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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
SHOWER IN HONOR OF
FORMER BRUNO GIRL

Miss Louise Williams, daughter of
Mrs. Hattie r. Williams and of the
late N. A. Williams, merchant of Bru-
no for many years, is to be married
in Detroit, Mich. Feb. 10, to Mr.. Ar
thur Dahl of that city, so in view of
the approaching event a Bruno
Bunch" shower was rendered the
bride-to-be last Thursday evening,
Jan. 81, at her home, 1919 John Ave-,
Superior, Wis.
Games were played during the eve
ming and those winning prizes were
Mrs. Glenn Gault, Mrs. Pete Snyder,
and Mrs. Annie Sanford, all of Du-
luth, and Mabel Robertson of Superior.
A chop suey lunch was served to
all the following: The Misses Nora
Strom, Mabel Robertson, Marian Da-
Wis, Dorothy Berglund, Lucille Will
liams, Louise Williams, Mrs. Hattie
r. Williams, Mrs. Mary Mcpherson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Emerson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Reece Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Gust
Lundberg, all of Superior; Mrs. Pete
Snyder, Mrs. Marion Gault, Mrs. Glenn
Gault, Mrs. Ted Doboszenski, Mrs. An
ton Myron, Mrs. Irving Plaisted, Mrs.
S. Bowman, Mrs. Annie Otto Sanford,
Mrs. VIM. H. Barrett, Mrs. Joe Renard.
Mrs. Ray Wallin, and Miss Minnie
Snyder, all of Duluth.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
When You Marry Often

'Two young bachelors" DeWolf
Hopper said at an after-theater sup
per, "were arguing in their club
about etiquette in the marriage cere-
mony-namely, which arm the
bridegroom should offer the bride
in leading her from the altar.
"Well, the first bachelor was all
for the right arm, the right being
the side of honor, but the other was
for the left arm, as this leaves the
sword arm free, you know.
"They couldn't come to an agree
ment, so they called in wise old
stager. The old-stager said:
"'Of course, boys, you're both
wrong. The thing to do is to vary
the arm, as the constant use of one
arm only is apt to cause the rheu-
matte complaint known as wedding
elbow"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
How Butterscotch Got
Its Distinctive Name

ButterscOtch seems to have grown
in public favor recently, for now, in
addition to the old-fashioned butter
scotch candy, there are pies, soft
drinks, ice cream and many other
things made with this flavor.
1t seems that butterscOtch was not
Of Scotch origin, as the word is col
loquialism meaning "to scorch." And
that is just what butterscotch candy
is-candy that has been scorched. In
the commercial manufacture of butter
scotch great deal Of care must be
taken to see that the burning process
does not leave the candy with any
taste except that which one expects
to characterize the flavor. The cook
ing is done by gas, and each pot con-
tains a thermometer and stirring rod.
The batch of candy must be stirred
properly and the correct temperature
maintained at all times. In order to
do this, gas is used, as with this fuel
delicate temperature control Is Sc
cured.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
WHY:
Emotion Causes Ones Hair
to Stand on End

When next you read book in which
the author makes the hair Of one OF
the characters "stand on end with
terror" don't pass judgment on the ex-
preston as being convenient but
Observation-Disclosures way Of de-
scribing the effect of fright. Our hair
can, and does, "stand on end" under
the stress of intense and sudden terror.
Each hair is kept in position by q
tiny but perfect muscle. Unfexed,
this muscle allows the hair to lie
fat. Flexed into rightly by emotion
all emotions affect the muscles-it
pulls the hair, and it depends on the
latter's length and the measure Of fear
as to whether the hair will but move
slightly or stand on end.
The operating cause is exactly the
same as that which makes the hair on
a dogs back bristle before a fight
strong emotion causing muscular
movements. The hair muscle Is one
we cannot control; its action is auto
matte
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
Why Average Man Today
"Has 1t Over" Ancestor

The average man had no last name
Of his own in 1926, no definite address.
He had no particular idea Of the hour
Of the day, except as the church bells
tolled it. Record keepers, surveyors
and clock makers have wrought some
difference on that score, haven't theyf
Or take 1t by races If you like. The
French were once barbarous and igno-
rant, the English lazy~and passionate,
the Scots dirty and thriftless, the Ger
mans impracticable and idle drunk
ards. Are they like that today?
Most men once lived according to
their fears, not, as now, according to
their hopes. There are libraries full
of books that tell you all this. Read
and think for yourself. You would not
have dared do either in 1925, and no
responsible person would have dared
allow you to do so.
If man has a kinder heart and q
truer soul, then his nature must have
changed. Five hundred years are not
so long in the history of the race, and
there is much more time than that
ahead of mankind. Do you think our
human Dature has stopped changing?
London Tit-Bits.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
BRUNO SCHOOL NOTES

The Parent-Teachers' Association
held very successful meeting last
Thursday evening.
Morning exercises are being held
in the high school twice week this
semester. On Tuesday morning Hat
tie Skinner played piano solo and
Donald Howey explained how the
transatlantic phone works.
The Modern History class is start
ing work on special topics in connec-
ton with their study of the French
Revolution.
The Home Economics II class of
the Bruno high school are having a
bread baking contest. Two days are
given over to this contest. The first
day, parker house rolls, cinnamon
rolls and prune biscuits will be made;
the second day, each girl makes a
loaf of bread. The bread is judged
in the following manner: flavor 35,
lightness Is, grain and texture 20,
crust (color, depth, texture) 10, crumb
(color, moisture) 10, shape and size
10. The winner of the bread baking
contest will be named next week.
The seventh grade completes the
study of Europe this week.
The sixth grade illustrated the
poem, Incident of the French Camp
very we'll
The fifth grade has completed the
study of the southern states in geo.
graphy.
The fifth and sixth grades have
started their decorations for this
month. They are working on a pa
triotic frieZe.
The third grade pupils are ahead of
the fourth grade in the study contest.
The third and fourth grades are to
start new charts in arithmetic and
spelling next week; they are going to
see if they can make the new ones
look better than the old ones.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
BRUNO

Robert Bailey, accompanied by his
mother, left Tuesday for a hospital
in Minneapolis where he will undergo
an operation for appendicitis.
Jap Hill is very sick with pneumo-
MIA.
Mr.. Morrison had several very bad
spells with his heart Sunday evening
and remained in an unconscious state
till Monday evening but is now much
better.
Leo Forsyth of Duluth, spent the
week end at home.
Rev. Moore of st. Paul, spent Tues
day here.
Mrs. Arthur Halverson of Sandstone,
spent Friday with Mrs. White and
Mrs. John Stafford.
Herbert Bernum was in Sandstone
Wednesday.
Dr. Dredge of Sandstone, was called
to see Robert Bailey Sunday evening.
Presbyterian Sunday school at 9:45;
church services at II o'clock; Christ
ian Endeavor at 1880 Sunday evening,
Mary Rose, leader. Topic will be
evening at 7:30, at the home of Mrs.
John Stafford, Isiah 23rd chapter for
study. Rev. Moore led the Bible
study Tuesday evening, and the
twenty-five people who we're present
greatly enjoyed it and were much in
spired by his talk. You missed out
by not being present so come next
Tuesday. Choir practice Friday ev-
ening at the manse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hammer, who
have been visiting in different parts
of Iowa and the Cities, returned home.
The large new Pine county snow
pillow went through here Monday even
ing and returned Tuesday. 1t surely
does the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Murphy spent the
week end with her parents near Rut-
ledge.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
FARM RELIEF BILL
PUSHED FORWARD
McNary- Ha1gen Bill Makes Pro-
gress- Minnesota Makes Wash
ington "Sit Up and Take No
tice."

The Surplus Control bills, intro
duced by Senator McNary and Con-
gresham Haugen, are making salts
factory progress in the view of, farm
leaders in Washington.
The Haugen bill was favorably re-
ported by the House Committee on
Agriculture, by vote of Is to 8,
and the McNary bill was unanimous
ly reported out by the Senate Agri-
cultural Committee.
This action is interpreted by farm
leaders as indicative of the tremen-
dous strength which has been gained
for the McNary-Haugen measure,
They are confident that the chances
for its enactment are better at this
time than they have been in the past
and they are freely predicting the
passage of the bill by both Houses
during this session of Congress.
The militant stand of the Minneso-
ia Farm Bureau at it's annual meet
ing, and the action of the Minnesota
legislature memorializing Congress
to pass the McNarry-Haugen bill, had
wholesome effect at Washington, &C
cording to F. W. Murphy, who is rep
resenting the farm organizations in
pushing the fight for surplus control
relief before Congress. In a state
ment issued Jan. 25th Mr.. Murphy
says:
"The resolutions adopted by the
Minnesota Farm Bureau at it's an
nual meeting, calling attention to the
failure of Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine to give his approval to the
efforts of the farmers of the west to
secure equality for the agricultural
industry, created profound impress
ion here in Washington.
"The intelligent analysis and ap-
prevail of the Haugen bill, set forth
in the resolutions of the bureau, meet
with genuine approval from the
friends of the American farmer who
are urging the enactment of this
legislation. Coupling these resolu-
lions with the memorial of the Min
nesota legislature, asking Congress
to enact the -Haugen bill, has contri-
buted very materially to the progress
of the campaign for national legis-
lation.
'These resolutions have had a very
strong tendency toward convincing
many people here that the demands
of the west have reached the militant
stage. These demonstrations on the
part of the people of Minnesota have
been definitely understood here and
have made a firm impression upon
those who have heretofore seemed
Indifferent to all of the milder pleas
with which the west has heretofore
contented itself. Apparently this is
the only language they understand"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
"Sound Portraits" Made

Many of the sounds of the present
age will be heard 10000 years from
now, if the claims of Prof. William
Doegen, state librarian of Berlin,
are confirmed in that time. Pro-
lessor Doegen has compiled collec-
ton of $500 sounds of the present
age On master photograph records
made of brass and will file them
away for posterity. He took records
of the sounds of war during the
World war, street sounds in the big
cities, language sounds of $50 diff
ferent tribes in Asia and Europe,
and, of course, all metropolitan
speaking and singing sounds.
Among other novelties recorded is
the Mohammedan muezzin's call to
prayer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
Why Ones Hair Curls

Why should one child's hair be curly
and another's straight? The explana-
ton, where neither parents, grandpar-
ents, nor great-grandparents have had
curly hair, is that deferred heredity"
is responsible. Some remote ancestor
has had curly hair.
The "curly germ" If one may put it
that way, has been passed along the
line of life, but has not taken effect
for hundreds Of years. Then, for some
reason, it does, and a curly-haired
child is born. Originally all hair was
straight; curly hair was produced by
wrong dieting.
The oldest hair tonic, made for an
Egyptian queen, consisted of the paw
Of dog and the hoof of an ass boiled
in oil with datesi
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
Nothing So Good That
1t Can't Be Ouerdone

Lord and Lady Apsley, who
travelled to America in the Storage
to study American social conditions,
were interviewed the other day in
San Francisco. Lord Apsley said
in the course of the interview:
"a local strike of bricklayers is
on in an English town. It seems
that the mayor of the town, in the
course of an address, stopped speak
ing, watch in hand, for a minute
and half, and then said:
"That, friends, is the time it
takes for one bricklayer to lay one
brick
"And the bricklayers are striking
now for an apology from the mayor.
Cali this goes to PROVE" Lord
Apsley went on, 'that you can over
do anything. Bricklayers can over
do their policy of 'ca'cannie,' and
mayors can overdo their accusa-
tions.
cit reminds me of story. ,
"'Did you give our patient
doctor said to a nurse one morning,
the sleeping powders according to
directionsY
"'Yes, doctor, I sure did-every
hour, just as you advised said the
nurse, and maybe I didn't have the
deuce of time wakin' him up from
the third powder on"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
How to Tell Trees Age

The forest service says that one of
the chief ways of ascertaining the age
Of tree Is by counting the whorls Of
the branches In some species the
whorls are more noticeable than In
others, particularly in the Eastern
white pine you will note for each year
the tree sets out whorl of branches.
1t has been possible to stand off and
count anywhere from to Is years In
this manner. The whorls come out
regularly and leave clear spaces be-
tween each year. It is not possible to
tell the age so well in broadleaf trees.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
How Wool Is Tested

Wool fibers are short and kinky.
They give a characteristic sensation
when drawn between the teeth, smol-
der when ignited, leaving an irregular
lump of ash and giving off the odor of
burning feathers. Wool dissolves
when boiled for Is minutes in solu-
ton containing one tablespoonful of
I've to pint of water. Larger amounts
of alkaline washing powder may be
used instead of I've. This is an ex-
cellent way to detect fabrics made of
both wool and cotton, as the cotton
will not disappear under such treat
ment.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03

The simplest and most constant
sound in Nature, the washing of the
sea, serves as a radio beacon to warn
whales, porpoises, and many fishes to
keep away from the shore and below
the surface in rough weather.
According to DR.. eAustin Clark, for
merly naturalist on the scientific ship
Albatross, 1.-THE simple breaking of the
waves is of immense Importance to
sea creatures as an index of the dan
gers they are running. In times Of
storm the repellent sound increases,
and by this they are warned to keep
farther from the shore and farther
down beneath the surface"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
George AIDES First Success

Remembering the time his first
success as a playwright came to him
in Washington in 1904, when F'The
college Widow" was produced,
George AIDE recently told the result
when the audience asked for a
speech from the author. 'Iadies
and gentlemen, IL hope you Ire
not fooling mel hope you like it"
was all he could say. And Admiral
Dewey assured him from a stage
box, cts all right, George. It's a
fine play."-The Argonaut.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
How Denver Got Name

Denver is named for Gen. James ".
Denver, who lived from 1917 to 1892
and was the first territorial governor
Of Kansas. Colorado was originally
included within the Kansas territory,
and Denver is said to have been the
one who first suggested he~name of
Colorado when that region was set
apart. He had been a California con-
gresham, and then commissioner OF
Indian affairs and served during the
Civil war in the Union army.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
ANNUAL CREAMERY MEETING

The annual meeting of Bruno Far
mers Produce Co. will be held at
Marihart's hall, Bruno, Thursday, Feb.
10th, at 1920 a. m, for the purpose
of electing officers and directors and
for the transaction of such other bus
mess as may properly come before the
meeting. Ere elunch will be served
at noon and all patrons are invited
to come, also any others who may be
meeting. Free lunch will be served
Nels L. Lindh, Sec'y.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
Why Milk Curdles

The Department of Agriculture says
that milk sours when the Tactic acid
bacteria convert a sufficient amount of
the milk sugar into acid to precipitate
the casein. Certain types of bacteria
produce an engine similar to that ex-
,tracted from calves stomachs to
curdle milk for cheese making. Under
some conditions these bacteria curdle
milk before enough acid has been pro-
duced to give it sour taste.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
How Buttermilk Cures

Broken bones that have stubbornly
resisted all efforts to make them knit,
have been found to respond to treat
ment of calves liver and buttermilk.
The experiment has been carried on
at Johns Hopkins hospital, in Balti-
more. It is reported that literally
scores of patients who have been suf-
fering for year or more with unknit
bones have been cured and discharged
after the liver and buttermilk diet,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
Inventors BUSY

A total of 46,540 patents were is
sued in the United States last year,
more than were granted in any year
in history. This compares with 49,
554 patents issued in 1924, and
even exceeds the two biggest years
in the history of the patent Office
1915, when 1880 patents were is
sued, and 1915, with 1926 issued.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
\ \ x x x X X x x X
How
DISTANCES MAY BE TOLD
BY THE ORDINARY MAN.

- -
DISTANCES MAY BE TOLD
BY THE ORDINARY MAN.
If you devote your Saturdays to
golfing, shooting, or taking photo
graphs, you have, In all proba-
bility, met the problem of judg-
ing distances.
Bear in mind these few simple
rules, and your difficulty will be-
lessened. With the naked eyes,
If you have average sight, you
can see the whites of peoples
eyes at 80 yards; at 80 yards
you can just see their eyes.
When all parts of their body
are distinguishable, they are 100
yards away; when the outlines
OF their faces are just visible,
the distance is 200 yards; and
when face appears as a sep
arate dot, you should be 400
yards away, says London Tit
Bits.
Six hundred yards away a
group of people can be distin-
guished singly; but at a farther
distance than this no detail Of
the human form can be deter
mined. Yet at 1000 yards you
should be able to tell a man on
horseback from q man on foot;
at 1900 yards he is simply a dot
on the landscape.
The majority Of people, too,
are unable to determine the
. winds velocity. When the smoke
from a chimney moves in a
straight, vertical column, 1t
means that a one or two-miles-
an-hour breeze Is blowing. A
three-miles-an-hour wind will
just stir the leaves on the trees.
Twenty-Five miles an hour will
sway the trunks; at 40 the small
branches will break and it takes
a mile-a-minute gale to snap the
trunks of big trees.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
Why Man Must "Serve"

A mans worth to a community Is
measured by what he contributes to
its welfare. This is an age Of service
rendered not received. There can be
no higher ambition than so to serve
that fellow citizens shall rise up and
call us blessed."-Grit.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
How Empire Was Formed

The foundations of the British en-
pire in India were laid by the Eng
lish East India company, which began
its conquests In 1749 by driving out
the rajah of Tanjore and claiming his
territory for England.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03

To make soup more interesting or
festive, as well as to improve it's fla
vor, add to each plate at the last min
ute, little minced parsley or a half
slice of lemon, or both, if it is a meat
soup. Toasted squares of buttered
bread (croutons), farina balls, and
other garnishes often seen in restau-
rants are easily made at home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
Why Trees Petrify

Fertilization of trees is produced by
the infiltration of water containing
dissolved mineral matter as calcium
carbonate, silica, etc., which replaces
the organic material particle by par
ticle, sometimes with the original
structure retained
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
"INSIDE" INFORMATION

If building or remodeling a kitchen,
make it oblong rather than square,
to save steps in doing the work, and
to distribute the equipment advan-
tageously.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03

Soaking any kind of fresh meat be-
fore cooking is a mistake. 1t draws
out the juices which give the charac-
teristic flavor and add to it's food
value. If the meat needs cleaning,
wipe it off with damp cloth or trim
if
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03

In making quick breads and cakes
allow in general 1 to u teaspoons of
baking powder for each cup of flour.
Butter cakes that have a great deal
of egg white may, however, need less.
Pop-overs and sponge cakes are the
exception and require no baking pow
der at all.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03

Il hear tell they have private baths
in the new hotel over at Tumlinville, J"
stated Gap johnson.
That's the way they ort to have
'em, if they're goin' to have 'em
a-tall!' snapped his quick-thinking
better half.-Country Gentleman.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03

Any homemaker can become a good
cotton picker at the white sales these
days. Send to the U. S. Department
of Agriculture for the bulletins on
Selection of Cotton Fabrics" (1449-
F. and principles of Window Cur
tanning" G516-F). These tell how to
judge weaves, finishes, and dyes in
cotton fabrics for many uses.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
Old gentleman Ito street urchin

Old gentleman Ito street urchin)-
How old are you, little boy?
Urchin-Five years.
Old gentleman-You must be mis-
taken. You couldn't get that dirty
In five years.-Copenhage Klods
Hans.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03

If you want to buy or sell try an
American Want Ad.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03

Too much water in a washing ma
chine causes excessive splashing and
often reduces the efficiency of the
machine. Observe where the water
line is, and also be careful not to
overload the machine with cloths.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03
MCPHERSON
(From Another CORRESPONDENT

Sam Croft has made good this win
Ter, trapping wolves and number
Of small furs, and he expects to catch
more wolves before the winter is over
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03

The kitchen is, above all else, a
place to prepare and serve food. Linn
it it to this use if possible, and ar
range for laundering and such work
to be done in another place.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-02-03

Tell 1t through a Want AID.