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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23
A LITTLE TALK ON THRIFT
By S. w. STRAUS

President American Society for Thrift
There is at the present time much
thought being given to the question
of old-age pensions. Efforts are
to secure the enactment of legisla-
ton which will permit those COM
monwealths to pay certain amounts
to those who have become victims
of the infirmities of old-age and are
not self-supporting. Similar efforts
in Washington are being made to Sc
cure the enactment of federal old-age
pension Legislation.
1t has been pointed out that the
thirty-five foreign countries, six of
Alaska now have laws permitting
pensions to be paid to the aged
The point has been made that the
average dependent can be supported
on pension plan much more econom-
ically than through a system of pub
lie aims houses.
1t is commendable that so much
attention is being given to these mat
tiers and everything possible should
be done to take care of those who
are old and who wholly or in part
are not able to take care of them
selves.
The agitation should serve also as
a lesson to the members of the young
er generation. Independence in per-
sonal financial affairs should be the
goal of all.
Strangely enough, a considerable
percentage of persons are willing to
drift along from day to day and take
their chances on the future. Some
of them may avoid old-age penury
but the majority, when they shall
have reached that period of life when
they can no longer toll for a liveli-
hood, will find themselves dependent
upon the charity of the public or
of their friends.
1t is indeed not a happy outlook
for many. How much better it would
be to deny ones self a few passing
luxuries-even a few comforts-today
and thus be assured that in the days
of old age there will be an income
that will mean complete indepen'
dence.
Thrift is indeed the best and only
dependable safeguard against one of
life's saddest tragedies-old-age pen
ury.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23
BRUNO

Mr.. Mccullough came home from
camp Friday on account of the sick
ness of Mrs. Mccullough. She is
somewhat better now.
The C.. E. had a pot luck" supper
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Starch
Friday evening. They went toboggan-
ing and skiing for amusement. All
had a fine time.
Mrs. Skinner returned from South
Dakota Tuesday.
Mrs. Stella Saastad went to Duluth
Saturday.
Henry Starch went to Brook Park
Tuesday.
John Wahlstrom of Grasston, spent
Tuesday in town.
Mrs. Johnson of Cloverton, is Wis
iting her daughter, Violet.
Mrs. Sand and Gunard went to Du-
luth Tuesday noon.
Mrs. Pearl Sangren entertained a
group of little children Monday eve
ming, it being Orville's birthday. The
Riddles had a big time and enjoyed
the lunch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wehking returned
home Monday noon.
Presbyterian Notes-Sunday school
at 9:45, church services at II o'clock,
C. E. at 1880. Bible study Tuesday
evening at 1880 at the home of Mrs
Sprague. Mrs. Norris will entertain
the Ladies' Aid Wednesday, Feb. 80
The Christian Endeavor will have a
travelling social Friday evening,
March 2 Norway will be at the home
of Mrs. Norris, Germany at the home
of Miss Della Greene, Sweden at the
home of Mrs. o. F. Peterson, and
Scotland at the home of Mrs. John
Stafford. A lunch such as these
countries would serve, will be served
at each place, and it would be well
to start at the home of Mrs. Norris
or Miss Greene, and then visit the
other countries. The decorations
relics, costumes. programs, etc., will
all be in accordance to the country
they represent. Everybody is invited
to attend, and a good time is assured
Mrs. Sprague and Kenneth went to
Duluth last Thursday, returning Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Withrow were in Askov
last Thursday.
Mrs. Billman went to Duluth Thurs
day.
Adolph braves and Miss Agnes
Nelson were married last Thursday
in Pine City. They went to house
keeping Monday, at his home in
Bruno, which was already furnished
Both are we'll known, having lived
here for some years and have many
friends who extend congratulations.
Their friends are very glad they are
going to make their home here.
J. H. Uingren spent from Friday till
Tuesday in the Cities and Mrs. Lin
gren visited with her sister at Finlay-
son while he was away.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23
OGEMA

Mr.. and Mrs. Belbo moved to Illi-
family moved onto Mr.. Belbo's farm
for this year.
Mr.. Thieling returned from st.
Paul last week, saying Mrs. Thieling
is somewhat better.
There was a dance in the town hall
Saturday night, mostly married peo-
pie attending.
Quite a number of the young peo-
pie drove to Danbury Wis.,, to the
dance Saturday night.
There will be a masquerade dance
the 18th of March in the town hall.
Everyone welcome.
Our school had a Valentine party
Tuesday afternoon last week. They
had an exhibit of their painting,
drawing, and penmanship for this
terms work. Quite an improvement
is shown.
Mrs. Grove left last week for Iowa,
to visit her mother for two weeks,
There was a birthday party for
Mrs. F. Thyar last Monday evening.
Elmer Westlund is home with his
father for short time
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Miller and Otto
Miller went to Danbury Saturday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Linehan and daugh-
tiers, Mary and Alice, spent Sunday
at the Arthur Ryan home.
Mrs. d. Waggoner and Mrs. R. Pike
and son visited at the James Jordan
and Hunt homes Wednesday.
Bill Allen called at T. ]. Ryan's
Sunday.
The Alderman house burned to the
ground Wednesday morning. They
only saved a small amount, so this
means a big loss to them.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23

a walk-away for the local boys. The
score of the first teams was Willow
River 10, Sandstone Is. The score
of the second teams was Willow River
81, Sandstone II. In the game played
Tuesday evening between Cathedral
High of Duluth, on the home floor,
the Willow River boys scored 20 to
Cathedral's II, and the girls lost to
the Cathedral, the score being 8 to A..
The sub-district basketball tourna-
ment will be played at Cloquet, Satur-
day, Feb. 25th, between the "B"
schools of the district. Willow River
VS.. MeadoWlands, and Cromwell VS..
Floodwood will be morning games,
beginning at 10 o'clock. The con-
ISOLATION game and championship game
will be played in the evening. All
basketball fans are invited to attend
these games.
The community Club meeting was
postponed to Friday evening, Feb. "a,
on account of the basketball game
last Friday evening.
Lester Friedle and Emory (Bud)
Linsley, both students at the Uni
versity of Minnesota, drove up from
Minneapolis Sunday, and spent a
couple of hours at the Linsley home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Shore left for
st. Paul Monday. They had charge
of the Leader Store during the ten
day absence of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Schwartz while they were in Chicago
on a buying trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Olson, who
were up from ST. Paul to attend Ed
ward Olson's funeral, left Monday.
There will be services at the Pres
byterian church Sunday evening, at
8 o'clock. Rev. Fillinger will preach.
All are welcome.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23
(TOO Late for Last Week.

A card party was held at the Ar
thur Ryan home Saturday evening.
A nice time is reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ebert and Mrs.
Lyle Schafer and baby, David, from
Hinckley, spent Sunday in Ogema.
Mrs. T. J. Ryan and daughter, Sta
cia, called at the Grove home Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Miller and fam
lily and Mr.. and Mrs. O. Miller and
son spent Saturday evening listening
to the new radio at the ]. Linehan
home.
]. Jordan called at the T. ]. Ryan
home Sunday.
A birthday party was given at the
Joe Beaufeaux home Saturday after
noon, in honor of Merle A good time
is reported by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Swan spent Mon
day afternoon at the C. Lyon home.
Mrs. Lyon has been ill with ear
trouble.
Mrs. Lyon from Hinckley, has been
visiting her son the past week.
Mrs. Lyle Schafer called at the
Alderman home Sunday.
The new school house in Dist. 1913
is nicely completed.
A birthday party was given for
Mrs. F. Thayer Monday evening.
George, Bernice, and Delphene
Grieg, Mr. and Mrs. Stulen and Mr..
and Mrs. D. Waggoner, all enjoyed
the radio Saturday night at the John
Linehan home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benson spent Sum-
day at the E. w. Swan home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23
MIXED FARMING IN NORTHERN
MINNESOTA
T.. w. Adams.

Why the worry, what 5 the Marin
Tho we live upon the farm.
We can sometimes have our say
In our plain and rustic way.
If you'll give me your attention
While a few stray thoughts I'll
mention;
Thoughts about the farms we're fix
ing
And the way | think the mixing
Should be done to make them charm
ing.
Let us call this, then, Mixed Farm
ing.
What ingredients we use,
What proportions we may choose,
Will depend upon the case
AS we meet it face to face.
Take some Minnesota soil,
Mix it in with honest toll,
Stir it up with brain and muscle,
Good backbone and lots of hustle,
Add a partner-nOt for strife
Just a better half for life.
Mix in dairy COWS and butter,
Mix it with a silage cutter,
Mix in oats and spuds and clover.
Recognized the country over
For a flavor all their own
AS they're Minnesota Grown
Mix in eggs from hens that cackle,
Mix in rods and fishing tackle;
For this pleasure, rest and joy,
Makes of Jack a better boy.
From experience we take piece,
Rub in well with elbow grease.
Mix in books and education,
Don't get mixed with your relation.
Mix in bees and clover honey,
They won't sting you for your
money.
Mix in agriculture courses,
Heavy draft and saddle horses.
Some there are, who would be bored
If they're not mixed with a ''FOrd"--
Mix in all you can of pleasure
And you'll get the best of measure;
If it's mixed with girls and boys,
Family ties and homelike joys.
We're a strong and sturdy band,
Best of water, healthy cline,
Summer or in winter time.
Something dong all the year,
Planting time to Christmas cheer;
Canning wild plums and blueberries,
Garden sass and rosy cherries.
Every kind of truck that grows
In a garden, does repose
All along our cellar wall,
In glass cans both great and small
You will find good fishing here,
Timber land we'll stocked with deer;
Winter sports with sled and skis,
Summer filled with birds and bees.
Everybody feeling fit,
Just the way you wanted it.
So pack up and come along:
You will find us going strong"
We extend to you a hand
To northern Minnesota land.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23
BROOK PARK

Friday for their home at jamestown,
N. D., after spending the past three
months at the home of M. G.. ScOfield.
M, G. ScOfield is now making his home
with his son, Arthur Scofield.
The juniors of the high school en-
tertained the rest of the classes at a
party Friday night. A very good time
was enjoyed by all. One of the things
of interest at the party was debate
the question being Resolved, That
| square hen rOOsts are better than
round ones. The affirmative side
was the winner. All departed at a
late hour, voting that the juniors were
royal hosts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Pryor are
| happy over the arrival of baby
boy at their home, last Thursday.
Mother and baby are reported as do
| ing fine.
| Henry Berndt and Henry Mcclellan
motored to Quamba Saturday.
| DR.. Stephan of Hinckley, called in
town Wednesday,.
| Mrs. o. J. Woodbeck and son, Asa,
|
Mora Friday evening.
| Edward Fisher mOtored to Pine City
Saturday.
| Miss Nella Loomis spent the week
end visiting with relatives in Mime
apolis.
Mrs. A. L. Scofield visited in Mora
Saturday.
| C. Christensen left Wednesday eve
ming for Minneapolis to visit his son,
Chrissie, who is in the hospital there
Mrs. Philip Stanton and children
who have been visiting at the Ralph
Stanton home, left Saturday for her
home in Minneapolis.
The post office moved their equip
ment from the building where they
were, into the bank building Saturday
evening and Sunday.
Ralph Wahlquist of Kerrick, visited
friends in town over the week end.
| Edward Fischer, Dorothy Christen-
sen, and Vernon Bradley motored to
st. Cloud Sunday.
At the movies Saturday evening
the winners of the six boxes of Pan-a-
cea were: John Pechacek, Bill Kriz,
Eddie Harapat, Eldred Beeman, Jul
JUS Petra, and Elmer Anderson. The
lady who won the set of nestled pyrex
bowls was Mrs. Ben Vodraska. These
articles were donated by B. j. Kelsey
and Sons. At the movies this week
there will be given away another of
the wool blankets, like the one given
| first.
The high school debating team con-
sisting of Nina Johnson, Louise
Maaske, and Deane Fischer, and their
coach, Miss Ethel Skanse, motored
with Art klement to Becker, Monday.
Here they debated Monday Monday
evening. They won the decision una
nimOusly, which makes Brook Park
the winner of the East Central dis
trict pennant. This pennant has been
in the possession of the Brook Park
| high school since 1925. In the near
future the team will meet the win
ner of one of the other districts, in
another debate.
Edward Fischer left Tuesday for
North Dakota where he expects to
work.
A numebr of people have been vic
tins of "Mr. Flu" during the past
| week.
The Brook Park choir will give an
old time social at the hall Friday
evening, March End. Everybody is
| cordially invited to attend. The eve
ming will be spent in a short program
| and games will be played, and re-
| freshments served. Admission Csc,
1Oc for children under -. Come and
help the choir as they are trying to
raise money to buy new material.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTICE

Sunday, Feb. Goth, service at 1890
a. m. At Vilstad 200 p. m.
Vilstad Ladies' Aid will meet at
Mrs. Clara Hedin's home, Thursday
afternoon, Feb. 23rd.
The Ladies' Aid of Emanuel church,
Bruno, will meet at the church Friday
afternoon, Feb. oath, at p. M, and
choir practice at the church at D.
m. Everybody is welcome to al meet
ings.
Charles S. Rydell, pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23
ANNUAL CREAMERY MEETING

The annual meeting of Bruno Far
mers Produce Co. will be held at the
movie building, Bruno, Wednesday,
Feb. Goth at HOO a. m, for the pur-
pose of electing officers and directors
and for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before
the meeting. Free lunch will be
served at noon and all patrons are in
vited to come, also and others who
may be interested.
e. L. Downing, Sec'y.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23

A certain bishop once said to a
little girl: ETHEL, you seem to be
a bright little girl Can you repeat
a verse from the Bible?"
"Ill say l can," replied Ethel.
Very well, my DEAR" answered the
bishop, (which one is it,"
1.-The Lord is my shepherd =
should worry"'
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23
ST. PAUES EV. LUTH. CHURCH
Bruno.
missouri Synod)

missouri Synod)
There will be no services conducted
Sunday, Feb. Goth.
The second Lenten service will be
conducted Wednesday, Feb. goth, at
7:30 p. m. The pastors topic will be:
Peter, the Denier.'
Sunday, March 4th, services will be
conducted in the German language.
Sunday school after the services.
All are cordially invited to attend
these services.
o. r. Graupner, pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23
REAL PROGRESS MADE
IN CLUB WORK IN 1927

EnrOllmentS in All club work in
as compared with 26,77S in 1926, d
gain of 1909 or per cent. In seven
counties there was a membership of
500 or more each, the county of st.
Louis leading with enrollments Of
more than 1000. Ten counties en-
rolled from 400 to 900 members each,
and 43 counties from 200 to 400
Twenty-seven counties had less than
200 members each. The average en-
rollment per county was $50.
Girls composed Sc per cent of the
total membership, or 1886, and ma
turally the projects in which they
took part made the greatest gains
Enrolment in garment making in
creased from 5,156 in 1926 to $3.50
in 1927; in poultry work from 3,001
to 1889; garden making. 1898 to
1927; leadership, 225 to 359; home
Identification, 364 to 629. Forestry,
a new project, was added with a men,
bership of "a, mostly in st. Louis
county.
T. A. Erickson. the state club lead
er, says more attention will be given
in 1928 to expanding the work with
the older groups of juniors The ad-
vanced baby beef, sheep and swine pro-
duction projects will be emphasized.
There will be no high pressure mem
berhip drive. Rather, the leaders will
be content with the steady natural
growth experienced in the past. The
consistent record of this development
is shown in the following:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23

Lucille, visited with the Tresters on
Monday and Tuesday
Mrs. Mike Fox spent Thursday and
Friday in Duluth.
Mrs. Al Sorensn visited with Mrs.
Brown and Lorna Trester Friday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23

Business interests of the state, the
public schools, and county fair or
CARNATIONS gave club work a larger
measure of support in 1927 than ever
before. More than 100 commercial and
business mems service clubs con-
tributed of their time and means to
club activities last year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23
PROCEEDINGS OF
SCHOOL BOARD
District 81.

School board meeting was held JAM
20, 1928. Z
All members were present except
Ehmke and Bochek. F. w. Stepan
acted as chairman of the meeting.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved as read.
Moved by Demo and seconded by Ogil-
vie that the following bills be allowed
as read; carried unanimously:
Theo. Thompson, draying IS 24.5O
]. R. Stanton Lbr. Co., COAL 305.S3
j. f Stepan, wood ----- 69.10
Rudolph Klatt, wood ----- 600
Ole Nyrud, repairs ---- SIS
j. F. Dubie, fuel ------ 1925
r. T. DAILY, service ------- $3.50
Mimi. Power & Light Co., serv-
ice 2O.1S
H. Nortrup, freight ----- so
N. w. School Supply Co., paper 900
On motion the board adjourned.
H. Nortrup, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23
Der Tag.

THE time will come" Numbered
the lecturer on woman's rights,
when women will get mems wages!'
YES" said the meek little man
in the rear seat, next Saturday
night"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-23

CALL ISSUED
Continued from Page ~

Continued from rage ID
day, March 18th, 1928, at one o'clock
.. m, for the purpose of electing a
county chairman, a county chairwo-
man and a county committee and of
electing eight delegates and alter
mates to the district and state conven-
tions of said party to be held on
March 23rd and oath, 1928. respect
lively, at which said district and state
conventions, delegates are to be elect
ed to the National Republican conven-
ton to be held in the city of Kansas
City. state of Missouri, on June 18th,
1928, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for president and vice
president of the United States and at
which said convention Republican
electors for the state of Minnesota
are to be nominated.
Notice is hereby further given,
that primaries for the election of del
segates to said county convention will
be held in the various election dis
tricts of said county on Wednesday,
March 18th. 1928, between the hours
of 100 o'clock and $50 o'clock p. m.
ut the regular polling places in said
election districts.
Notice is hereby further given,
that each election district shall have
one delegate at large to said county
convention and one additional dele
gate for each 40 votes cast for the
Republican candidate for governor at
the general election in the year 1924,
and that in accordance with the
above apportionment the number of
delegates from each election district
will be as follows:
AppOrtiOnment of Delegates.
One delegate each in the towns
of Arlone. Belden, Bremen. Glover,
Crosby, Danforth, FinlaysOn, Fleming,
keene, Munich, Nickerson, Norman,
Ogema, Park, Wilma, and village of
Henriette.
Two delegates in each of the towns
of Arna, Barry, Birch Creek, Brook
Park, Chengwatana, Dell Grove, Do
.sey, Hinckley, Mission Greek, Par
fridge, Pine City, Pine Lake, Sand
stone, and villages of Askov, Brook
Tark, and Finlayson.
Three delegates in towns of Bruno,
kerrick, Kettle River. Royalton, Stur-
eeon Lake, and Windemere.
Four delegates in towns of Poke
CANA and Rock Greek, and village of
Hinckley.
Five delegates in village of Sand
stone.
Seven delegates in village of Pine
City
''All qualified electors, male or fe-
male, who are members of the Re-
publican party, or who believe in its
principles and desire to affiliate with
said party by supporting its candi
dates at the coming election, are in
vited to participate in the primaries
and conventions referred to in this
call.
Dated at Hinckley, Mimi, Febru-
airy 18th, 1928.
by order of the Republican County
Committee of Pine County, Minnesota
VIM. H. Lamson, Chairman.
Mrs. E. B. Linsley, Chairwoman.
wv. S. McEachern, Secretary
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-19
SMALL TOWN TALK

The combination of corn and crossing re-
auires caution. But sometime it comes too late
to be of much value
There is much talk of how to raise money
for camaign expenses. Has no one conceived the
brilliant idea of letting the nations toothpaste
pay?
Comes this timely hint from the Minneota
Mascot Jester-"It would be well for public
speakers to remember that the longer the spoke.
the bigger the tire" OF course the jester re-
fers only to men speakers
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-19

The Mortified News quotes Phil Leisch
the New Ulm Journal like this.
Senator Thos. D. Schall has given out
a statement that he will take no active
part in the coming presidential CAM
paign. He camouflages his decision by
stating that he is for the McNary-Hau-
gen bill and the equalization fee prin-
ciple contained therein and that for this
reason can't actively support either
Hoover or Smith. He qualities his posi-
ton by saying that he will vote for
Hoover. Such situations develop as a
result of the present primary system.
Under the workings of this law a pol
itical trickster can ride into office under
the standard of a political party, and
after being elected, can refuse to even
support the presidential candidate of
that party. Tom Schall states that he
will be candidate for reelection in two
years. The voters of Minnesota owe it
to themselves to place successor in his
shoes, who will have sufficient sense of
duty to at least stand by the party
under whose banner he is elected"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-19

Farmers would do well to look to the chem
list, rather than to the politician, for relief from
the present unsatisfactory state of agriculture,
according to speakers at a recent institute held
by the American Chemical Society.
By devising means whereby hitherto wasted
products of the farm may be turned into useful
commodities, chemistry has already done much
toward increasing the farmers income, but the
possibilities in this respect have been only faint
ly comprehended by the layman.
Dat hulls can be transformed into furniture,
cornstalks into artificial silks, sugar cane be-
gasse into lumber, and so on. Furfural, used in
making of radio panels, electric light sockets
and other articles, is by-product of the oat crop
which was unknown Is years ago, but one break
fast food company alone in Iowa now ships 200
tons of oat waste daily to be converted into fur
fural.
In order to handle many of these waste
must yet be devised, but engineers are constantly
products 'profitably, new types of machinery
working with increasing success toward the end
sought.
The utilization of waste farm products and
the development of new markets for the com
modities thus obtained hold great promise for
agriculture Of the future.