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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
NEW CODE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW PROPOSED
Resolution Is Prepared for Presentation to
 Congress

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4. A Parliament of Peace which would draw up an international code of laws is contemplated in reso- lution which Representative Lor- ing M. Black, Jr., Democrat of New York, has prepared for in- troduction.
 Representative Black said: "The international code should be prepared by convention drawn from the national legisla- tive bodies of all nations. Leg islators are responsible to the people and would reflect the peo- ple's desire for peace"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04

PERRY, Ohio, Feb Velma West, 21. and bride of a yea. liked the city. She enjoyed play ing bridge, but her husband. who worked with nursery plants, pre- ferred the solitude of this village of 250 people, 25 miles from Cleveland
 The wife was invited to a bridge party in Cleveland the night of Dec. 6. She went, but while she played bridge back n the West bungalow in Perry a crumpled figure sprawled on the living room floor. T. Edward West had been beaten to death with a claw hammer.
 Arrested on a shopping tour in Cleveland the next day. Mrs. West admitted the murder. but said she struck in self defense. She said the death scuffle eliminated an argument over her going to the bridge party.
 Now the young wife faces early trial. probably this month. on n charge of murder in the first de gree, and the prosecution has indi- cated that the death penalty will be asked for
 West, 26, was nnrserymaa and he brought his bride from her home in Cleveland to live here.
 The principal evidence to he used against the widow will De the alleged confession to police, parts of which have never been made public.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
MURDERS WIFE THEN SUICIDES

SEATTLE, Feb. 4-After shoot ing and killing his young wife, John Hill, Jr., President of the John B. Hill Insurance Company, ended his own life with the same revolver.
 When found beside the body of his wife. by his father, young Hill was still alive but died later
 No motive for the double shoot ing has been found other than 2 statement by the elder Hill that his son and daughter-in-law had been having spats" recently.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
ANNOUNCES NEW METHOD FOR REJUVENATINC CONSTRUCTION
 OF HUMAN BEINGS; TRIED SOON

different system from that of Voronoff. It has to do with sup plying more blood to the gland. cells, thus bringing new life and rejuvenating the entire .constitu- ton. He adds that this method is applicable equally. to both sexes and declares that in 200 cases he has not had . single failure,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
Unsuccessful Attempt
 Made to Break from
 Prison; Deputy Dedd

TRENTON. N. J.. Feb. 4.- Joseph H. Tinney. deputy keeper lat the State Prison. is dead; liar Inv Easter, long term convict is
 dying, and Frank Wunkowski, |another convict is in solitary as the result of an Unsuccessful attempt of the two |prisoners to shoot their way to liberty. The break was made while the prisoners were being marched into the dining room |for breakfast this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
Lieut.. Towner Hops
 Of for Nicaragua

MIAMI, Fla. Feb 4.--In a tri-motored Fokker monoplane. destined for service with the United States Marines in Nicar- agna, Lieut. Towner and two fellow fliers hopped off from Managua this morning on the l 1.-000-mile flight,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
ross-Examine Witness
 In Hickman Sanity Case

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Feb. 4.- The defense's cross examination of pr. Cecil Reynolds, prosecu- tion alienist witness. was resum- ed this morning in the William E. Hickman sanity trial.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
French Pliers Take
 Air for New Orleans

MEXICO CITY, Feb. A.
 French fiiers Costes and LeBrix honped of today for New Or leans on their flight to New York City, from Paris, which has been made via the southern
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
Casti,.eau Channel
 Hearing Is Held by
 Furious AIaskd Heads

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Dele- gate Sutherland and representa- tives of the Forest Service and Bureau of Fisheries, in Alaska, held a conference yesterday with the Board of Rivers and Harbors regarding the. project for the Gastineau Channel at Juneau. Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
TROUBLE IN
 OHIO CAMP
Burton Comes Out for
 Hoover Willis Is [ Ready to Fight

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The declaration of Representative Theodore E. Burton, of Ohio. that he was for Herbert c. Hoover. for the Republican Presidential nomination. has been accepted by Senator Frank B. Willis, as T challenge to his candidacy and he announced he is ready to fight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
Alaska Judge Calls
 On the President

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4-Judge C. J. Lomen, of Alaska. who is visiting here on business, paid his respects to President Coolidge at the White House yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
BIG FIRE AT PREMIER MINE

STEWART, B. C., Feb. Hire completely destroyed the cook house of the Premier Gold Mining Company, community hall, com |missary stores and bunk house. |The damage will run into the thousands of dollars, it is said, to early estimates. The operations of the mine will not be interferred with.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
Bert McCee, Freighter
 Of Ruby, Passes Away

RUBY Alaska. Feb. 4LBert Melee, who has been freighting in the Ruby camp since the first stampede, died Thursday of drop sy, after an illness of three months. His funeral will be held tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
Chairman Of s. o. Bomd is Arrested

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.- Robert w. Stewart, Chair man of the Board of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, arrested by the United States Senate, has been released on writ of habeas corpus granted by Justice Daley of the Su- preme Court. The hearing is set for Tuesday Bond was fixed at $1,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04

VIENNA, Feb. 4-Dr Karl Dop- pler. assistant to Dr. Hans Lorenz, |Ir. bloodless surgeon, has an nounced new method of ic- 1uyenating the human species. wbich he has been invited to |demonstrate before the American Medical Association.
 pr. Doppler says he has evolved
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
MAKES APPEAL I H AT MISSING GIRL REP0RT I
Gov. Smith Asks Miss Smith, If Alive, to Write
 Reward Grows

NEW YORK, Feb. 4-Governar Smith has issued through the press an appeal to Miss Francis St. John Smith, missing Smitr college student, to return to her parents or to communicate per. sonally with him, so that he ca,i assure her that everything is all right. The girl disappeared on January 13. The governor is not related to the missing student.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04

w. E. Nowell, Juneau agent for the Alaska Steamship company, is returning on the steamer Alaska after two weeks business trip to Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
Col. Lindbergh Hops
 Of for Santo Domingo

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Feb. 4. - Col. Charles A. Lindbergh hopped off for Santo Domingo this forenoon. The distance is only 250 miles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-02-04
MAYORS HOME, OHIO TOWN, BOMBED
cl,eme Outlined to Orgauise Eascisn im AH Nations
U. s. Willing to Sign Treaty Ba'lning Subs

WASHINGTON, Feb. A. Secretary of State Kellogg has advised the House For eign Affairs Committee that the American Government will be willing to sign a treaty with all the powers of the world prohibiting the use of submarines entirely.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25
STURGEON LAKE

Mrs. John Cunningham entertained
number of her friends at buncC
party Saturday night.
Arthur Hillbrand arrived from
Onamia Sunday, to visit for while
at his home west of town. Arthur is
relief operator on the 500 Line.
Clarence E. Carlson motored from
ST. Paul Sunday and spent the day at
his home here.
Edward and Frank Bissonette ar
rived home last Thursday. The boys
have been employed on a farm at St
Charles, Mimi, during the spring and
summer.
James Lynch came up from LeSueur
Saturday, and visited here over the
weekend.
The duck hunters are having special
difficulties in getting over some OF
the mud holes that have developed
during the past few days, as they
circle around the lakes in this vicin-
ity.
| Blomberg and Malone have been
checked in their gravel operations by
the rains that have fallen the past
week. They have not been able to
run their heavy trucks on the road.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25
ARTHYDE

Mrs. A. Nortrup, Elsie and Della.
visited relatives in Willow River Sat
urday.
G. Hunt left Monday for Bowlus,
Mimi, where he will resume his work
as depot agent. Mr.. Hildabrand of
Denham, is relief man here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Bahama of Cros-
by, spent Sunday with Mrs. A. Thorn
son and family.
The Community club meets with
Mrs. L. G. Standish Thursday, Nov. 4.
Everyone welcome.
Axel Olson of Denham, was bust
ness caller in Arthyde Tuesday.
Elsie Nortrup, Fern Thomson, Flor
ence Johnson, Henry and Carl Chris
Jensen and Axel Johnson of Denham,
drove to Crosby and Ironton Sunday,
returning again in the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Asa Fenstermaker and
daughter, Marian, visited with rela-
tives in Superior Saturday and Sun
day.
Myles Keith and Glen Coolidge of
Denham, spent the weekend at the
Thomson home.
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KINGSDALE

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Westlin and
daughter, LeVerne, is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Oman
for few days.
Many of the Kingsdale folks attend
ed the auction at Dairyland Saturday
Miss Frances Profit of Cloverton
spent the weekend with her folks.
A shower was given to Mrs. Frank
Barton Tuesday evening, and she re-
ceived many useful gifts.
Martha and Bernice Nelson took
supper Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Jens Evenson.
Jens Evenson purchased a pig at
the Fred Gardeners auction.
Services were held Sunday evening
by the Rev. Paul Swenson.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rash went to
Mankato one day last week
Mrs. George Dickman and daughter
Thelma, visited Mrs. Anton Nordquist
one day last week.
Patrick Profit went to Cloverton
Saturday to get his cousin, Miss
Frances Profit, who is attending high
school there.
Mrs. Andrew Oman and Mrs. Peter
Westlin and daughter, LeVerne, visit
ed school Monday morning.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25
CLOVERTON

The home talent play Gall a Mis-
take" will be played at Cloverton on
October 81, 1928. There are three
acts and the play lasts about 21a
hours. Cast of characters: Capt.
Obadiah Skinner, retired sea captain;
Lieutenant Geo. Richmond, his ne
phew; Richard Hamilton, a country
gentleman; Ferdinand Lighthead, a
neighbor; Nellie Huntington, friend;
Cornelia Nellie Skinner, Obadiah's
sister; Nellie Mcintyre, a servant.
Act 1. Ferdy in search of a wife.
It's Romeo, my Romeo! Act 2. The
plot thickens. SILVER my timbers if
they amt maxim love! Act 3. Only
one Nellie in the world? Mystery un-
raveled to find it "all mistake"
Otto HACKS visited at the Walter
Newcomb residence Sunday.
w. S. Sherman moved into the S. L.
Austin house this week.
Otto Hack, o. S. Halstead, and S.
L. Austin motored to Webster Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hal Lindblom of Aid
rich, visited former friends here the
past week.
Roy Perkins of Pine City, spent sew
eral days at August Sperling's the
past week.
Friends of Henry Hale are sorry to
note little improvement in his condi-
ton since suffering stroke several
weeks ago.
Ben Green, Lawrence Kindblom, and
Thos. Steffick returned from North
Dakota last week.
Mrs. E. E. Dilley called on Mrs.
J. A. Taylor Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Clapper is entertaining the Aid
Nov. 1.
The show given by the Modern
Woodmen had a large attendance Fri
day evening.
A backward party was held at the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25
(TO0 Late for Last Week.)

Mrs. John Mullin returned from
Minneapolis Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Emmer and
daughter, Dorothy, visited relatives al
Spooner, Wis, Sunday.
Miss Alice Johnson of Minneapolis
spent the weekend at the C. A. No
votny home.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. M. Olson and fam
lily spent Sunday afternoon at the AL
fred Johnson home
The school board and teachers from
this district attended the institute in
Aitkin last week
William Cronk of Buffalo, is visit
ing his brother, Louis Cronk, and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hendrickson,
son, Lyle, and Walter Hendrickson
drove to Moose Lake last Saturday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25
WINDEMERE TOWNSHIP

Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson and
son, Rodney, Mrs. Anderson and Sig
fred visited at the Nyberg home Sun
day.
Miss Hazel Madsen was a weekend
guest at the Street home.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Carlson, Esther
and Arthur, were dinner guests at
Forsbergs Sunday.
Lambert Pearson spent last Thurs
day evening at the Streets.
The Misses Lillian Moline, Lily
Mae Thompson, Hazel Madsen. Mar
ian Sanderson, Mrs. Selby, Gustaf
Johnson, Hjalmer Christensen and
Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Street were din
ner guests at Anna Mossberg's Sun
day.
The W. P. Robertson and Norman
Olson families of Duluth, spent Sun
day at Aleck Olson's.
Axel and Alice Backstrom of Clo-
quet, motored down and spent Satur-
day evening at Theo. Andersons. On
Sunday Mr.. Anderson went to Cloquet
with them.
THE Willing Workers" club of
girls from the NJ. E. church held
their first meeting at &C. school, Sat-
urday afternoon.
The Albert Anderson family spent
Sunday at Ole AnderSons.
Arne Jacobson, Rudolph and Irene
Anderson, entertained group of
their friends at party at the Theo.
Anderson home Saturday evening.
There will be a stereopticon lecture
at the Windemere M. E. church Sat
urday evening, October 9th. Every
one is welcome.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25
BIDS WANTED

Bids will be received to furnish and
deliver cord wood (birch or oak) for
the four schools in District II, Winde-
mere town, 6 cords for school A,
cords for school B, 6 cords for school
C., and Z cords for school d, to be
delivered before April 1st, 1929, state
price per cord. Bids will be opened
November 18th, by the school board.
Board reserves right to reject any
and all bids. Send bids to
Otto Burkhardt, Clerk
Route 1, Willow River, MINI.
(Oct. 25)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25
DUQUETTE

Mr.. Hedlund, of Sandstone, made
the rounds of the neighborhood last
Thursday, talking life Insurance.
Mr.. Smith, of Mankato, is here look
ing for Christmas trees again. Mr.
Smith has been getting trees out OF
this part of the county for number
of years, and is still getting them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell motored to
Ogema Saturday night, and helped to
celebrate the silver wedding of Mr.
and Mrs. S. Grieg, our genial Game
Warden.
Willard Grove, Crede Ellsberg, and
Joe Golfer Cotterville, all of Ogema
motored over from that place Monday
with load of furniture.
ALT and Clifton Erickson drove to
ST. Paul Monday, returning Monday
night. bringing their sister, Pearl
home for vacation.
J. E. Pelton and Mrs. Gust Bearlins
motored to Sandstone Tuesday. Mrs
Bearling consulted a doctor there.
Mr.. Brownie who has been giving
moving picture shows in the COM
munity hall for several nights, moved
to HoIyoke Tuesday. Mr.. Brownie
has very god outfit and is giving
very nice entertainment.
The Duquette-Nickerson Farm Blu
reau Unit will hold their monthly
meeting at the Community hall, Fri
day evening. A very interesting pro-
gram will be given.
Hiding Magnuson, who has been
working in the iron range country
during the summer, returned home
Sunday.
Aug. Larson left for Pine City
Tuesday to serve as petit juror.
The Duquette Community Associa-
ton is giving their last big dance
of the season Saturday night, the
9th. Reuben Lang's Orchestra will
play.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25
SARAH NELSON

Sarah johnson was born in Shame
vik, Norway, on March 3, 1886, as the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bjorne
johnson. She was married to Severt
Nelson in Norway in 1863 and came
to the United States in 1881, coming
to Pine county in 1910. The couple
first settled in Morris, Grundy county,
Illinois, where they made their home
until the husbands death. Her death
came peacefully on October II, 1928,
after a prolonged illness of one year
with old age as the main cause. Her
husband passed away twenty years
before at Morris, Illinois. The de-
ceased is survived by six children,
seventeen grandchildren, twenty-three
great-grandchildren together with two
brothers, Lars of Helmer, Illinois, and
John of Skaanevik, Norway. One
child, Mary, died in Norway at the
age of five years, while the others
who reside in the United States are:
Mrs. Ole Wallin, Nels S., Ben and
Severt of this county, and Ole Nelson
of New Ellington, S. D.
The five sons and son-in-law acted
as paAbearers at the funeral, which
took place at Nordland Luth. church,
Oct. goth, 1928, with interment being
made at the Norwegian cemetery. The
Rev. Tote officiated at the short fun
eral services which were held at the
house atE12 noon, preceding the serv-
ices at the church at 100 p. m.
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Oak Lake NeighborhOod

Hiding Magnuson came home Sun
day, after spending the summer in
the iron range.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Larson and
Ethel, were entertained at
dinner at John Tanquist's Sunday.
A number of friends helped Alma
Anderson celebrate her birthday Tues
day afternoon.
Mrs. M. c. Balsom returned home
Monday, after attending the funeral
of cousin in Hudson, Wis.,, and also
visiting her son in Milwaukee.
Aug. Larson left for Pine City Tues
day. where he will serve on the petit
jury.
John Olson is employed at Aug.
Larson's, while Mr.. Larson is in Pine
City.
Victor Swenson called at Andrew
Sands Monday.
Emmit Colaizy visited old friends
here last week.
The Oak Lake Ladies' Aid will meet
at Mrs. SEVERN Olson's Friday after
noon.
John Swensons will entertain the
Luther League at the church Wednes-
day evening, Oct. 31st. Everybody
welcome.
Mrs. SEVERN Olson has sold her
farm to Ross Barnett of Highmore, S.
D., who will move up here in the
spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Koecher and son,
Leroy, visited at Aug. Larson's Tues
day evening.
Several from here attended the dedi-
cation exercises at ,Nickerson We'd
nesday afternoon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to take this means Of
thanking our friends and neighbors
for the assistance rendered us during
the sickness and death of our mother
We also extend our thanks for the
floral offerings.
Nels S. Nelson.
Ben Nelson.
Severt Nelson.
Ole Nelson.
John Nelson.
Mrs. Ole Wallin.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25
MRS. ED ALMOS PASSED AWAY

Word was received here that Mrs.
Ed Almos died Thursday at her
daughters home at North Branch.
The deceased is survived by her hus-
band and son here at Sturgeon Lake,
and Mr. Almos went to North Branch
Friday and attended the funeral.
Mrs. Almos had been ailing for long
time and was taken to North Branch
last spring for care and medical
treatment.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25

school house Wednesday evening of
last week. in honor of the freshmen
class. Everyone reported a good time.
Mrs. w. E. Ireland and grandchil-
dren returned from Clam Falls Tues
day.
The Rev. A. E. Mclean took dinner
at the Floyd Smell home Wednesday
evening of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. j. Lewis called on
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Smell Friday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25

Dorothy Kirsch, a recent graduate
of the Young & Hursh Business Col
lege, of Duluth, was placed by the
school last week with the Ross Radio
Supply Co. 5L6-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25

A major disaster" is one that kills
as many people in few hours as fool
drivers kill in several months.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25

Usually you can tell. just by look
ing at man, that he thinks his wife
should be more grateful for her good
fortune.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25

A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Moss is green. Only the stay-at-home
is green.
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The RetOrt DiScOurteOus.

Yale Record: Haven't seen your
face somewhere before?"
81 wouldn't be surprised; that's
where l usually wear it,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-25
MCPHERSON

Miss Florence Kittle and Mr.. How
ard Nelson were married Wednesday
of last week.
Alcide LeMay is blowing for Frank
Had.
Mrs. Ben Maheu went to Superior
last week, taking her little daughter
to a doctor.
Don't forget November 1st, the Luz
Their League pie social and Halloween
fun. Come and have a good time
All are welcome. Ladies, bring pies,
gents, the funds.
Mrs. Casadont went to Sandstone
Monday to have dental work done.
Donald Elmer spent the weekend
at his home here.
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CARD OF THANKS

American Want Ads are read by
They buy or SELL
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The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1928-04-12
DIXON THROWS HIS
HAT in RING
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to seek the republican gubernatorial
nomination. ]. w. Walker, member
of the state board of equalization,
made his announcement two weeks
ago. Governor Erickson is seeking
reelection. Mr.. Paul, an attorney,
has been a member of the state SEN
ate for several terms, and, during the
past two sessions, chairman of the
finance and claims committee of that
body. He headed senate investiga-
ton of gasoline production costs dur
ing the last session and sponsored the
measure giving the state power to
prescribe standards for petroleum
products. A provision under which
the state might have fixed the prices
for such products was eliminated be-
fore the measure became law.
Lee Dennis of Great Falls last week
filed with the secretary of state his
candidacy for the republican NOM
nation for governor of Montana at
The coming primary election. At
present he is member of the state
railroad commission.
Mr.. Dennis came to Montana SO
years ago and located in Cascade
county. He was engaged in farming
and mining for the first 10 years of
his residence in this state. He has
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1928-04-12
MINSTREL SHOW
PLEASES BIG CROWD
CONTINUED from page u

upon their successful entertainment,
Much work was done and entire credit
must not go entirely to those who
were seen ON the stage. NJ. B. Pay
and o. R. Roysdon were two of the
hardest workers who never had their
names on the program. There were
many more who also worked without
public credit. William Layton should
have credit for selling 1OS tickets in
advance of the show. The Legion
Auxiliary also did their share and
last evening they served dinner in
the dining room of the Workers hall
to the entire cast.
One of the novelties of the show
was the street parade which was
given at o'clock, the colored boys
leading the assemblage of school chill
dren to the afternoon performance.
There will never be another show like
1.-THE mammoth attraction has been
given and next year an even better
one will again be produced by the
bows.