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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22
ECLIPSE of Moon on NOU. 81
To Continue Nearly an Hour
Phenomenon EARLY Morning VIII be Visible in All Sections of
United States-Asronomers Haze Schedule
Thoroughly Mapped Ont.
BY ROBERT H. BAKER
Professor of Astronomy, University of Illinois.

Urbana, Ill.-A total eclipse of the
moon will occur Nov. 81, early in the
morning. 1t will be visible from be-
ginning to end everywhere in the
United States.
The moon will enter the earth's
shadow at 2:24 a. M, eastern standard
time. Total eclipse begins at 1888
and lasts until 4:29 O'Clock, when
the moon begins to emerge. At $50
a. M, the eclipse will be over. Cen
trail times are one hour earlier, noun
tain times two hours, and Pacific times
three hours.
Although the moon will be entirely
within the shadow for nearly an hour
it probably will not disappear from
view. The reason is that consider
able sunlight is refracted into the
shadow through the ring of the earth's
atmosphere around the base of the
shadow.
Dim and NOticeably Red.
The moon at that time will be dim
and noticeably red like the setting
sun. Usually dark eclipses accom-
pany stormy conditions all around
the shadow base. The brightest ones
occur when no clouds are there to
stop the light. Mixed conditions give
spotted appearance to the eclipsed
moon
While a lunar eclipse does not
much affect us on the earth, it would
be a serious matter if we lived on
the moon. Recent observations of
eclipses have shown that the tenn
perature of the moons surface drops
from ITO degrees Fahrenheit imme-
diately before the eclipse to 100 de-
grees below zero during the total
phase.
A drop of $50 degrees in an hour
or two is a cold wave no one would
care to observe at close quarters. Of
course, no one lives on the moon, for
it is airless and entirely barren.
1t is the absence of atmospheric
protection that permits the sudden
change of temperature. During the
long lunar night the cold is even
more intense; a thermometer at the
surface would not register higher than
$50 degrees below zero.
Million Miles in Space.
The earth's conical shadow stretch
es nearly million miles into space
On screen placed at the moons dis
lance from us the shadow would ap-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22
SHIFTING THE ENFORCEMENT
UNIT
(Christian Science Monitor)

(Christian Science Monitor)
With the initial steps planned for a
possible legislative solution of the
farm relief problem at the forthcom-
ing short session of Congress, the at
tentiOn of the people of the United
States turns to another progressive
administrative advance. Coupled in
the thought of millions of voters at
the recent election were the issue
named and that of enforcement of the
Eighteenth amendment. Mr.. Hoover
evidently gave satisfactory pledges
that both these would receive early and
earnest attention.
Now comes the announcement that
it is proposed. after March 4, to trans
fer the enforcement unit from the
Treasury Department in Washington
to the Department of Justice. In the
estimation of many interested OBJ
servers and students the opinion has
prevailed that it is in the latter de-
partment that the authority should
always have rested. With the outlaw
ing of the traffic in and manufacture
of alcoholic beverages the entire bust
ness was automatically removed from
it's former position as a revenue pro-
ducing factor and simultaneously fell
under the classification of inhibited or
forbidden transactions. 1t clearly is
the business and province of govern
ment, in such circumstances, to set
in operation it's most efficient ma
chinery adapted to the enforcement
of the law. A traffic which is abso-
lutely forbidden is not logically insthe
category of industries or businesses
amenable to regulation or license.
The unofficial announcement of this
proposed change, apparently circum-
stantially verified if not actually au-
thorized, supplies additional encour-
aging evidence that party and indi-
vidual pledges made by and in behalf
of the incoming Chief Executive will
be strictly kept. The equipment and
personnel have been provided to in
sure a degree of law enforcement
which should silence the merited
criticisms which have been directed
against the methods already too long
employed.
Violations of the enforcement code
have become an offense to a vast ma
jority of the American people. They
are not accustomed to see their ex-
pressed dictates so openly and flag
rantly disregarded. 1t is indicated
that the proposed transfer of this par
ticuIar activity will meet the instant
approval of all sincere defenders of
the law.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22
THE POOREST SPORT

One of the best ways to demonstrate
the baser side of ones nature and to
stamp him henceforth and forever
in the knowledge of his own con-
science, is to go out hunting and
steal the kill of another man just be-
cause he left it for few minutes to
go and get help to carry it to his
home. This and other forms of
thievery was perpetrated this past
hunting season and they all stamp the
crook as a parasite who makes his
livelihood out of the activities of
others.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22
ANOTHER ADDITION

During the past week the announce
ment came that there is another ad-
dition to the army of newspaper fam
lilies in Minnesota and this report has
it that o. w. Barbo has gone and
committed the thing that will in the
future have him labeled as benedict.
We welcome Mrs. Barbo to our ranks
and we don't blame Editor Barbo, of
the Braham Journal one bit for what
he has done, because we firmly be-
lieve and know the trials of an editor
are such that he needs a mate to help
him in his efforts. Mr. Barbo is get
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22
MORE MONEY AGAINST MUD

According to unofficial reports it
is now certain that the amendment
to the gas tax revenue is passed and
that in the future the county gets
one-third of the revenue derived from
the proceeds that its respective gas
users pay into the state treasury to
be apportioned in the repair of it's
secondary or State-aid roads. This
should make decided improvement
in the crossroads of the county in a
few years to come and will, we are
sure, work out for the betterment of
all concerned from the furthermost
outpost of the settler in the wilder
ness of this country to the city dwell
er. 1t should make for a decided
the rural life of each county and
after all they are the ones who should
be shown every favor that is possible
in their efforts to supply the town
folks and city jewellers with the
things necessary to livelihood.
The farmers are the ones who have
to haul the heavy loads of produce
to market and in several cases take
more pounds off of their horses on
one trip to town, than they could feed
back on them in a month This was
a chance, it seems to help in a way,
the rural folk and it was done.
One consolation of the whole thing
is that this arrangement made it
possible for them to play a great hand
in helping themselves, for if they
had not registered the vote, the cause
would have been hopelessly beaten.
A real example, a real lesson can be
gained from this instance, in that it
has shown what can be done when
people band together.
Before the election, it seemed that
the proposal would be over-ridden by
the tremendous vote of the three big
cities within our state. Cities that
massed to the polls by thousands, but
the rural warriors won their battle.
They demonstrated their staying quail
ities-the qualities that, if applied
in other channels in their efforts of
lettering their conditions, will result
in more effective good than all the
legislation that will be adopted.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22

pear as a dark circle 500 miles in
diameter-ample space for the moon
whose diameter is only 2160 miles.
At intervals of 1914 days the moon,
then at the full phase, overtakes the
shadow; but it passes usually above
or below and no eclipse results. Con-
ditions are now most favorable for
eclipses at the times of full moon
near the middle and end of the year.
The number of lunar eclipses in a
year varies from three to none at all.
Some of them are only partial
eclipses and not all are visible from
any point on the earth. Astronomers
are able to predict the times and cir
cumstances of eclipses far in advance.
Christian Science Mon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22
- BUILDERS ALL
Saturday Evening Post)

An encouraging feature of the in
ternational situation is the intelligent
fashion in which several of the poorer
countries are developing their natural
resources. War has been ascribed at
times to the struggle for economic
advancement but it is rather far
fetched to suppose that Italy and
France will spring to arms because
each is seeking to develop its own
water power. In Italy and Spain espe-
cially and also in France, hydroelec-
trio power is becoming a factor to be
reckOned with, and in two of these
countries economic recovery is partly
due to its rapid development.
1t is, indeed, a cause of war, but
of the right kind-that upon the old,
persistent forces of poverty. If Italy
and Spain can push these evils back
the whole world will rejoice with
them.
We all feel pride in the constructive
works which almost certainly will be
built in this country in the next five
or ten years. There will be many new
and improved highways, modernized
railroad terminals and vast waterways
improvements.
I Italy and Spain also are making
notable history along somewhat sim
liar lines. No opinion is ventured as
to the permanent or long-run wisdom
of their, dictatorial form of govern
ment. But Rome built great works
under its Caesars. Perhaps there are
periods in a country's history when
dictators are needed. Possibly a Mus
solini or a Rivera is required to give
the push that starts a nation on the
road to increased well-being. But
that is a subject which arouses too
much partisanship to dispose of
briefly.
Leaving politics aside, there is no
doubt that in view of Italy's lack of
coal and oil the rapid development of
its water power is first aid in re-
Mobilization. The country is a long
narrow peninsula, traversed by the
high Apprentices, which must be
crossed by the railroads in steep
grades. Thus electrification is singu-
larly adapted to prevailing conditions.
One estimate places the saving al
ready effected at a hundred million
dollars year. If coal or other fuel
were to be found within the country
and near at hand, the wisdom of cost
ly installations might be questioned,
but hardly under the circumstances.
SPANS program of development is
exceedingly ambitious. 1t includes
new railroads, highways, water power,
ports, irrigation, reforestation, city
water systems and modern sewerage
plants. American firms have been
looking over the ground, and the pos
sibilities of interesting foreign capital
appear better than in the past. Last
July a new railway connecting France
and Spain was opened for traffic. Not
only does it bring Paris and Madrid
closer together but communication is
opened between sections of both coun-
tries which previously had but slight
if any facilities.
There are always possibilities that
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22

1t is a little more pleasing to tune
in on the radio now and not have
to listen to the merits of someone,
then, too, we can turn to the news
papers and read something else that
has nothing to do with the future
prosperity of the country.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22
FROM OUR EXCHANGES
EDITORIAL COMMENT FROM OTHER NEWSPAPERS
, CONFORM WITH THE OPINIONS


country may over-build; we have
had our own costly eras of internal
improvements. But in the main we
cannot but welcome the signs of eco
nomic vigOr in lands which have been
looked upon as none too progressive.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22
Some typewriters look well, even if
they can't think.-Pine River Sentinel.

One result of the recent election is
that it has caused the people in gen.
eral to know a little more about the
past life of the candidates. Both good
and bad, but mostly the bad side
of each individual was dealt with by
his opponents.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22
Budding Ent0mOlOgist.

Mother: why is baby crying?"
Nurse Tin the next room): HE
wants
Mother: well give him what he
wants."
The baby bowls louder
Mother: "Why didn't you give him
what he wanted?"
Nurse: II did. 1t was beef
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22

One thing this deer hunting season
has accomplished and That is to show
us there are lot of men that
will make excellent infantrymen in
the next war. But, of course there
are always drawbacks-about all
some of them could do is walk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22

Editor Cravens of the Mile Laos
County Times, said "a mouthful when
he made the following remark in his
editorial column last week:
1.-The farmers are going to find
a big slump in the number of
their friends, following the end
of the political campaign"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22

The ocean claimed another ship the
other day and down with it went sew
eral souls who trusted to the strength
of the craft in which they were afloat
and to the ability of their pilot, who,
it is reported was negligent in send
ing out the sos signal. 1t seems
to be a case of over-cOnfidence or
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22

The recent successful trip of the
German Zeppelin to this country and
back home again has demonstrated to
us just how high up in the air some
people can get and yet accomplish
their undertaking.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22
Must Have Been.

Magistrate: Whatever could you
have been thinking of to steal all
those Sheep"
Accused: Il dunno, your worship.
l must ha' been wool-gathering"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22
Built for Speed.

Buyer: 81 don't exactly like the
looks of this new car in front"
Salesman: But look at these fine
lines from the back. Don't it look
good from that view?"
Buyer: Eyes, but"
Salesman: "Well, that's all any
body'll ever see of this car
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22

The best time during the Thanks
giving and Holiday season is just be-
FORE Why? Because one doesn't feel
the effects of the feed so much as af-
terward.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-11-22

ting out commendable newspaper
and we congratulate him and sincere
ly hope that he will have many years
of happy married life before him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-22
ARKANSAS HEARS
DRUMS OF REVOLT
Leaders Loud in Protest Over Re
vamped" Democratic
Party.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, July 2l.-~The
drums of revolt against the Democratic
ticket are heard In the South all the
way from Richmond TO San Antonio
and Arkansas. which supplies the vice
presidential nominee, Is ioudest In pro-
test against the unfamiliar aspect OF
this revamped Democratic party. There
has not been such Seething and polit"
ical discomfort in this section since the
Civil War and II that means anything
at all. it must mean a complete trans
formation Of the party, with the South
led by Arkansas In open rebellion.
Veteran politicians have belittled the
storm that rose on the nomination OF
Smith and predicted that the boilers
will be drawn back TO the party in
time by ancient Affiliations and preju-
dices. But Senator Robinson knew
what he was about when he urged the
national committee to provide a South
ern bureau, and when Gov. Smith We
toed this suggestion he may have, by
that gesture, lost his chance at the
White House. That Is considered by
some far-fetchcd theory. but the vote
OF one State In 1916 defeated Charles
Evans Hughes
The Southern revolt. and particularly
the revolt In Arkansas. should not be
ignored. No one knows now how deep
or how swift the undercurrents flow
and the Democratic State central COM
mittee was jolted out of Its usual COM
uosure last week when 1t threatened tr
apply It's authority, under rules Of the
PARTY, TO bar all Democrats who fail tc
support Smith from the State primary
August IL To bar Democrat from
local primaries is the equivalent OF dis
franchising him,
The threat was answered from owe,
the state by a howl of derision and a
dare. The committee was urged 10 &c
ahead with big stick tactics and sec
how many other Democrats would bolt
IN the committee insists on making
martyrs out of the boilers II will, al
The same time make thousands OF con-
verts for the anti-Smith faction, Whlef
nroveg how near the revolt Is to gettins
mt of hand and wrecking the party II
the state,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-22
FIERY CAMPAIGN SEEN
IN NORTH CAROLINA
Resolution Endorsing Nominees
Meets Opposition in State
Committee.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RALEIGH. N. c.. July 2l.--With the
customary resolution indorsing nomi-
nees of the party meeting with unprece-
denied opposition In the ranks OF the
Domcratic State executive committee,
and with the Republicans offering full
states for local Offices in counties that
have in late years gone Democratic by
default, the Democratic campaign in
der conditions unparalleled since the
Populist days of 1892 and 1896.
The resolution of Endorsement. of
ferred by Representative Lindsey G.
Warren. which had the active support
of Josephus Daniels and other pre-
convention foes of Gov. Smith, was
similar to but milder than resolutions
which have been adopted by the same
committee as matter of routine every
four years. But when the resolution
was presented to the committee sc its
organization meeting Tuesday night,
four members Immediately declared
their opposition and for time 1t ap-
peared that there would be a real split
In the ranks of the organization that
has always been the very citadel of
party regularity.
However. an amendment to the reso-
luton deElnmg as Democrat all those
who vote the State ticket, motion to
table and demand for roll call were
all withdrawn and after two hours de-
bate the resolution was adopted with
only few scattering noes"
Despite the unprecedented character
of the fracas. most of the Democratic
leaders are glad 1t happened, as they
say II brought the real conditions with
In the party out In the open and put an
end to talk of getting rid of traitors"
an operation which would likely prove
too extensive for party comfort
r. r. WILLIAMS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-22
c. D. P. SEENLOSER
IN JERSEY INQUIRY
Fails to Discredit Mayoi
Hague on Charges of
Election Fraud.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEWARK. N. j., July 21.-The Re-
publican campaign against Gov. Alfred
E. Smith in New Jersey has adjourned
until September after a rather unsuc-
cessful start. The Republicans felt the
best way to hit at Smith was to dis
credit Frank Hague, vice chairman oil
the Democratic national committee and
undisputed leader of the Democrats
forces in New Jersey. If Gov Smith
is to carry the State in November,
Hague and his organization will be re-
sponsible,
The Republicans, through their leg
islative leaders, set out month ago
to investigate Hague and the activities
of his organization. They sent an. in
vestigating committee into Hudson
County. Hagues home, and proceeded
to give publicity to padded paw rolls,
alleged election frauds and questionable
purchases of watersheds.
Then. at their last session before
the Summer recess, the committee
called Hague as a witness. intending to
question him only on the one issue
purchase of a watershed property at
a mysterious profit of 100000 to some
one not yet revealed. Hague referred
the committee to subordinates who
denied all knowledge of the details.
The suspicion remained that the
deal was not entirely proper, and hai
the committee adjourned Immediately,
the Republicans, might have had some
thing to toss at Hague until the probe
is resumed in November. However,
Hague was prepared for such strategy
and Immediately launched an offensive
defense. He called upon the commit
tee TO question him fully on the ale
cations of pay roll padding in Jersey
CITY. of which he Is mayor, and also
concerning the alleged primary election
frauds. The committee. not having
gone far enough into these matters.
was not ready. 1t declined to con-
tinue the questioning.
Hague declared his name and tnat
of Jersey City had been DETAINED by
innuendo and incomplete testimony
and declared the committee was show
ing bias. The hearing room was
packed by Hague followers, who put on
n noisy demonstration for him. He
iss,ed a prepared interview. in which
he ridiculed the Republican committee,
charging 1t was shooting at smith
through him. and declaring he had
chased the committee out OF Jersey
CITY for the Summer like dog with
its tail between its legs. He stole away
the meeting and the headlines. The
hint of something wrong in the water
deal remains. but Hague has also left
the State believing that the Republic
ans were not fair in their inquiry.
The Smith candidacy is not expected TO
suffer on the basis of the testimony
SO far brought out against the organi-
cation he depends upon to carry New
Jersey for him. .