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The Washington times., 1928-10-20
By Beatrice Fairfax
THE ETERN NAL
QUESTION
BY Lucy Lowell

why do we eternaily 90 around
trying to convince people that
they would be great deal better
off IL only they would change
their somewhat feeble minds and
think exactly as we think?
You've got the wrong slant on
that; this is the way it is" "oh.
i've figured that all out and Ill
tell you exactly how it is" :'WeiI.
OF course, your reasoning Il. HI :
right as far as it goes, but. what
you didn't take into consideration
was this" :
We say these things every da$
of our lives. all of us. And Why7
Right to Begin with. on what !
basis do we establish the notion
that we, ourselves. are giant intel /.
lects, above all fallacy in our con-
eaption of any given suSject2
And suppose we do happen to .
have the right view of a mattDrs-
is that any reason for deciding
since there usually are any sides
to a thing. that the other fellows
view must be entirely wrong?
But thought tn 70 mulled over
in this connection is that most
minds, being fairly active, like tor
explore facts for themselves: they
like to begin with nearly any SORT
OF q first premise and work until
they arrive at a logical conclusion.
however much mental energy this
may consume. They know that
the bit of information they come
by of themselves. even though 1T
be most unimportant in itself is
of first Importance to them. since
acquiring it has meant just that
much mental growth. ~
After all it is less a desire t0s
assist folks to correct ideas WHICH.
sends us out to change their opilI-
inns over to ours than it Is an i'm
pulse to appear master minds 0uEa5
selves. OF course 1t hurts vanitSx
to acknowledge tllis-but, come
now, isn't it true?
The Washington times., 1928-10-20
By Constance Cameron

While your baby is still creep.
ing about the floor and cooling
you probably feel that it is much
too soon to begin to think about
him as an adult, and the idea of
him as a husband and head of a
house seems like hazy, far off
dream that need no he Teckoned
with for years to come.
However, the tauI remains that
some day he will grow up choose
a mate and marry. Yet, so many
mothers, particularly mothers of
boy babies. and mothers who have
found that marriage wasn't all
they had hoped for, love their
sons, mot wisely, but too we'll"
One cannot love a child too much.
if that love is held to it's proper
TYPE of love, and is richly inter-
woven with the bright thread of
unselfishness. But mother love
slides easily Unto a selfish love,
and many a mother loves her son
too well, indulging only her own
craving to give out and receive
love in return, with no regard for
the effect of this on the boys adult
life. This usually happens in cases
where a woman feels that she and
her husband are drifting apart.
that their relationship is not the
sweet thing it once was, and that
The Washington times., 1928-10-20
FASHIONS
FANCIES

Z
a New Sister Act is announcedA
for chapeau fashions. Fur and feIty
are combined in the new turbines
and berets in an interesting man
ner. The smartest models show
flat fur on one side of the crowns
with felt on the other. Al little
perky bow of felt, is tied high 1T
the top.
just like peppermint stick lis
the new vanity case which PaFIs
now carries. Cylindrical in shape,
and about three inches in length,
these striped enamel cases wl1eM
unfastened reveal a dainty elders
down powder puff attached to the.
top, while mffady's favorite DOW
der is found below.
You could almost shoot peOl with
an umbrella handle consisting of
a huge ball of mother of pearl.
The umbrella itself is of the shortz
squat type. and is made. up IN
black silk which shows up strik-
ingly against the white top.
Buckles flash a merry greeting.
when they are patterned on the
modernistic design. About two ands
half inches in height. they are
made up in nickel with striking
zigzag cut out work
Not only a Colonial dame, but !.
any dame today would love a pair
of gold kid mules with square
cut toes. They are embroidered
in an attractive way with gold
sequins. and are lined with pink
satin. The gold kid strap at the
back is a modern touch.
Compelling the circle, a pouch
bag of tan antelope is cut in a
round shape and attached to the
lower half of a large golden bracesa
let. The upper haIf of the brace
let serves as the handle, thereby
making a perfect ring.
Pinning your name to the mode.
a brooch OF chrysoprase about
two inches long displays sfrik-
ing monogram of marcasite in the
center. Marcasite also outlines
the brooch. and small black
enamel line is another. decorative
note.
We're still having the blues as
far as shoes are concerned. We
have no objection, however, to
pair of dark blue satin slippetx
with twisted straps. Gold piping
and embroidery make them doubly.
attractive.
The Washington times., 1928-10-20
REMARKABLE
CAMERA

An invisible camera, controlled
by radio, which operates In dsv-
light or darkness so that a thief,
merely by his presence in a room.
sets the camera in action, has
been invented. with light
detecting device at one side OF
the room and small electric
light at the other. the camera
begins operating when person
or object passes between the two.
Tampering with the light also
SETS the camera i'm action. The
camera will take one picture or
any number up to lGO. The
equipment can be so COMPLETELY
hidden in a wall, filing cabinet or
book, as to be undetected.
All classes of people wear spats
in Portugal. where houses are FIRE.
quently not heated during the five.
month cold season.
Epidenics Of plague in India
rise and fall because of the in
fluence of tempera ture and hu.
Nudity on fleas. Drv cold and dry
heat shorten the lives OF the
baciili-carrying insects.
The Washington times., 1928-10-20
Lace Adds SOftness to FrOcks
The WASHINGTON Times 15c Practical Pattern

An unusually attractive after
noon frock is pictured today.
1t features the smartest details
of the mode. The lace collar
and cuffs, the wide crushed
girdle and the cleverly drape
front flare are Fashions final
DEGREES for chic winter models.
Transparent velvet or satin
are the outstanding fabrics and
either will prove charming in
the development of this frock.
Their lustrous and exquisite
sheen together with their adapt
ability to graceful draping rem
der them indispensable this sea-
son. Black, brown or steel blue
are lovely finished with cream
lace.
May be obtained in sizes 16,
Is, 20, 80, SO, 38, 40 and AZ.
Size Is requires yards 40
inch fabric and Il yard 36-inch
lace.
This model is easy to make if
you use this pattern which is
Individually hand-cut. A per-
feet fit in every size is guar
anteed.
Patterns will be delivered to
any address upon receipt of
l5c in coin. Always mention
size wanted.
Address all mail and orders
10 The Washington Times Pat
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The Washington times., 1928-10-20
STILL TIME
TO PLANT

If you have delayed doing so,
there is still time TO plant Iris
and peOnies. tulins. narCisSis and
other spring Towering bulbs says
Nature Magazine Good sized
thrifty clumps of perennials can
still be planted safely in early
November in the perennial border,
especially If it be we'll drained.
and in the rock garden.
Brussels, Belgium, has $4,000
telephones.
The Washington times., 1928-10-20
GAMBLE IN
PALACE

The Sultan's palace of Yildiz
has been transformed into a
gambling casino for Turks. Roul'
cite, baccarat and chemin.de-fer
tables are placed in the great
reception hall. Tall black eu-
nuchs. who lost their jobs when
the sultan lost his, bow the
patrons in and out.
There are I 8 great railway sta
tons in London.
The Washington times., 1928-10-20
Don't Tie Your Children To Your Apron Strings

stand and sacrifice, to hold up
under the necessary adjustments
the seemingly unavoidable little
jealousies and the monopoly OF
time and attention a baby occa-
sions in a home.
The Washington times., 1928-10-20

A mother who for one reason or
another is left to bring up boy.
or more than one boy. without the
father. runs a dangerous chance
of running their happiness in mar
riage unless she gives the matter
The Washington times., 1928-10-20

tfonship. a baby. instead of max
ing it strong and whole again,
only serves to sever what thin
threads are left. 1t takes a de.
voted, understanding love between
two peonle. a Willingness to under
The Washington times., 1928-10-20

perhaps a baby would provide a
bond which would draw them close
again. Personally, / have never
seen this successful.
1t seems that il there has been
weakening in the marriage rela.
The Washington times., 1928-10-20
This Day in History

Christopher Wren of the famous architects Of
times October 90, 1882 St. Paus Cathedral
Westminster Abbey IN London his
famous works.
The Washington times., 1928-10-20
Wall Finishes Easy for Amateurs

plain walls. A dark color in A plain
finish would give a dreary effect,
but a two-toned gray wall in
medium dark shades, or a dull
The Washington times., 1928-10-20

colors dirt does not show up so
easily as II does on a solid color;
and also to the fact that these
finishes are often darker than
The Washington times., 1928-10-20

5 old nose was very, very much out of
Is epidemic among the youngsters. And
"'he said,'' and Il said" and "then HE
their thumbs and yawning and scolding,
joins the older one in a vivid absorption
The colder flapper" vote is something
November. You have only to tense your
The Washington times., 1928-10-20

DID you know Cupid
joint these days?
in something else
love, and romance, and
said" are all twiddling
while the younger world
in the coming election.
that's stepping out this
The Washington times., 1928-10-20

find that and girls interested in
putting their this election of President than
the
of this time"
before November-and wish
they could than once
Count the youngsters this veterans of political
battles though ncurably girl pipe up
The Washington times., 1928-10-20
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A Man Older Than the United States

worlds veteran Tadija Mouasich, who lives at Poag'
Lake Mosar Herzegovina. Tada born IN lio'
he really years. older that the United oVates Oh
The Washington times., 1928-10-20

We're still having the blues as.
far as shoes are concerned. We
have no objection, however, to 3
pair of dark blue satin slippers.
with twisted straps. Gold pipirK'
and embroidery make them doubly
attractive.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29

sofa conference meeting at Mime
apolis over the week end as a dele
gate from the Oak Lake congregation.
Mrs. Aug. Larson called on Mrs.
Josephine Swenson last Thursday.
The Oak Lake Ladies' Aid had a
quilting bee at John Swenson's last
Thursday afternoon.
Nora Wolby and Carl and Arne An
derson visited at Ole Fishes Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Gust Koecher and son, Leroy,
spent Sunday afternoon at Aug. Mel
sons.
Mrs. Aug. Nelson called at Gust
Koecher's Tuesday afternoon.
Leroy Ostlund attended the Farm
Bureau meeting at Duquette Friday
evening
Miss Lois Street spent the week
end at her home in Windemere.
Friends have learned of the mar
riage of Henry Anderson, son of Mrs.
Louise Anderson, former residents
here, to Miss Mabel Nelson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan Nelson of
Windemere, which occurred in Du-
luth last week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29
HARLIS

Mrs. Ed Johnson was a visitor in
Superior two days last week.
Roger Trester left Monday NOR
ming for Danbury, Wis.,, where he is
employed.
Bert Johnson returned to Harris
Saturday after spending week in
Kerrick.
The Misses Lorraine and Lorna
Trester visited with the Van Guilders
of Spur 124 Wednesday.
Marion and Everett Lund were Sun
day evening callers at the Trester
place.
John Carlson was a caller in Kings
dale last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert jacobson and
children spent the week end at Nick
erson.
Maurice and Calvin Trester went to
Danbury, Wis.,, Tuesday, and are en-
ployed there.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29
OBITUARY

Peter Rydell was born in Vaster-
gotland, Sweden, October p, 1914,
and passed away at the John L. John
son home at $40 Sunday afternoon,
March 25, 1923. after a brief illness.
Pneumonia was the cause of his
death. Mr.. Rydell came to America
in 1881, and in 1885 came to Winde-
mere township. where he made his
home with Claus Anderson. Later
the two men moved to the John L.
Johnson home where Mr.. Rydell has
lived most of the time for several
years. The funeral will be held at
the Hamlin undertaking parlor in
Moose Lake, Thursday, March Goth
Mr.. Rydell has no relatives in this
country.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29
KERRICK

Mrs. w. P. Hogan, Mrs. Oscar
House, and Mrs. Warren attended the
Sewing club meeting at Bruno We'd
nesday.
Arthur Lund was Duluth caller
Wednesday of last week.
Robert Hogan left Sunday to spend
a few days in Superior.
Quite number of friends and re-
latives surprised Charlie Southerton
Saturday, the occasion being his
birthday. A good time and lunch
was enjoyed by all.
Earl Sears is again up and around
after a case of the 'flu".
The card party at the school Sat
urday evening was fairly well attend
ed in spite of bad roads. A good
number from Bruno and Duquette
were present Mrs. Arthur Lund
won first prize, while Myrtle Johnson
of Bruno, won the boobie prize. All
enjoyed the ice cream and cake also.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29
KINGSDALE

Elsie Teich visited at the Henry
Kending home Sunday.
Frank Videen left for his home in
Shafer Wednesday, after spending the
winter here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Smythe spent
Sunday evening at the home of Mrs.
Anna Benson.
Mrs. Carl Nelson was in Markville
between trains Monday.
John Westin, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Teigum and family, and Mrs. Andrew
Oman and daughters, LeVerne and
Harriet, were callers at the Chas.
Videen home Sunday.
Algot Widmark and Gust Ristrom
motOred to Hope. N. D., last week.
Martha Nelson accompanied them as
far as Minneapolis, where she is en-
ployed.
Porter Cockerham was taken to
Frederic to see a doctor, Sunday. He
had cut his hand quite severely.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Abrahamson and
daughter. Margaret, were in Mark
vile between trains Saturday.
Alpha Benson has been on the sick
list.
Mrs. Helmer Anderson called on
Mrs. A. Oman Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29
DUQUETTE

The Misses Leah and Florence
spent a few days at the home of their
parents, returning to Duluth Tuesday.
Mr.. Bostrom who has spent the big
gest part of the winter in the woods,
returned home again Saturday.
John Narcotic, Jr., left Saturday
for Sandstone, where he will be en-
ployed.
The local unit of the Farm Bureau
held a very interesting meeting Fri
day night, attended by about 80 peo-
pie. After the routine business was
transacted, a program was rendered,
consisting of music, readings and a
community sing. A debate on the
question, Resolved, That country life
is more desirable than city life,' was
decided in favor of the negative. At
forwards lunch was served and some
dancing was INDUCED in. The next
meeting will be held the fourth Fri
day in April.
Miss Pearl Erickson returned to st.
Paul Monday to take up her duties as
a nurse, after two weeks vacation
with the home folks.
Mrs. J. E. Pelton left for Minneapo-
lis Tuesday, after a weeks visit with
the old man. Mrs. Pelton will be en-
gagged as cook at one of the golf club
houses near the city.
Mr.. Mathew of Superior, who has
acquired possession of the old West
lund place, was here the first of the
week, looking after his place. The
Odegard family who has occupied the
place during the winter, is just NOV
ing out.
Adolph Barquist and family of
Proctor, drove down from that place
Tuesday, and are visiting at the He'd
berg home. Adolph said he found
the road pretty rough part of the
way.
A number of the folks attended the
card party at the Kerrick school
house Saturday night.
Mrs. Pearl Erickson entertained a
number of her friends at party Sun
day night. Music and card playing
took up the time, ending with mid
night lunch.
Rev. Fillinger will conduct services
at the school house Sunday, at 1870
in the afternoon.
The Community Ladies' Aid is con-
sidering putting on a party at the hall
Saturday, April 18th. Watch for fur
Their notices later.
Miss Signe Edin was a Sandstone
visitor between trains Wednesday.
Ben Webb of Sandstone, is visiting
at the Wagner home.
Mr.. Mitchell, John Pilrain, and
Frank Pilrain made a trip to. the
Jean Duluth Farm at Nickerson
Tuesday afternoon.
The local camp of Modern Woodmen
will hold its regular meeting Tuesday
evening, April Bird. All Woodmen
please attend.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29
DUXBURY

Lillian Anderson, Harry Shute,> Dor
othy Ludwig, and Mr.. and Mrs. r. j.
Shute met at the Ray Lampson home
last week Tuesday and made out the
yearly program for the Farm Bureau
Unit.
Clyde ~Lampson spent the past week
in Markville.
Mr.. Ogg and Glare and Norman
Matson were Sandstone visitors last
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Matson and Myr-
tie and Mrs. Neil Calvin were Sum
day visitors at the Lillian Anderson
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29
WINDEMERE TOWNSHIP

Louis Skog and Geo. Johnson left
Friday for their work in Winona,
Mich, after a visit at the Gust John
son home.
Mrs. Belle Goranson has been quite
i'll for the past week, and isn't recov-
ering very rapidly at present.
Mildred Hammerquist is quite ill
with pneumonia. All hope for a
speedy recovery.
Friends are sorry to hear that Edna
Anderson isn't we'll again and is un-
able to return to school.
B. G. Wade gave very interesting
talk at the Farm Bureau meeting
Tuesday evening. using the life and
lectures of Russell H. Conwell as the
principal subject of his remarks,
Mrs. Anna Mossberg and the Mis-
ses Lillian Moline and Alice Kockum
entertained about thirty people at
Mrs. Mossberg's home Saturday eve
ming, at a st. Patricks day celebra-
ton. All report an excellent time.
The Misses Olga and Alphild Lid
strom spent Saturday night at the c.
T. Anderson home.
Peter Rydell, one of Windemere's
earliest settlers, was taken i'll with
pneumonia last Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John l..
Johnson, and passed away Sunday af-
ternoon at $40 o'clock.
The basket social which was to
be given at the M. E. church Satur-
day night, is postponed until April IA.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29

The Woodman lodge will give a
free movie at the Fraternity hall on
Tuesday evening, April 3, to which
everybody is invited.
Charles Rundquist who has been
employed at Seattle, Wash, came
home Tuesday to spend about two
weeks with his folks.
Carl Brandt came home Friday
from Kingsdale.
Helmer Larson went to Duluth last
Thursday, returning Friday. Friends
are pleased to lear that he is getting
along nicely.
Jens Simpson came up from st.
Paul, and spent the week end here
visiting old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl johnson drove up
from Minneapolis Saturday evening,
visiting at the M. L. Anderson home
at Willow River, and at the Per Lar
son home here. Upon their return
to Minneapolis Sunday evening, they
were accompanied by Leonard Larson,
who will be employed in the city for
some time.
The Norwegian Ladies' Aid will
meet at the church Saturday after
noon, March 31st All are welcome.
Mrs. T. e. Durkee visited at the
Geo. Durkee home at Solana several
days last week.
Helen Suk returned from st. Paul
Friday evening.
The Swede Park Ladies' Aid will
meet at the church Saturday after
noon, March 31st. The Luther League
will meet at the Ne{s Person home in
the evening. Everyone is welcome.
c. M. Ostrom spent Sunday with his
folks at Braham.
Selma Upgren spent Friday and Sat-
urday at her home here, returning to
Cloquet Sunday afternoon.
F. L. Olson attended the district
Republican convention at Minneapo-
lis Friday.
Curtis Ostrom went to Minneapolis
Tuesday. Frank Rundquist had
charge of the Hennessy Co. store dur
ing his absence.
Arthur E. Evans of Little Falls,
returned from a two weeks visit at
Sparta, Bangor, and Lacrosse, Wis,
and from Hayfield and Minneapolis,
MINI. The trip was made in auto.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29
CLOVERTON

Sunday was communion Sunday at
Cloverton. There were seventy pres
ent at church.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Slice is quite sick.
Miss Lenora Gaul is staying at the
r. ]. Frederick home.
w. c. Chapman returned from the
University hospital Saturday. AL
though he is quite weak, the doctors
found him much improved.
Ragnar Myrman went to Minneapo-
lis last Thursday. He expects to be
gone a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Smell and daugh-
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home; Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Matson
and children visited at the Bert Gal
vim home and Mr.. and Mrs. C. Glienke
and sons at the r. j. Shute home.
Lyle Knutson left last Monday for
Montana where he will work on q
ranch for his uncle.
Mrs. Glienke and Mrs. Elmer Gal
vim visited school last Thursday af-
ternOOn.
Signe Swanson spent the week end
with friends in Markville.
County Commissioner Nels MatSOn
spent the week end at his home, re-
turning to Pine City again Monday
morning.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29
Oak Lake NeighbOrhOOd

Andrew Miller of Moose Lake, is
spending a few days with his brother,
John, near Oak lake.
Mrs. M. c. Balsom and son, Robert,
visited at Arvid Anderson's Sunday
afternoon.
urday, after finishing a ten weeks
course at the Sweeney auto and trac-
tor school in Kansas City.
Alex Hultgren is helping Herman
Gunderson a few days this week.
John Swenson attended the Mime
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29
DENHAM
DIES SUDDENLY

Mrs. Katie Mikrot passed away very
suddenly Wednesday amorning, March
2sth, at the home of her son. Vincent
Mikrot, north of town, in Birch Creek
township. Mrs. Mikrot was about 80
years old, and in good health. APP
parently the sudden passing was
caused by heart trouble. Funeral ar
rangements had not yet been made
when the American went to print.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29

Get thorough training, real ex-
perience, and good position at the
Duluth. Open all summer. Write
today. 5L29-1t
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ter, Katherine, spent Sunday at the
G. J. Lewis home.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-06
LAW|NCs GOING OVER
 B|G IN AsHv|LLE, N. |, TOTEM POLE WANTED

From Ashville, N. O., comes addi- tional word of the wonderful work be- ing done for Alaska by MT. and Mrs. W. B. Lawing, owners of the famous Alaska tourist resort on Lake Kenai, a few miles beyond Seward.
 The local Chamber of Commerce received letter in the last mail from the Asheville Chamber of Commerce, in which they acknowledged the mes sage the Lawings delivered from the local organization. Tn brief the letter said:
 Asheville is visited by 100000 tour ists annually. It is an excellent place for Alaska to advertise. The Asheviile Chamber suggested to the Lawings that the, Seward organization send totem pole which will be erected in one of Asheville parks. Mrs. Lawing Is presenting a pair of Alaska dogs to the Asheville Zoo. They would be glad to arrange an exhibit for any display of Alaskan products which might be sent them.