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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
Candy Man Heads Fair Board.

Minneapolis-Fra E. Millard Of
Candy has been elected president of
the Minnesota Agricultural Society,
and William F. Sanger of Window, re-
firing president, was elected life
member at the closing business ses-
sion of the SEVENTEEN annual meeting
here. Other officers elected are: Lee
r. Warner Of st. Paul, second vice
president from the fourth congress
sional district; Lee M. Shell of Worth
tngton, board member from the sec
ond congressional district; D. D. Nc
Eachin of Hibbing, board member from
the eighth district: William o. John.
son of Willmar, board member from
the seventh district, and John A.
Stoneburg Of Cambridge, board mem.
Der from the tenth district.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
FINLAYSON

The Misses Selma and Helen Olean
visited Sunday evening with the Ro-
manowski girls.
Sunday afternoon. the Misses JOS
ephine and Helen Romanowski were
guests of the Misses Media anu Mildred
Hubbard.
Mrs. Eugene Ryan is still suffering
with her wrist, which she sprained
Christmas day. She has been in St
Paul the past three and half months
but returned to her home here Satur-
day evening.
AlgOt Mattson came up from Pine
City Sunday, to spend the day at the
F.. D. Rogers home. He was accom-
panied home by his wife and baby
daughter, who have been visiting
here since New Years day.
Real winter weather has finally
come to pay this territory a visit. Let
us hope it will be short. Some snow
and drifting has necessitated little
blowing on the roads, but no real
progressive farmer minds that as mo-
tor cOnveyanceS are so much superior
to the old time horse and sled.
Grandpa Arth was confined to his
bed two days last week, with a heart
attack. We are glad to report that
he is up and around again. and feel
ing much better.
Hugo Wickstrom was in st. Paul on
business last Saturday.
Mrc Ear1 iSt and Con Tin,
my, of Carlton, visited Monday and
Tuesday at her parental home here.
Ben Stockamp and his little son
are having the scarlet fever
Mrs. Joe Beranek is again confined
to her bed with a second attack of
flu. Mr.. Beranek is convalescing
from the flu, as are Mr.. and Mrs.
Eric Albion.
Miss Winnifred Buggie was on the
sick list several days last week, with
Molloy took her place in the post
office Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eric Albion and Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Beranek have been hav-
ing the flu, all being convalescent at
this writing except Mrs. Beranek,
who has had relapse. Her many
friends hope for a speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Fitzloff of Du-
luth, were Sunday visitors here;
guests of the Shafer families.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Shafer and Mr.
and Mrs V. E. Shafer were guests at
the Milton Skoglund home in Mora
Friday night, when Mr.. and Mrs.
Skoglund entertained the Bankers
club.
Mrs. c. J. Hoglund will be hostess
Thursday, Jan. oath, when she will
entertain the American Lutheran Aid.
Everyone is most cordially invited.
There will be American Lutheran
church services Wednesday evening,
Jan. 23rd. Come. You will be made
welcome.
Louis Willie and r. V. McAllister
left Monday morning for Minneapolis,
where they went on business.
John Rost, John and Tony Osladil
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17

left the middle of last week for De-
troit Mich. where they will seek en-
ployment.
The Misses Gladys and Ardyce
Faudskar entertained the Girls club
Saturday afternoon. Whist was play
ed and Miss Berenice Froriech carried
off the first honors, the consolation
prize going to Miss Eleanor Shafer.
Louis Esboldt and two friends have
benn visiting at the home of the for
mer's father, Robt. Esboldt
This section of the county has had
a touch of real winter and the far
mers have been out in the different
neighborhoOds blowing out the roads.
The ever-increasing popularity of mo-
tor conveyances demands a good road
in winter as well as in summer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
Law Enforcement Meeting Called.

st. Paul, Minn.-Governor Theodore
Christensen Monday called a state
law enforcement conference for JAN
nary %, in st. Paul, and announced
that ]. M. Doran, United States Pro-
hibition commissioner, will be princi-
pal speaker. Sheriffs, county attorneys
and all peace officers have been In
vited to attend the conference. Co.
operation in law enforcement is the
object of the meeting. Governor Chris
Hanson, who some time ago said he
was contemplating such conference,
said the exact place Of the meeting
will be chosen later. The fact that
Commissioner Doran has been select
ed as principal speaker is believed to
indicate that enforcement of prohibit
ton laws will be discussed extensively.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17

macy will be given a thrill If they
follow the proceedings of the Senate
in connection with alleged bribing of
certain Senators. The scenario in
cludes an international trade in forg-
ed documents, involving the Soviet in
Russia and Mexico, the Department
of State and noted legislators While
there is unmistakable evidence that
forgeries reach into high circles. no
one except those Immediately concern
ed take the matter seriously.
The legislative jam continues to
grow, but no great concern is felt be-
cause it is generally agreed that a
special session will be called in April.
In addition to farm and tariff leg
islatiOn, it is quite likely that the
prohibition issue will bob up for the
wet and dry leaders in Congress are
in agreement that special studies must
be made in this matter.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
FAILS TO SOLVE
/ TREATY SNARL
President Coolidge Opposes Any
Form of Reservation
in Ratification.

washington - Renewed pressure
| from the White house failed to break
! the deadlock in the senate on the KEEL
logg anti-war treaty row and the
group demanding an interpretative
declaration on the pact decided to
hold out against any agreement set
ting an hour to vote on its ratifica-
ton.
Apparently concerned over the cir
culation of "round robin" petition
By those seeking an interpretative de-
claration of American rights under
the treaty, President Coolidge sum-
noned in Senator Bingham, Republi-
can Of Connecticut, who was passing
the petition around.
The President made known his de-
sire that no manner of reservation
accompany American ratification Of
the treaty engineered by his secretary
Of state. He considers report of the
foreign relations committee declaring
that the treaty does not affect Ameri-
cas- right of self-defense and does not
infringe upon the Monroe doctrine,
which is asked by the petition, would
De tantamount to a reservation.
Senator Bingham stood his ground
He had in his pocket the round robin
petition already bearing "a signatures
declaring for an Interpretation. He
insisted that a committee report stat
ing Americas position under the
treaty could not be constituted as
reservation of the pact.
But President Coolidge wants both
the treaty, without reservation or in
depreciation, and naval construction
measure.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17

been elected, and the Rules and Reg
ulations" have been formulated. ANY
high school girl is eligible to become
member. Mrs. Street has consented
to act as conductor of the club. Prac-
tees will be held every Tuesday and
Thursday afternoon from 2:O5 to 2:30
p. m. A social meeting will be held
once month.
John Bengtson, Ruth Osladil, Flor
ence Lentz, and Dorothy Belling won
in the second grade spelling contest
The new books on the reading table,
are enjoyed by the primary pupils.
Grade l has completed its weaving
mats. They are proud of their neat
work.
Attend the game between Finlay-
son and Sandstone, at Sandstone, next
Friday evening, Jan. IS, 1929.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
SOLANA

Alice Booth has been spending some
time visiting relatives at Wahkon.
The party to be given at the Weeds
home Friday evening, was postponed
on account of Mrs. Weeds Illness.
On account of the severely cold
weather, very few attended the party
at Ellis Saturday night
Jack Weed and Harold Trip spent
Saturday evening and Sunday at the
Ivar Ronhovde home.
The Rev. H. ]. Malotky conducted
services at the Solana school house
Sunday evening.
Several neighbors enjoyed the radio
program at Herb Gottelman's Friday
evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
Hoover Outlines Farm Aid Stand.

Washington - Flat announcement
that the president-elect will call an
extra session of congress was made
after a long conference between Sena,
tor Charles L. McNary (rep. Ore.) and
Mr.. Hoover. Even the tentative date.
April Is, was indicated although this
is subject to change. The Oregon
senator, whose name has been linked
with farm relief, the McNary-Haugen
bill, the equalization fee, and the
whole agricultural situation, announc-
ed he would not both to call his com,
mittee to consider farm legislation
this session as result of what he had
learned from the President-elect.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
BIG Reduction in Preparations.

Washington, D. C.-There is con.
siderable speculation here as to the
figure that will be fixed by the spe.
cial committee of experts, among
which are to be two Americans, as
the total of German reparations. In
well-informed quarters the belief pre-.
walls that the figure will be some
where between 3O,OOO,OOO,OOO and 35,
O00,000,OOO gold marks, instead of the
fantastic 132,OOO,OOO,OOO previously
fixed as the aggregate Germany
should pay in war indemnities.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17

Years ago, the Chevrolet
Motor Company designed
and built its first expert
Observation-Disclosures.
This far>sighted step was
taken because Chevrolet
engineers knew that the
six-cylinder motor is in
herently the most perfect
ly balanced motor the
ideal power plant to meet
the growing public de-
mand for greater reserve
power, faster getaway
and, above all smooth,
quiet Performance.
During the last four years,
over a hundred six-cylin-
der motors were built by
Chevrolet engineers and
tested on the General
Motors Proving Ground.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17

Lindbergh to Open Pan-Ameriean Line.
New York-Colonel Charles A. Lind
bergh has announced that he would
fly the plane which will open the Pan
E: American Always, Inc, new mail
route from Miami to the Panama Canal
zone on February 4.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
4 years of Development
and ovey q Million miles of Testing

order of well>balanced ex-
cellence-a combination
of performance, comfort,
beauty and handling ease
that is truly remarkable
with a deuteronomy of
better than 20 miles to the
gallon of gasoline.
You owe it to yourself to
see and inspect this re-
markable car. Come in
today!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
Man kidnaped From Home,

Minneapolis, Mimi. - The polite
young man called at the apartment
of Albert J. Bender, manager of the
Great American Tea Co., forced Mr..
Bender to accompany one of the men
at the point of a gun to the company's
office while the second bandit stood
guard over Mr.. Bender's wife in the
apartment. At the Office, Mr.. Bender
was forced to turn over $500 to the
bandit. The holdup man and Mr..
Bender then returned to the latter's
homo
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17

Day and night, through
winters cold and sum-
mer's heat, the incessant
testing went on-until the
present motor was de-
veloped and finally pro-
nounced correct.
At the same time other
Chevrolet engineers
were perfecting other
parts of the chassis. And
another great automotive
organization-the Fisher
Body Corporation-was
devoting its gigantic re-
sources to the creation of
the finest, sturdiest and
most beautiful bodies ever
offered on a low-priced
automobile.
AS a result, the Outstand-
ing Chevrolet offers an
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
Mrs. Winter Urged for Cabinet Post.

Mrs. Winter Urged for Cabinet Post.
Minneapolis, Minn.-Mrs. Thomas G.
Winter of Minneapolis has been in
dorsed by the Kentucky Republican
Women's league for position in
Hoover's cabinet and according to a
telegram received from Mrs. John
David Allen, president of the league
and the Woman's club of Central Ken
lucky, her appointment is being urged
by these organizations.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
Soviet General Assassinated.

Moscow-General Jacob Alexandra
witch Slaschoff, former czarist and
white" commander, and high in the
Soviet army commissariat during the
past six years, was assassinated in his
home here.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
Architect, 81, Gets Rand Royalty.

Minneapolis so years after
he had envisioned the principle which
makes possible the skyscraper OF to-
day, Leroy S. Burlington, engineer,
architect and inventor of the building
which has made millions for other
men. will receive the first tangible re-
cognition Of his invention and his
first royalties on building construct
ed after his ideas. Rufus Rand, who
is erecting the 25-story Rand building
here, will pay Mr.. Burlington the one
eighth of one per cent royalty on stell
skeleton buildings, amounting to
Soo5O
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
Newton Pleads Court Bill.

Washington - Representative Wal
ter H. Newton appeared before the
house judiciary committee to urge a
favorable report on his bill providing
for the division of the present eighth
judicial circuit. The bill would create
one new circuit.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
Twelve Indicted in Bribery Charge

Twelve Indicted in Bribery Charge.
Minneapolis, Minn.-Twelve bribery
Indictments, growing out Of the city
council graft investigation, are re-
ported to have been voted by the Hen
nepin county grand jury, and at least
six more graft indictments will be re.
ported by the jurors. Three alder.
men and four business men are in
volved in the grand jury action, eight
of the IL charges being made against
and three members of the city coun
Gil, and one indictment each against
business men.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
Eioht Escape in 100000 Fire.

Winnebago, Minn.-Eight persons
including three children, were rescued
on fire ladders from the second story
of the Sharp building here when fire
destroyed this large structure, caus,
ing losses aggregating 100000.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
Seven Die in Army Plane Crash.

Middletown, Pa.-The big army
transport plane CO carried seven men
to death when it was smashed to
pieces in a desperate attempt at a
forced landing a few minutes after
taking off from the army airport here
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
NewIyweds Die In Hotel Fire.

Joliet, 1.-two persons, young
birdie and groom, were known to have
persisted in a fire which destroyed the
Orpheum hotel annex here. Other
bodies may be found in the ruins. A
score of thrilling rescues were effected
by firemen before the blaze was
brought under control. A fox terrier,
owned by Thomas Burns, night clerk.
was given credit for saving many lives
at the cost of it's own. The dog rushed
through the corridors barking the
alarm and continued its heroic task
until overcome by smoke.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17
Fishermen Feared Dead In Gale.

Lutsen, Minn.-Lake Superior is be-
lieved to have claimed the lives of two
north shore fishermen, adrift in small
rowboat near Hollow Rock, following
an unsuccessful search for the men all
day by crew of the United States
coast guard cutter Crawford.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17

Buried Treasure Unearthed in Cuba.
Havana-Buried treasure consisting
Of Spanish doublons, rare vases and
some jewels, has been unearthed here.
The law requires that such discoveries
be turned over to the government,
which shares in them.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17

Two Approved for River Board Posts.
Washington-The senate commerce
committee has favorably reported the
nomination of Brigadier General Tho
mas H. Jackson and Major Ernest
Graves to be president and member Of
the Mississippi river commission.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17

WooIworth Tower Fire Maroons Five.
New York-A young woman and five
men were marooned on the fifty-eighth
floor platform Of the Woolowrth tower
when fire broke out in machinery insu-
lation on the fifty-fifth floor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-17

quick; delivering your savings to
gentleman who decided first.
The Nome nugget., 1929-08-03
ENGINE 0VERTURNS
 INJURIES ENGINEER

Geo, Mckay. a member of the tramway crew. and driver of the gas locomotive for the Alaska Road Commission. met with d very serious accident last Monday when the engine jumped the track and turned over, pinning him under neath il and breaking his right leg in two places, one above and the other below the knee. It ap- ptNrs from all the information learned. that the engine and car loaded with construction material had left Nome Monday with an other man as brea kman and helper Everything went we'll until they were going down the other side of Nugget divide, where the track was considered in good condition. when with warning the axle on one of the wheels of the en- zine broke on in the hub or cas- '"s' >""ShS '"e ehStne 'o >'ep crossways on ,he track, The car load of material with its weight thus bumped into the engine and turned il over before Mckay had an opportunity 10 escape from the engine. which is more or less con sidered a death trap. pinnins him
The Nome nugget., 1929-08-03

E, F. Lissen the well and fav- section. and Superintendent Ross j. Kinney of the Alaska Road day from Bluff by plane, have the following 10 say in reference 10 their travels: Supt. Ross Kin pcy hiking across country from Golovin to Bluh located a natur- al landing field about four miles from Bluff on the left limit a quarter mile from Swede Creek. lt appears that many years ago n slide took place from the noun tains thus making a hard. smooth and perfect landing field which can be used as m emergency field hy aviators in the future. It was after finding this field that Messrs. Kinney and Lissen telephoned from Bluff to Nome for plane to come and get them. and with in n few hours were landed safe ly in Nome
 MT Lisson went North on the Silver Wave to Keewalik. thence to Candle to investigate the min ing property of Frank Warsing and Charles Evern on Quartz creek for the purpose of install ling a dredge on the ground. MT. LissAon while at Candle had an op- portunity to look over the min ing activities there and was very favorahly impressed with the Kee walik Mining Company operations and other mining possibilities.
 Quartz Creek. where the pro perty of Messre, Warsing and Ev-
The Nome nugget., 1929-08-03
LOCAL NEWS

Lieut.. Ben Eielson, who arrived at Nome yesterday from Fair banks with Pilot Noel Wien in the Hamilton all metal plane, is one of Alaska's first aviators. This is Pilot Eielson's first visit to Nome but we feel that we have known him a long time thru his con nection with aviation in Alaska, having been the first aviator to demonstrate flying mail plane in Alaska from Fairbanks to the Kuskokwim section several years ago. He also flew from Barrow with Captain Wilkins to Spitz- bergen and accompanied Wilkins to the South Pole regions last win ter. MT. Eielsons mission in Al aska is to look over the proposi- tion of taking over the airplane companies of Anchorage, Fairbanks and Nome for one of the largest corporations of the United States with the object in view of eXtend- ing service from New York to the Orient and European countries within a few years. via Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1929-08-03

the number of reindeer run thru the chutes this year numbering actually 12Ss, while there were a great many more in the mount ains of the island that could not be rounded up at the time. The new breeding experiment, from measurements taken, is producing much bigger animal, and will in time supply new stock to be trans ferred to different herds turnout Seward Peninsula, thus restoring the reindeer industry for cen commercial resources assured.
The Nome nugget., 1929-08-03

for about two hours before help could be summoned to extricate him. J, D, Harlan and A NJ. Hart ford of the Hammon Company. with the aid of a speeder. learning of the accident by telephone, hast ened to the scene and after get ing Mckay out from under the locomotive, started back to Nome and were met little this side of ;he |. s. Roadh ,use switch by E r. Bauer of the Alaska Road Commission. and others who had requisitioned Mort Powell's ca:. the "kougarok Limited". 10 bring the injured man in, Mckay was then placed on stretcher and Powells car lost no time in bring ing him to Nome where he was taken to the Maynard Columbus Hospital, where Dr. O'Hara took him in charge Ex-ray pictures taken showed the breaks as above stated. and by evening his injur- ies were fixed as good as possible. his leg being placed in cast. Although he was somewhat bruis- ed about the body and shoulders, he is now resting as easily as can be expected and getting along fine.
The Nome nugget., 1929-08-03
MINING NEWS
 OUTLYING SECTIONS

ern Is located, is about 45 miles northeast from Candle, and is sit uated in well defined mineral belt. Mir. Lisson spent about one month on the property but is not in position at this tme to ma ke public any statement, as to his in vestigations.
 However. he reports that Ed. Hansen and Nick Frederickson are operating hydraulic plant at the head of the south fork of Quartz creek and doing well,
 He left Quartz creek on July 27th to return to Nome via Sweep stakes and Dime creeks, arriv- ing there the same evening. On Sweepstakes he says that Frank Mccoy and Sam smith are oper- ating hydraulic plants. whenever water conditions permit.
 At Dime creek, Arthur w. John son, who is U. s. Commissioner, is carrying on hydraulic mining operation successfully.
 Olson Brothers are also sue cessfully operating hydraulic min ing operation on the left limit of Dime.
 The Porter dredge had just been overhauled and began opera tions on July 30th. on Dime creek,
 MT Lisson met Supt. Kinney at Dime and continued on 10 Nome with him. They were somewhat delayed by low water on the Koy- uk river but after reaching Colo vim they crossed the hay and hoof- ed it to Bluff where they were met by the airplane.
The Nome nugget., 1929-08-03

male reindeer. for expsriments- ton work in an effort 10 raise s asrdisr, stronger. and bigger rein deer, The caribou were captured on the Yukon river when quite young and raised in captivity and when considered old enough were transported 10 the Island on the
 deck ot chs Biological Survey schooner Rarsl, lnow ,he flagship ot the local coast guard neesl
 According ;e M- Miller, the sS- pertinent met with great success
The Nome nugget., 1929-08-03
REINDEER CARIBOU
 BREEDING SUCCESS

In an interview with w, B. Miller ot the Biological Survey. who returned last Saturday from Nunivak Island, in company with Mrs, Miller, il iS learned that in June 1925 |, J, Palmer who is ment station ROW located |, the Collese. near Fairbanks, and W, E Miller, also ot the Biological Survey, landed 10 woodland male caribou oa NunivaS Island where there were a, that time s0o fs-