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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
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Washington, October lot is sur
prising but true that the millions of
voters of this country know little or
nothing of the most important indi-
viduals in the Presidential election.
The average citizen honestly believes
that the candidate receiving a major
ity of votes is automatically elected
President. On the contrary, it is pos
sible that next month Mr.. Hoover or
Mr.. Smith may become President on
a minority of popular votes. There
have been one or two instances in
American history where chief ex-
ecutive has been elected under these
conditions. The factor which influ-
ences Presidential election is the
electoral college.
In reality it is the membership of
the electoral college that determines
the successful candidate for the
Presidency of the United States. Only
the most astute of political leaders
are cognizant of the need of keeping
tabs on Presidential electors in each
state. 1t is noteworthy that even the
most jealous campaigners. shouting
their partisanship from the house.
tops, fail to realize that the cam
paign tumult may be counted a waste
of time and energy. 1t is conceded
that in the, event of close popular
vote a division among the electors
in a single state may change the en-
y,01ifino1 mir Tho .unfoV>s q
sometimes responsible for the occai
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
NEWS AMONG SCANDINAVIANS

ing paid visit to Stockholm and Co.
penhagen. He set out some weeks
ago in an effort to fly from Rockford
to Stockholm, but was forced to land
with his companion, Parker Cramer
in Greenland, whence he was taken
to Denmark by steamer. Mr.. Hassell
now announces that next year he
will make another attempt to fly to
Scandinavia, and will then go by way
of Greenland, Iceland, the Farce Is
lands and Copenhagen to Stockholm.
If feasible, he will also fly from the
Swedish capital to New York.
Planning Return.
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, who has
visited in the United States on the
three occasions, is said to be plan
ming a return trip in response to
numerous invitations to deliver lee
lures on his experiences as big
game hunter in darkest Africa. At
the present time, series of articles,
written by the prince, is describing
to the Swedish newspaper public the
distinctly favorable impressions of
America and the American people,
which linger in the mind of the roy
al visitor.
Publishes History.
DR.. George P. Hammond, assistant
professor of history at the University
of Southern California, Los Angeles
a son Of Danish pioneers in this coun-
try-publishes on October 18th his
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
FIRE DEMON
TAKES BARNS
Finlayson Community Is
Visited by Fire When
Barns and Outbuildings
on Two Farms 60 up in
Smoke Sunday.

For the second time in the course
of a few days the Finlayson COM
munity has suffered by effects of a
fire, this time the barn and outbuild-
ings on the Lerschen and Nerison
farms, north of town, were taken in
the conflagration.
About II o'clock Sunday, it is re-
ported that fire was discovered on
the Nerison farm, which is occupied
by John Carlson, following the play
full attempt to start a fire by the
little -five-year-old girl of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carlson. On this farm, the
barn, feed-house, and chicken coop
were burned together with approx
mately So tons of hay. The buildings
were partially covered by insurance.
Lerschen Buildings Caught Fire.
]. F. Johnson, who occupies the
Lerschen farm had no sooner arrived
to the scene of the fire when he look
ed toward home and saw his own barn
in flames, which was caused by burn
ing shingles carried by the wind that
was blowing directly in that direction.
At the Johnson farm, the barn, gran
airy and 200 bushels of oats together
with 35 tons of hay were burned.
Mr.. Carlson was not at home when
the fire started on his place, but not
iced the smoke and came as quickly
as possible. A large crowd gathered
from the surrounding country and
town and If was through its efforts
that the houses were saved.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11

sional splitting of the electoral vote
of the state when they vote against
the electors on their party tickets.
The last recorded division of electoral
votes was in 1916 when Vest Vir-
ginia cast seven Republican votes and
one Democratic vote in the electoral
college. The greatest breakup in the
vote of the electoral college was in
1892 when the Populist movement
was at it's height, at which time the
electoral vote of California was re-
corded with eight Democrats and
one Republican, Michigan five Demo-
Gratis and nine Republicans, North
Dakota one Populist, one Democrat,
and one Republican; Ohio one Demo-
crat and % Republicans; and Oregon
one Populist and three Republicans.
The Importance of the electoral
vote in each state is given in current
tabulations of straw-votes conducted
by various organizations. While it is
conceded that these test ballots are
of little practical value, they afford
an interesting sidelight during the
height of the political campaign.
Some of these tabulations show that
there is only scant margin between
the two candidates on the basis of
popular vote, but the difference in
the number of electoral votes is
marked. The principal criticism
leveled at straw ballots is the fact
that the average partisan returning
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
Big Democratic Rally
Planned for Sandstone

Magnus Johnson, who is on the
stump for AL Smith in his efforts to
occupy the White House for the COM
ing four years, will personally appear
at Sandstone on this evening, October
18th, at 1880 p. m, under the auspices
Of the "All Party Smith for President
Club" The event will be staged at
the Masonic temple with big and
influential progressive rally antici-
pated. Mr.. Johnson, it will be recalled,
was formerly United States Senator
from Minnesota, elected to that office
on the Farmer-Labor ticket, but was
later defeated in the gubernatorial
race. and is an interesting speaker.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11

August F. Seested, president and
general manager of the Kansas City
Star company, died last week at the
age of GA. He had been general man.
ager of the paper since 1902 and was
one of the best known newspapermen
in the United States. Mr.. Seested
was born in Tender, Denmark, and
came to this country while in his boy
hood years. In 1881 he became affiliat-
ed with the Kansas City Star and had
served that paper continuously ever
since. About year ago he was elect
ed president of the Kansas City Star
company, succeeding Irwin Kirkwood,
who was son-in-law of the founder
of the paper.
Going to China.
Rev. j. D. Runsvold of Fargo, N. D.,
and Rev. ]. ]. Lee of Calender, Iowa,
will leave this month for China where
they will conduct an inspection of the
missionary stations maintained by the
Norwegian Lutheran Church of Amer
ica The two clergymen will report
upon the condition of the material
property of the mission stations, and
will also make study of the influ-
ence of the recent Chinese civil war
upon the work of the Norwegian
Lutheran missions.
Will Try Again.
Late this week Bert Hassell, Swed-
ish-American flier of Rockford, Ill.,,
returns to this country aboard the
steamship "Frederik VIII" after hav-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
PINE CITY SQUAD
DEFEATS LAKERS

In a fast game of football last
Friday afternoon, Pine City high
school defeated Forest Lake by a
ed at Forest Lake before good
crowd and under ideal weather con-
ditions.
Forest Lake won the toss and de-
cided to receive. Pine City kicked
off and the ball was returned to the
center of the field. Forest Lake failed
to gain and the ball was given to
Pine City and on the first play called,
Blanchard, playing at full back, ran
so yards for a touchdown. On the
try for the extra point, Forest Lake
interfered with the passer and the
point was allowed, bringing the score
to to 0 for Pine City. Forest Lake
again received, and after several min
utes of play in the field, Bud Their
rien intercepted one of the Lakers'
passes and ran it back for a touch
down, score, Pine City 10, Forest
Lake 0.
The game continued to go in favor
of Pine City, with Kubat making the
next touchdown, and bringing the
score to 10 to in Pine City's favor.
The last touchdown came in the third
quarter with the try for extra point
being successful and making the
score 26 to 0. At this point, Coach
Healy of Pine City began sending in
subs until the entire second team
was in action. Forest Lake was still
unable to score, although trying the
passing game desperately in the clos
ing minutes of play.
On next Friday afternoon, October
IL, the Mora team will come to Pine
City for their annual game and will
endeavor to make amends for the de-
feat they suffered at the hands OF
the Pine City eleven last year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
TOWN-COUNTRY CLUB
IN REGULAR SESSION

A regular meeting of the Town and
Country club of Sandstone, was held
Thursday night, October 4th, in the
Sandstone high school auditorium. A
large number of the members were
present in spite of the Indictment
weather Regular business meeting
was held, followed by considerable
discussion on cow testing association
problems. Lunch was served later to
which all did full justice. G. K.
Feyma is president of this organiza-
ton and E. NJ Deming is the secre-
tary-treasurer. -..
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
State V. President
To Be Entertained
By Pine City Lodge

1t is reported that the Rebekah
lodge of Pine City will entertain
Emma Mathews of Duluth and state
vice president of the Rebekah lodge,
Thursday, October 18th, at a special
meeting to be held at p. m. The
meeting will embrace a program that
has been designed to give instructions
in the work of the lodge.
At s p. m. another meeting will be
held when the Sandstone lodge will
put On work in the initiatory degree.
All members of nearby lodges are in
vited to be present.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
BRUNO TOWNSHIP MAN
TAKEN BY APOPLEXY

Swan Eklund, who has lived with
his broher 1 mile south of Bruno
some time, was found dead in bed
Tuesday morning. A coroner's in
quest held by Coroner GOttry of Pine
City and Undertaken A. S. Larson of
Sandstone, revealed the fact that
death was caused by apoplexy. Mr..
Eklund appeared in good health the
day before and his demise came as
a great shock to his brother and
family, with whom he made his home,
being a single man. The deceased
was 67 years of age. and was born
in Sweden, coming to the Bruno COM
munity from Minneapolis.
The funeral and interment will
take place at the Vilstad cemetery
with the Rev. Chas. S. 'Rydell offici-
ating.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
FINLAYSON FORMED
DEMOCRATIC CLUB

At a Democratic rally, staged for
the express purpose of forming a
Smith For President Club" and pro-
noting the candidacy of the Happy
Warrior" for president, approximately
100 of the voters of the Finlayson
community gathered to listen to
speakers invited to take part in the
program.
Attorney NJ. Hurley and V. Juste-
sen, both of this county were the
speakers on the program.
Willow River to Stage Rally.
Willow River will also stage rally
similar to the one that took place at
Finlayson, with M. Hurley as the
principal speaker. This meeting is
for the purpose of organizing an "All
Party Smith For President Club"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
PINE CITY TO STAGE
POLITICAL RALLY

Governor Theodore Christensen,
Mrs. Fosseen, and Mrs. Robinson, all
of st. Paul, and Congressman G. G.
Goodwin of Cambridge, will deliver
addresses at big politically rally to
be staged at Pine City armory on Fri
day evening, October 18th at s p. m.
Gov. Christensen will speak on the
issues of the campaign, while Mrs.
Fosseen will have message for the
ladies. Mrs. Robinson will speak for
the candidacy of Arthur E. Nelson,
with Congressman Goodwin talking on
the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Water
way project.
The Pine City band will furnish
music for the occasion.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
Former Pine Commissioner
Was Surprisingly Hon0red
Four Score Mark Attained
By Prominent County
Resident Caused
Friends to
Gather.

A very pleasant surprise party was
given in Pine City last Saturday eve
ming on the occasion of the observ-
ance of the eightieth birthday of
Robert Derr, former county commits
sioner of Pine county. Late in the
afternoon Mr.. Derr was invited out
for a ride by Webster G. Hodge, who
informed him that he was going out
in the country on business. After
driving around with Mr.. Derr for sew
eral hours, and causing him some UNI
easiness regarding his supper, Mr..
Hodge ended the drive at the Hotel
Agnes, where Mr.. Derr was asked to
come in. He at first declined, saying
that he knew his supper was waiting
for him at home.
However, he finally entered the
hotel and was completely surprised
when some seventeen of his neighbors
and close personal friends gathered
around MIN and conducted him to a
we'll spread table in the hotel dining
room. 1t took several minutes for
Mr.. Derr to regain his self-composure
and when called on for speech, he
said, you fellows certainly slipped
it over on me this time"
The party had been arranged by
Mr.. Boyle of the First National Bank
and those present were: w. w. Clark
R. P. Allen, w. G. Hodge, P. w. Nc
Allen, Robert Grieg, Andrew P. Edin
F. A. Wiley, J. j. Madden, Simon
Derr, Gust Nelson, Samuel Heath, j.
D. Boyle, C. M. Pennington, and JUL
ius Dosey.
Mr.. Derr was born at Turbotville,
Pennsylvania, on October 6, 1S4S,
where he received his early educa-
tion When, nineteen years of age he
moved to Michigan, where he resided
IA years and then moved to Alex
andria, S. D., where he lived another
IA years before coming to Pine coun-
ty. 1t was in 1897 that Mr.. Derr came
to Pine county and settled on farm
near Beroun. After improving this
farm, he moved to Pine City and set
tied on a farm on the east side OF
Cross lake, where he lived for a few
years before coming to reside in his
present home just east of the armory
on the shore of Cross lake.
Mr.. Derr has been married three
times. His first wife was Mary Ann
Finch of Spring Lake, Mich. To this
union were born two daughters, Eta
who is now Mrs. F. A. Wiley, residing
in Pine City, and Sadie, who is now
Mrs. H. E. Sperling and lives in
Sioux Falls, S. D. His first wife pass
ed away in 1888. In 1886 Mr.. Derr
was again married to Elizabeth Nc
Pherson at Alexandria, S. D. One
child, Vera S. Derr, was born to them,
but she passed away in 1904.
Mr.. Derr's third marriage was with
Mrs. Wilhelmina Wiseman, widowed
mother of DR.. r. l.. Wiseman. The
present Mrs. Derr still remains with
MIR. Derr and the two enjoy wonder
full companionship of old age.
Mr.. Derr has served his county as
a county commissioner for Is years
Continued on Page 10)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
B1Omberg And Malone
Crawling Road No. 5

The contract for graveling state aid
road No. was given to Blomberg and
Malone. AL Blomberg moved his out
fit here last week and with the as
trucks from Duluth started the &C
tual graveling Monday. Blomberg
and Malone were working in this vi
cinity two years ago when r. j.
Kappahan had the contract for paw
ing Highway No. 1 through here.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
Democratic Organization
To Furnish Speaker Here

1t is announced that the Democratic
organization has secured a speaker
for Askov on Wednesday evening,
October 18th at the D. B. S. hall.
The speaker engaged for the occasion
is 2. H. Austin of Minneapolis and
comes we'll recommended.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-10-11
COUNTY DRAWS JURORS
FOR FALL COURT TERM

The fall term of court will open in
Pine City with several cases on it's
calender to be aired, when the follow
ing jurors will take their oaths. The
grand jury will convene October %
with the petit jurors being drawn for
the following day. Following are the
names of those who have been called
to serve on both bodies:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-15
KIDDER ISSUES
FAIR PROGRAM
Sixth Annual Event Will Be
Staged at Steele Beginning
Sept. ~

Steele, Sept. 15.-The Kidder
county fair will open Thursday Sep
tsmber ~, and will continue three
days, according to IN announcement
made yesterday by the fair commit
tees. This will be the sixth annual
event in this county.
The program as well as the prize
awards have already been arranged.
Valuable prizes will be offered for
tho best exhibits Of cattle, horses,
hogs, sheep, poultry, corn, grain as
well as club, and vegetable exhibits.
All entries will be made before 9
o'clock on the day Of the fair open
ing.
The program this year will prob
ably be the most interesting Of any
yet, fair officials believe. The
sports which will take place Satur-
day will consist Of GOV. calling con-
test, pig calling contest, bicycle race,
boys and girls foot race, team pull
int contest, free for all boys and
girls pony race and q horse race.
A parade will be staged during the
fair and prizes will be offered for
the best floats or best exhibits in
this part Of the program.
All the fair exhibits will be limited
to Kidder county residents.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-15

antarctic expedition. to the San
Francisco Examiner today said the
vessel had narrowly escaped disaster
in the hurricane which swept the
region Of the West Indies yesterday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-15

The City Of New York, due in
Panama today, radioed that she had
been barely able to keep the storm
behind her, but had come through
unscathed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-15
A Few of our exceptional Used Car Values
with an OK that counts

CHEVROLET COACH, $65oyoo
1928 model, bumpers, motometer,
spare tire and license;. practically Z
new car 1T : used car price; best Of
condition; use haste if you, want it,
this kind Of value don't last long.
Down payment 1925.
WITH AN o. X. THAT COUNTS
CHEVROLET COACH, $s5o.oo
1926 model, fully equipped, in very
good condition; will give you good
. service and can be had for only q
small down payment Of $145.
CHEVROLET COUPE, $500
1925 model, five good tires, runs fine,
has : motoneter and bumpers and
was recently Ducoed in . gray finish
giving it . very fine appearance.
Down payment requires only $125.
WITH AN o. K. THAT COUNTS
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-15

CHEVROLET COACH, $376
A completely reconditioned 1926
model which runs like new and will
give you the service that satis{ies;
has four good tires with two extra
spares. Can be had on terms with
only down payment Of $166.
WITH AN o. X. THAT COUNTS
FORD SEDAN, $500
A 1926 model completely equipped
and one that satisfies; If you need .
car Of this type you will make no mis-
take. Can Be had on terms with only
. down payment Of $3.50.
WE ALSO HAVE
several Ford, Chevrolet and Star
tourings; these are offered ct very
low prices and we request IN op.
portunity to show them to you.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
Suburban For Sale

BAKNESDALE-6 room cottaFe. AII jm. provements. 2 car garage: lot l5ox2eo: fruit trees grape vines, GOODS for 200 chickens Easy terms. Price reaeona ble H. E. Christensen. Room {. l3l Main Street
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

family house. Modern Improvements: we'll built; near school church and trolley: , acres of land. Owner wishes to sell at once. Reason able. Tel. 64,-3.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
EMPLOYMENT

Help-Agents Wanted 70 AGENTS-SS.50 a day. Steady work. Wonderful new proposition. Hudson car furnished to workers. Write quick for offer before territory Is snapped up. American Products Co. 26e0 Mon mouth, Cincinnati. Q.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

CoRBlS AVE. 9Si-Facng Black Rock Ave. , rooms. End floor. Rent reason able. Tel. lSO6
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

toRBlN AVE- and room apart ments In new family house. Til, bath and shower hot water heat, fire. place and sun porches. Phone Seqs.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

CHESTNUT ST. 233-6 pleasant modern rooms on End floor for rent reasonable inquire lst floor after p. m. Tel H49-M.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

CORNER Arch and Monroe Sts I room tenement, All latest Improvements Ap- ply on premises or Robins Clothes Shop, 34i Main St.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

DEWEY ST. 4o-4 room apartment, All modern improvements. steam heat. In quire 3S Dewey St.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

VANCE ST.-Two family house of six rooms on each floor. Built recently and has all modern improvements. Two car garage. This i5 real buy. Ra binow- Raschkow Real Estate Co.,. 3o3 Main St Talanhnna lSln
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

CHESTNUT ST. o54-5 room apart ment. End floor. Modern Improvements Apply lst floor.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

EAST MAIN SIT room tenement, An modern improvements. Inquire Leh- rer's Hardware Store, 154 East Main
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

EAST MAIN ST. 75-5 room tenemenI All Improvements Ring bell. Joe MnlONl.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

EASTERN SECTIONS loom tenement. New house. All improvements and very pleasant. Rent reasona ble. Tel. 3206-M
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

DAY ST, 2S-5 rooms. All Improvements Inquire after s o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

WEST MAIN ST, 6.6--6 room tenement. Hot water heat: Srd floor. Phone 133S. WEST MAIN sT.--5 pleasant rooms. srd floor. Steam heat furnished. Phone Ssoa-W
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
1D NOl1o the umdn~h
 number New
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
Apartments and Tepements

CARLSON ST. 3s-Five very pleasant rooms. srd floor. New house; all mod ern. Rent reasonable. Apply 1.t floor
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

CHERRY ST. l67-Four rooms on first floor in two-famly house. Heat, with all Improvements
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

BELVIDERE-Near new State Norma school. Pleasant. airy modern hve room
 apartment. Telephone o0s or call at
 Belvidere Drug Store
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

BERLIN, LOWER LANE-4 room tene. ment. Plenty of room for garden. Rent S1i. Garage if desired. Call s6s.1s
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

WESTERLY ST. 3e--5 room tenement. All modern Improvements. Call 5516-W. WEST MAIN ST. and room apart nlents All modern conyenIences At your own req asonabie price. Cohn. 2 Elm St
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
Houses Fuf Sale

ALLEN ST. room cottage. lof S0Ii50 Plenty of fruit. Will sell reasonable Leo F. Hennessey. Real Estate and ln- surance. 5 Long St. Phone aSln