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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-06-28

if only to protect themselves against
the possible hazards of poison gas.
The League was forced to realize this
at an early stage in the discussion
on this subject when the most eff
cacious action it could recommend
was that a committee of experts
should draw up a report of the effects
of the use of existing discoveries in
the contingency of war.
In 1922, however, the agreement
of the signatories of the Washington
Naval convention not to use poison
gas against one another, and their
invitation to other powers to take
similar step, set the League think
ing what more could be done. The
result was that in 1922 protocol
was signed at Geneva by twenty
seven states prohibiting not only such
use of gas but of meteorological me-
thods also. So far, however, only
three states have ratified this proto-
col, and the subsequent discussions
in the Preparatory Disarmament
Commission have once more proved
NOW QlIuCulC IL Is 10 arrive dl any
conclusion in this direction.
The latest proposal is that coun-
tries should consent not to import
the material needed exclusively for
such chemical gases. But the diff
Guilty of distinguishing between what
is required for industrial purposes
and what can be used solely for de-
structive purposes is almost insuper-
able. The League, therefore, can dc
very little in the way of practical
steps along this line. So long as war
is recognized as legitimate means
of settling international disputes,
there will be no limit to the atroci-
ties which one nation will prepare
to inflict on another. Only the final
remuneration of all war altogether and
the substitution of peaceful means OF
settling disputes will safeguard the
civil populations of the world against
the effect of such gas as escaped at
Hamburg. The question of chemical
warfare, like that of general disarm-
ament, is, in short, moral one, and
will not be solved by nice calculations
as to the destructive power Of this or
that weapon.-Christian Science Mon
itor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-06-28

this $4,000 THAT is exciting the
imagination of a few non-property
holders~and small property holders),
be applied against the unpaid bonds
and warrants instead of using it as a
fermenting agent to raise a fresh
batch of debt.
A few years ago we were told that
if we did not install an expensive
manual training department we would
rob our boys of their Unborn right to-,
an opportunity to develop skill in the
use of tools, thus enabling them to-
become successful self-supporting men,
Are any of the manual training class
following profession that has bene-
flied from this training to an extent
justifying the cost? And where now
is the costly equipment?
Now, the children are telling us
that we are "robbing" (their own
word) them of their RIGHT to develop
healthy, happy lives if we refuse them
a gym. One wonders who will look
after poor old dads and the "Old
lady's" RIGHTS to happy, untroubled
old age; to peaceful, refreshing sleep
and to freedom from the phantom Of
the poor-house.
Some of the over-worked, over
burdened parents would like a meal
of befsteak once in a while, but I'M
til their financial condition catches
up with the beefsteak market they
must be contented with bologna
The state department of education
does not demand that we build this
gym. nor does it threaten to withdraw
the present appropriations because we
have no gym. All such talk is
propaganda" to mislead the voters.
When the county commissioners built
the poor farm buildings a few years
ago we were told that "the state de-
manded it." Later, denials of state
officials were published.
A few years ago we voted $4,000 to
pay off outstanding warrants. When
the annual report was turned into the
county it showed the warrants in
creased by $4,000 and the bonds spent,
making us $4,000 deeper in the hole.
Before we spend any more money,
let us have a public audit of the viii
lage and school books and see where
we stand.
w. r. NEWMAN.
Hinckley, MINI.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-06-28
BUSY?

BUSY?
Busy? Yes, friend too busy, often
times
To catch life's sweetest song,
Too eager for the task to hear the
chimes;
Busy too late, and long.
Busy with what? With weeds and
sticks and sand,
Building for but an hour,
Oblivious of the skyline, rainbow
spanned,
The oceans swell and power.
Busy for whom? For those for whom
we think
To gain the gifts of greed?
Or for our loved, who beyond meat
and drink -
Leisure and loving need?
Busy till when? Until the day is spent,
And high desire has fled?
Until the soul of all we dreamed and
meant
Is dead! Is dead!
Busy? But not too busy to drop
The load and rest and smile,
This is the place, and this the hour
to stop
And live awhile.
Selected.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-06-28
DISTURBING RUMORS

To the American readers in
Hinckley: Friends, because it seems
very difficult to find space in our
local paper for public discussion,
am obliged to take advantage of the
Askov Americans hospitality and ex-
press my opinion of civic and other
public questions in it's columns.
Whispers are floating around our
village that an attempt is to be made
this summer to build a rather ex-
pensive school gymnasium and force
the school board to hire a physical
training instructor. The cost of such
a building will be approximately $780,
600 and it will require an additional
expenditure of at least $4,000 for
equipment and perhaps 5000 a month
for an instructor.
There may be no foundation fo1
these rumors beyond the vapory
dreamings of a few "hot-air artists
and there may be deeply laid plan
to rush deal through like the wa.
ter and sewer outrage a few years
ago.
Our village and our school district
are barely able to stick their heads
above water after years of submersion
in the Slough of Dependency due to
the misplaced confidence of those who
voted us into debt and those who in
handling our affairs always paid toe
much for their whistle"
1t does not seem possible that any,
body with grain of sense would
plunge our heads under again before
we have taken full breath, but it
seems that the poor old skeleton that
we thought had been picked dry for
all time is showing a new growth OF
meat and the hungry eyes of profes-
sional boosters have taken measure OF
its girth and are planning for "get-
together-for progress" banquet. "Vote
Bonds and Save the Schools will
again be the slogan of those who pay
able to fold up their tents and silently
steal away when the bills begin to
come in.
We will all admit that a gym would
be very nice for our children and
others who have time to enjoy it, il
we could afford to build one and keep
it up. But at the present time con-
ditions within our village, lowing to
the failure of our two banks so re-
Gently and the heavy payments on
outstanding bonds that will be falling
due in the next few years,) are such
that it is impossible to secure loan
on village property to pay the, taxes
and to transfer title it would be neces.
sary to give it away.
However, bonds are not proposed
1t is the brilliant idea of one of oul
masters of high finance to make 6
start with the $4,000 we now have
in the treasury and draw warrants
to make up the deficiency. You will
remember that this power of drawing
warrants to finish work begun, sunk
us $4,000 deeper in the sewers ter
years ago. This being nearly three
times the amount of bonds voted fol
sewer purposes.
The farmers. pay the greater part
of the school tax and l believe the
majority of them would prefer that
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-06-28

An actress was twitted by young
er member of the profession" as fol
lows
81 wonder, dear, if l shall lose my
looks, too, when l reach your age?"
We'll, DEAR" answered the other
genially, and cycling her critically
perhaps you may. You never know
your luck. Let's hope so, anyway"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-06-28
FROM OUR EXCHANGES
EDITORIAL COMMENT FROM OTHER NEWSPAPERS MAY
OR MAY NOT OPINIONS
THE ASKOV AMERICAN)

ations be carried on by large corpo-
rations, may be erroneous. The indi-
vidual farmer probably will remain
for many years to come, for the sim
pie reason that the farming business
is so hazardous, depends so much on
the vagaries of the weather, that it
will not attract capital for investment,
except as the individual farmer is
willing to assume the risks.-Isanti
and Chisago County News.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-06-28
FARM TO CITY MOVEMENT
SLOWS UP


trend of population from farm to city
has been steadily going on, but last
year there was noticeable slowing
up in the process, according to govern
ment figures.
In 1927, 1,97S,O00 persons left farms,
compared with 2,155,O00 in 1926 and
100000 in 1925. Offsetting this
movement, 1,375,OOO persons moved
from cities to farms last year, COM
pared with 1,135,OOO in 1926, and
| ,O66, 900 in 1925. For 1927 the net
movement of persons from farms to
cities was 100000, compared with
100000 persons in 1926 and 1000
persons in 1925.
Another factor to be considered is
the birth rate, and because of the
excess of births over deaths on farms
the total farm population on January
1, 1928, was 1889, 900, compared with
q $780, 900 on January 1, 1927, de-
crease of $4,000 persons. as compared
with a decrease of $4,000 in 1926 and
AL 900 in 1925.
1t is apparent, therefore, that the
farm-to-city movement is slowing up.
In view of our increasing population,
it was evident that the drift from farm
to city could not continue indefinitely.
Even so, we are told that there is a
surplus of staple farm products pro-
duced.
Farming is now practically profess
sion, and the haphazard farming me-
thods of other days are no more. Pro-
vided with the most up-to-date farm
ing machinery in the world, and aided
by the most wonderful opportunities
for obtaining free information as to
scientific farming methods, the Amer
lean farmer is now the most efficient
agriculturist in the world. The drift
from farm to city may have been
largely the wedding out of those not
adapted to farming according to mod
ern methods.
1t is but natural that in a large
country such as this there should be
a normal movement from farm to
city and from city to farm, as farm
people and city-dwellerS desire to
change their environment and try
something new; but in recent years
there has been large surplus on
the side of farm people who go to the
city.
In former years farming was re-
garded as an occupation that required
small capital, but with the increase
in price of desirable farming land,
the need for modern farming machin-
cry, improved household conveniences
and higher standards of living on the
farm, the amount of capital required
to farm successfully is steadily in
creasing, and perhaps now it requires
less capital to engage in many other
lines of business than it does to farm.
The old picture of the farmer as a
man with a goatee, wearing a wide
brimmed straw hat, and with his
trousers stuffed into cowhide boots,
is no longer true to life. The modern
farmer is up to the minute, usually
drives a good car, and as often as not
is a snappy dresser. Since the ad-
vent of the telephone, the auto and
the radio, the farmer no longer is
isolated.
The farmer almost invariably is an
individualist. He is his own boss,
and finances and manages his own
business. Most modern farmers prob
ably stay on the farm because they
like the life.
The idea, held in some quarters,
=.
time be eliminated and farming oper-
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Of public interest are welcome.
whether or not the writer's opin-
ions conform With those of the
American. All letters must be
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Hinckley, MINI.

"You will notice." said the eccen-
trio technical teacher as he placed
his fingers on a piece of mechanism
and seized the handle, that this
machine is turned by a crank"
And he marvelled at the litter that
went round the class.
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w. C.. T. u. COLUMN

The committee is busy working out
the plans and preparing program
for the flower show which will be held
in the near future.
The Holm & Olson Floral Co. has
donated a prize to the flower show.
Nogales international., 1928-11-23
Hobbies and Habits of Hoover and
Coolidge Differ But Slightly

Our next President, Herbert Hoover, has always
been known as man of action. He devotes about
sixteen hours day to work. and never seems to get
tired of it. One Of his chief recreaons is fishing at
which he is great adept--another amusement is
watching sports events at which he is always
with bag of peanuts in his hand. Peanuts to
form of the chief items of his diet He is tremen
dously fond of them
Efficiency is his byword in every department of
life--to save time, he orders his clothing in large
quantities. He purchases as many halfa~dozen
suits at time in order to avoid frequent visits
to the store.
Hoover is SIX fest tall, and very strong, but has
quiet reserve and is at times quite shy Though he
is very busy, he is of the most approachable
in America;
Calvin Coolidge, who is completing his term
President, is also ardent fishermanan expert in
fact whose exploits : this line have attracted much
attention He able marksman, too, having
founded persons with his ability at shooting at clay
pigeons and other targets He is fond of wearing
boy clothes and ''tel. gallon hats" occasion.
Coolidge believes in economy. In his private life
we'll throughout his Administration, he counten-
ances extravaganza. When his term is up, he is
returning to small house where his rent is $3.50
per month. No success makes him depart from his
simple tastes.
Coolidge is a splendid talker, but speaks
when there is nothing to be said He is always sparng
of words.
He has at the time great of humor
One of the stories told Of him that lady next to
him at dinner turned toward him and said:
'I bet someone that could make you say three
words"
"You lose answered the President, soemnly.
Nogales international., 1928-11-23

Exports and imports through
this year have been heav-
ier than ever before, exports in
particular. This means greater ac-
tivity on the west coast of Mexico
than *here has been for some
time. The increased business on
the west coast is principally in
mining and railroad building.
The first shipment of winter
tomatoes from the west coast Of
Mexico passed through here Mn
day. Il consisted of six carloads,
all of which will eventually find
it's way to the markets of the Uni
ted States. Tomato shipments this
winter are expected to greatly ex-
ceed those of last winter. Last
year 1883 carloads passed through
here, and this winter growers and
shippers are expe cting a total of
1000 carloads. There is also ex-
pected to be an increase this year
in shipments of peas, peppers and
other vegetables. Last winter
Nogales international., 1928-11-23
thanksgiving Day
Proclamation
By Governor

Governor George w. P. Hunt
as issued TIE following Thanks
giving Day proclamation:
WHEREAS, In accordance with
Americas oldest custom, Thanks
giving Day is set apart to offer
our sincere thanks and gratitude
to Almighty God for His contin-
ued blessings; and
WHEREAS, Our nation has
been favored with the good things
of life, our harvests have been
abundant, business conditions
good, and peace prevails within
our borders; and
WHEREAS, Arizona has abun-
dant cause for thanksgiving, our
State being singularly favored in
the way Of natural resources, the
development of which we are pres
sing forward with confidence; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting that
the people of the State of Arizona
should express their gratitude
for the blessings bestowed upon
them by celebrating Thanksgiving
Day,
"NOW, THEREFORE, l, George
w. P. Hunt, Governor of Arizona,
do join with the President of 'he
United States in designating Thurs
day, November 29, 1928, as
Thanksgiving Day, and recon-
mend that all our people refrain
from unnecessary labor, and in the
home circle and places set apart
for public worship, meet and give
thanks to Him who wat hes over
us with loving kindness and tender
mercy; and I further recommend
that the Flag, the emblem of free
dom and opportunity, be promin-
emily displayed, thus glorifying
Tha, ksgiving Day as day not
only of religious conservation, but
a day of patriotic observance as
well.
"IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1
have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal of the
State of Arizona to be affixed.
"Done at Phoenix, the Capitol,
this 10Th day of November, 1928.
"Geo. w. P. Hunt
Governor"
Nogales international., 1928-11-23
Exports And imports This Year
Through NogaIes Showing Cain

953 cars of peas passed through
here, 400 cars of peppers, and a.
bout 500 cars of other vegetables.
Nogales is growing rapidly as
an export and import point. EX-
ports for the fis1 1al year beginning
July /, 1923 totaled $2,500,000 up
to November 10, and imports for
that period $3,O0O,OOO. Nogales
annually leads all border ports a.
cong the American-Mexican border
in exports and imports.
September and October showed
importations of $4,000 head of
cattle through Nogales. This is
heavier than the same months last
year.
Considerable merchandise from
France, England, and other Euro
pean countries is beginning to be
imported through Nogales by de-
partment stores in various parts
of Arizona, including some Of the
Nogales stores.
Nogales international., 1928-11-23
months work.

mOnCnS WORK.
Rev. Father Duval announces
that the church vii: be dedicated
at $3.50 o'clock Thanksgiving
Bishop Daniel C. Gercke
of Tucson will preside at the cere-
mony and bless the church. He will
preach in English, and Bishop Ma
varette of Sonora will preach in
Spanish. Bishop Aguirre E. Ramos
will celebrate pontifical mass.
There will be so or 60 priests here
for the dedication from all the
dioceses.
Following the dedication, there
will be banquet at the Firemep's
Hall at 1890 o'clock noon Thanks
giving Day to which all members
and friends of the church are cor
daily invited. Tickets for the BAN
quet are now on sale at the Model
Shoe Store.
The new church is one of the
most beautiful in the Southwest
and it's dedication Thanksgiving
Day is expected to be attended by
very large crowd of local aAC
out of town persons.
A detailed description of th'
new house of worship will appear
in special section in Tuesday.
Nogales International.
Nogales international., 1928-11-23
ZIG TOURIST HOTELS LIKE Til
ESPlENOOR REAL BOOSTS, SAYS
HEAD OF INDUSTRIAL CONGRESS

How the naw Hotel Esplendor,
when opened, will result in pro-
re.ty here increasing greatly in
value, was explained by P. G. Spills
bury of Phoenix, president of the
Arizona Industrial Congress, dur
ing an informal conference Tues
Gay night with the directors of the
Chamber Of CONNER e.
Such hotels as the Esplendor, Mr.
Spihsbury pointed out, always
prove big boost to the commun-
ity and it has been proven that
great tourist hotels like the Es-
p'endor result in new residents
buying property, building beautiful
homes, and in general resulting in
increased value of all property.
Over at Phoenix, Mr.. Spilsbury
said, the $4,000, 900 Arizona Bill
more hotel is now nearing com.
p.etion. 1t is being erected out on
the desert north of Phoenix and
Nogales international., 1928-11-23

and around there that used to ssl
at 81 an acre is now being sold at
$4,000 an acre, all because of the
great investment being made by
tie hotel company. The minimum
rate Per cay at the Biltmore will
be $25, while single suites per day
will bring $125.
Spilsbury also cited how the
opening of the new Conquistador
Hotel has increased real estate
values at Tucson.
Spilsbury urged that the own
ers Of the Hote! Fsplendor get it
opened at the earliest possible
moment 1t was stated that nego-
tiations are under way to bring a.
hout opening of the Esplendor
ai' her De ember Is or January /.
Sp;lsbury said that farming and
touri is are tie two things which
Will give Arizona it's greatest
growth during the next five years.
Nogales international., 1928-11-23

A visit to the famous Montana
Mine in the Ruby district opera
ted by the Eagle Picher Company
and at which General Manager
F. H. Lerchen spoke on test drill
ing, concluded the big three-day
Southwest Mining Revival here
Wednesday.
Robert Tally of jerome, mana
ger of the United Verde COPPER
Company, presided as chairman of
the final days program at the
Civic Auditorium and in a few
well chosen remarks said that the
mining industry is interested IN
Nogales international., 1928-11-23
BIC MINING REVIVAL ENDS IN
VISIT TO FAMOUS MONTANA MINE

development of all the industries of
the state, and that cooperation of
al! aids their development.
P. G. Spi!sbury of Phoenix, pre-
sident of the Arizona Industrial
Congress, in closing the conven-
ton, spoke of the Importance of
fellowship between the industries,
communities, and companies of the
state, all working together for
the best interests of the state as
whole.
A talk on "Electrica! Prospect
ing" by J. j. Jakosky, Los Angel
es consulting engineer, was one of
the features of the final day.
On Tuesday the delegates visit,
ed the Morning Glory mine in the
Patagonia district, where they were
served supper and shown througf
that interesting property.
The attendance at the mining
revival was large on all three
days and the meeting was pro.
nounced the most important helc
here in many years.
AT the closing session a vote Of
tnanks was given the people Of
Amoos Nogales, and particular,
members of the mining committee
OF the local Chamber of Commerce
for the wonderful! entertainment
accorded the convention visitors.
Nogales international., 1928-11-23
BANK CLEARIACS
TO hun AHEAD
or 1927

Bank ciearings at Nogales this
year will far ex eed those Of fer
mor year, according TO present
Indications.
During the ten months ending
October 81, total clearings at the
three Nogales banks ammounted
to $55,375,135. The total for the
entire twelve months in 1927 was
$6C 0,719, and for 1927, $61,-
574,754.
Clearings in October this year
totaled $4,688,376, September
81, 429, 971, and August $4,832,-
745. The clearings during the same
three months last year follows:
October, $4,593,O12; September,
$3,677,331; and August, $685.
663.
Nogales international., 1928-11-23
Washington Atty.
Visiting Noga|es

Attorney James G. Bright of
Washington, D. c., former Deputy
Conmis ion9r Of the Bureau of
internal Revenue, in charge of In
come Taxes, is spending a few
days in the city.
It is his first visit here and he
says he is enjoying his stay very
much, and that it is very in
teresting pla from the stand
point of being on the border. 81
enjoy seeing the activities between
the two countries" he said.
Nogales international., 1928-11-23
American Investors In Sonora
Be Given Every Possible
Guarantee, Says TOpete

Every possible guarantee to
capital for mininy or other lines
of business in Sonora will be given
by General Fausto Topete COVER
cor of the state of Sonora, Topete
told the delegates to the mining
revival at Nogales Tuesday.
"Anyone wishing to invest in
mining or other industries in Son.
ora will be given every possible
guarantee, the Governor said.
He added that he would leave
Wednesday for Mexico City to
Nogales international., 1928-11-23
NEW RESIDENTS

Mrs. B. w. Davis and three
children of Ell Paso have arrived
to join their husband and father,
who is a new immigration inspec-
tor on the line. They are residing
at 219 Pajarito street. Mr.. Davis
succeeds Joe Pomeroy in the i'm
migration service.
Nogales international., 1928-11-23
'oStoffiCeReCeiptS
Showing Cain
Over 1927

Nogales postoffice receipts this
ear will total about $4,000, it
as stated Wednesday by Assis-
ant Postmaster Martin.
# is Is about $4,000 heavier
an last Yeas total of $35, 900,
he gre t7st year in the history
f the postoffice.
I..craase ia postoffice re eipts
hows the city is growing.