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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
LessenedFarm Population
New Factor i'm Agriculture
BY HARDEN COLFAX.

Decreasing farm population and a
smaller acreage under cultivation. form
no alienation of the agricultural prob
lem which the special session of Con-
gress will attempt to solve by legislation
next month.
Although the Department of Agri-
culture this week made public estimates
that the farm population on January
! was the smallest in 20 years, the fact
is that higher efficiency In operation is
causing a steady increase In productive
ity.
Not only has the productivity per
farm worker increased about IS per
cent In the last 10 years, but the average
yield per acre in major crops has
mounted due to better methods OF selec-
ton, cultivation, harvesting and market
ing
The department estimates a farm
population Of 27,511 900 on January !,
contrasted with 27,699, 900 year be-
fore. and with count of 28,981 900 In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
Whom, say ye that I amp
Matthew, rut.15.
"The Great 0nery."


At crisis in His ministry Jesus asked
His disciples, Whom do men say that
I, the Son of Man, amp" He seemed to
want to know what the prevailing public
opinion was concerning Him. In answer
to this query His disciples responded,
Some say Thou art Elijah, and others,
one of the prophets" Pressing the ques-
ton more definitely upon those who had
been associated with Him, He asked,
Whom say We that amp" It was the
supreme test. They had been with Him,
had heard His marvellous words, and wit
messed His mighty service to men. They
had had an opportunity that had not
been afforded to others to appraise the
full worth Of His ministry. What He
would know was. what did His life mean
to them personally? II was natural
that Peter, the impulsive, should an
swer Him, Thou art the Christ, the
son Of the living God"
The query that Christ addressed to
His disciples is one that calls for an
answer from every one before whom He
and Master of men. The distinguished
Frenchman. Amiel, once said. Men
think that they can do without religion
They do not know that religion Is in
destructible. and that the question Is,
which one they will have?" Among the
worlds great ethical and spiritual lead
ers Jesus Christ stands unchallenged
and Incompatible. Higher has human
thought not reached" is Carlyle's esti-
mate Of Him. Universally He occupies
a place utterly unique. That He is THE
mightiest among the mighty" Is the
worlds opinion concerning Him. The
place He occupies according to the uni
versal judgment is one thing, the rela-
ton He bears to us individually and our
estimate Of Him is quite another. The
poet Oxenham, in his splendid verse,
declares,
Not what, but whom I do believe.
For Christ is more than all the creeds."
That much of our religious thinking
is in too general terms, that it makes
US not one of the mass, Is too common.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
To a Stray Dog.

Pathetic, street-worn tirnid, friendless thing!
Oblivious Of passersby, you peer
Into yon open cafe door in fear.
Yet goaded by dire need. Your sorrows bring
Unbiddep tears-unknown to you-who owe
Not any man. nor are at fault for aught
Your grateful eyes are eloquent for what
Is yours by right. You barter not your woe
For gain, nor ask for aims. or charity.
Mute, unimbittered in your perjury.
Perhaps you knew the penalty for trust
In men-preferring want-till hunger thrust
You forth. mo pedigree?" stern Justice saith.
Your crime Is poverty-your sentence. death"
ELIZABETH THOMPSON.
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fill his place. So, too, OF Chief Clerk
Spencer, Executive Clerk Young, En-
rolling Clerk Simpson and the other
employees who by their intelligence and
experience are able to afford so much
aid to the creditable- performance of
senatorial work. A sweeping change in
these capable employees for a lot of raw,
seedy placehunters would make life mis-
cradle for Senators, for a while at least.
mo doubt Secretary Gorham and
Sergeant-at-Arms French expect to 60,
as these appointments are reckoned as
political, but the subordinate employees
ought not to feel that they must in
evitably be displaced to make room for
the hungry crew of ofilceseekers. Be
sides. the swarm of applicants Is so
great that the Senate cannot possibly
give a place to one out of q thousand.
and will offend 999 In any event..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON,
Good Reading.

Good Reading. t~.-
I seek no poets gentle song.
No essayist on right and wrong
Leads me a book at night to keep
Until I read myself to sleep
Since April days are coming back,
I turn unto my almanac.
For here find no reference
To human problems so intense.
The tendency Of thought 1t sets
Toward hooking birds and violets,
And Summer speeding down the track
I wait and read my almanac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

Frequent food disasters call for
renewed protest by conservationists
against deforestation, which destroys
the growth designed by nature to check
the flow of water so as to prevent sud-
den inundation. Conservation is val
liable word whether used in reference
to oil or water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

Mexican rebels are reviving the war
axiom that under certain circumstances
a leader is entitled to the praise Of his
troops for conducting a successful re-
treat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

A Los Angeles physician accused Of
selling drugs sends a shudder through
the world. The profession of medicine
is regarded with great idealism, and
that 0 doctor could so betray a patient
Is beyond ordinary comprehension
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

It is easy to criticize the police at long
range and in general terms. A man-to-
man argument with a traffic cop is a
different matter.
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The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
10 the use for republication OF all rews ais
patches credited 70 It or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
A Lot of Jobs Needed.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
BY this time. all the persons who
took straw votes must have obtained
other Jobs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
Inconsiderate Fish.

AhSVAShuGhd ave hSHs
Did you find out any solution for
public questions on your last fishing
trip7"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum.
Just when thought I had found the
answer TO some great problem a fish
took the bait and spoiled the continuity
Of thought"
Jud Tunkins say friendship is like
wine. You must be satisfied with the
vinegar when an old friend has gone
sour.
Facial Expressions.
"You say dancing convinces you of
feminine superiority"
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. IT
study facial expressions. When see
a dancing couple the girl always looks
rather wise and the man entirely fool
ish."
Fortunate, indeed" said HI Ho, lis
the man who can count his servants
as friends"
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MICROT0RIAL
Gowns of Gold,

Gowns Of Gold.
The British fashions, we are told,
Bring more expense today.
A new gown must be purest gold,
Placed neatly by a spray;
And when an escort goes to roam
With some fair lass of rank,
He'll say, Now shall I take her home
Or cash her at the bank?"
The Alabama Flood.
Life cannot all be gladness.
Let's pause to give thought
To Alabama's sadness
By.ruthless Nature brought.
The world will hold new beauty,
AS Courage gives command,
To heed the call OF Duty
And lend helping hid.
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think I'm kidding you'll know
That you are kidding me.
de boss I bets on always seems to
stop still" said Uncle Eben. He never
ain no race boss. He's jes an innocent
bystander."
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SUNDAY. 49,. March II. 1929
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THEODORE W. MOVES. -. Editor
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Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

Fifty years ago Washington was filled
with applicants for Office. incident to
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-03

good, against great odds and has
many friends who are sincerely wish
ing him success and much happiness.
For some time he was associated with
his brother-in-law, George Tauer, in
the grocery business at Wells. Later
Mr.. Tauer opened another store at
Blue Earth and made William man.
ager, where he has been most sue
cessful. After wedding trip to
Minneapolis and Little Falls, they
will be at home to their friends in
Blue Earth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Reid and chill
dren, Audrey, Estelle, Jean, and "Son-
ny" Of Renville were weekend guests
of Mrs. Reid's mother, Mrs. Pliny
Terry. Leaving for home in the early
morning Sunday because of the storm
they had blowout a mile out so
returned for new tire and set of
chains, so that the trip could be made
more safely.
Mrs. Otto Koenig entertained Mon
day afternoon at her home compli-
mentary to Mrs. Walter Gerhard of
Owatonna who spent the week here
with relatives and friends. Bridge
was played at three tables. High
score was held by Mrs. R. H. RAN
seen and low by Mrs. c. R. Carlson.
A dainty lunch was served by the
hostess. Her guests were: Mesdames
w. J. Gerhard, John Haffey, L.
Grimm, E. j. Grundt, j. B. LaDue,
Guy Van Duzee, Charles Urness, R.
H. Ranseen, Arthur Anderson, Elmer
Bellig, C. R. Carlson, w. E. Schei
and Misses Katherine Peterson and
Louise Fering.
Miss Cecilia Schwengle of Man
kato spent her Easter vacation with
her mother, Mrs. Bertha Schwengle.
Her sister, Miss Leone, teaching near
Morgan also spent Sunday at home.
Several trips planned for Easter
Sunday by Lamberton folks, were of
necessity abandoned Sunday morning
when a severe snow-storm awaited
the prospective traveller and Easter
bonnets and simmery gowns were laid
back in their tissuey folds to await
a brighter day.
Mrs. William Keller returned the
early part Of the week from Mime
apolis, where she attended the Royal
Neighbor convention and visited re-
latives and friends. She gave a re-
port of the convention at a regular
of Royal Neighbors held
Thursday evening.
Miss Hattie Haas who teaches at |
Lewiston and George Haas of Mar
shall spent Easter with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Haas.
Easter vacation was enjoyed by
pupils and faculty of the public
schools last week when a general ex-
,dus out of town was made. School
vas resumed on Tuesday, April Sec
md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Miesen visited
4r. Miesen's sister, Mrs. E. G. Breves
# Breves Smart Shop, Mankato
Thursday.
DR.. R. H. Ranseen is the owner of
/ new Chevrolet six Sedan.
The Ladies Aid of the Church of
Christ will meet Wednesday with
Mrs. Hattie Smith with Mrs. George
Weldon assisting hostess.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-03
PLAN TO CELEBRATE

Planning a celebration which will
by far surpass the one given last
year, the Martin county fair board
will celebrate July 4th, at Fairmont,
in gala style. The matter was de-
cided last week at a meeting of the
directors, and the Fairmont baseball
club has been asked to cooperate in
staging the celebration.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-07
FINLAYSON SCHOOL NOTES

The following pupils have made the
weeks period, Harry Greenspan, 1873;
Glen Arth. SS.2; Lucille Martin, SO;
Bill Arth, S7.6; Gladys Faudskar, S7.6;
Marlyn Smith, S7.2; Lyle Bergseth,
1914; Ralph Wallio, S5.2; Robert .Arth,
S5.2; Elmo Raunio, 85.4. On the grade
honor roll for the first six weeks are
the following pupils, Ardyce Faudskar,
eighth grade; Elsie Norland, Edna
Kuitenen, and Erma Kraetzner, sew
enth; Edwin Delaney, sixth; Mae Wal
lilo, fifth; Ethel Ellsola, and Martha
Lundgren, fourth; Dorothy Belling,
third; Earl Esse, second.
The date of the All-School carnival
has been changed to Saturday eve
ming, Nov. the 18th. The purpose of
the carnival is to raise money for the
library. Although the library has
made rapid strides in the last few
years it still lacks large number of
books both reference and fiction be-
fore it comes up to the requirements
of the state. The number of popular
fiction books that is to be purchased
will give the community an excellent
opportunity to keep in touch with the
latest publications, and affords both
learning and recreation. Miss Muir
ply and Miss Mcdonald have charge
of the concessions and side-show at
fractions. Advertising and publicity,
Bill Arth; decorations, Hilma Matt
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-07
MARKVILLE

Arvid Longstrom, Mrs. Charles
Bjork, Mrs. Erwin Phinn and Albin
Bjork went to Taylors Fall on bust.
ness Monday.
Erwin Phinn and wife spent Sunday
evening at Joe Chatelle's.
Alfred Elliots little daughter is
still very sick. Mrs. Elliot and little
Erma are staying at Mrs. Siefka's on
account of Erma's illness.
Myrna Phinn visited at her home
Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. Phinn and Myrna called al
Mrs. Chatelle's Wednesday afternoon
of last week.
The Catholic ladies of the Sacred
Heart church, are giving chicken
supper, Nov. 9th, and a bazaar. Come
and get a good chicken supper and
spend an enjoyable evening.
DIR. Freymiller took another patient
to the University hospital Friday.
A H. Miller took supper at Joe Cha
telle's recently.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-07
A LYCEUM COURSE
FOR CLOVERTON

Glenn L. Norris, experienced lee
turer, will appear at Cloverton We'd
nesday, Nov. 13 at 8:15 p. m. in a pro-
gram of popularized science demon
strations. According to the following
report on the substance of the pro-
gram by Otto Hack, Jr., superintend-
ent of the Cloverton Consolidated
schools, something worthwhile for all
will be offered:
There is a wide gap between the
scientist in his laboratory and the
public which benefits by his discov-
cries. For the past ten years Glenn
L. Morris has helped bridge this gap,
bringing to the general public lecture
entertainments in which many new
and interesting facts of science are
popularized and presented in strict
ly nOn-technical manner. His pro-
gram is primarily a show. 1t consists
OF snappy series of startling, mys-
FERROUS, unbelievable and seemingly
magical demonstrations. The stage is
literally covered with odd devices
such as you have never seen before,
nanu mace equipment which repre-
sents years of careful experimenting
and skillful construction. The ex-
plantations are remarkably brief and
understandable, so that even the boys
and girls present get the meaning of
all that is said and done.
Zone of the outstanding features of
the program is presentation of the
earth-inductOr compass, such as
Lindbergh used on his flight to Paris.
We all wonder how these long dis
lance aviators keep their bearings
while flying blindly through fog, dark
ness, and cross currents of air. AS
you witness this demonstration you
will realize as never before the utter
dependence of our preent day enter
prises upon the men of science.
"Mr. Norris is a specialist in put
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-07
CLOVER TOWNSHIP

Mr.. and Mrs. H. alderman and
baby visited at the home of C. DALEY
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Leona alderman is now home
for the winter, having been employed
at the Won Holbeck's.
Lem Irons called at the Fred Brown
home Sunday evening.
Ernest Jasva and Miss Olga San
burg visited at the "a" school Friday
afternoon, Alice Sanburg returning
home with them.
A marshmellow roast was held at
the "A" school last Thursday after
noon in spite of the rainy weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. T. Irons spent Sun
day afternoon at the Ben Irons home
Mrs Fred Golf and two children
visited at the Frank Townsend home
near Friesland, over the weekend.
Mr.. Lawrence and the Misses
Esther and Francis Irons attended the
Christian EndeavOr convention held
in Hinckley Friday evening.
Miss Esther and Raymond Irons
spent Sunday evening at the Huntley
home near Danbury.
The Misses Viola and LaRue Neu-
hiring visited with the alderman
children Sunday.
Lem and Ben Irons have employed
several people of this community in
helping to make festooning, which is
to be used to decorate the Twin Cities
for Christmas.
The young folks of this community
have decided on the play, Teacher,
Kin Go Home" which will be given
in the near future.
The school children will have a
holiday Friday. as it is Teachers In
stitute, which is to be held at Sand
stone.
Leslie Hastings is now home, after
being employed in the harvest fields
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-07
(From Another Correspondent

Miss Pearl SwartZ gave a Halo
we'en party for her pupils and their
parents last Thursday afternoon.
Miss Swartz deserves much credit for
the good entertainment she provided
for the children. The school was dec
Grated with Jack O'lanterns and other
Halloween decorations. Games were
played and apples. candy. and peanuts
were served also cake and sandwiches.
On account of the rain not many of
the parents could be present, but
general good time was enjoyed by all
present.
The sale held Friday evening by
the Helping Hand club was very well
attended and the neat sum of $50 was
realized. The club, through this
column, wishes to thank all those
who took part both for the program
and others who contributed, and those
who helped in any way; also Mr.. Bar
nick, the auctioneer. Thank you,
come again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Oberg spent Sun
day afternoon at the F. M. Carlson
home.
The Rev Sunde of Rush City, will
continue to hold services all this
week at the Bear Creek school house.
Arthur Swanson was kicked in the
face by a horse Monday of last week,
and it was necessary for the Doctor
tO taka a fow stitches hut he iS oot-
ting along nicely. 1t was fortunate
that it did not prove to be more seri-
Gus.
Mrs. Anna Beeman was called to
Iowa by the death of her mother Sun
day. She left Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-07
SAND CREEK

The Helping Hand Club sale of
home made articles, was a success in
every way. A sum of $50 was netted
Among the callers at the Hessler
place Sunday were Alva Minks and
Edward and Vernon Nelson.
August Hessler was business
caller at Miss Wheeler's Sunday after
noon.
Alva Minks narrowly escaped being
run down by passing auto recently.
A carload of wheat is being sold to
the farmers at $1.26 per cwt.
One of Oscar Swanson's boys was
kicked in the face by one of his
horses. The Doctor took several
stitches in the cuts. The boy is doing
fine.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-07

One cent per word for Want ad.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-07

ting things within reach of his audi
ences. The surprise and humor of
unexpected situations keep the atten-
ton at high pitch during the entire
performance. There is something do
ing every moment You will be de-
lightfully entertained, even though
you know little of science. Those
with scientific training will be even
more appreciative, as scores of COL
lege audiences testify. For the adults
the program serves as summary of
recent developments, or perhaps in
tensely interesting magic; for the
youth the stunts Great wonderment,
curiosity and a desire to investigate.
For all the program is stimulus to
our interest in the world in which we
live"
In another place in this issue will
be found an ad announcing this event
and everyone is cordially asked to
attend.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-07

life of Christ, the first Of which will
be shown at the M. E. church Friday
evening, Nov. 9Th, and one each week
after that. the dates to be announced
later. No admission will be charged,
but a silver offering will be taken.
Everyone welcome.
Lynn Smith attended meeting of
Farm Bureau directors at Hinckley
last Thursday.
Marlynn and Chas. Smith entertain
ed a number of their friends and
schoolmates at Halloween party
last Thursday evening.
Mrs. Wallio, Mrs. Elsola, Rudolph
Hannu and Lynn Smith were the
members of the town-school board to
attend the meeting of school officers
in -Hinckley last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Albert Ward and
daughter, Mary Ann, left Wednesday
of last week for their home in Sioux
City, Iowa. They were accompanied
as far as the Twin Cities by the Mis-
ses Agnes and Louise Holl. Miss Ag-
mes will be employed there, and Miss
Louise will spend a week visiting rel
atives and friends
The American Lutheran bazaar will
open at the village hall Saturday, the
9th, at 2 p. m. There will be &c
fish pond, hand painted articles, fan
cy work, aprons, rugs, and so on, a
wire choice of Christmas gifts. The
supper menu is as follows: Chicken
or meat balls, mashed potatoes, gravy,
creamed peas, cabbage salad. cram
berries, pickles, apple or pumpkin
pie, coffee. Everyone is welcome.
They will serve supper from o'clock
on until all are served.
Miss Holm of the local high school,
left Friday evening to spend the week
end in st. Peter and attend the Gust
avus Adolphus homecoming.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Hughes and
Miss June Duncan of Minneapolis,
came here with Leonard Hoglund Sum-
day to spend the day at the C. ]. Hog
lund home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Carlson and son,
Roy, returned home Monday evening
from the Twin Cities, where they had
been visiting since Tuesday of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Shafer and Mr..
and Mrs. V. E. Shafer attended a
bridge party given at the Eddy home
in Hinckley Tuesday evening of last
week.
The Catholic Guild will be enter
tanned by Mrs. VIM. bosch at her
home on Thursday afternoon, Nov. IA.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bednar of Nash
wauk, were guests at the Hubbard
and Wiseman homes from Sunday un-
til Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Wiseman
gave party in their honor Monday
evening. The evening was spent in
dancing and a very pleasant time was
enjoyed by all.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Shafer and
daughter drove to Mora Sunday to
visit at the Milton Skoglund home.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Skoglund had just come home Satur-
day from the hospital.
The two Shafer ladies and their
husbands were among the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Christensen of
Beroun, when they entertained at a
bridge party in the theatre in Hinck-
ley Tuesday evening and lunch at
Cassidy's Cafe.