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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
PARTIES HAVE THEIR SAY

mos in Meeker county, community
picnic. Henry Arens, Farmer-Labor
nominee for congress i'm the third
district and E. J. Lee, nominee for
justice of the supreme court, also ad-
dressed the Glencoe gathering.
AS usual Mr.. Lundeen paid his re-
spects iton Herbert Hoover. Mr.. Lun-
deem has been political enemy of
Herbert Hoover ever since the DAYS
of the war when the then food ad-
ministrator depressed the price of
wheat and increased the price of
sugar to the consumers. In speaking
of HOOver's speech of acceptance.
Lundeen said:
1T is the same old note, to the
same old tune. They want us to
borrow more money at the same rate
of interest; they want to give us
water transportation without any
ships; protection that for eight years
has not given us any protection"
Lundeen Boosts Arens.
Referring to the congressional con-
test in the third district, Lundeen
urged the election of Arens and asked
the defeat of Andersen, the Repub-
l1can nominee. 1.-The Republican
candidate voted for the McNary-Hau-
gen bill but he is now supporting
Herbert Hoover, the relentless enemy
of the farmer. You should all go to
the polls on November and vote for
Mr.. Arens for congress. In that way
you will be protecting your interest
and at the same time helping to build
up the Farmer-Labor movement of
this country"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
BORAH FOR SHIPSTEAD
(Pine POker)

Senator Borah has been more or
less of stormy petrol in the Repub-
lican ranks and the leaders have
found that he will not "stay put"
which at times is quite aggravating.
There is no question but that he made
many votes for Hoover with his speech
in Minneapolis, but it is feared that
he has annexed few votes for Sen
ator Shipstead during his visit here.
He had Senator Shipstead as his
breakfast guest, Tuesday morning,
and conferred with him on his cam
paign for reelection.
Senator Shipstead told reporters
that Senator Borah manifested keen
interest in his campaign and indi-
Gated that Senator Borah would be
inclined to return to Minnesota under
his own auspices in the interest of
Senator Shipstead if it became neces-
sary to show Shipstead's work and
standing in the U. S. Senate.
.'> Senator Borah has refused to dis
cuss state politics in any of the states
he has visited during his speaking
campaign for Hoover.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
WARNING TO DAIRYMEN

Recently a farmer, living in Mile
Laos county, was leading bull home
after the animal had broken out of
the pasture. He had fastened stick
to the ring in the bulls nose in order
that he might better lead him. The
animal became enraged, after follow
ing along peacefully for time and
charged the farmer, and had it not
been for the help of some men, who
followed along a short distance. the
victim would have been gored to
death.
Frequently we read in our many
exchanges, about injuries and deaths
being caused by enraged bulls, and it
is best at all times to be on guard
against these creatures. When one is
noticed to begin hostilities, it is best
to let the packing houses take care
of him. One must not think that he
can handle him, for when they at
tack, it is generally when the victim
is least prepared Take all precau-
tions, especially for the sake of your
family.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
THE KING OF SPORTS
Moose Lake Star Gazette.)

moOoC LIANT SIdI HdLCltC.J
"Along came Ruth" Babe Ruth
gave up a great chance this season to
set a new record in home runs. In
order that the New York Yankees
might win necessary games, Ruth for
got his home runs and went after
base hits that count and not four-bag
bingles that don't. Babe Ruth is not
only in class by himself as home
run hitter but he is the greatest draw
ing card in the sporting realm" says
prominent sports writer. Seventy
thousand dollars a year is some
money, but he is said to be worth ev-
cry cent of it to the Yankees. Rival
clubs always welcome the coming OF
Babe Ruth. The Babe packs 'em
in and he thrills 'em as they like to
be thrilled. There's only one Ruth,
continues the sports writer. land
there'l never be another. Great slug
gers will come and go, but Ruth's
place will always be secure" More
power to him! .... .,.-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
REPUBLICAN

Arthur E. Nelson, Republican cam
didate for United States senator,
greatly strengthened by the apparent
alliance of Henrik Shipstead with the
Democratic party, leads the G. o. p.
forces into battle this week, which
also marks the beginning of the drive
for Christian J. Laurisch, candidate
for reelection to the railroad and
warehouse commission, and Attorney
General A. Youngquist, who is also
seeking reelection.
Mr.. Nelson made an intensive
four day drive in the ninth district
which extended from October 10 to
October 13 inclusive. During the
four days Mr. Nelson delivered 35
speeches.
Governor Theodore Christianson
sounded his keynote at Hutchinson
Tuesday before a large and enthusi-
astic crowd which cheered him as he
appeared on the platform to officially
open his drive for reelection.
The G. o. P. senatorial nominee
included the sixth and eighth dis
tricts in his drive last week to press
the marked increase in his strength
which has appeared as result of the
developments of the past few days.
Towns in which Mr.. Nelson appeared
were Foley, Little Falls, Staples, and
Brainerd on October 5, and Crosby,
Ironton, Cloquet, Carlton, and other
towns on October 6.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11

years of its existence and is daily add
ing to its accomplishments for the
betterment of communities and hui
mainly. The years of suffering and
bloodshed had forcefully brought the
realization home to them, that the
conditions of their people as a whole
could be bettered.
Their mission in this world is to
help others and promote any right
eous cause, which is further empha-
sized by the fact that one of the first
things explained to a prospective
member is IF you are looking for
help, we do not want you, but if you
wish to be of benefit to others, we are
glad to have you" 1t has also been
demonstrated, nevertheless, that they
do stick by their buddy if he is up
against it, as well as by others, who
are unfortunate.
The Legion has been largely in
strumental in renewing the waning
significance of certain patriotic ac-
tivities in some localities as well as
promoting helping bees for an I'M
fortunate neighbOr, together with CO.
operating in building up or better
ing the conditions of the communities
which are in the scope of their ac-
tivitieS.
Greater significance of the Amer
lean flag and the proper usage of
this emblem of our country has also
been one of the phases of the work
that the Legion has endeavored to
carry out, and it has, through it's
persistence. been noticeably advanced.
Sports have also come in for their
share of advancement under the au-
spices of the Legion and no clean
sport that helps to benefit the human
body mentally as well as physically,
has been lacking a champion since
it has been in existence.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
DEMOCRATIC
EIGHT BARREN YEARS

Republican Misrepresentation of
the farm issue proceeds apace Sec
rotary of Agriculture Jardine, in q
statement issued at Washington, talks
about all the horrible things that
would happen to the farmer if the
tariff were to be reduced.
He neglects to mention the fact
that on the farmers major cash crops.
such as wheat, hogs, corn and to-
bacco, the tariff is not working for
the farmer, and on cotton there is no
tariff at all. He neglects to mention
that the Republican party has failed
utterly so much as to recognize this
glazing injustice, let alone proposing
to correct it, and what is still more
important, he forgets to say that it
is one of the cardinal points of the
Democratic platform and of Governor
Smiths policy to give the farmer the
full benefit of the tariff to which he
is entitled. The American farmer
will not be fooled by Secretary Jar
dimes attempts to blind them.
After eight years of Republican OPP
position and hostility in the White
House, it is too late now for Repub-
lican publicity agents to try to change
the record.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
DEFENSE STILL ESSENTIAL.
National Republic)

While lauding the Kellogg anti-war
treaty as a big step toward permanent
peace, President Coolidge has not per-
mitted this diplomatic accomplish
ment to blind his vision to the ne
cessities of the day. In his recent
speech to the American Legion in
Wisconsin the President said:
Because we believe in our country it
will always be our desire and our
duty to defend it. 1t cannot be too
often stated that we cherish no SEN
timent of aggression toward any other
people. But the obligation to resist
evil, to be prepared to maintain the
orderly authority of the rule of law
in both our domestic and our foreign
relations is one which cannot be
avoided. For the government to dis
regard the science of national defense
would expose it to the contempt of
its citizens at home and of the world
evade bearing our share of the bur-
dens of civilization. For this reason
we maintain, according to our re-
sources, our population, our position
and our responsibilities, moderate
army and navy based on what we be-
lieve to be our requirements for ma
tional security"
This is a clear cut and logical ex-
position of the case those who believe
in adequate national defense None but
those who are blinded by anti-Amer-
lean prejudice will maintain for a
moment that the United States has
any sentiment of aggression. We took
no territory and no PREPARATIONS from
the losers in the World war. A few
years later we called together in
Washington a disarmament confer
ence and in an effort to cut down the
naval preparations of the world we
voluntarily relinquished worldwide
supremacy in battleships which was
naturally coming to us. Our army
is one which is barely big enough for
the maintenance of peace at home
and in our territories, and certainly
we cannot be accused of naval lingo
ism when we have voluntarily re-
linquished a bright chance for the
naval supremacy of the world.
Whence comes then all of this talk
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
PALMY- O'KRONGLIS

A wedding of particular interest
to the people of the Willow River
community in which the contracting
parties lived occurred on Monday, Oc-
tober 1st, when Miss Sole Marie
O'Kronglis became the bride of Mr..
Sebastian Tom Palmy of Chicago.
The nuptial VOWS were taken at the
ST. Isader's Catholic church at 10
O'Clock. The bride of honor was
Helen OKronglis, a cousin of the
bride, and the best man was John
O'Kronglis. Others taking part in
the ceremony include the ! follow
ing: Katie Matuseski, Joe O'Kronglis,
Francis Novicki and Peter Sabeski
Mary Katchmark and Stanley Dabu-
shinski. The afternoon and evening
were spent by many of the happy
couples friends, in dancing.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
DOWN BUT NOT OUT

A very few days ago, the papers
and sport fans all over the country
were busy telling the populace how
crippled the New York Yankees were
| to begin the series against the strong
st. Louis Cardinals, but now the cry
is different as the cripples took the
series by winning four games straight
which places them on the throne as
1928 baseball champions of the world.
True enough the Yanks were crippled
with several of their star players alb
sent from the lineup, but nevertheless
they won, thereby overcoming the al
most insurmountable obstacle in real
championship style. The Cards, using
the phraseology of the national past
time, are real group of ball play
ers, who climbed to the top of their
own association by sheer force and
brilliancy, but nevertheless they were
so decisively beaten that they, at
times presented the appearance of be-
ginners at the game. The Yanks, so
to speak, trampled them under foot
in their mad stampede to overcome
the handicap that they so plainly felt
in their weakened condition. These
fighting men from New York certain
ly have shown that they possess that
prize possession-grit-a commend
able trait which anyone might be
proud to have within his makeup.
The worlds baseball series, that
is now over for another year has so
forcibly brought out the moral,
Don't say dead until you are dead
and then you can't say it," that it
should make an everlasting impress
sion into the moral code of every
man, woman and child in the uni
verse. That wonderful phrase, as
embodied in those few words, ifmold-
ed into the lives of each and everyone
of us. how different this old world
would be. There would be no failures
each one could so elevate his own
position that there would be no suf-
fering-every obstacle could be over
come.
The losing athletes were so cock
sure of winning the series it would
seem that they were unguarded in the
terrific onslaught of the invincibles.
This probably is leading factor in
their downfall and when they realized
the fact, it was too late, even though
they finished the series as real losers,
fighting to the last, but to no avail,
the damage had been done, the ap-
parent cripples had hobbled home
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
THE LEGION OF GOOD

The American Legion can, just as
fittingly be christened as the Legion
of Good" that which fearlessly cham
pionS the righteous cause.
A few years more than a decade
ago, the vanguard, sent by our gov
eminent, passed over the gang planks
of a transoceanic liner to do it's bit
in the cause of humanity. Many of
its members never returned, but were
replaced by others, who were drafted
and who volunteered to the service
of their and our United States. This
was the first undertaking of good that
these boys participated in, in a body
but it was destined to be almost
equalled, if possible, in future years
when those who survived the great
struggle returned to their loved ones
again on peaceful soil. Several
months of hardships and suffering
together caused these warriors of hu.
mainly to realize what each meant
to the other and caused them to form
lifelong friendship, which was later
destined to bind them in one great
body, that which is known as the
American Legion.
The American Legion has accom-
plished much good in the few short
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
SLIGHT COMEBACK
TO CATTLE TRADE
Better Feeling Develops for All Cattle
Under Decreased Receipts; Hog (,
Market Breaks 25 to Mostly soc
Under Liberal Run; Lambs
Hold Steady Despite
Liberal Supply.

(By u. S. Bureau of Agriculturaf~Eco-
Monies and Minnesota Department or
Agriculture.)
South st. Paul, Mimi, Oct. 8, 1928.
"A better feeling developed in all
branches of the market today follow
ing a substantial decrease in country
loadings and by the wind-up the mar
ket was on a steady to strong to in
spots Csc higher basis. Western ran
gers made up most of the crop, the
steer end bulking at $1,000 to $1,000,
few loads to $3.50. She stock
turned largely at $500 to $3.50 for
COWS and from $500 to $3.50 for
heifers, specialties to $3.50 for COWS
and to $1,000 or $11.O0 for heifers
Cutters continued at $5.75 to $3.50,
bulls from $S.25 down, with vealers
soc lower and mostly $14.O0. Stock
ers and feeders ruled strong to in
spots csc higher, meaty feeders going
from $1,000 to $3.50, the bulk of all
offerings $3.50 to $11.5O.
The hog market opened 25 to most
ly soc lower under a narrow ship
ping demand and generous runs at
all points. Desirable lights and
butchers sold from $1,000 to $1O.25
light lights 1925 to $3.50, packing
sows $500 to 1925, while pigs were
steady at $1,000 mostly.
About 10000 sheep were on sale
today and the market showed fair
activity at steady prices. Bulk of
the desirable fat lambs turned at
$3.50 to $12.65, bucky offerings SILL
so, heavy lambs $1O.5O, culls $3.50.
Best fat ewes turned at $500 to $3.50,
heavier weights on down to $500,
while feeder lambs turned at $1,000 to
$1,000 for natives and up to $1,000
for best westerns.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
FROM OUR EXCHANGES
editorial COMMENT FROM OTHER NEWSPAPERS
MAY NOT CONFORM
AMERICAN)

from the alleged liberals about Uncle
Sans militarism and Imperialism?
This demand for the scrapping of the
navy and further limitation of our
army, this terming of our brave ma.
rines as the tools of Wall Street.? :
1t might be well in this connection
to note again the first sentence of the
President quoted above. Mr.. Cool
idge says, because we believe in oul
country it will always be our desire
and our duty to defend it," Is is possible
therefore that those among us-they
are comparatively few but very noisy
who demand that we do not keeI
the means for defending ourselves
are no longer interested in American
defense because they no longer care
for American traditions and American
ideals?
This is something worth bordering
over. There has grown up in this
country of ours sect which sneers
at things American, which makes
light of our ideals and the sacrifices
of the founders and defenders of the
nation, which characterizes the Con.
stitution as an outworn antique docu'
ment and declares that the doctrine
of patriotism should be replaced by
the. doctrine of internationalism.
OF course there are many ardent
pacifists who mean well but reason
enormously, who swallow idealisn
and strain at facts. But it must be
said that most of the anti-Americans
those who would substitute world gov,
eminent for American government
can be found in the ranks of those
who are against national defense
They do not want America defended
because they no longer believe in it
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
FARMER.LABOR

The Farmer-Labor candidates are
getting their campaign under way.
Senator Shipstead has addressed a
great many county fairs, picnics and
business mems organizations during
the summer. Recently he has made
several talks over the radio in advo-
cacy of his reelection to the senate.
: In a recent radio talk over WCCO
the Farmer-Labor senator discussed
his record in the senate and summed
up his accomplishments Among the
things which he spoke of having
achieved was forcing the treasury de-
partment to reduce the rate on treas
ury certificates from 4 per cent to
pa per cent. 'The treasury saved
$1,20O,O00 interest on this issue
alone" he says, "and, the general
public and the commerce of the coun-
try has the benefit of the psychology
cal effect of the lowered government
interest rate on the money market,
resulting in a general reduction of
interest rates all over the country
The New York American said at
that time of Shipstead's victory over
Mellon: "It looks as if the treasury
department stands corrected and the
Farmer-Labor senator from Mime
sofa stands justified"
eastman Withdraws in Senate Race.
With the withdrawal of George F..
eastman, Democratic candidate for
senator, it looks as though Shipstead
should win over Arthur E. Nelson,
Republican, in a walk. Many are
predicting Shipstead's defeat of Mel
son on November by vote of to l.
Lundeen Addresses Picnics.
On Sunday of last week, former Con-
gresham Ernest Lundeen, Farmer
Labor nominee for governor, address
ed two picnic gatherings. One at
Glencoe, held under the auspices of
the Mcleod County Women's Non
partisan Club and the other at Co.'S
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
THOMPSON-VORK

At pretty wedding on Wednesday,
Oct. 10th, at Sandstone, Miss Helen
York, daughter of Mrs. Grace Work of
Sandstone, and Stanley Thompson of
Buffalo, Mimi, were united in mar
riage. The ceremony was performed
at the Dutch Reformed parsonage.
with Rev. c. w. Deelsnyder officiat-
ing. The bride wore dress of can
ton crepe trimmed with rhinestones,
silk tulle veil, and carried bou-
quet of lilies of the valley and pink
rose buds. Viola Thompson. sister of
the groom, was the bridesmaid and
Godfrey Work, brother of the bride,
was the grooms best man. After a
sumptuous wedding dinner at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs.
Grace York, the happy couple left on
their honeymoon. After their trip the
newlyweds will make their home in
Buffalo, Mimi, where Mr. Thompson
is employed as jeweler. Friends
join in wishing the happy married
couple all the success of married life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
THE TEACHER

1t is the time of year again when
we have among US. those who are
looking after the well-being of our
children for approximately six hours
of each of the five days of the week
and one who is so often misjudged
when the youngster comes home from
school with tale of woe, about how
mean the teacher is. If we will
just place ourselves in the "shoes
we wore a few years ago. and analyze
that statement, we will find that the
biased, especially in great number
of cases. After being petted for the
first six years of its life at home, it
is very hard for the beginner, especi-
ally, to get down to business in the
school room. Probably if we only knew
the trials and tribulations of teach
err in pursuing her or his duties, how
different our attitude would be. Of
course there are certain cases when
the teacher could have a little more
patience, but as a general rule they
are unjustly criticised.
The P. T. A. has done, perhaps,
more to eliminate feeling and bring
the teacher and parent in closer re-
lationship than any other plan or
- organization that has been devised or
formed with this end in view, and
rightly so for the teaching profession
is by no means an easy and enjoyable
one. In the first place it requires
considerable training with large
sum of money expended to procure
that training, and in the second place
it is a nerve-racking task to teach
the youngster the fundamentals of
higher learning. ~.
Everybody then, should cooperate
with the teacher of their children in
the schools today, and try to make her
or his task just little lighter and at
the same time bring a higher STAN
dard of education and deeper salts
faction to the future life of the child.
After all they are human and the
average deserves the best that we, as
parents, can give them.
1t has been said that, "the public
school teacher cannot live apart; he
cannot separate his teaching from
his daily walk and conversation. He
lives among his pupils during school
hours, and among them and their
parents all the time.
HE is peculiarly public charac-
ter under the most searching scrutiny
of watchful and critical eyes. His
life is an open book. His habits are
known to all. His office, like that of
a minister of religion, demands of
him an exceptional standard of con-
duct.
And how rarely does a teacher fall
below that standard! How seldom
does teacher figure in sensational
headline in a newspaper!
1T is truly remarkable, l think,
that so vast an army of people-ap-
proximately eight hundred thousand
so uniformly meets it's obligations,
so effectively does it's job, so decently
behaves itself, as to be almost ut
terly inconspicuous in a sensation
loving country.
ut implies a wealth of character,
of tact, of patience, of quiet compe-
tence, to achieve such a record"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
Financial Wizard,

Gentleman: What would you do
with a nickel if l gave you one?
Hobo (sarcastically): Get new
suit, mister. an some supper, an a
nights lodgin' an breakfast an din
ner tomorrow.
Gentleman: My good fellow, here's
a quarter. Go and support yourself
for the rest of your life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11

with the coveted possession, leaving
in their wake, surprised and dis
appointed club of ball players as we'll
as gaping and mistaken group of
sport writer's all over the country.
The Yanks were down but never
out!