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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
'CO-OPS" HOLD
ANNUAL PICNIC
Tourist Park at Moose Lake
is Scene of Gathering of
Three Groups; Brandt is
Principal Speaker of Day;
Large Attendance.

Aimed at awakening a greater in
terest in the cooperative plan OF
buying and selling, thereby working
to the benefit of the community, the
Farmers Cooperative Produce asso-
citation of Moose Lake, general mer-
chandising store; the Farmers store
of Kettle River and the Farmers
Cooperative Creamery association,
also of Kettle River, held their an
nual picnic at the Moose Lake tourist
camp yesterday. amid a perfect set
ing.
The weather was ideal for pic
nicking and as a result, maximum
crowd attended.
Brandt Speaks.
The principal features of the day
were the addresses of John Brandt,
presiden. of the Land O'Lakes Cream
cry association, Arthur Rentz, Land
O'Lakes field representative and Her.
man Berg, a director of the same
association.
The workings of the Land O'Lakes
association, and its benefits to the
state as whole, were thoroughly
explained by the speakers, who point
ed out the dire necessity of farmers
and dairymen supporting these insti-
tutions, to the end that all may enjoy
the benefits to be derived therefrom
Big Time Reported.
Elaborate preparations had been
made Cor the picnic, which included
the usual races and other sports,
baseball game and so on.
The days activities began at 1890
a. m. and continued throughout the
day. Many of the picnickers took
their own lunches with them, and
lunch also was served free on the
grounds.
Fred Eckman was general chair
man of the committee on arrange
ments, while Einar Manly of Kettle
River represented the associations OF
that pace.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
HINCKLEY YOUTH
DIES SUDDENLY
Donald Hunt, Is, Succumbs to
Spinal Meningitis After Illness
Of Week; Community Shocked
By Death.

Donald Hunt, 1S-year-old son of A.
]. Hunt of Hinckley, died Thursday,
August End, of spinal meningitis
after an illness of but a week.
The death of Donald was a distinct
shock to the entire community, as he
was highly esteemed by his school
mates and all others who knew the
lad. He was graduated from the
Hinckley high school. in June, 1927
as the highest ranking boy student
He received several scholarships and
took advantage of one by attending
Gustavus Adolphus last year.
The passing of Donald was doubly
sad in view of the fact a brother
Morris, died just year ago in July
Morris had just been graduated from
the University of Minnesota when he
was taken i'll, dying shortly there
after.
The funeral of Donald was con-
Quoted August 9Th, from the home
Pallbearers were Walter Sticking
Ralph Sticking, Milo Nichols, Dwight
Nichols, Herman Toering and Rueben
johnson. He was buried in the
Hinckley cemetery.
The American joins with the entire
community in extending its sincere
sympathy to the bereaved relatives
of Donald.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09

Friends and neighbors of Holden
Hansen, gathered at his home last
Saturday to help him celebrate his
eightieth birthday and the day and
evening were spent in social chatting
and refreshment.
Mr.. Hansen was born August 4,
1S4S at Rodding, Sonderjylland, Den
mark, coming to the United States
in 1882. He was married in Denmark
May 80, 1879. He lived in his native
land three years following his mar
riage. On his arrival in America, he
lived at Perth Amboy and Trenton
N. j., returning to Denmark three
years later, where he lived another
three years.
Returning to America about 1888
Mr.. Hansen settled at Clinton, Iowa,
During his 10 years residence there
he worked in a sawmill and railroad
roundhouse. From there he went to
Ringsted, Iowa, where he farmed 10
years. Later he went to Larimore,
N. D., where he was engaged in farm
ing seven years. From the North
Dakota town he went to West Den
mark, Wis, living there two years,
and in the fall of 1914 he came to
Askov. where he retired from active
work.
Mr. Hansen looks and acts several
years younger than he really is, and
each nice day finds him out in his
garden, (Which, by the way, is one
of which to be proud) or taking care
of the grounds about his home. Mrs
Hansen, of course, has a large part
to do with the garden, and takes LOT
of pleasure in caring for it. Mr.
Hansen has been ailing with asthma
the last 80 years, but is better now
than for a long time.
Incidentally, Mrs. Hansen is in the
seventies and like her husband, is as
active as though she were 80 years
younger.
Next year, this contented couple
will observe their Golden wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Hansen are shown in
the accompanying picture in theil
garden.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
DEDICATION OF
PARK DATE SET
Prochaska Arranging Program to
be Staged at Formal Opening
of Wiseman Memorial at Pine
City.

The dedication of the Wiseman
Memorial park at Pine City will be
held on August 22nd. E. ]. Pro-
chaska, chairman of the park COM
mittee is arranging the program and
several speakers will be present to
assist in the dedicatory services. Eff
forts are being made to secure Rev.
Roy L. Smith as principal speaker
and also Rev. Mr.. Buckton, former
pastor of the Presbyterian church at
Pine City.
The Wiseman Memorial park has
been gradually improved until today
it stands as a distinctive spot OF
beauty in the village of Pine City
Trees and shrubs have been planted
the arrangement and decorative eff
fects having been carefully attended
to by a competent landscape artist
A large boulder was secured and
placed in the front of the park and
on this was placed l'ate bearing
the doctors name and life dates. The
work of identifying and improving
the park will continue and also suit.
able provision will be made for its
upkeep so that it may ever serve as
suitable reminder of the life and
work of DR.. r. L. Wiseman.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
SANDSTONE CLUB HAS
ITS MONTHLY MEETING

A social gathering of the members
of the Town and Country club of Sand
stone and their guests, was held Thurs
day, Aug. End, at the Rubinell cafe. A
fine supper was served to the gather
ing, followed by musical numbers,
readings by C.. S. Gjertson, and a
number of short speeches. These
meetings are being held once a
month and are proving very enjoyable
in social way and by promoting
closer fellowship among the men of
the village and country.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09

Gus Greenland explorer, Knud Ras-
mussen, concerning some of the duti-
es of medical men on expeditions
headed for the extreme points of the
earth'S axis.
c. A. Haddorff Dead.
Charles A. Haddorff, widely known
piano manufacturer of Rockford, ILL.,,
died few days ago. He was born
in Sweden in 1864 and came to the
United States in 1892, making his
home in Minneapolis, st. Paul and
at Oregon, ILL.,, until 1902 when he
settled in Rockford where he organ
lied the Haddorff Piano Manufacture
ing Co. He was a director of the
Swedish-American Bank in his home
city, and had long been considered
one of the outstanding business men
of his community.
Belated Reward.
King Christian of Denmark has be-
slowed the insignia of the Dannebrog
order upon Terman Jergensen of
Chicago in recognition of his services
as sub-corporal in the Danish army
during the 1854 war with Prussia
and Austria. Mr.. J0rgensen. now 81
years old, has lived in Chicago since
1872, and is we'll known among his
compatriots. For a number of years
he has been a member of the ST. Ans
gar Lutheran congregation, and few
years ago, with his wife, was a guest
of honor at a banquet given by
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
NEWS AMONG SCANDINAVIANS

Independent Order of Svithiod, a
national Swedish fraternal organiza-
ton, last week held it's 36th, annual
grand lodge meeting in Chicago, and
elected Andrew Rasmussen of Chiga-
go. supreme president. Reports were
submitted showing that two months
ago the old peoples home of the or
der had been dedicated; it represents
furnished, a total cost of about $751;
900. During 1927 the order had paid
$74,7OO.O0 in sick benefits to mem
bers. A review of the activities OF
the Svithiod order showed that it
now has 10000 members, and that it
has paid out in the course of AZ
years a total of $2,559,621.00 in the
form of insurance ($1,543,O55.OO),
sick benefits ($S17,742.OO, funeral
expenses (s13S.s2s.OO), and donations
(about $6O,0OO).
DR.. Barnes Back.
DIR. Harold Barnes of Detroit
Mich, returned to New York from a
visit to Denmark, his native country
the other day. He is now preparing
to go with Commander Byrd on his
Antarctic expedition as it's official
physician, having been selected fol
this post among 5000 applicants. DIR
Barnes-whose name originally was
Bjarnesen-has been practising
physician in the Michigan metropolis
for few years, having come there
direct from Copenhagen. While in
the latter city, he consulted the fam
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
Washington Letter
8y v PDaley


Washington, August S.-Political
father to the thought are in their
heydey. Their representations
shouted from the house tops for the
purposes of personal publicity and
gain fail to carry weight with the
real leaders of the campaigns for the
Presidency. Trained observers re-
turning to the capital after extensive
tours are unanimous that at present
the contest is close and bothersome
to the politicians from the national
camriign manager down to the ward
committeeman and precinct worker.
These impartial observers report that
everywhere the question is asked re-
garding the relative chances of Her
bert C.. Hoover and Alfred E. Smith.
The real assessment cannot be made
until late in October.
The ballyhoo has not started as the
main campaign hinges on the devel-
|opments of the notification ceremoni-
les during the next few weeks. The
business of building machines has
many a problem for both parties.
Cliques struggling for control of the
party campaign have given the can
didates and their aides considerable
trouble. 1t requires the utmost tact
to keep the important leaders salts
fed with their allotment of Isower
and money. With the announcement
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
FARMS HIT BY
HEAVY Winds
Small Tornado Strikes This
Section, Tearing up Trees,
Moving Buildings, Hay
stacks and Breaking Win
dows; Some Hail Falls.

Considerable damage was done late
Monday afternoon in the Kerrick,
Duquette, and Nickerson sections,
when a small tornado, accompanied
by some hail, swept over several
farms.
Near Kerrick, a pine tree, II inches
in diameter, was broken and twisted
entirely off. Branches were scat
tered in all directions. The storm
also uprooted other trees in that
vicinity.
Travelling northwest of Kerrick, the
gale took the Hans Christensen ga
rage from it's foundation and tore
part of the roof and some shingles
from his house.
Haystack Moved.
Swinging to the north of Duquette,
la haystack was lifted off the ground
on the Fred Hedberg farm, carried a
quarter of a mile, then dropped on
the John Pilrain farm.
On the John Edin farm, II windows
were broken in the various buildings
on the place, and the chimney of his
house also was torn down.
AS the tornado travelled toward
INickerson, outbuildings and trees
were RACED.
Hail Reported.
The storm seemed to start from over
in the direction of Willow River.
Although some hail accompanied the
rain and wind, crops were not dam
aged to very great extent, but gar
dens suffered somewhat.
Several sections of the state re-
ported heavy rain and some wind. In
the Twin Cities, rain came down in
virtual torrents, and all traffic was at
a standstill, streets and Easements
flooded, with some crop damage re-
ported.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
ASSESSORS NAMED TO
RE-CHECK TOWNSHIPS

N. P. johnson of Sandstone, has
been selected to reassess real estate
in the towns of Fleming and Park, by
the Minnesota Tax Commission. He
began his task Monday in Fleming
township.
Carl Anderson has been appointed
to reassess Bruno township. He is
the assessor of Finlayson township
and has held that position 20 years.
Mr.. Johnson was assessor of Royalton
township for Is years and has been
assessor of Sandstone village four
years. He has lived at Sandstone the
last six years.
Both men are considered highly
efficient in assessment work.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09

that huge sums would be available
leaders, actual and self-styled, are
coming to headquarters demanding
help for their districts. 1t is re-
markable but true that many district
leaders who could formerly deliver
their districts by a promise of politi-
cal jobs now find it necessary to
"spend few dollars among the
boys" The itching palm has taken
over the work of the handshake,
baby-kissing and the usual gift CT
CARS. This gross materialism is per-
haps more attractive to certain types
of campaign workers who are not
always assured of having pledges
kel' after the elections.
1t is noteworthy, too, that the
special house committee, investigat-
ing campaign funds, met few days
ago without taking any action. There
is little adverse comment when the
money is expended but they are loud
in their denunciations whenever the
expenses reach the scandal stage. No
one expects the congressional commit
tees to get the real story of expendi-
lures before December and then it
will be too late. There are many
ways of making contributions and ex-
penses so that the books will balance.
Though the department. of state and
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
PINE CITY M. E.
CHURCH PLANS FETE

Observance of the anniversary of
the dedication of the M. E. church
in Pine City will be held on Sunday,
August IL. On Saturday evening, a
supper will be given in the basement
of the church to which all members
and friends of the church are invited.
On Sunday morning the regular serv-
ices will be held at which the work
of the year will be reviewed. Rev.
Mr.. Bugbee of Minneapolis will
preach at this service and also DIR.
Harron. Special music will be part
of the services in the morning and
afternoon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09

OnlLeU SIdIeS are W NC Cul Cu-
Such is the belief of United States
Senator Henrik Shipstead, who was
the principal speaker Tuesday at the
North Pine County Farm Bureau pic
mic held at Oak Lake, Kerrick.
Despite the fact the farmers of
the Northwest never have produced
such huge crops as they have since
1920, they have been sinking deeper
and deper in the hole" declared the
Senator, until now, many would sell
out for mere pittance if they could
be relieved of their loads
Quotes Figures.
Senator Shipstead quoted figures to
prove his argument, showing that
some farmers actually have given
their farms away. !,
Il wildly recall an instance in
Stearns county, not because it is un-
usual at all, but because it is typi-
cal of that which is taking place
throughout this section.
"A year ago, a 160-acre farm, upon
which were buildings worth from
$500 to $4,000, was sold for $4,000
which sum included buildings, acre
age and all. In other words, the buyer
purchased the buildings and the farm
was thrown in for good measure
Moreover, many such a deal can be
made in Minnesota today; that is
there are many farms which can be
purchased for the price of the build
ings alone. The Stearns county farm
was in a good community, affording
a cooperative creamery, cooperative
shipping association, and all such.
Debt $50 An Acre.
I'm Martin county the average mort.
gagged Indebtedness is $50 per acre
and still some folks will tell us
there is no farm problem.
Il say there is farm problem
and serious one, and it's solution lies
with the people-the voters-of the
various states. Elect those upon
whom you can depend to fight your
battles, and it will not be long ere
this perplexing problem is solved.
During all of these years the farm.
ers' lot has been getting worse, in.
dustry has been prospecting.
1.-The Northwest has been getting q
lot of SKINNED milk, while the in.
dustrial centers and industries have
been getting the cream. Some there
are, who call it prosperity.
Cites Busted Banks.
IF 400 busted banks in Minnesota
and 1000 busted banks in the United
States, with 95 per cent of them in
the agricultural districts, is prosper.
ity, then we've been having it. But
like all other persons who can think
for themselves, have an entirely diff
| ferent name for it,
The original function of govern
ment was outlined by Mr.. Shipstead
In the beginning, he pointed out, the
government first took care of crimes
Later, it took part in business to stab
| ilize finances. Then, manufacturers
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09

Askov turned the trick!
The locals knocked Sturgeon Lake
from it's lofty pedestal last Sunday, in
one of the best games seen in these
parts for many moons, when they
walked away with the long end of a
) to score.
In starting to tell the story, the
writer almost said that Sturgeon Lake
dropped" the game to Askov, but
that would be far from the truth.
Askov went right out and took" the
game away from the Pine County
League leaders, by playing stellar
baseball.
Summed up briefly, it was like this:
Get Batting. Eye.
The Askov players got their batting
eye in the sixth inning, humiliating
Lee Anderson for four hits, which
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
FARMER ARRESTED
IN SHOOTING ARRAY

Alfred Swanson, farmer in the
township of Danforth, Is miles east
of Sandstone, was arrested Tuesday
on complaint of Enrol Holmes, who
charged that Swanson fired several
rifle shots at him. According. tc
Holmes, his cattle were on Swanson's
land, and when the owner went to
drive them home, Swanson fired at
him. Marshal Mulholland of Sand
stone, accompanied by Alfred Holm,
another neighbor of Swanson's, made
the arrest. He was turned over to
Sheriff Degerstrom. Swanson is said
to be a very eccentric" man. He
was taken to Pine City for examin-
alton.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
AUTO PLUNGES INTO
DITCH NEAR HINCKLEY

Driving north on highway No. 1,
C. G. Abrahamson of Cambridge, in
a Ford touring car, was forced from
the pavement and plunged into the
ditch one half mile south of Hinck-
ley. Mr.. Abrahamson was trying to
pass another car on the pavement
when he was crowded by an approach
ing car and to avoid serious acct
dent, he turned out too far on the
shoulder. Mr.. Abrahamson received
a cut in the head and was brought to
Hinckley for medical attention. Other
occupants of the car were not hurt
but the car needed considerable re-
pair.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
81, OO2 RAISED FOR
NEW FAIR BUILDING

The net proceeds from the July
4th celebration staged at Pine City
under auspices of the Pine County
Agricultural Society, amounted to
$1.002.53, according to the report of
the committee. The total receipts
were $2,291.16, while the expenses
amounted to $1,28S.63.
The celebration was put on to raise
funds for the agricultural building
now being constructed on the fair
grounds.
Andrew p. Edin, chairman and C..
NJ. Pennington and Clifford Perkins
comprised the general committee.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
POLISH WOMEN TO
STAGE BIG PICNIC

A big picnic will be staged We'd
nesday, Aug. 18th, by the Polish Wo-
mems Society, at the Polish church
hall, Sturgeon Lake. There will be
a dance both afternoon and evening
and races of all sorts for both young
and old, will be conducted. Lunch
will be served all day and evening
Everybody is invited to attend.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
PINE CITY LODGES
PLAN BIG OUTING

The Odd Fellow and Rebekah
lodges of Pine City will hold their
annual picnic on Sunday, Aug. 18th.
The picnic will be held at August
Wickstrom's farm on the shore of
Cross Lake. All Oddfellows and
Rebekahs are invited to attend, bring
ing their own picnic lunch. There
wiIr be games and. sports for the
young and old and prizes offered for
the winners in various contests.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
REMODELING CHURCH

The Norwegian Lutheran church,
Sandstone, is undergoing minor re-
pairs and alterations which will make
a fine improvement in the building
and also to the village. The founda-
ton is being strengthened and the
front entrance changed. Joe Hanson
is in charge of the re-modeling work.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
TROUT PLANTED IN
PINE COUNTY STREAMS

On Thursday of last week 80 cans
of trout were planted in the streams
in and about Hinckley. Shipment
was received from the Minnesota
game and fish department by l. D.
Curryer who is public spirited
enough to see that the trout were
well distributed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
FAIR GAMES SET

Visitors to the Pine County Fair
at Pine City, August II and Is, are
promised some real baseball games,
following announcement of the
schedule for those days.
Pine City will play against Mark
vile on August II, while Sturgeon
Lake and Willow River will cross
bats on the 18th.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
Locals Take 5 to 8 Game,
Knocking Sturgeon Lake
From Top Place; Beroun
Loses Contest to Gronin-
gen-Bass Lake. \
Club Standings.

Sunday, August IL.
Sturgeon Lake at Gron.-Bass Lake.
Askov at Beroun.
Sandstone at Hinckley.
Bruno at Willow River.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-09
Advocates Equal
Protection For Farmers As
Is Enjoyed By Industries
United States Senator Tells North Pine Farm Bureau
Picnickers Such Is Necessary If Country's
Economic Ills Are To Be Cured.

the enjoyed by the railroads
if Ills of the
New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
Baldwin Pleads for
 Return of Government

London, Dec. Fl P-ExpressinG confidence in tho results of the Brit ish general election to be held in 1929. Prime Minister Baldwin in a New Year message to the Primrose league, a conservative party organi- zation, makes . bid for the continu- ance of the government in power and indicates the important part the new women voters arc likely to play. MT. Baldwin said:
 No previous government ever carried through parliament within a period of four years a greater num- Der of reforms to improve the con- ditions of the people. Side by side with these reforms the government has steadily pursued a policy de- signed to promote peace at home and abroad. With such a record be- hind us we shall appeal to the electors with the utmost confidence" !"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
ORDINARY GAS IS CAUSE Of DEATHS
Usage Results in Airplane Crash;
 Three Killed

Graham. Tex. Dec. 3l N - The substitution of ordinary gasoline for aviation petrol was held responsible for m airplane accident here yss- terdAy in which three persons. one woman. were killed.
 Andrew Burke. manager of tho Wichita Falls airport. homo port ot the wrecked ship. said the pilot, Welch w. Curtin. had exhausted his supply of aviation petrol and put ordinary automobile gasoline Into the tank1.
 Curtin. 25. and Joe H. Morrison. 24. were instantly killed. Miss Bet tie Clyde. 74. of Sherman. Texas, daughter of Dr. Thomas Dton. Clyde. president of Austin college at Sherman. was dead two hours after the crash.
 Observers said the craft, which WAS engaged in carrying passengers, had just left the ground and at- tained an altitude of only about 30 feet when suddenly it seemed to loss climbing power and crashed into . nearby creek bank.