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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
SILVER WEDDING
DATE is OBSERVED
State Senator A. S. Larson, Wife,
Have Quiet Home Celebration;
All Children Except Two We're
in Attendance.

Quietly celebrating the event al
home, State Senator and Mrs. A. S
Larson of Sandstone, observed their
Silver wedding anniversary on Friday
July 18th.
Six of the Larsons' eight children
were present. Arnold, who is with the
U. S. marines at Paris Island, S. c..
and Helen, who is doing clerical work
at st. Paul, were unable to attend
There are four boys and four girls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larson were married
at Minneapolis July 13, 1903. They
have lived in Sandstone 25 years.
where Mr.. Larson has been connected
with the Sandstone Cooperative COM
pany, formerly the Scott Mercantile
company. He started as a clerk, but
the last 10 years has been manager
of the firm.
He has been in public life since
1912, serving three terms in the house
of representatives, and now is in his
third term in the state senate.
Mr.. Larson is alert and aggressive
in business, as he also is in politics.
Commenting on the event of his Sill.
yer wedding anniversary, Mr.. Larson
said he isn't at all superstitious, and
despite the fact the date fell on Fri
day, the Thirteenth" looks forward to
many more happy years of welded
life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
Wdd(inQtonL Letter
By " ODaley

Washington, July 1S-With the alb
the cabinet, members of congress and
foreign diplomats from Washington,
the capital loses some of it's usual
glamor, However, this summer non
voting Washington has evinced an
enormous interest in politics, perhaps
due to, the fact that the headquarters
of both political factions will be es-
tablished here. For awhile there was
much talk and gossip concerning the
possibility of a third party entering
the race, but with the refusal of Sen
ator Norris to accept the Farmer
Labor nomination this question ap-
parently has passed into oblivion.
President Coolidge probably will
have an opportunity to make several
important judicial appointments be-
fore his term of office expires on
March 4. Those closely associated
with Oliver Wendell Holmes state it
is his intention to resign from the
United States Supreme Court next
fall Justice Holmes was elevated to
the Supreme Court bench by Presl-
dent Roosevelt and holds the record
for service, having served 26 years. If
the president does appoint successor
to Justice Holmes, indications are
that he will appoint one of the pres
ent members of his cabinet. The other
appointments will be made to the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
FINLAYSON STORE TO
PUT ON HUGE SALE

One of the largest, and what also
promises to be one of the biggest
dollar-saving sales to take place in
this section for some time, will be-
gin Friday morning. July 20, at the
former Leader Store at Finlayson.
L. E. Feinstein of st. Paul, has pur-
chased the entire Leader stock from
A. L. Swartz, former owner, and will
auction off every article to the bare
walls. In addition, Mr.. Feinstein has
added a fresh supply of real values
which will be sold at open sale. At
the auction, it will be "name-your-
own-price" proposition.
Mr.. Feinstein conducts several
stores throughout the northwest and
is reputed to be value-giver of the
first water. 1t is probable he will
operate a store permanently at Fin
layson, he said.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
NEWS AMONG SCANDINAVIANS

Sven Johan Ernander of Stockholm,
Sweden, is expected in New York
this month for the purpose of study
ing botany in various parts of the
United States, Canada and Mexico.
He has spent 40 of his 80 years in
wandering about the face of the globe
gathering plants, and the published
results of his research work have
won international acclaim. Nothing
daunted by his old age, Mr.. Ernander
now has decided to add new chapters
to his plant histories, and the Swed-
ish government, recognizing his gen.
ius, has appropriated 10000 kroner
the New World.
Claus Jensen Dead.
Claus Jensen of Chicago, supreme
vice president-andun until recently act
ing supreme president-of the Danish
Brotherhood of America, died last
born at Flade Mors, Denmark, and
came to the United States in 1898,
making his home at st. Charles, ILL.,,
few years later moving to Chicago
where he had lived ever since. Mr..
Jensen, who was in the teaming bust
ness, was active and prominent in the
work of Danish organizations in Chi
cago, and also was a Mason While
in Denmark three years ago as a
member of the Brotherhood excursion,
Mr.. Jensen was knighted by King
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
HALFWAY HOUSE ON
NO. 1 is POPULAR

Hundreds of travellers, from far and
wide, who have patronized what has
become generally. known as the Half
way HOUSEKEEPING about midway be-
tween Duluth and the Twin Cities
attest to the fact that it is one of the
best places to eat in Northern Mime
sofa.
This Halfway House" is at Hinck-
ley and is presided over by Isadore
Wendt, proprietor, and is first class
cafe where all Northland Trsnsporta-
ton company busses stop.
Mr.. Wendt is acclaimed as con-
genial, ready-and-willing- host,
and has the goodwill of all who have
been fortunate enough to partake of
his home-cooked meals, and enjoy his
hospitality.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
OLDSANDSTONE
RESIDENT DIES
John McArdle SuccumbS At
ter Illness of Long Stand
ing; Had Lived in Com
munity 80 Years; Widow,
Eight Children Survive.

John McArdle, for 80 years a res
ident of Sandstone, died Tuesday NOR
ming after long being sufferer of
rheumatism. Pneumonia was con-
tracted a short time ago and this
FASTENED his death. He died at the
age of 66 years.
Mr. McArdle worked in the local
quarry as paving cutter until he
became afflicted with rheumatism
about Is years ago. He remained
jovial during the following years,
however, and took an interest in all
civic activities. He was a member
of the local order of the Modern Wood
men of America.
Surviving are his widow, five sons,
three daughters, and a number of
grandchildren.
The American joins the entire COM
munity in extending sympathy to the
family in their hour of great sorrow,
in the passing of this pioneer resident,
staunch friend, and good neighbor.
Funeral services are to be conducted
today (Thursday).
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
REASSESSMENT IN
TOWNSHIPS URGED
Equalization Board Recommends
Action to State Tax Commits.
sion; Spread in Leyies Cited
as Cause.

Reassessment of property in Bruno,
Fleming and Park townships, has been
recommended to the state tax COM
mission by the Pine county board of
equalization, it was announced this
week by members of the board meet
ing at Pine City.
This action, it was said, was taken
because of wide spread between the
assessment of improved and unim-
proved property.
The board of equalization is made
up of the five members of the board
of county commissioners and Andrew
P. Edin, county auditor, with Frank
w. Stepan as chairman. Mr.. Edin is
clerk of the equalization body.
The board began work Monday at
the court house and expects to be in
session all week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
MANY VISITORS ON
THE OPENING DAY

The Askov Mercantile Co. opened
business in its new modern store
building Monday morning as per
schedule and throughout the day folks
took the opportunity to inspect the
new building and fixtures. Lunch and
ice cream was enjoyed by the Wis
itors throughout the day and evening.
L. o. Larson of the Twin Cities
Wholesale Grocery Co., an organiza-
ton owned by retail grocers in the
Northwest who distribute the Fairway
and Servwell products, and of which
the Askov Mercantile Co. is a member,
was here for two days helping the
Johnsons decorate the store and ar
range displays. Mr.. Larson made a
very pretty front window display that
looks pleasing and inviting.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
ORTONVILLE LEGION
FIRST OVER 20 TOP

Ortonville has cinched the honor
of being the first Minnesota Legion
post to exceed for 1929 it's 1928 men,
bership, and hopes thus to win for
Minnesota the honor of having the
first post in the nation to beat it's 1928
total in the 1929 race. The boys were
so pleased when their buddy, Earl
Cliff, was elected Seventh district
commander, that they went out and
signed every comrade up for next
year, with some new members for
good luck.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19

supreme court of the Philippine Is
lands, as reports from Manila are
that two and possibly three of the
American members of the Philippine
high court are expected to retire
within a year.
Two Vacancies Now.
The two vacancies which now exist
in the cabinet, occasioned by the re-
signations of Secretary of Commerce
Hoover, and Secretary of Interior
Work, no doubt will be filled by the
President in the near future. 1t is
rumored here that the President will
appoint man from the middle west
as Secretary of the Interior, and the
Secretary of Commerce will be APP
pointed from one of the New England
states. These positions will be of
short duration, but are much sought
after because of the prestige attached
to being member of the cabinet.
The Federal Trade commission is
exceptionally busy this summer, but
no reports on major cases will be
made until fall. They have adjourn
ed their hearings on public utilities
until fall, after examining II witness
es and taking 3S volumes of testimony
containing 4,S77 pages.
Work on Monopoly.
The commission now is working on
the alleged radio monopoly, the con-
Continued on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
Lakes Association Getting
Queries on Minnesota Land
Influx of New Citizens Forecast
As Result Of Recent
Advertising Drive.

Officials of the Ten Thousand Lakes
Association and the Greater Mime
sofa Association are pleased with the
returns of agricultural inquiries re-
ceived from advertising placed this
year and believe that Minnesota is
due for new agricultural and in
dustrial development. Since the open
ing of the 1928 advertising campaign,
$40 inquiries have been received for
farm lands and more are pouring into
the offices daily.
To take care of those asking for
agricultural information on Minnesota,
new agricultural booklet and map
is now being printed and will be ready
within a few days. This map which
shows the railroads and roads of the
state, the county lines and all the i'm
portant towns will also carry a num-
Der of agricultural pictures and some
splendid material concerning farming
opportunities here.
New Citizens Seen.
In the returns from advertising
president of the Greater Minnesota As
ISOLATION, sees evidence that the eyes
of the nation are turning to Mime
sofa as a place in which to live.
Speaking of the campaign he said:
"The response is much greater than
we anticipated and there is every in
dication that Minnesota will gain
many new citizens within the coming
months. An interesting feature is
that not only nearby states, but in all
parts of the nation there is a growing
interest in Minnesota. Many of the
inquiries received at headquarters
came from Florida, California and
other distant states, and everything
points to an increase in the number
of new citizens coming to our state"
Inquiries Pour, In. =
While inquiries for farm lands are
pouring into the offices of the Ten
Thousand Lakes Association and the
Greater Minnesota Association, agri-
cultural districts are organizing to
give financial assistance to the two
organizations. Taking the lead in
this campaign Wilkin, Grant and Trav-
erse counties now have their work
well under way. In each of these
counties, meetings have been held and
pledges of $500 each have been made.
Wilkin, Grant and Traverse are a.
mOng the small counties of ~ the
state in population and : Mr..
Neuman says that if other sections
of the state respond in proportion
that the success of the campaign is
assured. Other agricultural districts
are getting their campaigns started
and there is every indication that
agricultural Minnesota will take an
important part in the enlarged adver-
Using and publicity project now under
way and sponsored by Minnesota's
leading booster organizations.
From the advertising efforts of the
Ten Thousand Lakes Association
there have been a great number of
inquiries for lakeshore property, the
total number received by July being
1893. More inquiries concerning va
cations have also been received this
year than ever before.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
General Oregon,
President-EIect
Of Mexico, Shot

Gen. AlvarO Oregon, president
elect of Mexico, was shot down
by an assassin known as Juan
EScapulariO, as he sat at ban
quet i'm his honor at La BOmbilla
restaurant at San Angel, near
Mexico City Tuesday, according to
news dispatches.
The assassin was captured and
taken to Jail, and his execution
in few days, is believed GER
tain.
President Gales of Mexico, has
ordered a complete inquiry into
the assassination to determine
whether it was the work of an
irresponsible person alone, or
whether it was the outcome of a
deep political plot.
Oregon only recently was
elected president of Mexico.
President Coolidge, from his
summer home at Brule, Wis.,, sent
messages of coincidence to the
Mexican government.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
STATES GREAT
HARVEST IS ON
Minnesota Farmers Will
Pay Out $2,OOO,OOO to
Workers; Influx of Hands
Northward is Reported
From Southern Sections.

MinneSota's great annual harvest
season now is on and from all quar-
tiers of the state reports of prospect
i've big grain yields are being received
at the headquarters of the Minnesota
Farm Bureau Federation at ST. Paul.
Unless rust and hail repeat the havoc
caused last year at this time, the 1928
Minnesota grain yield will be a very
large one.
During the last week an army of
harvest hands from the winter wheat
belt to the south began moving into
Minnesota, travelling mainly in col
legiate flivvers, equipped with barn
lanterns in place of the usual auto
lights.
Influx Begins.
From Luverne and Pipestone.
WorthiAgton, Jackson, Fairmont, Blue
Earth, Window, St. James, Mankato,
Albert Lea, Rochester, Austin and
other points, came news of the move
ment of the harvest hand host, trav-
cling northward into the state by the
hundreds. This peaceful invasion of
the state assures an ample supply of
farm labor for August in all sections
of the state.
A new element in this years har-
vest hand crew coming into Mime
sofa are several auto loads of Mex
leans who have worked their way
northward during the year from old
Mexico through Texas, Oklahoma,
Kansas and Nebraska into Minnesota,
following the grain harvest all the
way.
Will Circulate Money.
These thousands of farm hands will
put money in circulation in every viii
lage and town in the state, as fast as
they are paid their daily and weekly
wages.
Minnesota farmers will pay out
more than two million dollars in har-
vest wages this year, according to an
estimate compiled by j. S. Jones of
st. Paul, executive secretary of the
state Farm Bureau.
With good crop prospects, farmers
are feeling more optimistic and during
the last ten days there has occurred
a sharp shift in the demand for farm
labor, which had been at standstill
for more than 80 days.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
TURNER PRESIDENT
OF AUTOMOBILE CLUB
(Pine Poker, July 12.)

The Pine City Automobile Club
was organized, at meeting held last
Monday evening, when Lee Latta of
the state auto association was present
to assist in the organization.
H. N. Turner was elected president
w. S. McEachern vice president and
Wendell Huber secretary-treasurer
The club started out with member
ship of fifteen and many more are
planning on joining. The club is a
member of the state and national
associations.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
Sandstone Delegation
Visits Chief Executive

A delegation from Sandstone, called
on President Coolidge on Friday, July
Is, at the executive offices in the
Superior high school. Among the
delegation were State Senator A. S.
Larson, Albert Larson, Rev. L. e. Ken
nedy and Albert johnson, Mayor of
Sandstone and former Pine county at
torney. They expressed appreciation
of the reception accorded them. Mr..
Kennedy and Everett Sanders, secre-
tary to the President, who have known
each other for years, having been
friends in Indiana, enjoyed a brief
reunion.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19

For the first time in about II years
Bruno defeated Askov last Sunday in
the outstanding game played in the
Pine County Baseball League this
season.
Extra innings-three of them
were required for Bruno to turn the
trick, and the game, which marked
the first in the second half of the
1928 schedule, was featured by good
and bad playing, some arguing >and a
lot of other things that go to make up
a sensational baseball game.
All-in-all, however, the spirit OF
friendliness had the upper hand, and
while at certain stages it seemed as
though a young riot were about to
break out, the game went off in ship
shape style.
Called Best Game.
Many fans who have witnessed
most of the baseball games ever play
ed in Pine county, declared the Bruno
Askov set-to to have been the best
all-around game ever played in this
section.
Poor hitting and five errors on the
part of Askov players, aided and abet-
ted by the breaks being with Bruno
contributed largely to the defeat OF
the locals.
Carl Hyldahl went most of the IL
innings on the mound for Askov, and
Douglas stayed in up to the last frame
for Bruno. Both men pitched good
baseball throughout, but tired toward
the last and relief pitchers were put
in.
ScOre-6 to ).
After the smoke had cleared away,
it was discovered that Bruno had tai
lied runs to 5 for Askov.
Bruno celebrated the victory Mon
day night when A. Markus, prominent
Bruno merchant, gave the boys a big
feed. Wednesday night, Mrs. Walsh
and Mrs. Won Schenk entertained the
boys again in appreciation of their
good work.
AS an aside, and quite incidentally,
the win has swelled the chests of the
Bruno boys considerably, and well it
might, for it was a hard-fought game
throughout, and the team to the north
east of Askov, deserves credit, for it
succeeded in trimming a real base
Continued on Page g.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
AMERICAN GIVEN
ANOTHER BOOST

That the American is pleasing
its readers, is evidenced by the
number of laudatory letters re-
ceived nearly every week.
The latest comes from Miss
Stella Saastad of Bruno, who, at
the present time is employed at
Sturgeon Lake. Miss Saastad said
in her letter:
Enclosed find check. Please re-
new our subscription for another
year. We think your paper the
best in the land for a local paper;
it can't be beat"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
ST. PAUL PASTOR IS
PINE CITY SPEAKER

Rev. Kelley of the African M. E.
church of ST. Paul, spoke at the YES
per services at the Pine City M. E.
church last Sunday afternoon. With
him came a colored ladies' quartet of
his church. The service was we'll
attended and at the conclusion of the
meeting the group were served lunch
con in the church parlors. Regular
vesper services are being held in the
Methodist church at o'clock in the
afternoon instead of the evening serv-
ice. These services will be held each
Sunday afternoon during the summer
months and efforts will be made to
have some special music or other tall
ent at each service.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
CONTRACTS LET FOR
FINLAYSON CREAMERY

The contract for the new creamery
was let Saturday to E. ]. Des Marais
of Staples, Mimi, the building at SILL
s4S and the refrigerator at $500. The
ventilating and heating contract was
let to the King Ventilator company
at Owatonna, for $40.
Building operations on the new
creamery are expected to be begun
next week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19

On Monday morning, Ralph, the 9
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. VAN
derwerf, was struck by a passing mo-
torist and thrown onto the shoulder
of the highway. Fortunately, he was
only bruised and somewhat shocked
from the accident. Carelessness was
not the cause of this mishap, as the
driver swerved his car in avoiding a
collision with an approaching auto
mobile.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19

The Kettle river is proving popu-
lar resort for many of the local bath
ing enthusiasts during this warm
weather. Work has been done to make
a fine beach near the wagon bridge,
this place being Familiarity called the
sand bar" Brush, bushes and stones
were cleared away and it now pre-
sents a fine appearance. A diving
board has been erected, affording adj
ditional recreation for all.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
County Board to Meet.

A meeting of the Pine county COM
missioners will be held tomorrow
(Friday) at Pine City. Matters upon
which action was deferred at the last
meeting, and such others as may reg
ularly come before the board will be
considered.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
Club Standings.

Sunday, July %.
Hinckley at Askov.
Sandstone at Sturgeon Lake.
Bruno at Groningen-Bass Lake.
Willow River at Beroun.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19

The Hamline Troubadours will give
a program on Friday evening. begin
ming at 8 p. m. This group consists
of five young men sent out by Hamline
university during the summer to give
concerts at various points in Mime
sofa and other states.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-07-19
BRUNO.ASKOV
GO II FRAMES

Former Team, Long Rivals
of Locals, Takes Big End
of 6 to 5 Score; Sturgeon
Lake Continues to Lead
in Second Period.