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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-23
ELSA
PERSONALS

PERSONALS
Mrs. Client Petit Of Edcouch was
in Elsa Thursday.
Mrs. Louisa Biggs Of Ashland, kss.,
arrived on Friday TO spend the win
ter in the Valley at the Chas. Nc
Cashland and c. c. Stokes homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Scoggins and
sons, Edwin and Lawrence Of San Be-
nito. we're in Elsa Sunday visiting ..
L. Scoggins.
Mrs. q. y. HUMPHREYS and children
moved on Monday to McAllen.
Mrs 0. 4. Carlson and daughters,
Berneil and Bernice spent Thursday
with Mrs. J.. ". Carlson Of Edcouch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Raleigh and Mrs.
r. +. Willard were in Weslaco We'd
nesday.
Mr. and Mrs. y. &. Mack Of Santa
Maria and Mrs. May Reed Of Iona
Linda, Cal. we're visitors on Thurs
day at the r. Hopkins home in Elsa.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. J. Gibson and
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Observe Rallv
Day Monday

In accordance with an annual Gus
tom, the women Of the PRESBYTERIAN
church held their rally day meeting
Monday afternoon. Forty-one wom-
en- braved the inclement weather to
De present at the inspirational rro-
gram and social hour which had
been planned for the afternoon.
= meeting opened with a song
py n entire group, blessed Be the
lie that Binds Mrs. Chauncev
Reid led the devotional. taking for
her subject "The Bethany Home"
Mrs. Sherwood Bishop talked on
-Woman's Greatest Gift What is
the Christian Homer" was discussed
by Mrs. @. W. Moothsrt, and Mrs.
Geo. NJ. Smith spoke or Can Re-
ligion Come Back in the Homer" The
program was ended by Mrs. e. ".
k~osenbacher, secretary Of spiritual
life.
Circle number three acted as hos
tesses TO the guests at a social hour
which followed the program, serving
q salad course with coffee.
Rally day is observed annually bv
the Presbyterian women as a formal
get-together after the close Of the
vacation and the beginning Of the
sInter's work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-23
Ia FiUn
HOMES
TONIGHT

What will happen in your house
hold tonight il Baby can't sleep. and
won't stop crying? II may be serious,
IL you've only medicines meant for
grown-ups. You needn't worry, "
you have a bottle of Castoria. A
few drops, and the little one II COM
forted; a few moments. and all is
serene once more. Yet you have
given nothing but a vegetable pro-
duet which doctors approve for the
tiniest babies. Just a gentle, sooth-
ing preparation the very taste Of
which tells you it is harmless.
Castoria is always a boon in the
home where there arc children Of
any age; for the little everyday ills,
fretful spells, or any upset. And a
blessing when a sudden attack Of
collie or acute constipation demands
relief. Never be without Castoria;
some mothers keep an extra bottle put
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-23
SAN BENITO
PLAN
PARTY FOR HUSBANDS

Mrs. Fl. &. Harwell was hostess 70
the regular meeting Of the Neighbour
hood club az her home Wednesday.
October II. Current events and
reading of short sketches were given
when roll call was called. The
minutes Of two previous meetings
were read and approved, after which
a short business session was held
and payment Of certain debts was
authorized. The members decided e
give a Halloween party in honor Of
their husbands. TUESDAY evening.
Oct. so. at the home Of Mrs. J.. J.
Francis the event will be given. The
Halloween motif was carried out
in colors and flowers. Ice cream Of
q pumpkin yellow" hue was served
with cake and lemonade. Mrs. +. n.
Lytle will be hostess ~ the next
regular meeting az her home Nov. IL.
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Methodists Have
Informal PROGRAM

The Methodist Missionary society
had q social meeting at the church
Monday afternoon. an informal pro-
gram being presented By members
and guests Of the society. A Hal
lowe'en color scheme had been work
ed out in the decoration, with cos
mos and greeneIy in abundance
about the rooms. The session open
ed with the singing Of Texas, My
Texas and several hymns by the
society. Miss Evelyn Yates gave two
readings, and Arnetta Stewart play
ed a piano solo. numbers greatly
enjoyed By the audience. Mrs. vii
lie A. George. president, made a
short talk. Hostesses for the after
neon were Mesdames Fred Pate, L.
T. Yates. and c. A. Manahan.
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daughter. Gladys, spent Sunday aft
erD--= vi'h Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Biz
zell at the Elsa cafe.
Doris Carlson was a dinner guest
Sunday of Marie Carlson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Gates we're din
ner guests Sunday at the Deane Gate
home at La Blanca. In the afternoon
they drove down TO see the new
bridge south of Mercedes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray kendel and
daughter of Weslaco visited at A. X.
Miller's Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Austin Of
Weslaco were dinner guests Sunday
at the o. v. Gingrass home.
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EDCOUCH
SURPRISE PARTY

Tuesday, Oct. .. being the birth
day Of Mrs. Ross Raleigh. a surprise
was planned in her honor and sue
c~essfully ycarried out. The evening
was pleasantly spent in games and
visiting. At "A late hour refreshments
OF sandwiches, cake and coffee were
served to the followin: Mr.. and
Mrs. Lembken and son. Gilbert. Mrs.
3. l.. Pleasant and children and Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Kobeck and family Of
Donna; Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Snyder
and family. AIr. and Mrs. Il. Y. Will
lard and son, Ebert: Mr.. and Mrs.
A.. c. Carlson and children. Mr.. and
Mr.. and Mrs. o. +. Carlson and child
rem. Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Galloway and
son. Neal. VIM. George and Rev. J. r..
Woods and Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Raj
eigh and son, Cecil.
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made this year and the club motto
for the year IL "A state rover in
power as its citizens become en-
~lightened." The new president. Mrs.
NJ. {. Lowrie, made a very interest
ing talk and outlined the program
for the year. Much interest is be-
ing manifested by the women Of the
club and a very fine year is expect
-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-23
HAIR
PROGRESS CLUB

= NhNH
The Progress club Of Pharr held
its first meeting Of the year at the
home OF Mrs. W. e. Baker with Mrs.
Manis helping. The club has out
lined a fine and extensive program
for the year on an interesting sub
ject. A study Of Texas will be
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THERsDAY EVENING CLUE

Mr.. and Mrs. Ramona Johnson
were hostesses to members Of the
Thursday Evening Bridge club at
their home on Cage boulevard, High
scores were wen BY Mrs. +. NJ. Per
kins and Judge J. F. Leslie. Those
enjoying refreshments included Nr.
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MEET

Presbyterian MEN IN attendance AZ
their organization, Men-of-the-
Church. Thursday night favored the
launching a building program in the
not distant future following 4 talk
By James q. Bowie on the matter.
The organization held its annual
election Of officer. choosing Theo. N.
Pyle as president and G. r. Hagar rs
secretary-treasureT- About 40 ~er-
sons we're present at this meeting.
which was the first ono Of the new
season. the organization having sus-
served by ladies' Of the church. The
meeting was held IN Bowie chapel.
Two other scheduled speakers on the
program were j. 4. Bell and George
A. Brooks.
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| Has Party

Little Erline Airsworth entertain
ed a number OF her little friends on
Saturday afternoon in honor of her
fifth birthday. Many happy hours
we're spent by the little people cut
on the lawn playing games, making
pictures, and partaking of the de-
iicious refreshments. Those present
and enjoying the hospitality in
cluded Paul Addison and Anna Mae
Flowers. Cruise Shippee. Donna Lee
Young. Ella Beth Melton, Cecil and
Harold England. Margaret Brown.
Marie Clark. Mae Marie Buckuer,
Dorothy and Peggy jefferson. Err
vine Kelley. Bernice Baden. Elva
Lockhart. Henry and Bobby Maurer,
Hazel Skein. and Mrs. Ed Briggs who
assisted in the direction OF play.
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WEDNESDAY

oelf Culture club meets at $3.50
" m. with Mrs. c. c. Stewart.
sust-Sew with Mrs. Ben C..
Clark. 3 o'clock.
Wednesday Tournament Bridge
eiub with Mrs. Chauncey Reid.
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PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred N~edegartner
returned Sunday morning from q
trip to San Antonio and Austin.
Mrs. @. w. sullivan will have rs
her guest for D. winter her broth
er. J.. [. Wilson Of Petersburg. Pa,
who arrived Sunday.
a. A. H~ighbarger is in Dallas.
W. NJ. Garrison and wife ana
daughter. Harriette, IL, arrived last
week from Carthage, Mo. wher.
Mrs. Garrison has been manager OF
the Bell Telephone Co. They have
decided TO make their home here, ami
Mr.. Garrison will be associated with
his father. A.. NJ. Garrison, IN the
grocery business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-23
MRS. kRAMPFF HOSTESS

Mrs. III. r. krsmpff was hostess
to the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge
club on Wednesday Afternoon al
which time three tables OF players
assembled. Those enjoying the
affair included Mesdames L. y. Polk.
L. J. Lauck.. W.. r.. Gore. George
Holdridge. ID. McLendon. u. NJ.
Green. S. r. Melton. J. r. Lockhart.
T.. r. Eruse, u. G. Hogan. Y. J.
Boenhke. and Mrs. John Deyine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-23

Mrs. II. L. Gum. worthy matron
of the local chapter Of Eastern
Star. left Friday for FL Paso where
she will attend the state convention
or the Order OF Eastern Star.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Standefer
and Mr.. and Mrs. r. i. Fitzpatrick
and family formed a party and spent
the day at Pharr lake on Sunday.
Miss Mildred Hays Of this city
spent the weekend IN Corpus Chris
ii with friends.
Miss Elizabeth Hooper. teacher n
the Pharr-San Juan junior high
school spent the weekend IN San
Antonio with friends and relatives.
Miss Sybel HARRISON spent the
weekend at Rio Hondo al the Girl
Reserve camp this weekend. She
is the local high school sponsor and
took the following girls 10 the camp.
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THREE LINksp CHR
LATERAL. 4

Thursdya afternoon members OF
the Lateral 4 club were entertained
az the home Of Mrs. Alex Kerr. Dur
ing the afternoon contests gave
amusement. A delicious luncheon
course was served in the late after
noon. At the next meeting or the
club on Thursday. Nov. /. Mrs. II. II.
Parks Will be hoste-- at her home
on the San Benito- Harlingen high
way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-23
ORGANIZE =
BRIDGE CLUB

Thursday afternoon Mrs. John Nj.
Clark opened the season for the
newly organized Two-Table Bridge
club with p delightful event at her
home Thursday afternoon. The club
Is 70 Be known as the TWo-Table
Luncheon Bridge club.
Long-stemmed pink roses ID beau
tiful clusters were placed AZ van
age points about the rooms. The
guests enjoyed a delicious luncheon
following their arrival. Mrs. Davis
Wade received the high score prize
for success in the games. Members
Of the club. an az whom were pres
ent.. include Mrs. Wade. Mrs. y. A.
Goolsby. Mrs. J.. v. Clark, Mrs. J.
I. Wilcox. Mrs. Knox Smith, Mrs. ~.
G.. Henson, Mrs. John Rowie and
Miss MMary Work. Thursday after
noon, oct. 81, at ] o'clock. Mrs. John
C.. Bowie will entertain the club.
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and Mrs. 3. r. Johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. VI. Perkins. Mr.. and Mrs.
L. c. White, Mr.. and Mrs. J. I. De-
vine and Mr.. and Mrs. Ramona John
son.
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Valley Society
Phone z
Phone z

Toolan, Mrs. W. A. Tippit. Mrs.
Louis Morris, Mrs. r. &. Richey. Mrs.
H.. VI. Cottrell. Mrs. Frank Grimsell.
Mrs Ralph Agar, Mrs. Cottreil. Mrs.
A. Z. Powell, Miss Marv Cowgirl and
Mrs. Z. +. Gaylord Of Chicago.
THREE Inns" CLUB
Friday afternoon the members OF
the San Benito Rebekah lodge met at
the home Of Mrs. z. y. Brown. a
club was organized under the name
Of THE Three Links Club" Off
GERS elected were: Mrs. Owen Woods.
presidents; Mrs. Fay Martin, vi-e
president; Mrs. Margaret Nicol. sec
retary-treasurer. On the first and
third Fridays of evey month the CLUB
will meet. All Rebekahs are cordial
~ invited TO att nd. Dainty re-
freshments were served BY the
hostess NJ the close Of the meeting.
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PIONEER CLUB

Thursday afternoon Mrs. Floyd =.
Worth entertained the members II
the Pioneer Bridge club with their
first meeting of the new season tn
the interesting decorations and IN
aupointments for the games the ap-
nroach of the Halloween season was
notcd. At the close OF playing Mrs.
q. ID. Cowgirl held high score and
Was rewarded with a desirable SOU
venir. Mrs. Frank Grimsell won 'l.s
Guest award. In the late afternoon
4 refreshing luncheon course was
served. Guests who arc not men,
hers Of the club were Mrs. George a..
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BIRTHDAY DINNER

Eighteen guests were present al
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed killam
on Thursday evening to dinner to
celebrate Mr.. killam's birthday. The
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. +. /.
SIocum. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdaniel and
son, Pruit. Mr.. and Mrs. Kirby, Mr..
and Mrs. f. Z. Brooker. John Schu-
macher. Mrs. Hold, Miss Holt and
Rev. Mcdonald.
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MUSICAL PROGRAM

The music department Of the
Pharr-San Juan high school rave the
first program of the year IN the
high school auditorium on Wednes-
day morning. Miss Lenore Nc
combs. director Of music. arranged
ths program for the occasion at
which time more than one hundred
students took part. The program
consisted Of solos, glee clubs and
other musical arrangements.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-09-13
ASKOV MARKETS

Corrected Thursday Forenoon.)
Butter, creamery, per Id. $O.49
Eggs, first grade .32
Eggs, pullets or seconds .27
Chickens, AZ lbs. and up, lb. 20
Chickens, under AZ lbs, Id. .16
Broilers, per Id. .22-.23
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-09-13
Scout Bodies
Sponsor Picnic
Low Landing to be Scene
of Community
Gathering.

The Boys and Girls Scout organi-
cations of Askov, will sponsor a COM
munity picnic, Sunday, September 16
at Low Landing near here on the
banks of Kettle river.
Committees in charge invite every
one to come, bringing their lunch with
them. Coffee will be served at noon
and afternoon free of charge.
1t is also announced that there is to
be a program in the afternoon and
this will be good chance to get bet
ter acquainted with the scout organi-
cations and what they stand for.
Scout bodies all over the country
are doing some mighty fine work and
the scouts of this section are by no
means tagging in the rear when it
comes to accomplishments.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-09-13
WASTE NOT, WANT NOT
AS LAID DOWN TO US
Minnesota Hunting Laws Are De-
signed To Protect the Scarce Species.

The hunting laws of the state o
Minnesota are designed, not to pam
per the sportsmen and spoil theil
chance for enjoying this season, bu
they are for the purpose of protect
ing certain species in order that we
may have better season later or
after these certain kinds of game
have had an opportunity to multiply
and become numerous enough to give
everyone a chance to partake Of this
sport. The following is few of the
rules as laid down by the State De.
partment of Conservation for the
year of 1928 and it behooves every
hunter to abide by these laws:
Open Season For Game Dates In.
clusive): Deer-November 10th to Nov.
ember goth, even numbered years only
Ducks. Geese. Coots. Galljnules and
Jacksnipes- September 18th to Deem.
Der s1st .o Raj. september 18th to
TENDER 10th to October 1st. Fisher and
Skunk-November 18th to March LIST,
1929. Gray and Fox Squirrels-October
10Th to January LIST. 1929. Quail
inclusive. Male Chinese Ringneck or
English Observation-Disclosures 18th to
November LIST. in even numbered years
only.
No Open Season-Moose. Elk. Caribou
Birds. snipe (other than Jacksnipe)
Yellowlegs. Upland Plover, Wild Tur-
key, Hungarian Gray Partridge, Prairie
Chicken. Note: Federal regulation pro,
Statute not in force. To take. capture
or modest any Antwerp or Homing or
Carrier Pigeon that has any kind of
distinguishing mark. or remove such
Woodcock and Upland Plover and Great
err or Lesser Yellowlegs: Season closed
by executive order of Governor.
Injurious Birds: (May be killed any
time) Blackbirds, Crows. English Spar
rows and all species of Hawks and
Daily Limits. Game Birds: Mourning
Dove-9 per day. Wild Ducks-12 per
day. Wild Geese per day. Coots.
Rails and Snipe-15 per day. Male Chi
nese Ringneck or English Pheasants--
per day. -.
Limit Allowed in Possession: Mourn
ing Dove-3O. Wild Ducks. Coots. Rails.
Gallinules. Jacksnipe. in the aggregate
of all kinds--36. of which not more
than shall be wild geese. Male CHI
II in possession in open seasons only.
Season Limits: Mourning Dove-30.
Not more than 120 Wild Ducks may be
taken during any one open season. Male
Chinese Ringneck or English Pheasants
is in any one open season. -.
Limits, Game Animals: Gray or Fox
per day. 10 in possession.
Deer-1.
Sale Of Game: Prohibited at all
times, except as to ur-bearing animals.
Shipment of Game: Prohibited. except
on license coupons. LicenSee may ship
from himself to himself at any point in
the county in which he resides.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-09-13
PINE COUNTY REAL
ESTATE TRANSFERS

Bess Lee Garrett. Cons. $4,000. Lo
in Block 3, Cloverton, MINI.
w. D.-Rena X. Lindsey McCarth.
and husband to Elizabeth Mccarthy
Cons. $1.00. VIZ of VIZ of Frac
Sec. 2-40-21, less part and NW1
of NWA of Sec. 11-40-21. Mission
Creek.
w. D.-Elizabeth Mccarthy to G
A. Mccarthy. Cons. $1.OO. VIZ o.
WIZ of Frac. Sec 2-4O-21, less part
and NWA of NWA of Sec. 11-4O-21
Mission Creek.
w. D.-Lizzie E. Breckenridge te
VIM. A. Sauser. Cons. $4,000. Lot
and East #. of Lots 4-5-6-Blk. s
Pine City.
w. Drank King and wife to
Martin Olson. Cons. $4,000. One
SO. acre in NV corner of NWA OF
SEA of Sec. 14-45-20. Sturgeon
Lake.
: w. D-Richard ]. Lewis and wife
to William G. Johnson Cons. $780,
Lot "a in the 1927 Add. to Pine Grove
Plat. Windemere.
w. D.-Minnie Richards and hus-
band to Albert Petzke. Cons. s1.O0.
The South "a feet of Lot IL in Block
80, Pine City.
@. D-Annie L. Graham and others
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-09-13

to Emma Fisher. Cons. $10O. Part
of Auditors Lot 20 of Sec. 33 -39-21,
Pine City. also the SEA of SWA and
VIZ of SWA, less road, of Sec. 3
38-21. Pine City.
w. D.-Margaret Hoyez and hus-
band to Peter Without and wife. Cons
S1.OO. Lots Is, IA, Is, and Is in Block
4, Add. No. to Sandstone.
w. D.-Lena ]. Hogan and husband
to John Misukonis. Cons. 100000
E15 of NWA of Sec. 26-45-19. Win
demere.
w. D.-Finlayson Mercantile Co. to-
Finlayson Farmers Coop. Creamery
Assn. Cons. $1.00. Lots 1 and in
Block 2, Buggie's Add. to Finlayson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-09-13
PROCEEDINGS OF
...... ASKOV COUNCIL

Minutes of the proceeding of the
Village Council of the Village OF
Askov.
The Council of the Village of Askov
met in said village September 9Th,
with all members present except j. R.
Petersen.
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
1t was reported that Mr.. Dixen had
secured the land for new street con-
Meeting Main street with State Aid
Road No. in north end of village.
Motion was made and carried to &C
cept this as village property.
Moved and carried to adopt change
in ordinance number 3 as published
July IL, 1928.
The following collections reported
by clerk:
MOVIES ------------------- o.OO
Town hall rent -------- LOO
Dance permit LOO
The following bills were approved
and paid:
Askov Hdw. & Motor Co., sup
pies Observation-Disclosures l.oO
Lars Christensen, janitor serv-
ice Observation-Disclosures $50
DR.. H. E. Levin, health officer 1880
Christ Jensen, park maintenance 500
A. G. Danielson, postage ---- 100
Askov Dray Line, road work,
etc. L-e.A-slLl------------ 1870
MINI. Power & Light Co., street
lighting Observation-Disclosures $3.50
H. G. Hansen Lbr. Co., tile-- 23.40
There being no further business.
Council adjourned.
LOUIS OLSEN,
A. G. DANIELSON, Pres. of Council.
Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-09-13
AMERICANS WANT ADS PAY

John Brabanec needed a reliable
horse for bus driving. He traded a
2-year-old colt to Joe Dubie for a gray
mare. F. Mikkola, west of Finlayson,
then bought the colt of Dubie and
A. Weinberg, west of Denham, pur-
chased his black mare and colt Now
if you have anything to sell leave it
to the American Want ads to do it
for you, we say they bring results"
The foregoing is testimonial from
Mr.. Dubie who tried the Wants"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-09-13
MEEKER co. VIOLATES
RULES ON EXHIBITS
Opponents Win With Help of
Other Counties Over Pines Elk.
elusive Exhibit Very Close
Contest.

Going to the state fair at st. Pau
last week with two first prizes eacf
in four years, to their credit, Meekel
and Pine counties put forth theil
final efforts in securing permanent
possession of the Silver Loving Cur
trophy that was to be given to the
winner of three "Firsts" out of five
tries.
M. E. Poferl was in charge of ar
exclusive Pine county exhibit, while
it is reported that Meeker county had
exhibits from other counties. After
the placing and the cup had gone
to the Meeker county's representative
Mr.. Poferl, in view of the fact, that
Meeker had violated the rules, which
prohibits the acceptance of exhibits
from other counties, and also because
there was only margin of 6.S points
difference between the exhibitors
contested the decision.
County Agent w. F. Hammargren of
Hinckley writes to the American and
explains the situation just as it stood:
THAT according to the rules of the
Fair Association violations were made
in the Meeker county exhibit in &C.
cepting material from Douglas county
to help fill out their class in vegeta-
bles. 1t was a violation of rules as
we interpret them as laid down by
the Fair board. There was only a
difference of 6.S points in the plac-
ing of Meeker and Pine county, and
if their vegetable class had not been
filled out, Pine county would have
scored higher than the Meeker county
exhibit. Therefore, 1 want to up
hold the stand of M. E. Poferl who
so ably has been representing Pine
county at the State Fair for the past
nine years. In meeting with the
Board of Governors, Mr.. Poferl and
myself stated to them our stand in
regards to practices of this kind.
1t was brought out at this hearing
by the Board of Governors that this
was common practice among vari-
Gus counties. In answer to this state
ment, we stated that if some people
can violate the rules and not be
caught, it would be no excuse for the
culprit who was caught violating the
rules. Therefore, we maintained that
the placing should be changed. We
were accused of being poor losers by
those representing the violators of
this rule. l do not feel that Mr..
Poferl was a poor loser, l believe
that if Mr.. Poferl had, himself vio-
lated this rule, he would not have
said anything, but having made spe-
cial trips back to Pine county to get
material which he was short of. /
feel he is justified in feeling that the
other counties should use their own
material as WE'LL"
Mr.. Hammargren also stated, 81
have tried to give you these few
explanations so that no wrong i'm
pressions may be carried by any of
the people of Pine county in regards
to the craftsmanship of so able a
we have representing
Pine county at the state fair. 1 would
like to urge all the people of Pine
county to get back of this movement
so that less expense would be needed
in putting on an exhibit of this kind
and a little better remuneration can
be had by the man who puts it on"