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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-12-29
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Washington, December 2S.-Christ-
mas truce reigns in political matters
at the National Capital. Politicians
are giving their attention to their
family and home life so that there
is even lull in official society.
When Congress re-convenes next
week practically every committee will
settle down to consider the hundreds
of bills now on the docket. The
committees are charged with the re-
sponsibility of wedding out measures
for the consideration of the Senate
and House. Sometimes they become
over-zealous in their efforts to keep
measures, often meritorious, pigeon
holed with the result that the House
is obliged to give them definite in
structions. Frequently committee
chairmen considering themselves the
final arbiters of controversial meas
ures refuse to call a meeting of their
committees to consider the proposed
legislation. That is one reason why
chairmenships are eagerly sought by
legislators.
Widespread interest is attached to
the hearings before Senate commit
tee on the so-called Walsh resolution
an extensive investigation into public
utility systems. Incidentally, the
failure of the Senate to pass the reso-
luton without reference to commit
tee showed quite clearly that party
lines could be easily broken. 1t is
generally conceded that partisan SUI
premacy through numerical strength
exists only on paper and not in actual
votes. Closely allied to this inquiry
is the hearings on the Boulder Canyon
Dam before the House Irrigation Com
mittee on January s. and the Senate
Committe on January II. In debates
on these subjects the question of the
power organizations was uppermost.
While large number of congress
men returned to their home towns for
holiday season an imposing percent
age remain in Washington. Those
who return primarily to visit their
family found that they could not es-
cape the political influences which
are attached to their position. Many
spokesman Of groups interested in leg
islation called on their legislators be-
cause they realize that personal in
terview would be far more effective
than correspondence. 1t is difficult
matter for a legislator to avoid def
mite commitment when face to face
with an organized group of his con-
stituents. Therefore, many exper-
fenced lawmakers find it to their adj
vantage to stay in Washington, and
confine their relations to the exchange
of letters.
Speculation is turning to the Jack
son Day Dinner which will be held
here early next month. 1t is ex-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-12-29
HER COMEBACK

A very stout woman got in the
trolley car and pumped herself down
beside very small man. Her mas
sive form completely obliterated him,
and, except for the crown of his hat,
he was hidden from view. "They
ought to charge by weight he re-
marked in a smothered voice.
weight, indeed, snapped the
stout woman; "if they did it would
hardly be worth while stopping to
pick up featherweight like YOU
Pittsburgh acknowledgement.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-12-29
NEWS AMONG SCANDINAVIANS

The Leviathan, largest passenger
vessel owned by the United States
Shipping Board, is to be converted
into a motor ship and will be equipped
with Diesel motors which will be
manufactured by the Burmeister &
Vain shipping yards in Copenhagen,
Denmark. The Burmeister & Vain
concern was the first in the world to
adapt the Diesel motor for ship-pro-
polling purposes and has always been
the leading Diesel motor firm of the
world. The Leviathan is the former
German liner, "Vaterland". which was
used during the war as an American
transport boat.
To Sue for Dead Sailors.
Surrogate O'Brien in New York last
week granted letters of administration
on the possible estates of six men,
bers of the crew of the Norwegian
freighter, "Besseggen" who lost their
lives when the tanker was rammed
by the French liner, Paris, in New
York harbor, October Is. Hans Fay,
Norwegian consul general in New
York, got the letters and the right to
proceed with suits against the French
line for damages for the families of
the victims. The six were Bernhard
H. Borgensen, Sverre R0nnestad, Gus
tav v. Gustavsen, Oswald c. Odberg,
Johannes Arensen and Hjalmar Mon
sen.
Big Donation. ~
The Swedish Lutheran college, Au-
gustana at Rock Island, ILL.,, is con-
Quoting a subscription campaign for
a fund of $1,500,O00, and one of the
contributions received the other day
amounted to $4,000. President An
dreen, in announcing the donation,
said that the man who had shown
this generosity to the school, wished
to be known merely as an anonymous
donor.
Elected a Fellow.
George P. Hammond, Danish
American scholar, who recently was
an assistant professor of history at
the University of Arizona at Tucson,
has been appointed associate professor
of history at the University of South
ern California at Los Angeles. He
has also been elected a fellow of the
New Mexico Historical society-a dis
tinction which is quite rare since the
society has only nine fellows on its
roster. Professor Hammond special
ICES in studies pertaining to the ear
Hest Spanish regime and influence in
Mexico and the southwestern part of
the United States.
Church Opened.
The new Lutheran Central church
in Minneapolis was opened for serv-
ices on Christmas day, but the dedi-
cation proper will not take place un-
til Palm Sunday next year. The edi-
flee which is owned by the. English
association of the Norwegian .Luth-
eran church of America, represents
a cost of $4,000, and has seating
capacity of 5000. The church is $50
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feet long, 1875 feet wide and los feet
high. Particular attention has been
paid to the interior decoration which
is highly artistic and, in some re-
spects, unique. DR.. ]. A. o. Stub is
the. pastor of the congregation.
Appointed Librarian.
Miss Charlotte Bergquist. Swedish
lady, has been appointed head libra
rian of the Anna E. Mccormack Ii
brary at Tacoma, Wash. Miss Berg
quist has for years been in active Ii
brary service, and was chosen for her
responsible position because of her
unusual qualifications. Reports from
Tacoma are to the effect that Miss
Bergquist intends to encourage the
establishment of Swedish-American
Pacific section at the Anna E. Nc
Cormack library.
Lectures on u. s.
Professor Jacob Viner of the Chi
cago University was in Denmark two
weeks ago, and at the University of
Copenhagen gave an address on the
American commercial policy of the
present day; he also discussed the de-
velopment of political economy in the
United States. Professor Viner paid
special attention to the subject of the
tariff imposed on the importation of
Danish butter to the United States,
and explained this on the basis of
the familiarity with the subject which
he acquired while serving as a mem
Der of the United States tariff COM
mission
"OslOfj0rd".
Further details about the plan for
the building of new passenger YES
sci for the Norwegian-American line
are now available, and it develops
that the boat is to register $1,000 tons;
it will be driven by Diesel motors.
The name of the new vessel will be
"Oslofjord"-a the intention is to
replace the "Kristianiafjord" which
foundered some years ago. The boat
will be built in England, the Diesel
motors in Denmark.
Appointed Teacher.
IoCi iii oil u faHuSISSOIl, q yOuIlS SCulp-
tor from Fyllesbo in Sweden, has
been appointed to teaching post at
the st. Paul Academy of Arts. Mr..
Anderson is at the present time en-
gagged in making statue of Charles
Lindbergh, the Swedish-American avn
ator. Despite the fact that the artist
is only % years old, he has already
won recognition in both Sweden and
the United States.
Historical Research.
In few days the Norwegian-Amer-
lean Historical society will issue a
new work, entitled, 1.-The Norwegian
Sailors on the Great Lakes; Chapter
in the History of American Inland
Transportation" The work has been
prepared by Professor Knut Gjerset of
DEBORAH, Iowa and is regular part
of the series of works issued by the
society. Recently this organization
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-12-29

published, in Norwegian and English,
Peter Tesman's Account of His Ex-
periences," originally printed in Nor
way in 1889 as a lengthy letter de-
scribing the authors experiences and
impressions while on an American
journey.
Declines Invitation.
An American house, publishing mu-
steal works, has invited composers of
all countries to compete for a prize
in the task of writing a sequel to the
famous Unfinished Symphony" of
Franz Schubert, the centenary of whose
death occurs in 1928. The invitation
was extended also to Carl Nielsen,
foremost present-day composer of
Denmark who promptly declined it on
the ground that sit would be sort
of sacrilege to try to complete or i'm
prove work of one of the immortals".
He also thought that there was some
advertising scheme connected with
the plan and absolutely refused to
have anything to do with it.
100 Years Old.
Mrs. Anna Elmgren who on October
25th attained her one hundredth birth
day anniversary, died shortly before
Christmas at the home of her daugh-
ter in Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Elmgren was
born in Aaheda parish, Smaaland,
Sweden, in 1927, and in 1869 came to
the United States with her husband.
They lived for several years in Brook
Ign, N. Y, then some years in Swe-
den, and finally Mrs. Elmgren, fol-
lowing the death of her husband,
remained with her daughter, Mrs. j.
Burkland, in Omaha. until her own
demise.
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victorious in their debate with Pine
City at the high school auditorium
on Wednesday evening of last week.
This is the first year that Pine City
has been represented by a debating
team for many years, while the Clo-
quet team was an experienced trio.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-12-29
IMPORTANT LITTLE THINGS

The greatest structure is made up
of little things-nails, stones, bricks,
beams, bits of glass. So is life made
up of little things-words, smiles,
frowns, thoughts, gestures. Watch
the little things.-Forbes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-12-29
IT'S ALL RIGHT

An American was prowling around
Scottish churchyard. His eyes
caught an epitaph, Lord, she was
thin"
Say, sexton, what dye make of
that?" he asked.
That's all RIGHT, sir; the sculptor
went over near the edge of the stone
and didna leave room for the e."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-12-29
PLAYED 1T ON HIM

Tagged husband: I've been in
every shop in town and they can't
match this material anywhere.
Wife: Splendid! I just wanted to
make sure no one else could have
gown like it-BostOn Transcript.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-12-29

Notice: The State. County. and
Teachers Fund rates are added to
all of the above tax rates.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-07
Editorial Comment
Pullman POrters and a Living Wage
minneapolis Tribune)

Pullman porters have all the worthwhile
arguments on their side in their agitation for
such an increase in their regular pay as will
make tipping by passengers superfluous.
A company so amply capitalized as that
which operates Pullman cars is we'll able to
give its employed car attendants a living wage,
and to relieve the travelling public of any part
of the burden. If it cannot pay these men the
$3.50 a month which they ask and still make a
reasonable profit on investment and operation,
the obvious thing to do is to have a readjust-
ment of rates that will yield such profit.
The porters submit as one reason for in
creased pay, amounting to more than double
what they now receive, that their self-respect
demands the increase. They wish, they say, to
get entirely away from the practice Of depend
ing on the largess of the travelling public to
make up the difference between what their pay
envelopes contain and what thy must have for
a reasonable and fair maintenance of them
selves and their families.
If the porters should be awarded the pay
increase they ask for, it will be up to them,
f they are consistent, to refuse firmly but cour-
teously to accept the tips to which they have
become accustomed. Pullman passengers have
ecome SO habituated to the tipping custom
that they are likely in most instances to go
on as before unless they have reminders that
the practice is no longer expected or desirable.
Would the porters steel themselves against the
temptations that would be thrown IN their
way? If they did not, the. self-respect plea
would be disclosed as more fiction than fact.
| 1t is due to the porters to concede them sim
cerity, to assume that they would practice what
they preach. Prejudgment to the contrary
would be manifestly unfair. At any rate pas
sengers travelling on Pullmans should be re-
lieved of any sense of obligation to supple
ment from their own pockets what the porters
are paid by their employers. Consideration Of
them is as important as consideration of the
company and of the porters. AS an abstract
principle passengers should feel no more i'm
PEELED to tip Pullman car attaches than to tip
engine-drivers, conductors or those who sell
tickets for berths in sleeping cars
Under existing schedules Pullman car users
pay stiff premium for the pleasure and COM
fort they enjoy in their travels. 1t does not
seem right that they should be expected to add
to these levies gratuty to attendants. Since
government agencies have the authority to
make tipping unnecessary, failure to exercise
this authority constitutes them in effect a
party to practice that does not deserve Of
ficial sanction. On the sheer merits of the
ase Pullman car attaches are entitled to the
sympathy and support of the public in their
movement for a living wage.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-07

Winter is knocking at the door. 1t is bring
ing with it the threat of colds, a nuisance
which is too common and which is all the worse
because it can largely be avoided.
The Cleanliness Institute of New York,
founded recently by the Association of Ameri-
can Soap and Glycerne Producers, is spending
a half million dollars during the coming year
to educate the public to the advantages Of
keeping clean.
Soap does work wonders and if soap can re-
duce the number of American colds this year,
more power to it's use. 1t is fine thing to
go, not only into court, but everywhere, with
clean hands.
True health is cleanliness inside and out
Let fresh air cleanse your lungs, exercise puri-
fy your blood, clean thinking prolong your life
and plenty of warm, soapy water shine up the
exterior. Those are good rules.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-07
re IIH4 DIET ADVICE
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ACNE AND BLACKHEADS

ACNE AND BLACKHEADS
Acne Vulgaris is the name of the
common form Of acne, which is
characterized by pimples and black
heads appearing principally on the
face, back and chest. This is an
unsightly trouble, and will continue
to persist if only local measures are
used in treating it.
There are several factors which
have an effect in producing this
trouble. Wherever pimples or acne
appear there is an inflammation
under the skin. This inflam-
nation is caused principally
from a toxic condition of the
blood. Certain poisons from auto
intoxication and intestinal putre-
faction are responsible for this chem-
ical irritation.
It is evident that the tallow-likc
material which stuffs up in these
glands must come from the use of
too much greasy food.
There is no question but that this
trouble is made more serious if the
skin is not kept as clean as possible.
Frequent washing of the skin with
plain soap and water will prevent
development Of any more pimples
and blackheads, and will assist in
cleansing the skin of those already
| formed.
Constipation may be cited as one
of the principal causes of skin dis
orders. This is not always due to
the fact that poisons are retained in
the skin, but when one suffers from
constipation it also indicates that
elimination of the toxins from the
tissues of the body have not been
complete.
To overcome this tendency it is
necessary to go to the toilet at regu-
lar times, and to use more Of the
non-starchy vegetables, both in salad
and cooked form, in order to give
the intestines plenty of bulk with
which to eliminate the more concen-
trated food material and the toxins
which accumulate in the intestines.
Skin eruptions of all kinds occur
quite frequently with young people
between the ages of IL and IA. This
is the age of puberty, when the SEX
ual functions are awakening, and if
anything interferes with the develop
ment of the genital organs the meta
bolism in the cells may be SO per-
verified that not only acne but also
nervousness, epilepsy, and anemia
may develop. If the proper physi-
cal culture is followed during this
period the generative organs will
develop normally, as nature in
tended.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-07
Dropping out of Public View

! Where can we see you tomorrow" reporters
Isked Col. Charles Lindbergh in New York up
a completion Of his 22,350-mile jaunt around
ne country in the interests of aviation.
4 why, don't believe it's going to be neces-
ary," Lindbergh replied. Il feel that have
s1e right to drop out Of the public view for
while"
3ably yours-but try to do it.! On the streets,
D the hotels, in the barber shop. in the stores,
2here3er you 50, there will be pointing fingers.
Theirs win be many whispered, Eyes, it's
I. many nod from strangers, many Dor
~ conversation with those who simply will
bt understand.
HCcnscience is great punisher. The knowl-
A. of misdeed follows, haunts, points, posters,
Irfures. But fame can punish, too.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-07
(Official City, State and County Newspaper
Lund's Qualifications

In an interesting facetious but illogical edi-
torial, the Forum seeks to dismiss the quall1l l.
cations of Lund, an auditor for state board,
as not pertinent to the controversy which IS
now raging and which has challenged certain
operations of the State Mill & Elevator. Dis
missing the humor and airy persflage of the
Forum editorial, it is actually fact that the
accounting ability of Mr.. Lund becomes very
vital issue in considering his various mill and
elevator reports, his suggestions and deduc-
tions, the latter Of course being merely gratul-
tous and not within the province Of an auditor
or bookkeeper.
Under the state law certified accountant
can be penalized for improper reports. Ger
tain credibility attaches to report signed by
reputable certified accountants which does not
obtain in adults not supported by suitable
qualifications Of the men making them.
The Forum emprically announces that Lund
told the truth and is being "pilloried" for his
temerity. How do they know he told the
ruth? Is political wish father to the political
| thought? Other accountants better qualified
than Lund are making an investigation. why
not be fair enough to reserve judgment until
Governor Sorlie's accountants report? Prob
ably Lund is not as infallible as the Forum
aopes and devoutly prays he is.
Recent attacks on the Sorlie administration
are largely political and come at the time when
ancient political issues are being taken out OF
he closet, busted and furnished to be dangled
lnder the noses Of the electors. However
here are many business men in the state
Who are tired of this perpetual contention and
ire waiting patiently for Governor Sorlie's an.
swer to Lund's report and others apparently
inspired on the eve of another political battle.
If the Forum crowd were really interested II
air play rather than in bolstering up mort
,und political faction they woulSkwait for Gov
rnor Sorlie's report, but the Fargo organiza
ion is at work seeking to discredit the COVER
lor's auditors through abuse, innuendo ant
transparent sophistry.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-07
0AllNEAmeeA SS.tdIlN N y,

For a few days after Bob's frank
talk with Faith concerning a mans
attitude toward marriage, the Hath
away home was a very pleasant
and tranquil place indeed. Cherry,
in a repentant and ingratiating
mood that lasted longer than usual,
voluntarily instructed Bob to deduct
and turn over to Faith ten dollars a
week from her salary of thirty-five
dollars, and also began the custom
Of endorsing to Faith her weekly ali
mony check of fifteen dollars from
Chris Wiley, entreating Faith at the
same time to hire q new maid to
take Mrs. Lundy's place. And
Faith, deeply impressed by Bob's
little sermon, agreed to look for
a maid as the first step in saving
herself from the horrible fate of
being a good WIFE" She was also
making quiet plans to interest her.
self in something worth while out
side her own home, something
which would accentuate her own
individuality, which Bob had shown
her was in danger of becoming sub
merged in the role of wife.
AS for Bob, he was very busy,
casually cheerful, and increasingly
optimistic about his business future,
He was like a man who has gotten
q load off his chest and is able ia
breathe more freely. Faith, watch.
ing him closely and pretending not
t., lest she rub the bloom off his
mood, could have wept with relief
but was busy and cheerful and, casual
herself. Joy was suspicious and
curious at first, but quickly decided
to make the most Of this interludt
Of serenity by getting a little at.
tention to her own childish joys ant
tragedies.
Lundy back" Faith remarked al
breakfast one morning. "She':
grouchy a lot Of the time, but shes
absolutely devoted to all Of us, es
pecially Hope, and / never in m!
life saw woman who could turr
off the work that she does"
"Good idea," Bob agreed over tn
edge Of his morning paper. "Wh!
don't you call her up this morning
No use wasting time"
"She may not want to leave he
new place, and I feel rather q dol
about Turing her away, butt be
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-07
The Corn Show
(Mandan Pioneer)'

South Dakota, counted as one of the lead
ing corn states in the nation, dates it's prom
inence as corn producing state from the time
Of the establishment of the Mitchell corn show.
1t was the corn palace that attracted interest
and directed attention to the fact that South
Dakota, Heretofore known as a wheat grow
ing state, was producing in quality and yield
per acre as much corn as Iowa and Illinois.
In the same measure it may be safe to assert
will the persistent advertising of North Da-
kota, particularly western North Dakota, OBJ
tain that recognition as corn producing state
which it deserves. And with corn come hogs
and cows and diversification that will attract
the farmer of the middle western states be-
cause of the low price of land and the oppor-
tunity for profitable farming which this Sec
ton offers.
der obligation to the business men of Bismarck
FOR their staging Of an annual corn show. AS
la financial proposition it is unquestionably a
losing game, for the receipts can hardly be
expected to keep pace with the cost of main
tanning the show. But if agriculture in west
,rn North Dakota can be made more profitable
and more inviting to those seeking opportunity
in that field; if more farmers come into this
territory and better farming results, every
section in the Bismarck Mandan territory will
eel the effects of q greater prosperity and
these twin cities of the Missouri Slope Sec
ton will share proportionately in the general
movement.
It is gratifying to Mandan and Morton coun-
|ty that the farmers Of this county are leading
in the display Of corn. Morton was one Of the
first counties in the state to prove the success
corn raising and it reflects great credit on
the class Of farmers, quite as much hs to our
|natural advantages that our display Is larger
|1d 4log1 then that q any other county