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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-05-02
DOlNGS OF THE
LEGISLATURE
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almost thrice that of 1913. and they
were paid much higher salaries. The
chief cause Of this unnecessary In
crease is the practice which has de-
veloped among senators and repre-
sentatives of appointing relatives to
positions. This nefarious practice
ought to be stopped. and the people of
the state ought to put it up to every
candidate for the legislature to de-
clare his stand with respect to it. Rep
resentative s. A. Stockwell, the fear
less idealist of Minneapolis, rendered
a real service when he brought this
matter to the attention of the state
by his anti-neptoism resolution, late
in January.
The most important bills passed by
the legislature and signed by the gov
ernor accomplish the following:
An increase in the gasoline tax from
two to three cents per gallon.
The refundment of $13,576,311 in
highway bonds. originally issued by
counties and taken over by the state.
The creation of highway patrol
force of thirty-five.
The diversion of one-third of the
gasoline tax to county aid roads, as
authorized by Amendment No. /,
adopted at the last election.
The creation of the Red Lake Game
Preserve of over a million acres in the
counties of Koochiching. Lake Of the
Woods, and Beltrami, to save those
counties from bankruptcy through the
assumption, in return for this land, of
some $2,50O,OOO in overdue drainage
warrants.
The reduction of the per capita tax
in municipalities, for the purpose of
curbing extravaganza in the Range
towns, at the expense of the mining
companies.
The increasing of the salaries of the
supreme court justices to the extent
of $500 per year.
Resubmitting to the voters at the
next election of the proposed amend
ment, doing away with double liza
bility of stockholders in corporations.
Providing for zones in cities and
villages.
Providing for old age pensions, to be
ratified by the voters of each county
Providing for a $1,50O,000 state Of
flee building, in which to house all
departments, boards, commissions, and
bureaus that are now housed in the
old capitol and in privately owned
office buildings in st. Paul.
Authorizing 100000 per year fol
new buildings at the State University
during the next ten years.
Authorizing state employees re.
tirement fund, to be made up of tax
levied on the employees benefited.
Authorizing the expansion of the
state prison machinery plant.
Prohibiting the practice of "ambu
lance chasing" by making it illega
for nOn-lawyers to solicit business FOL
lawyers.
Providing for a new teachers GER
tificate law.
Consolidating the department o
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-05-02
ABRIDGED NEWS
CLIPPINGS FROM
OTHER PAPERS
BANK RESERyEs DEPLETED

In reporting the closing OF the
Markville bank the Markville Enter
prise Messenger of last week states:
"The directors of the Markville State
Bank suspended operations at the In
stitution at least temporarily the past
week because Of depleted reserve.
The officers notified the state banking
commissioner who is now in charge
pending results Of an attempt to re-
organize. A meeting Of all interested
will soon be called"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-05-02
PINE CITY. DRUG STORE is
BEING IMPROVED

Pine Poker: Ed Prochaska, pro
prietor of the Prochaska Pharmacy, is
having the exterior of his store build
ing refinished. The stucco has been
removed from the outside walls and
the walls will be brick veneered. A
new plate glass front will also be
put on. The interior of the store will
also be redecorated and a new metal
ceiling will be installed. Mr.. Pro
chaska has thought some of adding
another story to the building and con-
structing office rooms upstairs, but
has given that plan up for this year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-05-02
The Real Thing.

AS the old lady strolled through
the park, two urchins confronted her:
II say, lady," said the taller of the
two, my brother does fine imita-
shings. Give him a penny and he'll
initiate a hen"
Dear, DEAR" smiled the old lady,
land what will he do-will he
cackle?"
NO." replied the lad, with a look
Of contempt. "He won't do no cheap
imitashings o. that sort; he'll eat a
worm"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-05-02

If YOU had gardened for u years
had raised tons of produce
had watched the plants and weeded
out inferior strains till only selected
quality results -you would know
the seeds best to plant.
There is 70 years experience in
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-05-02
Why He Fell.

when the tourist arrived home he
fell on his face and kissed the pave
ment of his native city"
"Emotion?"
mo, banana skin"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-05-02
You buy y years
in gardening 7vhen !
buy Fer1y's purebred Seeds

gardening back of Ferry's pure
bred Seeds. Ferry has done the ex-
perimenting for you. Ferry knows
that these seeds are the children
and the grandchildren of vigorous,
purebred plants seeds whose
families for generations have pro-
duced vegetables of fine flavor and
tenderness, flowers of supreme
color and beauty.
These are the seeds you want in
your garden. Ferry's thousands of
tests each year help determine, so
far as is humanity possible, that
they will produce and produce
correctly in size, color, vigor,
and flavor.
Buy Ferry's purebred Seeds at
"the store around the corner" They
are fresh for planting now. Write
for Ferry's Seed Annual. Its
garden facts make it more than
catalog. Address D. M. Ferry &
Co., Dept. H, Detroit, Michigan.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-05-02
Had TO,

Had TO.
do you suffer with rheumatism"
Certainly; what else could do with
it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-14
LEAGUE HEARS i. S.
| THANKED BY CHILE
Delegate Pays Tribute for
Success in Handling Tacna-
africa Problem.
ny the Associated Press.

MADRID, June 14.--Enrique Villeqas,
Chilean delegate to the Council of the
League of Nations, yesterday paid tribute
to the United States for its assistance
In solution of the Tarna-Arica prob
lem.
Chairman Adachi of Japan replied in
behalf of the Council, stating that the
settlement and resumption of cordial
relations between Chile and Peru had
been profoundly gratifying.
The minority question was taken up
by Chairman Adachi, who submitted a
resolution with reference to petitions
from mtnorities, the composition of the
nlinorities committee, the possibility of
tee committees meeting in intervals be-
tween sessions of the Council and the
question of publication and the number
OF petitions received from minority ma
tons.
Senator Raoul Dandurand, Canadian
delegate, referred to the position of
minorities who in the future will be al
lowed to plead for their rights instead
OF being excluded from participation in
Investigations.
Foreign Minister Stresemann ex-
pressed himself as pleased by improve
ments in the conditions affecting petit
lions from minorities and the publi-
cation of their demands His speech
was extremely moderate. In it he
praised the action of Senator Dandu-
rand in introducing ameliorations which
constituted a step in advance. but that
he could not entirely support the spe-
cial report made by the committee of
three which met in London several
months ago.
The German foreign minister said
chat the suggestions made by Germany
tons. He concluded his address by
giving his support to the London report
with reservations. -
Addressing the Council on the minor
files question, Foreign Minister BRAND
said 1t was a vicious policy to utilize
the existence of minorities in various
countries in order to foment political
agitation which disturbed peace. Many
minorities found themselves in a per-
fectly happy state, demanding nothing
better than their actual situation. He
concluded by saying he regarded the re-
port of the special committee as salts
factory.
Sir George Grahame of Great Britain.
supported the report and expressed re-
greet IL any friction had developed. He
thought that the report went far in
good direction.
Herr Stresemann then said that mi
norities should maintain loyalty to the
states in which they are situated and
where nothing occurs which affects
their language, culture or race.
Chairman Adachi then presented the
resolution, which was adopted, and the
Council adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-14
AUTO DRIVER CHARGED
WITH INTERROGATION
]. D. Goss of Raleigh Arrested on
Richmond Road Near Fort
Humphreys.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va, June IA. D. Goss
of Raleigh, N. O., who stated that he
was the chief of police of Birmingham
Ala, was arrested on the Richmond high
way near Fort Humphreys by Of1cer
Haywood Durrer and was charged with
driving while intoxicated and colliding
with car driven by George w. Hall of
1919 G street, Washington.
Goss was taken before Justice of the
Peace George K. Pickett at Groveton,
who set a hearing for Monday at 3
o'clock. He was released on 81, 900 bond
provided by Jesse Thomas of Alexan-
dria. A bottle containing a small guam
tity of alleged liquor is held by Chief
Durrer as evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-14
Canadians to Try
Seven-Hop Flight
Over Sea to London
BY the Associated Press.
CAcD Ca~Ir

By the Associated Press.
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan,
June IA transatlantic airplane
hop from Saskatoon to London,
England, in seven hops is plan
ned for this Summer by two
Winnipeg aviators.
Ben Brotman and Reg" Rom
aid, trans-C Canada Always pilot,
Saturday announced their inten-
ton to hop off August Is on the
fight.
They have mapped their route
from Saskatoon to Churchill,
terminus of the Hudson Bay Rail-
way, for the first lap. The other
jumps will be made to Noting
ham Island; Fredericksdal,
Greenland; Reykjevik, Iceland:
the North Coast Of Ireland and
finally, Croydon Aerodrome, near
London. The pilots say they
have sufficient financial backing
for the flight, which is intended
to advertise Western Canada and
draw attention to the new Hud-
son Bay route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-14
BAN ON EXPLORERS ASKED
Chinese, However, Would Make
Execution for Andrews.

Government officials moved today to
ask government legislation prohibiting
foreign excavators removing fossils from
China. It was understood, however,
they recommend an exception in the
ease of Roy Chapman Andrews, Mon
seolian Desert explorer,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02

heavy, inartistic wardrobes and othT pieces of
furniture, and President Arthur had some of
the rooms lavishly treated with crystal and
gilt and scrollwork.
President Roosevelt carried out the most eff
fective reconstruction program that had been
launched up to his time-excepting the rebuild
ing of the White House after its partial de-
struction by the British in 1914. He cleared
the interior Of extraneous furnishings, removed
the old greenhouse from the west grounds
and erected the present Office wing, now being
enlarged. Previously the Offices had been in
the White House proper. All the improvements
were made to conform to the original archi-
lecture, which has been designated as an adap-
tation of the English Georgian period. AS
planned by Hoban, the White House was a
fairly faithful reproduction of the Irish home
Of the Duke W Ieinster. The Colonial aspect
was effected through the addition of the coll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Succession of Art-Lo0ing Presidents Has
Made Big Changes in the White House.
Terraces on Roof5-7he Carpenters Are
Nogv Busy.

umned porticos, which were added In the hte
1S2Os.
The reconstruction of the third story and
roof, completed while Mr. Coolidge occupied
the White House. removed the last vestiges of
discord from the architectural picture, mod
ernized the structure so that 1t Is now wholly
safe from stresses and fire, and brought to
realization Hoban's primary plan for 0 three
story residential structure.
WHEN Mr. and Mrs. Hoover took over the
mansion they found themselves In q thor
oughly up-to-date dwelling, shorn Of "tTick'
devices which not so long ago featured 1t, and
equipped with comforts and conveniences to be
found In the best of modern-day homes.
Among the quaint appurtenances removed
during the recent rebuilding were the freak
fire escapes which once stuck out like sore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02

thumbs over the portico roofs These novel
instruments consisted of metal "yardarms,' to
which were attached bucketlike objects con-
tanning chains. In case of fire the President
was supposed to run up to the roof and leap to
safety with the aid of the chain. It is said
that the only time these escapes ever were
tested out was when the Roosevelt boys were
making things lively around the White House.
They enjoyed descending from the roof to the
ground by the chains, to the perplexity of at
taches
So fire-resistive has the mansion been made,
by removal Of the frame upper story, that 1t
is felt no fire escapes are needed on the build
ing now. There are numerous fireproof stair
ways inside the building and In the event all
exits were cut of within, ladders could be run
to the roof in a short space Of time. The dam
ger of fire at the White House Is believed to
be negligible, now that steel and masonry have
been substituted for the tinderlike construction
formerly In the third story and roof.
Other objects on the old roof which are alb
sent now are the two colapsible hagstaffs and
the screened sleeping cottage. The flagstaffs,
hinged at the base so they could be raised
lowered at will, were relics of the World War.
They were placed on the roof to accommodate
flags of the allies. After the war there was
no further use for them. The cottage was for
servants use in hot weather
Full use Of the third story was provided by
the reconstruction work. Once the attic" In
which were stored dusty records, household
paraphernalia, trunks and other miscellany.
the third floor now consists of q group of liv-
able elongated rooms, available for use Of
servants and overflow presidential guests.
THE roofs OF the main building and Of the
east wing have been transformed into
promenades-a feature which must have had
an immediate appeal to Mrs. Hoover The
First Lady has weakness for terraces In
designing her magnificent Pueblo-type home In
Palo Alto, she saw to it that the roof of each
wing and addition was made into a delightful,
airy terrace. Every bedroom opens onto one
of these attractive terraces, and on them she
has held many of her informal teas for her
Stanford neighbors.
Such terrace, embellished with stone
benches, now extends over the east wing of the
White House. On the lawn next to this wing,
Mrs. Hoover is having a California-style gar
den constructed. Flagstones porch tables and
chairs will contribute to the coziness of this
retreat.
The balustraded roof of the main building
affords the White House occupants a marvel
Gus view of Potomac Park and the river. 1t is
certain that they will make good use of these
open promenades on warm Summer evenings
just as they would in their home on San Juan
Hill, at the other side of the continent
Unappreciative of the privileges extended
them in the past, the White House pets have
found they no longer may howl beneath the
presidential windows at night. The President
is having the kennels removed from the south
portico basement to the east grounds The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
BY REX COLLIER.

HE ghost Of James Hoban must be
a N smiling with satisfaction, as it listens
these days to the symphony of bang
ing hammers and rasping saws aris-
ing from the White House grounds.
There have been times when the noise Of
hammers and saws was anything but music
to the shade of the original architect of the
Executive Mansion, for the noise told Of In
harmonious improvements being perpetrated
by well intentioned but misguided guardians
of the Presidents house.
If James Hopan could see today the trans
formations being made in and about the child
of his creative brain at 1000 Pennsylvania
avenue, he would be content to rest in peace
out in Mount Olivet Cemetery-at least, as
long as the White House remains in the care
of its present accomplished occupants.
The presidential residence has fallen into the
sympathetic hands Of master who has been
the foremost campaigner for better homes in
America" and of a mistress to whom home
building and housekeeping are hobbies, and
whose flair for architecture has been demon
Strated In practical fashion.
IA RCHITECT HOBAN built for the future.
- He envisioned in the original Presidents
mansion a structure which could be enlarged
tastefully to accommodate the needs Of q grow
ing country. His artistic sensibilities undoubt-
eddy would have been shocked had he lived to
witness some Of the distortions to which his
net project was to be subjected. Inharmonious
greenhouses and stables were to appear upon
the grounds outside, and contorted schemes Of
anterior decoration were to crop up from time
to time within the sacred portals of the pal
ace"
Fortunately for Hobans architectural mas
terpiece, the White House in recent years has
been in the safe keeping of kindly trustees.
AS often as Congress would permit, the gew-
gaws and gadgets which have barnacled them
selves upon the dignified beauty of the Capt.
tails Oldest Federal structure have been re-
moved. Minor improvements have been made
with the advent Of each administration, and
major alterations were effected during the
regimes of President Roosevelt and President
Coolidge. And now we have another improve
ment program under way.
It is anomaly that the grandson of
President, who criticized for cluttering
up the White House with distasteful furni-
ture and furnishings, should be the one on
whom much credit falls for restoration of the
Original beauty of the building. Col. U. S.
parks, was in charge of the reconstruction of
the upper story and roof during the Coolidge
administration, and is supervising the recon-
struction work instituted by President Hoover.
Col. Grant is sticking close to the original
ideals of Hoban, policy from which Presidents
Grant and Arthur and some other Executives
are said to have strayed in seeking to enhance
the appearance of the edfice. President Grant
was accused of equipping the mansion with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02

"HE ghost Of James Hoban must be
" smiling with satisfaction, as it listens
these days to the symphony of bang
ing hammers and rasping saws aris-
inc from the White House grounds
The Sauk Centre herald., 1929-08-29
sAUK CENTRE HERALD. Sauk Centre, MINI.

But baseball players aim must
have been poor for the scores piled
up were more suggestive of foot
ball than baseball. In July 1876,
the Athletics defeated the Battles
by the score of 73 to 26. Fire
quently" the article states play
ers completely lost track of the
tally when it commenced to soar
skyward. When the scores We're
down in the twenties the game
was considered tight It was the
players idea of a pitchers battle.
Pitching was done underhand,
without bending the elbow, much
as one pitches horsesshoes. That is
what is called pitch and al
though the ball has been actually
thrown for years, the name still
clings.
''The Umpire wore frock coat
and a top hat and sat in chair
and had nice big umbrella over
his head to keep off the sun" "-Ex.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1929-08-29
Minnesota State Fair
Aug. 81 to Sept. I
Fireworks, 225-Piece Feature Band,
Horse Races, Auto Races
Many Prizes

An entertainment more col ,ssal
than ever presented by it will be
the 10th annual Minnesota State
Fair and Northwest Livestock
Show, Aug. 81 to Sept. Z, Cal Siv-
right, vice president and general
manager of the Fair, has an
nounced.
The program this year will em-
brace fireworks, two stages of open
air circus acts, auto races, avia-
tion, 225-piece band, horse races,
gigantic observation balloon, eve
ming horse show, "Whoopee---- Way
show and many other attractions.
The big feature of the evening
grandstand program, every night
except on Sunday, will be the
mammoth fireworks spectacle "The
Last Days of Pompii.' This spec
tacle was first built and staged
fifty years ago, when it presented
so many new and revolutionary
features that it has always occu-
pied much the same role in the
realm of fireworks as the Birth of
Nation" in the field of motion
pictures.
The open-air circus acts engaged
for the two-stage program after
noon and evening, every day and
night except Sunday, will present
outstanding acts.
An evening horse snow will be
held in the Hippodrome five nights,
Sept. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Prizes of
$13,110 are offered for the compe-
titions, which have attracted the
biggest entry of high quality horses
ever seen at Fair. One thousand
dollar stakes for five-gaited saddle
horses, walk-trot-canter sadie hors-
es and hunters, will be commanding
features.
Auto races will be staged Sat-
urday, Aug. 81; Wednesday, Sept.
4, and Saturday, Sept. 7. More than
score of the leading dirt track
and speedway stars of the country
will compete for prizes and hon
ors.
Horse races will be put on Mon
day, Tuesday, Thursday and Fri
day. Purses of $4,000, with added
money, have attracted a big entry
of harness and running horses.
The shows on the "Whoopee"
Way will be the Morris & Castle
shows.
The observation balloon, moored
on Machinery Hill a year ago, is
being brought back for passenger
carrying and exhibition. It was
more than 100 feet long.
225-piece Minnesota State Fair
High School Band, specially organ
lied for the Fair, will be a big at
traction. This band, directed by
j. w. Wainwright, of Fostoria,
Ohio, has been recruited from the
leading high school bands of the
state.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1929-08-29
New Prizes for 4H
Dairy Club Members

OdlTy StuU NxClllOCIo
Opportunity to achieve distinc-
ton and win a free trip to the Ma
tional Dairy Exposition at st.
Louis, Mo-, this fall is offered to
members of Minnesota All dairy
clubs in the form of an essay con-
test sponsored by the Dairy and
Ice Cream Machinery and Supplies
association, New York City. The
subject of the essay will be to tell
what happens to milk in its various
forms and products between the
farm and the consumers table.
T. A. Erickson, states 4-H club
leader, University Farm, st. Paul,
is in charge of the contest in this
state and is also chairman of the
All Advisory Committee of the
National Dairy Exposition which is
directing the national contest.
Practically every Minnesota county
will be represented in the state con-
test, he says. The essays Sre due
September Is and the winner will
receive a free trip to the dairy
show at ST. Louis, where his or her
essay will be entered against those
from other states in competition
for gold watch.
Before writing their essays, con-
testants will visit a number of To-
cal milk processing plants, studying
the handling, processing and man
ufacturing methods employed. Be
sides discussing the operations
seen, the essays must tell how
milk processing and manufacturing
plants help the producer. Full de
tails on the contest may be had
from county agents or by writing
Mr.. Erickson.