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some breakfast. lie said his knee
felt much better.
"Come here. little St~rychnine," he
said. briskly. as she sat on the
edge Of her bed. in her sheer little
n~ightgown. rubbing her eyes sleep
ily. you certainly can poison the
best disposition in the world. which
happens TO be mine, I wish YOU
weren't so darned saintlyI" lie
drew her close to him. But | love
YOU from the top of your ~squcamish
blonde head 70 the sole of your
scornful little foot, you devilish lit
tie uplifter,"
And Byrd was happy again. She
hurried 70 the kitchen 80 tired that
she leaned heavily against the kit
chen table. trying 70 collect her
lcadcn thoughts.
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81 herself, and just the thought OF
her Larry hungry. wanting a good
meal. galvanized her into action.
After she had arranged his tray
with bright-colored liren. sparkling
silver and glass. a single rose in a
tiny lustre-ware vase. she laid a
pile Of waffles and English bacon
on the plato and carried il i'm. Then
she hurried down 70 the mail box.
There was an excited CLEAN in her
ranSylike eyes as she opcred a let
ter addressed To them both.
"A letter from father she called
20 Larry.
As she opened il. two checks came
tumbling out, n made out 10 Lar
~ for fifty-four hundred dollars
and the other made out to her. was
for three hundred. Byrd read the
letter out loud.
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tremendous money-maker when
things get going" said Larry. but
there's a huge expense connected
with ii. Advertising. Statesmen
Office expenses. Extra stenoraph-
crs. It's taking more capital than
We dreamed. This Acme Axle is
probably a good buy. but il ism
shakes with my stock. I've got a
mind to take my half OF this check
and put it into Builders"
Byrd's eyebrows. tapercd like the
even strokes Of an artists brush,
prckered together In thought.
NO. she decided, briskly. II real
~ wouldn't, Larry. Father has loan
ed US that money for n purpose
only"
Larry was cycling the other check,
which vas still lying on the table
at his side.
"Hullygee," he laughed. "This
is n windfall for Us right now. I
was just wondering where in the
dickens I'D get the money to pay
this months rent
Byrd looked up in amazemcnt
whcn she heard a knock az the
door.
Byrd had telcphoned Jack. asking
him 10 come 20 the apartment, since
Larry couldn't 20 to the office
As Byrd opened the door for him,
Jack whispered in her hear:
Hello. sweetheart. Still UP on
your high horse?"
Byrd did not answer. but her
color mounted ut his boldness.
As she worked about in the kit
chen. parts cf their conversation
could be heard.
Signed a contract for another
bunch Of advertising with the Dono-
hue people today" Jacks voice was
worried and irritable. II had 70
put up my life insurance as Sc
curity until VIC figured some way
to raise the none"
Later there seemed TO be an ar
gument.
II heard yesterday that the mer-
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Cascara is Your
Doctors Choice

When physicians pronounce cascara
the PERFECT laxativc-why expert
ment with things that lash the sys-
TEN into action? Cascara, you know,
"a the bark OF a tree. "A natural and
normal stimulus 20 the bowels.
The Indians. who used to chew this
bark, had no word IN their language
that meant CONSTITUTIONS
Perfect regularity Is rossiblc to-
dav, and TO all Of us. We have cas-
ara in ideal form; the very de-
lightful-tasting candy Cascaret gives
us pure cascara. IL has helped at
least a million people to habitual
regularity. Millions Of others. I'M
fortunately. have stuck &c stronger
things and acquired only the Taxa
tive habit
Your first Cascaret VIII lemon
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~tratc how THOROUGH this rcntls
laxative III. after all Your next sur-
prise will ~ the length ar time ~.
fore you need another. Eventually.
you'll zee that cascarizing tends w
make the bowels move thereafter w
their own Accord
A modern drugstore must stock
many laxatives. but for your v
good the druggist would rather have
YOU ask for the inexpensive little boz
Of Cascarcts than anything else.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
BRUNO SENIOR CLASS
TO PRESENT A PLAY

The Senior class of the Bruno high
school will present their class play,
Dearest Mamma, Friday and Sat-
urday, March % and "a, at the high
school auditorium at o'clock.
The cast is as follows: Harry Clin-
ton, the husband, Donald Howey;
Edith Clinton, the wife, Hattie Skin
ner; Nettle Croker, friend of the
Clintons, Arthur Markus; Browser,
the uncle, Halle Hammer; Mrs.
Breezily Russell, the mother-in-law,
Florence Traver; Mrs. Honeywood,
Edith's friend, Adelaide Frisendahl;
Jones, the servant, Robert Berglund.
Mrs. Breezily Russell, true to her
name, is the type of person who can
upset any household. She comes to
live with her daughter, but compli-
cations arise and she is forced to
leave rather sooner than expected.
A short play, "The Rich Miss Poor,
and several musical numbers will also
be given.
Remember the dates, Mar. % and "a.
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SANDSTONE

The Sandstone Boys and Girls
Glee Clubs will present an operetta.
in Old Louisiana, at the New
Theater. Friday evening, March 16.
This is musical comedy in three
acts. 1t is the musical event of the
year in Sandstone and no one can
afford to miss it. The admission is
35 and rs cents.
Miss Ruth Lundgren, who is teach
ing near Braham, visited with her
mother over the week end
Mr.. and Mrs. Mundahl moved to
Minneapolis Monday, where Mr.. Num-
dahl has secured employment. The
Mundahls have many friends here
who regret their leaving but wish
them success in their new place.
Senator and Mrs. A. S. Larson, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Lundberg, and Mrs. AL
bert Larson attended the Erickson
memorial at Minneapolis, last Friday.
The Misses Benson and Strand
spent the week end in Minneapolis.
The American Legion boys will hold
another of their popular dances at the
Masonic Temple Thursday. March Is.
Good music, good time. Be there!
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Mckinley are now
the proud parents of a baby boy who
was born Wednesday of last week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
BRUNO

Mrs. Jorgenson's sister from Du-
luth, is visiting at her home this
week.
Charles Ames was in Sandstone
Tuesday.
Mrs. Arthur Halverson and Doro-
thy visited at the John Stafford home
Friday and Saturday.
Presbyterian Notes-Sunday school
at 9:45, church services at IL o'clock,
C.. E. at 1880. Bible study at the
home of Mrs. Jacob Smith Tuesday
evening. Christian Endeavor party
Friday evening of this week, at the
home of Mrs. o. F. Peterson. The
c. E. boys will get wood for the
church Thursday.
Mr.. Marihart and William went to
Minneapolis Wednesday evening of
last week as Sylvester was very low.
Mr.. Marihart returned Sunday and
William returned Tuesday. Sylvester
was gaining slowly when they left
him.
A dining room shower was given
the recent bride and groom, Mr. and
Mrs. braves, at their home Tuesday
afternoon. There were about fifty
present and they al lhad very de-
lightful time. Mr.. and Mrs. braves
received many useful and beautiful
gifts.
A birthday party was given for
Dorothy Fillinger by her parents, at
her home Monday, at 4o'clock. The
Riddles enjoyed the good lunch and
Dorothy received many gifts.
Mrs. Lingren went TO Finlayson
Wednesday to attend the funeral of
her brothers baby.
Nels Lindh returned from the Cities
Sunday. Mr.. Hedberg was much bet
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Skinner enter
tanned twenty high school pupils
Saturday evening, March 3rd, in
honor of their daughter, Hattie, it
being her fifteenth birthday. Games
and music were enjoyed until ten
o'clock, when Mrs. Skinner served a
good lunch. Miss Hattie received
many nice gifts, including a black
leather music roll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mel Plaisted, Mr.. and
Mrs. Orrie Plaisted, Mrs. Glenn
Gault, Mrs. Sommers, Mr.. and Mrs.
|. Skinner, and Mr.. and Mrs. R.. J..
Lund were Sunday guests at the L.
0. Lund home.
Miss Stella Saastad returned Mon
day, after spending week visiting
relatives and friends at Lindstrom
and Forest Lake.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
RUTLEDGE

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Walton of Carlton,
Sunday evening.
Miss Agnes Detko left Monday for
Cloquet, where she expects to remain
for some time.
Mrs. Croissant and son of Mime
apolis, spent. few days with her
mother, Mrs. Peterson. She accom-
panied her daughter back to Mime
apolis, where she expects to stay un-
til warmer weather comes.
Mrs. Chas. Miner of Taylors Falls,
was<a guest at the Underhill home
Friday.
Mrs. Van Laven and daughter,
Elizabeth, of Hinckley, called on
friends here Wednesday,.
Otto Schubert was a Finlayson
passenger Saturday.
Sam Peterson was a Rutledge caller
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foswick OF Sioux City,
Iowa, visited at the L. D. Jones home
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Underhill of
Sandstone, spent Sunday at the I'm
derhill home here.
Mrs. M. Jensen returned home Sun
day latter a two weeks stay in Min
neapolis, where she had been on ac-
count of the last illness of her only
sister. Mrs. Jensen has the sympathy
of her many friends in her sorrow.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
ST. PAUL'S EV. LUTH. CHURCH
BRUNO

Regular English service 1920 a. m.
Sunday school 1870 a. m. Wednes-
day, March 81, the fifth Lenten serv-
ice will be conducted. The sermon
topic will be "Barrabas'' In this
sacred season of Lent, members and
friends and "all who pass by" seek
with us at the foot of the Cross more
faith in the Redeemer and His
cleansing power, more love toward
God who gave His only Son, more
charity for our fellow-men, for whom
also Jesus died. Promise with us in
grateful remembrance of all the suf-
ferings of our Savior endured for our
salvation.
"Oh, Love, give myself to Thee,
Thine ever, only Thine to be-.
o. r. Graupner, pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
FUNERAL HELD FOR
BROOK PARK YOUTH

The funeral of Joseph Kriz, a
Brook Park youth of II, was held
Saturday, and the remains were laid
to rest at the local cemetery.
Joseph Kriz was born on March Is,
1911, in Pine county and passed away
on March z, 1928, in hospital at
Faribault, MINI. The remains were
brought to Brook Park. The pail
bearers at the funeral were: William
Sack, Frank Sack, George Merichka,
Mike Merichka, Frank Stradal, and
John Harapat.
Young Kriz leaves to mourn his
early demise his mother, one brother.
William, and three sisters, Antonio,
Anne, and Mary.
The sympathy of the community is
extended to the bereaved ones.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15

ior League and catechism classes
meet at the parsonage. Junior topic:
1.-The Boy Without a Shadow, Janet
Karges, leader.
Sunday, March IS 10 a. m.-Sab-
bath schoOl.-11 a. m.-Divine wOr-
ship. Sermon theme: "Christ's Pro-
gram TO rthe World" Offertory by
the choir p. m.-The Young peo-
pies topic will be Love Your Enc
miles," There will be special music.
March 1872 noon-Catechetical
classes at the parsonage.
Tuesday, March 20 p. m.-Adult
teachers training class at Mrs. De-
Forests.
Wednesday, March 21-S p. NJ
Choir practice at Mrs. H. Williams
You are cordially invited to attend
all these services.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
OGEMA

Miss Vanderschagen visited her
sister, Mrs. c. Elsberry, Sunday.
George Benson, D. Waggoner, c.
Elsberry, C. Fretland, and T. j. Ryan
were putting up ice Friday and fin
ished Saturday, ice being 80 inches
thick.
James Jordan and family visited
Sunday at the D. Waggoner home.
Mrs. Mccormack and children went
to Frederic, Wis, Wednesday of last
week. Mr.. Mccormack expects to
move this week. He has rented his
farm to Arthur Elliot of Webster,
Wis. Mr. Elliot has moved his hay
and machinery here already and his
family will follow as soon as Nc
Cormack moves out.
S. B. Wells of Pine City, drove up
to his farm last Friday in auto.
F. L. Sacre has a crew of men
working on his barn. He has it
pretty we'll inclosed.
Jack Hegge, C. Elsberry, Franklin
Sacre and Adolph Vanderschagen
called at the D. Waggoner home Sun
day.
Elmer Westlund called at the Joe
Beaufeaux home Sunday afternoon.
Nal Swan of Danbury, called in
Ogema Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irons called at T. j.
Ryan's Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs E. Swan and daughter,
Myrtle, called on Mrs. G. Lyon one
day last week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
CARD OF THANKS

We are thanking each and every
one that helped us during the illness
and death of our beloved son and
brother, that passed away on March
Z, 1928. Also for the floral offer
ing by Mrs Mary Vanek. We also
thank Miss Elsie Hartman, pastor, for
the sermon and the choir for the
beautiful songs that were rendered.
Mary Kriz, Sr.
William Kriz
Antonio Kriz
Anne KriZ
Mary Kriz, Jr.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
FINLAYSON TOWN
BOARD PROCEEDINGS

A caucus meeting pursuant to the
call of the clerk, with due notice
thereof, was held at the school house,
on Saturday, March 3, 1928, at 1870
p. m.
Meeting was called to order by the
clerk, E. N. BengtsOn.
On motion made and carried, E. B.
Greenwald was chosen chairman of
the meeting.
On motion made and seconded the
following candidates were nominated
for the various town offices: Super
visor, term of three years, E. B.
Greenwald, Norman K. Evans; clerk,
term of years, E. N. Bengtson; treas
urer, term of year, Oscar Anderson;
justice of the peace, term of years,
Henry Anderson, Gust Riddell; con-
stable, term of years, Fred Makela,
Nels Lundgren; constable, term of 1
year, John E. Norkoli.
The proposition of county snow
blowing roads was submitted, and on
motion made and carried, it was de-
cided to place this proposition on the
ballot, to be voted on at the annual
town meeting.
No further business, on motion made
and carried, meeting adjourned.
E. N. BENGTSON, town clerk.
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POkegama Church Notes.

Friday, March t6-S p. m.-The
Ladies' Aid will give pie social at
the schol house. All are cordially
invited.
Sunday, March 1872 p. m.-Church
school; Mrs. G. w. Jewell, superin-
tendent.
Friday, March 23.-The w. F. M.
S. will observe Founders day at the
home of Mrs. Sedorf. The ladies
have arranged a varied program for
the occasion. The program begins at
s p. m. Everybody is cordially in
vited. 1t is hoped that a large num-
Der will be present at this ami
versary day.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
BROOK PARK

Mrs. Art Klement was ill last week
but is better at the present writing.
Miss Lucille Williams went to Rush
City last Thursday evening and took
part in the district declamatory con-
test. She was awarded first place.
A large number of people from here
went to hear the contest
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Wright, Mr.. and
Mrs. Christ SHADES, Melvin Anderson,
John Clark, and Elmer Chase mo-
tored to Minneapolis last Thursday
to attend the Land OLakes Cream
cry meeting.
Jack Elsner of Beroun. visited old
friends in town last Thursday.
Mrs. Kriz received word of the
death of her son, Joe, at Faribault,
Wednesday of last week. He was
brought here for burial, and the fun
eral was held Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Jorgensen and
family left last Thursday for De Soto.
Iowa, for visit, from which place
they will go to their new home in
Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Spaude bought
the G. H. Jorgensen farm and the
stock last week.
Mrs. John Anderson was taken to
Braham to the hospital last Thurs
day. Her many friends hope to hear
of her improvement soon.
Mrs. Phil Woods left Monday for
a visit with relatives in Minneapolis.
The Ladies' Aid society (2nd di-
vision) will give a pie social at the
town hall Thursday evening, March
18th. Ladies, please bring pies.
There will be program and games.
Victor Larson and Gordon Board
man motored to Mora Saturday eve
ming.
Curtis Griffin of Rush City, win
ner of first place in the oratorical
division of the declamatory, spoke
before the high school and seventh
and eighth grades, Monday afternoon.
His Grafton was 'The Eleventh Com
mandment" He was accompanied by
Prof Hedberg, also of Rush City.
Francis Mead who has been work
ing in North Dakota for some time,
arrived home Monday evening.
The barber shop has again been
moved, this time back to the Swed-
lund building where it formerly was.
The Anderson family who have
occupied the Nelson house, are NOV
ing their household goods to Hinck-
ley this week.
Miss Pherva Anderson who attends
school at Mora, is home this week,
helping her folks move.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Mcclellan and
Mrs A. L. Scofield motored to Mora
Monday.
At the election at town hall Tues
day, Henry Berndts was elected may
OF and Adolph Ziegler was elected
councilman in the place vacated by
Henry Berndts. These were the only
changes made in the village council
from last year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron ]. Kelsey will
celebrate the fiftieth anniversary Of
tuC1l uCoudy SNSHihS,
March 20, at the Brook Park town
hail.
B. ]. Kelsey & Sons of Brook Park,
served their friends by putting on
an auction sale last week. There
were many special bargains sold,
which they trust will result in profit
able advertising. They are announc-
ing another auction to take place
April 2, 3, and 4, which will offer
$4,000 stock of well selected mer-
chandise, consisting of groceries,
hardware, dry goods, mems ready
to-wear, shoes, drugs, and. farm ma
chinery. Refreshments will be serv-
ed each day of the sale. Musical
programs from IL noon to 1 daily. The
occasion will be one that will afford
pleasure to all that attend. E. d.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15

The board of audit of town of Fin
layson, together with the treasurer,
met on March 9Th, 1928, at the home
of Fred Anderson.
Meeting called to order by Chair
man Christ Morgensen.
Minutes of meetings of Nov. 5, 1927.
and March 3, 1928, were read, and on
motion made and carried, same were
accepted as read.
The board proceeded to examine
and audit the accounts of the town
treasurer and town clerk, and found
same correct.
On motion made and carried, same
were approved.
Motion made and carried to trans
fer $245.52 from the road and bridge
fund to the dragging fund.
Motion made and carried that the
board recommend a levy of 100000
for road and bridge purposes for the
ensuing year.
The following bills were audited
and allowed
Oscar~Anderson, treas. salary--$40.00
Lyle Culvert & Road Equipment
Co., 4 culverts ------ $3.50
American Pub. Co., publishing
proceedings and notice of eau
Gus -------------- 21.66
Hans Jorgensen, snow removal 2.2O
Carl S. Sorensen, snow removal $50
Norman K. Evans, board of audit 800
Fred Anderson, board of audit 800
Christ Morgensen, board of audit 800
E. N. Bengtson, board of audit 800
No, further business, on motion
made and carried, meeting adjourned
E. N. BENGTSON, town clerk.
Want Ads only 1c per word.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
NOTICE

Rev. S. T. Palm holds services lin
Brook Park next Sunday, March IS,
1890 a. m, at the parsonage. Lenten
services in the school house by A.
Erickson at S p. m. Confirmation
class meets Saturday, 10 p. m. All
are Welcomes. T. Palm, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
Brook Park Community NJ. E. Church
Notes.
Elsie Hartman, Pastor.

Elsie Hartman, Pastor.
Thursday, March 15-S p. m.-Di-
vision ii of the Ladies' Aid is giving
pie social at the hall. Everyone
cordially invited.
Friday, March 1872 p. m.-Adult
Bible study class meets at Mrs. F.
Hull's.
Saturday, March 17-2 p. mum
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15

American Want Ads are read by
thousands. They buy or sell.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15

Heard at the bridge party: you're
cheating!" mo, I'm not, 1 had that
ace before the game began"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
Pomroy Community Church Notes.

Sunday, March 1S-2 p. m.-Church
school, w. Bradley, superintendent.
3 D. m-Divine worship. Theme:
"Christ's Plan for U.s.. Everyone is
invited to attend.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
HOLYOKE
Missouri Synod)

Sunday school 2 p. M, regular Eng
lish service 2:45 p. m. Thursday,
March %, the fifth Lenten service
will be conducted at 1880 p. m. The
sermon topic will be "Barrabas".
Let the Sunday sermons and espe-
cially the Lenten sermons give you
the admonitiOn's comfort and strength
against Satan, the world, and your
own flesh.
o. r. Graupner, pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-15

If you need help or want work, q
Want Ad in the American will do the
business
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-01-18
CHANG TSO-LIN
Gets u. S. AID

MANILA, Jan. 17.-Loaded with
arms for Chang Tso-lin, the Czecho-
slovakian steamer Praga left Manila
today in spite of the protest of Chi
nese groups here. Six members of
the crew who deserted when they dis
covered that the ship was carrying
arms to the northern militarists, were
rounded up by the police and COM
PEELED to leave with the ship.
The Praga arrived several days
ago from Hamburg and put into
Manila for coaling. Chinese national
lists here demanded that clearance
papers be refused the Praga, on the
ground that the shipment of rifles
was q violation Of A m ri C n
neutrality.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-01-18
FIFTY THOUSAND
ALREADY QUITO
FORESTALL GOVT.
Leaders" Fight Move
as Walk-out Grows

BERLIN, Jan. 17.-Fifty thousand
metal workers in Central Germany
laid down their tools yesterday to
forestall mandatory decision by the
government arbitrator. Thousands of
other metal workers in other parts of
Germany are expected to join the
walk-out.
The strikers who demanded an eight
hour day and wage increase of Is
pfennig per hour were awarded only
a three pfenning increase by the ar
bitrator, who announced that his de-
cision would be on Thursday.
Metal works in Halle, Magdeburg,
Dessau, Zerbst, Benrburg and Stass-
furst were completely tied up by the
strike. Three hundred thousand work
ers are expected to join in the walk
out within the next few days if the
industrialists do not grant the demand
for the eight hour day.
Anticipating a nationwide walk
out, the minister of labor has request
ed union leaders and employers to at
tend conference in Berlin today.
Yesterdays strike took place spon-
taneously in spite of the national
union leaders, who it is believed would
have opposed it.