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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26
DENHAM

Henry Christensen returned Mon
day from a visit with his brother,
Walter, in Minneapolis.
The parents and pupils of the Sher-
ry Grove school, Dist. No. SO. met last
Friday for program and weiner roast,
celebrating the close of school and
also the fact that the district is now
out of debt. having paid off its bonded
Indebtedness a short time ago.
Miss Inez Johnson, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. F. Johnson, who
has spent the winter in Seattle,
Wash, has returned to Duluth with
Mrs. Doan and her son, Bobby. Miss
Johnson enjoyed her trip very much.
This community was grieved last
Sunday morning to learn that Mrs.
Marie Lehecka had passed away dur
ing the night. She had been ill a
few days with bronchial pneumonia,
and this, together with very weak
heart, caused her sudden death. Com
plete data for obituary is not avail
able at this writing, but will be pub
lished next week.
Quite a number from this vicinity
attended the meeting of the county
commissioners at Pine City last Mon
day.
The Misses Upgren and Rundquist
were guests at the c. ]. Peterson
home for a six o'clock dinner Tues
day.
Elmer Ryden was awarded the con-
tract of building the addition to
school "a, Dist 10.
The Swede Park Ladies' Aid will
be entertained at the Dick Rye home
Saturday afternoon, April 2sth, and
the Luther League at the Chas. Up
gren home in the evening of the same
day.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26
ARTHYDE

Esther Morrison who has spent the
past week at the n. E. Fenstermaker
home, left for her home at Moose
Lake Saturday afternoon.
G. Hunt and daughter, Loretta,
spent the week end at Swatara.
Earl Richardson killed bear last
week, which had been killing some
of his sheep.
Miss Jennie Moron who has been
guest at the H. S. Wood home for
the past few weeks, left Thursday
for her home in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Miller Christensen and daugh-
ter, Ethel, left Thursday for Will
mar, MINI.
Mrs. Charles Novotny and son,
Robert, left Monday evening for Ait
kin, where Mrs. Novotny attended an
assessors meeting Wednesday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26
HARLIS

Mrs. George Lund returned from
Duluth last Thursday. She had
spent a week visiting her sister-in-
law, Mrs. Dora Vogt.
Mrs. Myles Thomas, Mrs. Ed john
son and niece, Lucille. spent Monday
afternoon at the Lund home.
Mrs. Myles Thomas went to Belden
Tuesday to visit friend.
Mrs. Will Barber and Mrs. George
Lund have been on the sick list:
Charles and George Sorensen are
here from Superior. They are clear
ing the land on their farms.
The Misses Lorna and Lorraine
Trester are visiting their sister, Mrs.
Albin Hansen, of South Range.
Mrs. Paul Hansen visited at her
fathers home twice recently.
Everett and Marion Lund enjoyed
last Saturday evening at the Barber
home.
Mrs. George Lund slightly sprained
her ankle, but is able to walk now.
Mr.. and Mrs. jacobson, son, Frank,
and daughter, Jean, visited with Mrs.
Jacobson's parents over the week end.
They also motored to Duluth and SUI
perior.
John Edberg and Everett Lund
were fixing the road to Spur Dido.
Monday.
Ed Johnson is now working at the
Spur 124. He lost one of his horses
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Van Gnilder and
Clarence Billdo. the Belden school
teacher, and the Belden section fore
man and family, and few others
visited at the Barber home a week
ago Sunday.
Fred Lund visited at the home of
his brother, George Lund, recently.
John Carlson, now that the work
on the landing is over, is working at
Spur 124.
Edwin Rydeen, a childhood friend
of George Lund, spent Easter Sunday
at the Lund home.
Oakley Winton sawed wood for
Tresters, Johnsons, and Jacobsons re-
Gently. Mr.. Winton has now returned
to his home in Kerrick.
George and Robert Barber who
have been working at Spur 124, are
now staying at home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26
KERRICK

John Parker and Paul Hogan have
been very sick with a case of the flu.
Our Barber, Mr.. Bridges, spent the
week end with his parents in Du-
luth.
Geo. Wood spent Saturday with his
parents in Superior.
Quite a crowd attended the Union
Ladies' Aid in spite of the bad roads.
Miss Viola Carlson of Minneapolis,
is spending a few days with her sis
ter, Mrs. j. w. Tanquist.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. F. Ferguson are
again at home, after spending the
past few months in California.
If you have any news you would
like to have printed, just drop in and
speak to Mrs. Arthur Lund.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26
FRIESLAND

George Stewart has gone to Mime
apolis where he is taking treatments
at Asbury hospital.
The cemetery club was entertained
by Mrs. A. M. Price last Wednesday,
at which time the members surprised
Mrs. Nels Maygren with a gift in re-
membrance of her Friesland- friends
who regret the removal of the family
from the community.
Mrs. c. Oily has been visiting the
past month with her daughter and
family, who reside at Lake Minneton-
ka. Mrs. Oily is expected home this
week.
Mrs. Louis Eiffler is reported as
making good recovery after her
long illness. Mrs. Eiffler is residing
in Hinckley in order to be near the
doctor.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Gust Wicklund last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Berg spent
Sunday evening in Finlayson with DR..
and Mrs. Pearson and family.
The school board of the Friesland
district has elected the following
teachers for the coming year: Miss
Stepan of Willow River, and Miss Ma
bel Sonberg of Friesland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Erickson have
come from Duluth to start farming
on the Frank Adams place.
Harry Olson, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nels Olson, has gone to the Cities to
work.
The Ladies' Aid of Friesland, in
vites the public to attend the annual
sale of fancy embroidered sewing and
home made quilts which will be held
at the church, Saturday, April %, at
8 p. m. Lunch we'll be served after
the sale. consisting of cake and ice
cream, sandwiches and coffee.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26
KINGSDALE

Mrs. G. A. Richardson was in Fred
eric between trains Saturday.
Elsie Teich was supper guest at
the Oman home Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pennison from Belden,
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson
Sunday.
LIE Verne Oman was absent from
school for few days on account of
bad cold.
Alpha Benson visited at the Jens
Evenson home last Thursday eve
ming.
Florence and Adeline Lund return
ed from their visit in Minneapolis
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Pahos spent
Sunday afternoon at the Smythe
home.
Elsie Teich visited with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. r. Lund and family, Saturday
at Markville.
Mr.. Morgan came up from Hastings
Monday for a two weeks vacation.
H. Shuman had the misfortune of
breaking his leg Friday, while work
ing at the Spur. He was taken to
the Frederic hospital on the flyer.
Jens Evenson is on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. Anton Brogren went to Mime
apolis Tuesday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26
NORMAN TOWNSHIP

Mr.. and Mrs. George Watson and
sons, Forrest and Gene, spent Sun
day at the Will Eddy home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Purull and
daughter, Lily, spent Thursday eve
ming at the L. H. Kowitz home.
Miss Alma Strandberg spent Sun
day at home in Sandstone.
Miss Lucille Eddy and Miss Ethel
Dubbels spent Sunday afternoon at
the Will Eddy home.
Mrs. Paul Dubbels had the mis-
fortune to slip and fall and hurt her
arm quite badly recently.
Mrs. Steve Purull is on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. L. H. Kowitz spent Monday
afternoon at the Steve PurulT home.
Edwin Nelson spent Sunday at the
Bud braves home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26
Oak Lake NeighborhoOd

Miss Lottie Koecher of North
Branch, is visiting at Emil Koecher's.
Mrs. Ed Armstrong and Miss Mae
Miller will entertain the Oak Lake
Luther League at the Armstrong
home Friday evening, April 9th. y
Alvin Anderson and John Swenson
drove to Arvid Anderson's, near
Moose Lake, Tuesday.
Mrs. Aug. Nelson called on Mrs
c. l. Swenson Monday afternoon.
Victor Swenson was a caller at
John M. Anderson's Saturday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Larson and
daughter, Ethel, attended the Union
Ladies' Aid at Kerrick Saturday.
Gust Koecher lost horse last
week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26
OGEMA

Mrs. Grove lost a valuable horse
last week.
Joe Beaufeaux and son, Kenneth,
were visiting at the Benson home
Sunday.
Nal Swan was a caller at the Ben
son home Sunday afternoon.
Emery Huntley bought a tractor
last Friday from Webster, Wis.
John Westlund and Fred Lillinberg
were callers in Ogema Sunday.
Peter Stulen. found den of IA
young wolves.
The saw mill crew finished saving
logs at Len Irons Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26
DUQUETTE

John Swenson and John M. Ander-
son returned home last week end
from Pine City, where they have been
serving on the jury.
Ed Koecher called at Aug. Larson's
Tuesday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26

school. There they enjoyed de-
licious lunch which was being served
to the Cemetery Club.
Our Little Citizens League gave
very interesting program on spring.
The fourth grade pupils have been
memorizing the poem, Somebody's
Mother" in reading.
Many Of the children are studying
spelling more than usual lately. All
are working for the honor of being
the representative at the Pine County
Spelling Contest to be held Ill Hinck-
ley, Saturday, May 10Th.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26
Pleasant Hill Neighborhood

Frank Mach and Charles Kunz re.
turned from the Twin Cities Sunday
with Buick for Mr.. Kunz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patsy Murphy spent
Sunday and Monday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Johnson and
family and John Boris called at the
Robinson home Sunday.
Mrs. Berglund and Eva called at
the Matthes home Sunday afternoon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26
GOFF SCHOOL NOTES
District 80.

State examinations began Tuesday
in the seventh and eighth grades.
During the week of state examin-
ations the seventh and eighth grades
plan to have a weiner roast.
In geography, the sixth grade is
outlining South America.
The younger children are greatly
enjoying the various mud puddles on
and near the school grounds.
Several of the children stopped at
the A. M. Price home Thursday af-
ternoon on their way home from
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26

The departing guest had been given
his bill, and shortly afterward the
manager said to the head waiter:
"You gave the man in room 20 his
bill, didn't your"
Eyes, sir" was the reply.
81 didn't forget to charge for any
thing, did II"
'Not that l know off, answered the
waiter.
Strange, very strange" muttered
the other; ~ can still hear him whist
ling"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26

You can save money by making your
reservation now for future enrolment
at the Young & Hursh Business Col
lege, Duluth. Write for information.
4L33-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26

A sign in the window "Iron sinks"
brought fellow in with this, eyes, l
know and time flies-but wine vaults,
sulphur springs, jam rolls, grass
slopes, music stands, moonlight walks,
and ruber tires" All the come back
we had was Eyes and marble busts."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26

what do you think would happen
if we could see ourselves as others
see u.s." asked a citizen of another
at social occasion last week. "As
far as the women are concerned" he
replied, "they probably would put on
more clothes"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-04-26

Want Ads only 1c per word.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
CUBA VS, JAPAN
Davis Cup Tennis Teams Are EeaJy Tor start nf First Matches for Trophy Tomorrow.

Havana, April c7 Hr,-The Davis cup teams of Cuba and Tarsn are ready fer he start of their first c,,p matches tomorrow morning. Two Slnsles matches will be played Sat urdaE and the doubles on Sunday. IT necessary the final singles will take place Monday.
 Iapan's trio of players, Tejso loha, captain of the team, Tan1lo Abe and loShiro phta. seemed to be suffering from the effects of 1hc change of climate in their last 'pracflce yesterday. Toba s fast f]riv- Ing game WAS slowed down ,lsih,y- by the heat.
 The veteran Cuban star, Dr. NJ- centc Eanct, singles champion of Cuba. was playing brilliantly in his last practice match, while the other members of the Cuban squad. Eo- sello Paris Gustavo Nollmer, Ger man 'pmsnn and Ricardo Morales, have been showing great improve hent ln recent practice sessions.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27

ginning Of the spiral. the cross sec ton of the roadway IS flat; at the point of super eley eyation, or ol.e- half length of spiral, the amount Of super elevation IS half the total, and . maximum, or full tilt. is reached at the end of the spiral
 The test curve, which is expected to be duplicated elsewhere i'll the state. has a an1-foot radius, and a spiral length of 15o feet was used. of which half was placed on tho tangent (hack of point of curva- tureN, and half on the simple curve tahead of point of curNature). 4 widening of 5.4 feet was ,lsed. plus an additional width of 1 ,s feet for convenience i'll pla cling the guaSd rail,
 Such 3 highway must be sur faced with gravel or other cohesive material. NeNcomb said. to pre- vent slipping when wet,
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27

MANDELL vS. PlELA. Hollywood, Cal. April 27 H' - Tony Mandell, who halls from Bos-
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27

beauty of the ballroom. Floor lamps VIII be placed at various parts of the hall. On the stage where the or chestra will be seated will be ferns and palms,
 From the soclety's entrance to the street canopy will be erected. X committee ct approximately 1" mem ters IS working on the plans for tn, event
 The society is planning one of the largest card parties in ifs history and the date for the affair has been set at May II. More than 100 pr,zes will be offered for games in whist, bridge and "45.' The committee II, charge consists of William ]. Hun7a- son. chairman, Thomas Kennedy, John J, Riley, Thomas J. Deyine, r. foulllard Joseph Callahan. Frank McAEa% and William J. Sullivan, Sr
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
WEATHER EXPERTS
 HOLD CONVENTION
J, 5. and British Meteorologists
 Meet in Washington

Washington. April q UF) - Meteorolcgists from the principal countries of the world will meet in Paris and London in May 10 fcrmu- late plans for forecastlng weather conditions for tranc-oceanlc flights.
 Prof. C. F, Marvin. director of tho United States weather bureau, and E. B. Calvert, chief forecaster. will represent America. They will ica Saturday.
 A specific study will be made Of north Atlantic weather Marvin said today. Al steamship authori- ties will be asked to cooperate with the weather services of various countries in reporting storms, winds and low pressure areas,
 Means of obtaining observations from ships and land stations all over the world will be considered as weather authorities agree that accurate forecastins can only he ac- compllshed through prehenslvc information.
 Marvin said England France. Germany. Belgium, Italy, the United States and other countric. would bo represented,
 The conferences are preliminary 10 the 1929 world meteorological conference, where plans arc to be laid for l complete world wide weather service from ships to land stations, enabling correlation Of inc information for lIsc of both sesmen and eNlators.
 Such information would greatly reduce flying hazards, Dr. Marvin 1 said, Increasing demands of avia- | tors for such service made it's early | establishment essential. he added.
 The meeting next month were called by General Del ranlbro. di- rector Of the French weather sery- ice. -.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
Fire Board Will Visit
 Myrtle Street StaliOn

Members Of the fire board will make their first inspection trip to- night, visiting No, 4 station at Myrtle and Curtis streets, which is now un- dergolpg extensive repair The com mission has an appropriation con sldera bly, less than the estimated cost of the work. and it is the board & plan to lay out the job so that the more necessary items may be cared for before going back to the common council for additional funds. \ special meeting of the commission will follow the inspec- ton trip.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27

Haifa, Palestine, will construct q I1 900, ,noo harbor.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
Elaborate Decorations
 For T. X. B. Society Ball

An elaborate decorative scheme has been decided upon as one Of the features Of the y. NJ. T. A. & E. society hall which is to be held in the societys auditorium on Main street on Friday. May 1.
 The colors will be pink, white and blue. Booths along the sides Of the nall which will be set off by palms are expected to add much to tho
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27

Nermilllon. s. p., April .7. LP-A highway curve for which automo- piles do not slscken speed but take the bend at 70 to 45 miles an hour has been constructed here.
 It is scientifically banked like a race track and the tilt is such that a car is deflected from its straight path in accordance with the sharp. ness or degree of curvature.
 Heavy buses rock around the curve at speeds of from 50 to 45 miles an hour,
 The work was done under the di- rection of R. V. Nevcomb, pro- lessor of civil engineering at the University of South Dakota, and was intended. he said. as an example of how the problem Of
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27

high speeds on highways can be successfully met.
 Principles of super elevation. or tilting, and widening were follow ed in constructing the curve. which is on a corner with 9o-degree turn.
 The widening Is zero at the be- ginning of the spiral. c.7 feet at the point of curvature and the maxi mum. 5.4 feet. at the end of tho spiral.
 A super elevation of two inches per foot. totallinE four feet for a o4-foot road, was used. The grade line was carried around the center line of the roadway, the outer edge being raised two feet and the inner edge lowered two feet. At the be-
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
MOTOR VEHICLE RITOHT

The police were notified today lsv me state commissioner of- motor vehicles Of the suspension of the op- erators licenses of A3cl F., Nvo,1ist Of IA Osgood avenue, John F. Nice nan or lll2 Stanley street, Edward k' Lawson of 4a Prospect street, Bernard Allen Of 5l Dwight street, return Of the right to operate, to John Thompson ot 204 Grove street. AEon Eomcnici of 70 Lincoln street. Robert MacGrcEor of 367 Common wealth avenue, Joseph Bahula of 4s Main street, return of the licenses of Gustaf Hult of % Henry street and Wasyl Iarosh Of .S5 High street.
 
 Haifa, Palestine, will construct q
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
EXT0LS ATHLETICS
Rev. nr. $. Farkes Cadman Praises Sports in Talk from the Center of a Boxing Ring.

New York, April c7 H-The Rev. Dr. s. Parkes Cadman, pastor of the Central Congregational church, Brooklyn, and president of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ i'll America, eNtolled athletics last night after climbing through the ropes at q boxing bout.
 The match was held at the club house of the Brooklyn -Manhatt tan Transit company, and after the bout Dr. Cadman told the spectators he wouldn't mind putting on the gloves himself for Is minutes or SO.
 Sports, he said, developed body and mind and taught self reliance, and ascrihed to his early football days the. fact that he continues we'll and active at the age of 6S.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27

ton. and Jimmy Piela. a local pros duct of Cauli1ower Alley. will don the gloves for 10-round bout hero tonight. The boxers weigh about 126 pounds with Mandell the favorite because of his greater experience.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
BuRRITT JUNIORS MEET

A meeting of the Burritt Juniors will be held at the Burritt A. C. club rooms tonight at o'clock. All members of last years baseball team are urged to attend as well as all players who have signed up for the coming season. Plans for the sea- son will be discussed
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27

Monday night than he was for his recent unsuccessful bout with Tom Heeney, in the opinion of State Boxing Commissioner Thomas r. Donohue.
 Donohue made the statement aft CT watching the Bridgeport former light heavyweight champion do five rounds of exhibition work.
 It was said at the Delaney camp Tex Fickard might visit Delaney to- day. Rickard's hired men have figur- ed the gate for Mondays fight should be about $SS.00o.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
DELANEY IN SHAPE
Bridgeport Scrapper Appears ip Ex- Cellent Form According to Com missioner DonOllue,

Bridgeport, Conn. April c7.- (CFD-Jack Delaney is in better condition for his battle with Jack Sharkey in Madison Square Garden
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-16
CHAPTER XXXIII

Listen, Tony" said Jill, when the
girls had gone to their rooms to
dress for dinner. leaving her broth
er, Jack and herself in her room,
I'm gonna give You a scoldiag."
shoot" said Tony, spreading out
his chest. Il can stand Tor any
thing once"
You know as we'll as l do" she
proceeded forthwith, that to make
a success OF this venture we've got
70 travel a straight and narrow
course. Cocktails and Black Bottom
don't associate with each other on
e%ongenial terms. You'll recall what
tn mnager said today:
I don't wan any hootch-hounds
in my employ he told US. Not even
among his entertainers he said.
They won't stand for it, Tony."
where d'yuh get that stuff. any
how erupted Tony, waxing wroth
and swelling up very like a poisoned
pup. Just because a cocktail makes
YOUR face red and your nose shiny
you never drink any So you want
TO regulate things for other people.
You just watch your own step, sister.
III keep an eye on mine."
That's my advice. also. Jili."
vouchsafed Jack, with quick fore
thought, lest she take the notion to
include him in her scolding. "A man
may do many things a woman can't
do, and get away with it. just see
to il that your own foot doesn't
slip."
Before Jacks return to Elliston
Tony had proven the truth of his
bTother-in-law's original remark that
"a man may do many things a wom-
and can't do"
IL was because of some of the
things q oma could do. however,
that Master Tony didn't lose his
dancing job, even before he had
started working at it. A woman
could humble herself before a caf.
manager. and plead that a weak
bother be given another chance.
That had been Jills privilege their
first night in Pittsburgh.
She had observed, during the din
ner. that Tony and Jack were more
than ordinarily ~exuberant. At 1880
the manager came to her room. Four
of the girls. Mike, Billy, Ann and
were with her.
I'm very sorry. Mrs. Stuart" said
the manager. addressing her from
just outside the door. but I'm afraid
shall have to cancel oGr contract
is a clause in il, as ! pointed
ont to your brother ard you. re-
alcohol. ! will not tolerate
drinking among my employees. SER
wants or entertainers. Your brother
is down in the Palm room now. but
| shall not permit him - 20 on
the floor. He has been drinking.
Jill had no difficulty in finding
Tony. Jack and he. surrounded by
a ~coterie Of young hooters and flap
pers. with Nita Ravelle and the pro-
lessor looking on and applarding dis
creetly. were holding forth on the
and dement's Of various IA
dancers.
Jill, with feelings better mag
ined than described, managed final