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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
BETTER BUSINESS
BOARD H|TSFRAUDS
Report on Fiscal Year Tells
OF Activities for Protection
of Public.

| Activities of the Better Business
| Bureau for the fiscal year ending June
| 80 were gratifying and satisfying ac-
cording to the annual report OF Louis
J. Rnthschild, director, which is being
received by bureau members today foi-
lowing its formal presentation at the
annual meeting June 20. The report
sets forth that 1913 cases were handled
boy the merchandise department. 1859
financial inquiries were considered, and
hundreds OF miscellaneous cases We're
handled in 1928, including the in
vestigation of the employment agencies.
newspaper classified advertisements and
consumer complaints"
Mr. Rothsehi,d reports the bureau
completed the year financially healthy
and he extended the gratitude of the
bureau to the newspapers District Com
missioners. Federal Trade Commission
and other Federal bureaus. the District
detective bureau, the corporation coun-
sci. United States attorney. radio station
WMAL., and to the cityS business men
for the cooperation and support which
they gave TO the bureau during the year
In its merchandise activities, the
bureau has sought to promote truth
in advertising" In this work, 1.-The fake
sale was curbed. exaggeration and over
enthusiasm was minimized, bringing
retail advertising in the District OF CO.
lumbia to an even higher plane" the
report sets forth.
Fake bankruptcy, FIRE. going out
robustness and similar sales have been
CONSPICUOUS by their absence In WASH
ington during the past year" the re-
port declares In this connection. MFR.
Rothschild pays tribute to the news
papers which. he says, have refused
suspected advertisements.
In its work against questionable in
vestment promoters. the bureau is CO.
with the Senate District COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20

doesn't announce it
self.
Eliminate the risk
entirely by using Lis
terine every day, morn
ing and night. And
between times, before
meeting Others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20

READ THE FACTS
II had halitosis
40 hair drsssefs state
w that about every
third woman, many Ut them
from the wealthy classes. il
halitoxlc, Who should know
better than they
Fats 10 face stldeacs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20

friends and business as.
sociates when simply
by using Listerine, you
can put yourself on the
polite. agreeable side.
Lambert pharmaeal
Company. st. Louis.
Mo-, u. S, A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
ToDAY's ADJUSTMENTS.

National Piayers--"Mrs Wigs OF the
Cabbage Patch" comedy drama, at
$40 pm.
Fox Husbands for Rent" continu-
Gus, II to II pm.
Paiace-"Telling the World" at l0:45
am, 1910, 2:15. AGO, 5:45, 7.55 and
10 pm.
EarIe-"Wheels Of Chance" contin-
uous. IL 80 am. to IL pm.
Columbia--"S Skirts" at 10:45 am,
1890. 2.25. APPS, 6, 8 and 10 pm.
Metropolitan--"A Texas Steer at
1895 am, 1885, 3:35, 5;35, 7:35 and
9:35 pm.
Little Theatcr-"A Lost Lady," con-
tinuous, l to II pm.
Tivoli---" Partners In Crime, '&at ESQ,
AIS, 6, 7:50 and 9:40 pm.
Enthusiastically Actress" at b:lO,
8 and $50 pm.
Central--"Across to Singapore" l2:3o,
., $3.50, S. $50, 8 and $40 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20

Easy dieestibility. And, best OF all, food
--corkine good 10 cat!
Serve Muffets, whole or broken up,
at breakfast tomorrow morning, with
cream and sugar. Or add fruit. Enjoy
one yourself, and get an extra treat
out of watching the rest OF the family
enjoy them.
The Quaker Oats Co, Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20

Some parents blame everything but
halitosis Unpleasant hrcath) when
children are not affcetionate. AS a
matter of fact, halitosis is often the
cause.
Don't fool yourself that you are
free of it. because it is simply i'm.
possible to tell when you have it. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20

mittee. and of the 1854 financial In
oairies made since the establishment OF
the financial department of the bureau,
/ $50 were filed during the year just
completed. Among the fraudulent IN
vestment promoters, the bureau at
lacks the free lot schcmers" offering
real estate Tote free" to unsuspectng
persons.
Frauds operating through the want
adj columns of the newspapers were
made targets of the bureau during the
year.
prosecutions pending In Police Court
against employment agencies, COM
plants continue TO be made by persons
who claim to have been misled or mis-
treated by the agencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
Capital Men Commissioned.

Raymond c. McAlister, 219 Ninth
street northeast, has been commissioned
a second lieutenant in the Quartermas-
ter Reserve Corps of the Army. and
Philip J. Stone. 1923 Macomb street, as
a second lieutenant in the Infantry Re-
serves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20

That's the answer, every time. And by
unanimous vote, among those who know
their Mufets.
Whole wheat, cooked, drawn out TO
a hImy.thin, fne-spun ribbon. Wound
round and round, layer upon layer.
Baked. Toasted crunchier than toast
itself! Crumbles in your mouth.
Here are caIories, minerals, bran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
1t makes YOU unpopular
with your own children

Being a powerful deodorant, it i'm.
mediately ends halitosis.
If you have any doubt of its power
as a deodorant, rub little onion on
your hand. Then apply Listerine
clear. Immediately the odor is gone.
Even the odor of fish yields to it.
Don t take chances of offending your
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04
ID. s. S. CELEBRATED
TENTH ANNIVERSARY

The local Danish Sisterhood lodge
celebrated the tenth anniversary of
the society here Sunday evening in
the d. B. S. hall and drew an attend
ance of between $50 and 200. After
dancing an hour or so the entire
audience was seated at we'll laden
tables in the new dining room and
welcomed by the president of the
society, Mrs. Jens Henriksen, who
turned the toastmastership over to
Svend Petersen. When the lunch had
been enjoyed the POSTMASTER called
for a number of short talks, resulting
in responses from Peter Hermansen,
r. N. Thomson, J. C. Jensen, Chr.
Sandahl, ]. P. Frederiksen, Mrs. Jens
Henriksen and Mrs Jens Thomson.
Five songs we're interspersed with the
talks, making the program last lit
tie over an hour and this was follow
ed by dancing again until midnight.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04
BROOK PARK

A number of the masons from here,
went to Hinckley Wednesday of last
week, to attend the funeral of w. H.
Noble.
Mrs. A. L. Scofield visited in Mora
last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Williams have
stored their household goods in the
Zeigler store building for the winter.
Mrs. Williams will spend the winter
in Minneapolis, at the Melby home,
and Mr.. Williams will be employed
in the north woods.
Mr.. Umlandt from Muscatine, Iowa,
visited here few days last week, to
look after his farm interest.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Wohlquist and
son. Ralph, of Kerrick, called on
friends in town Friday.
Ole Sundstrom of Mora, called at
the H. w. Mcclellan home Friday af-
| ternoon.
Mrs. C. B. Kelsey assisted DR.. Kel-
sey with an operation at Hinckley
Friday morning.
The Ladies' Aid Society held their
annual election of officers at the Aid
meeting at C. L. Hoagland's Friday
afternoon, and the following were
elected for the coming year: Mrs.
David Hall, president; Mrs. Guy john
son, vice president; Mrs. e. ]. Wright,
secretary; and Mrs. o. j. Woodbeck,
treasurer.
Miss Evelyn Larson and Miss AL
VIVA Anderson visited at the Larson
home at Ogilvie Friday
The Ladies' Aid Society will be
entertained by Miss Elsie Hartman, at
the Henry Mcclellan home, Thurs
day, October 18th. Everyone is cor
daily invited to attend. All mem
bers are urged to be present, as this
will be the last meeting before the
sale and supper. The work commit
tee wishes to ask that all articles for
the bazaar be brought to the Aid on
that day. If you cannot do this, please
hand your articles to Mrs. Harold Nc
Clellan or Mrs. Joe Harapat, Jr., at
any time within the next two weeks.
Kenneth Gray of Minneapolis, called
at the H. w. Harte home Saturday
evening. He was on his way to visit
his father, c. N. Gray, at Sandstone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Remer Rypkema vent
to Rush City last Thursday evening,
accompanied by Mrs. Kendall, the
Baking school teacher, who was here
Wednesday and Thursday in the in
terest of the Pillsbury Flour Mills, in
a baking school sponsored by the
Brook Park Feed Co.
The Farm Bureau will hold it's reg
ular meeting in the town hall, We'd
nesday evening, October 3.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold McClellen mo-
tored to Mora Friday morning.
Mrs. A. L. Scofeld and Miss Bonita
Armstrong motored to Princeton Sat-
urday, to visit Mrs. Scofield's mother
Herman Gratesmaker visited in
HinckIey and Sandstone last Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Scofield called al
Mora Friday afternoon. -.
P. ]. Fosberg and son, Leonard, mo.
tored to Mora Friday forenoon.
Albert Orr who is employed at Fair
mont, Mimi, visited his mother, Mrs
VIM. Orr, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Mcclellan Wis
tied Miss Nina Johnson at Mora, Sun.
day afternoon.
| The Sunday school convention was
held here Saturday at the town hall
with a large number of delegates
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

Very enjoyable meetings were held,
both in the forenoon and afternoon.
Dinner was served to the people at
noon in the hall over Kelsey's store.
Miss Evelyn Larson visited her
mother, Mrs. May Larson, at Ogilvie,
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Tomlinson OF
Mora, visited Sunday at the Milhol-
land home.
Miss Ethel. Skause spent Sunday
with her parents at Milaca.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. ]. Wright and
family, and Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Johnson
and family, and the teachers, the
Misses Bertelson, Sinard, Windemuth,
and Clausen, motored to Duluth Sun
day.
position here, taking charge of one OF
the potato warehouses for the win
ter, and will move his family here
soon. Mr.. Kohl called in town Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heidin who have re-
sided south of town, moved their goods
into part of the Scofield building and
will live there this winter. Mr.. Hell
din will travel for the McConnon pro-
ducts in Chisago county.
A number from here attended the
Legion play at Mora Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mcclellan and
Henry Mcclellan motored to Mime
apolis Monday.
Miss Evelyn Larson went to Min
neapolis Tuesday, for short visit.
Don't forget to come to the Teach
ers' Reception" given by the Legion
and Auxiliary at the town hall, Fri
day evening, October 5th.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04
200 OF GOPHER LEGION LEAVE
FOR SAN ANTONIO

Thursday, October 4, at $50 a. m.
200 Minnesota Legion and Legion AUX
Hilary members will leave the Twin
Cities for San Antonio via st. Louis,
New Orleans, and Houston, with a
side trip to Galveston. Following the
October SS11 Legion and Legion Aux
Hilary national conventions, they will
take side trip in their special train
fight enjoy fiesta, and sightsee for
day, returning home via Kansas
City, reaching the Twin Cities Sun
day, October IA, at noon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-My sorrel pony, weight
800. Guaranteed sound and gentle
for children or elderly people to ride
or drive. Priced reasonable to the
one that will give her good home
Leslie Riehm, east of lumber yard,
Kerrick. 3Sw3-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-Guernsey bull calf Of
serviceable age, best of breeding, or
will trade for beef stock. Three
Guernsey COWS to make room for
others, age or years; eight young
Duroc red pigs, weeks old; one coal
or wood heater as good as new-Jos-
eph Jaglowski, Rutledge. SOVIET
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale or Trade for Caffeine
team of dapple grays, S and 6 years
old. Also an Atwater Kent radio set
complete like new, six-tube.-Leslie
Riehm, / block east of lumber yard
at Kerrick, MINI. 38w2-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04
Thoughtful Husband.

Farmer Ito druggist)-"Now be
sure an write plain on them bottles
which is for the Jersey COW and which
is for my wife. I don't want nothin'
to 'appen to that Jersey cow"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-S0 acres of unimproved
land, miles east of Hinckley, on the
Danbury road. Desire to sell imme-
diately in order to clean up an estate.
Write or call on Fred Hammer, adj
ministrator, Route 4, Mora, MINI.
38w1-3t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

Farm For Sale-I have a 10-acre
farm on the west side of village linn
its, with buildings in good condition.
There is seven room frame house,
good barn, chicken coop, good we'll,
and other conveniences for farming.
On account Of my age, am unable
to work it any longer.-John Zalesky,
owner, Willow River, MINI. 57w3-3t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04
For Sale-20 4-weeks-old pigs at
$500 each.-Ludwig Mosb@k, Askov.
25w3-1t
PROCEEDINGS OF
SCHOOL BOARD
District No. II.

The regular meeting of Independ-
ent School district No. II was held
on September II, 1928 with the quail
ification of Mrs. D. J. Adolphsen and
Louis Olsen being accepted as school
officers.
Louis Olsen and P. Simonsgaard
were appointed purchasing committee,
and ]. B. Jensen and Mrs. D. ].
Adolphsen, ground committee. r.
Pedersen's bonds were accepted and
District No. 1872 agreed to pay $3.50
for the transportation of Niels Peder-
sens children to our school. 1t was
also decided, at the meeting, to buy
some seats with the sum, not to ex-
coed $4,000.
The following bills were allowed:
Askov Variety Store, supplies--$ 5.13
Sigurd Stovring. books ----- 5.34
T. N. Thomson, lumber --- 1.SO
H. c. Hansen Lbr. Co., paint LOS
Minneapolis School Supply Co.,
supplies NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 11.6O
Carl Miller, bill of Grant Gault- 800
Hall & .McCreary Co., books 1910
James B. Glow & Sons, supplies .3S
Askov Hdwe. & Motor Co., sup
plies ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1886
Lowe & Campbell. supplies $500 27.79
Macmillan Co., books - 4.16
Peyton Paper Co., supplies $500 11.5O
American Pub. Co., SERVICE 24.55
St. Paul Book & Stationery Co.,
supplies 26.4O
Houghton Mifflin Co., books 1906
Standard Oil Co., supplies 1890 1926
American Book Co., books $780, 1875
v. Justesen, school census 1890 $40
Current Events, subscriptions 1000
Askov Dray Line, service 1885
Askov Telephone Co., service 2.65
MINI. Power & Light Co., service 900
First State Bank, coupons so
Little, Brown & Co., books 51.56
]. B. Jensen, salary -- 5000
r. Petersen, salary ---------- 5000
]. B. JENSEN, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04
(From Another Correspondent

j. c. Hancock returned Sunday
from Minneapolis, where he has been
the past month.
Ben Hancock and family drove to
Taylors Falls Sunday. There they
met party of friends from Mime
apolis.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

Cecilia McGauley, of the Young &
Hursh Business College, Duluth, was
placed by the school with the Odds
mobile Sales & Service Co. last week.
4L3-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-About three hundred last
years White Leghorn chickens, of the
famous Hollywood Strain" Call any
time except Saturday.-Alf Bloom
gren, Sturgeon Lake, MINI. 25w3-1ts
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE WEEK

This column is for free use by
churches. schools. societies. lodges
ETC.. for the purpose of announcing
meetings where no admission is to
be charged. such meetings as are
held for social or educational pur-
poses and not for pecuniary gain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

GERS will be held. 1900 a. m.-Morn-
ing worship. H. w. Harte will speak
on 1.-THE Other Fellow" Miss Bertel-
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Kelsey
will sing. Everyone is cordially in
vited to attend. 500 p. m.-Young
Peoples meeting and sermon by the
pastor Let us continue to invite all
the young people to attend the Ep-
worth League meetings.
Tuesday, Oct. 9-8 p. m.-Prayer
meeting.
Wednesday, Oct. 1913 p. m.-Choir
practice.
Thursday, Oct. 1.-THE Ladies'
Aid Society will meet at the home of
Mrs. Henry Mcclellan. Miss Hartman
is hostess All are cordially invited
to attend.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-6 horse power Fairbanks
Morse gas engine. This engine has
never been used and will take $4,000
for it. Enquire School District SS,
Jas. Caldwell, Clerk. 32w52-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-Some White Oak wagon
poles and reaches, ETC.; some posts
and pine lumber 2x4, to 16 feet.
Call or write Paul Pangerl, Rutledge.
25W3-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-Some nice young pigs,
seven weeks old. Please come to-
wards evening.-Max Greenbaum, on
old state road between Willow River
and Sturgeon Lake. 25w3-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04
Pokepama N. E, Church Notes.

Sunday, Oct. 200 p. m.-Church
school. 800 p. m.-Divine worship.
Theme, What Should be Our Object
ives for This New Conference Year,"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-Celery, $1.O0 per dozen if
taken from field. Put in your win
ters supply now while price is cheap.
Anton Hansen, miles northeast of
Askov. 27w3-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

Horses-10 good sound we'll broke
farm horses for sale. Priced very
reasonably. These horses can be put
right to work.. w. Tanquist, Ker-
rick, MINI. 25W3-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

Dozens of replies have been re-
ceived from many Want Ads in the
American. Try it and be convinced
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-1924 Chevrolet coupe in
good running condition. Will take
$1,000 cash, or cattle in trade. Bert
Armstrong, Route 1, Bruno, Mimi.
25w3-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-One registered Shrop-
shire ram. One Delaine ram. Young
Shrop breeding ewes and eve lambs.
Ben F. Hancock, Brook Park, Mimi,
Route 1. 25W2-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

Wanted to Buy-A purebred Hol-
stein bull calf, or 9 months old.
from dam with C. T. A. record. Give
price to John White, Hinckley, Mimi,
Box 81. 29w3-1t~
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-Mammoth white Pekin
ducks, $3.50 each; first come. first
choice; either sex, and they are dam
dies.-Ernest Bielke, Duquette, MINI.
25w3-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

Gudst jeneste Betlehems Kirken
Ssndag den 7. October Kl. 10000.
HI. Dyreborg.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

Lost-A small black bag. on road
between Silvery Sands Beach and the
village of Sturgeon Lake. Finder
please leave at the Sturgeon Lake
Garage. 25W3-lt
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

The American Legion Auxiliary
will meet with Mrs. Otto Madsen on
Thursday afternoon, October II.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

Ungdomsforeningen afholder Musk
Aften Sendag den 2. Okt XII. 8, i For
samlingshuset. Ale er velkomne.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

The regular meeting of the local
W. C. T. U. will be held Wednesday,
October 10th, 2 p. M, at the home Of
Mrs. Albert johnson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

II you want to buy or sell try an
American Want Ad.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

Pomroy Community Church Notes.
Sunday, Oct. 7-10:30 a. m.-Church
school, Mrs. Bradley superintendent.
500 p. m.-Christian Endeavor. All
are welcome to attend.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-As l have two animals
will sell the oldest, % months old
1919, Guernsey bull, $65.0O.-Ed Beav-
ems, Bruno, MINI. 25W3-lt
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-Green tomatoes. at 1c
per lb.-Harald L. Jensen, miles
east and 212 miles south, Askov.
25w3-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-Cabbage, 2 cents per b.
eight miles northwest Of Finlayson.-
John Romanowski, Finlayson, MINI.
25w3-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

Elsie Hartman, Pastor.
Sunday, Oct. 1000 a. m.-Church
school. The annual election of Off
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

For Sale-Shropshire ram. years
old, a good one. Also a few young
breeding ewes. Phone or call on
Auctioneer Barnick, Sandstone.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Rev. S. T. Palm holds services in
Brook Park next Sunday, October 7th.
at 1890 and in Ogilvie at 2:30 p. m.
ALI are welcome.
S. T. PALM, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-04

The Askov Livestock Shipping AS
ISOLATION will ship Monday, Oct. 8.
Bring listed stock before 9:3O.-Christ
Larsen, shipper. ZoWo-lt