentry tried his
best to pierce the darkness, gave it
up and finally said:
Look heah, man, you-all is de
foth man what's done tried to make
me think he's Colonel -. Go
away with dot stuff"
The colonel pretty warmly re-af-
firmed that he was Col. The
guard, unabashed, told him to step
up so that he could see him.
The colonel walked up in a rage,
and imagine his CONSERVATION when
the sentry took hold of the silver
eagle on his shoulder, looked up at
him with a grin on his face, and said:
"Oh, Lawsy! IT'S de ole bird, amt it,"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
OBITUARY

Mrs. Lena NJ Thomson passed to
the Great Beyond, Wednesday after
noon, at o'clock, Nov. 9, at the Isle
hospital Death was caused by a
cancer of the stomach, from which
she had suffered the past two years,
being confined to the bed ninemonths
before her death.
Funeral services were held at the
home of her son, Carl Johansen, and
at the German Lutheran church at
McGrath, Saturday afternoon, Nov. II.
The body was laid to rest in the
cemetery at McGrath.
Surviving are her six sons, Carl
Johansen of McGrath, Fred Thomson
of Battle Creek, Nebr., Chris Thomson
of Hillman, Mimi, and Lawrence and
Louie Thomson of McGrath, who all
attended the funeral.
Lena M. Thomson was born in
Schlesdie, Germany, in 1851, coming
to this country in 1891, living at
Madison, Nebr., for IL years, then
moving to Draper, S. D., in 1913.
From there she moved to McGrath
where they resided until her death.
Mrs. Thomson was a kind, loving
mother and a patient sufferer, al
ways cheerful, and many are the
friends who will miss her.
There is only a curtain between us,
Between the Beyond and here,
They who, we call dead have not left
us,
Nay, they were never so near.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
KERRICK

Mrs. P. E. Berset and son, Arnold,
of Texas, arrived Wednesday to spend
a few months with the w. P. Hogan
family.
]. w. Tanquist spent few days
in the Twin Cities recently.
The Misses Margaret and Patracia
Hogan enjoyed a week end visit from
a girl friend of Hinckley.
Mrs. M. A. McGrath is sick in bed
with the flu.
VIM. Mattson and Joe Peterson and
two helpers are loading out Christ
mas trees here every day.
The Elmer Nelson family left last
week for Cohasset, where they will re-
side for few months. Friends are
sorry to lose this good family.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
OBITUARY

Mrs. Frank Olson, age A years,
passed away, Saturday, Nov. 9Th, at
St. Luke's hospital in Duluth, cause
of death being carcinoma of pancreas
and liver.
Ida Caroline Boo, daughter of A. G.
Boo, was born in Skaraborg, Sweden,
the Goth day of October, 1888. When
her parents to America, settling in
Carver county, this state, and in 1900
moved to Pine county in Fleming
township.
On June 25th, 1902, she was married
to Frank j. Olson at Duluth. To this
union were born eight children, name
ly, Edith, Elmer, Harry, Leo, Clifford;
and Kenneth; and Arthur and Fran
els, deceased.
Mrs. Olson had been ill for a long
time and had kept on doing her. house
work until about two months ago.
The funeral services were held Tues
day, Nov. Sth, at 1 p. m. at the house
and p. m. at the church, interment
being made in the Wilstad cemetery.
Rev. Chas. S. Ryden officiated, and
Rev. o. C. Fillinger of the Presby-
terrain church, led in prayer. The
pallbearers were Ed Downing, Victor
Marihart, Otto Pearson, ]. N. Pear
son, John Wahlstrom, and Nels Brei-
land of the Woodman lodge. Mrs.
Olson was a member of the Emanuel
Lutheran church and the Royal
Neighbors lodge.
This was one of the largest fun
erals ever held in Bruno and the
flowers were beautiful and many.
Besides her husband and children
she leaves to mourn her going, her
father, stepmother, and two brothers,
Andrew and Joe, besides a host of
friends.
The community extends its sympa-
thy to the bereaved relatives in their
hour of sorrow
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
RADIO PROGRAMS BY
THE GENERAL MOTORS

General Motors is inaugurating
weekly radio broadcasting program
Every Monday evening from $50 to
1920 eastern Standard Time) Gen.
eral Motors will broadcast program
of entertainment over 81 of the sta
tions in the National Broadcasting
Company's chain. With the excep-
ton of the Pacific coast, to which it
plans to extend its broadcasting a
good music and other entertainment
will reach a majority of the radioed
homes in the United States and many
in Canada
No Chicago station appears on the
list for the reason that all Chicago
stations are closed down Monday
nights. Chicago radio listeners will
get the General Motors programs
through Milwaukee, Davenport, and
other nearby stations.
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr., president of
General Motors, writes: Radio Of
fers us an opportunity to express to
the several million families who own
Jul pIoouSIo Jul opp OSioliOh VI IAiOlA
good will and patronage in a con-
crete and appropriate way. Concrete
because radio is generally regarded
as a means of entertainment and our
programs will seek to bring the best
of entertainment into the home inso-
far as the limitations of commune
cation through the ear alone will peg
NIT. Appropriate because through
radio we can bring into the home
still more of the good things of life
which our automobiles and other
time-saving products have enabled
the average family to go out to see
and hear.
1.-THE General Motors hours on the
air will be known as The General
Motors Family Party. They will be
apportioned between the institution
and it's divisions. Those hours a1lot-
ted to particular division will be
known as The General Motors Fam
lily Party with (name of division) as
Host. By so doing we shall give
each division the cumulative effect
of the good will created by preceding
and following programs sponsored by
the other divisions and the institu-
ton"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
BRUNO

Walter Hammer, Hattie and Mrs.
Evan Hammer went to Swan, Iowa,
Friday, to visit relatives.
Mrs. Orpha Coulter who has spent
the summer with Mr.. and Mrs. Coul-
ter here, returned to her home in
Minneapolis Friday. She was accom-
panied by Alex Coulter who spent
till Tuesday in the Cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nose Monette were in
Sandstone Monday for medical advice,
and Mrs. Monette was advised to go
to a hospital at once for an operation
for appendicitis. She left on the fore
noon train Tuesday for Minneapolis.
The Henry Starches, Darlings, Mary
Rose, and Messrs. Chase, Hendrick-
son, and Russell attended services at
Willow River Thursday.
Merrill Douglas and Oliver Arm
strong who attend Manchester college
spent from Friday to Sunday at home.
The C. E. party held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Friday eve
ming, resulted in a very enjoyable
time for all present.
A. Markus, G. Ball, and L. Church
i'll attended the lodge meeting at
Sandstone Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Doboszenski and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Gault
and daughter, and Glee Plaisted, all
of Duluth, spent Sunday at the Orie
Plaisted home.
Presbyterian Notes-Sunday school
at 9:45, church at II o'clock, mission
study class at O'Clock, c. e. at 1880.
and bible study Tuesday evening at
the home of Mrs. John Stafford.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17

day. Miss Bertelson and Paul Kel-
sey sang selections, Mr.. Boardman
played piano selections, and Miss
Elaine Shaske gave some readings.
A large crowd turned out to hear
them.
DR.. Kelsey called at the Otto Zeig-
Ter home during the storm Tuesday,
to attend little Anne Zeigler who is
ill.
The Trinity Lutheran congregation
in Brook Park, holds Thanksgiving
services in the German Lutheran
church, Thanksgiving day, Thursday,
Nov. Oath, at 1920 a. m. A Thanks
giving collection is to be taken up.
We look forward for large gather
ing and offering. The Christians will
feel it to be their first duty to wor-
ship God and give thanks. May God
bless you all. Yours in Christ.
S. T. Palm, pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
THANKSGIVING SERVICES

st. Paul's Ev. Lutheran church of
Bruno, will have no services on Sun
day, Nov. goth. Services will be con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. o. R.
Graupner, on Thanksgiving day, Nov.
Oath, at 1920 a. m. Spend Thanks
giving morning in church and thank
your God, the Giver of all good gifts,
for all the blessings bestowed in the
past year. ooh give thanks unto the
Lord; for He is good: because his mer-
cy endureth forever" Ps. 11S, 1.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
A CAREFUL JUDGE

1t was before an Irish trial justice.
The evidence was all in, and the
plaintiffs attorney had made long,
eloquent and logical argument. Then
the defendants attorney took the
floor.
What are you doing?" asked the
justice, as the lawyer began. "Going
to present our side of the case" 81
don't want to hear both sides argued"
said the judge. at has a tendency to
confuse the court"
So the defendants lawyer sat down.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
WILSTAD NEIGHBORHOOD

The Wilstad Ladies' Aid will post
pone their sale, which was to have
been held Friday, until later date
when the roads are better.
There will be Sunday school at
1920 a. M, and church services at
1880 p. m, Sunday, Nov. Goth, at the
Wilstad church.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks for the beautiful flowers, the
sympathy and kindness. and the COM
forting words by Revs. RydeI and
Fillinger and assistances rendered us
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
FINLAYSON

Don't forget the bazaar given by the
Peace Lutheran church of Finiayson,
in the Finlayson Community hall,
Saturday, Nov. 10. Sale and hot
lunch will start at II a. m. Among
the things to be sold are fine genuine
all wool quilts.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17

during the illness and death of our
beloved wife and mother. We also
desire to express appreciation for the
beautiful songs.
Frank Olson and children.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY

Earl ]. Lyons, former Finlayson
boy, but now an attorney in Mime
apolis, writes as follows: "Please
find enclosed my check for $3.50 to
cover subscription to the Askov Amer
lean for another year. I have en-
joyed your paper very much the past
year and 1 now find it a household
necessity"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17

The Minneapolis Street Car Com
ing at the Union Depot the buses
run up Nicollet Avenue right to the
door of the Lincoln Hotel. The fare
is ten cents. Eight minute ride, 9
city blocks.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
LIVE STOCK SHIPPING

Tuesday is our shipping day, so
look for date at creamery or ask man.
ager.-Finlayson Farmers Live Stock
Shipping Assn, Harold Mack, Mgr.
Phone No. 318. 29w33tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTICE
Sunday, Nov. 20.

Emanuel Lutheran church, Bruno.
1890 a. m. Special songs and music.
At town of Keene, 2:30 p. m.
Wilstad church 1880 p. m.
True gospel, warm church, and
hearty welcome to all who come.
Chas. S. Rydell, pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17

Do you know that you can take a
bus at the Union Depot and get off
at the door of the Lincoln Hotel, Min
neapolis? Fare is ten cents.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-17

American Want Ads are read by
thousands. They buy or sell.
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