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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12
LECTURES OF RACINE
PASTOR APPRECIATED

Ideal weather greeted the 9Th of
June celebration sponsored by the To-
cal Danish Folk Society in the park
at Askov last Thursday. Quite a
large group of folks from the West
Denmark community in Wisconsin
also Joined in to celebrate here.
The Rev. Viggo M. Hansen of Ra-
cine, Wis, gave an excellent speech
on the meaning and Importance of
the day, when on June 5, 1919, Den
mark acquired its new constitution.
Mr.. Hansen said that we can all learn
from history, and to live according to
past noble deeds and accomplishments
is something that brings us up. The
Danish constitution was born in bat
tie and love. There was a stream of
love going through the thousands of
homes-love of freedom. The speaker
said we cannot have love for any
thing unless it Graves constant effort
and battle. There is tendency in
all~of us to stay out of battle, to let
the other fellow do 1.-THE effort is
too great. The pastor said it is too
bad for anybody who has never
realized love for something. There
is call to duty for all of us and
that means, of course, in the every
day civilian life.
The Rev. Hansen also gave-a splen-
did lecture at the assembly hall in
the evening, religious talk in which
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12
BRUNO BOY AND
AITKIN GIRL WE'D
Starch-Smith Nuptials Pronounced at
Aitkin; Will Make Home in
Bruno Community.

Mr. Francis Starch of Bruno, and
Miss Gertrude Smith of Aitkin, were
married Tuesday, June 10 at High
noon by the Rev. Sulten Methodist
minister of Aitkin A reception was
given to the immediate relatives at
the home of the bride, after which
the bridal party left for Milledge-
vile, ILL.,, to spent their ten-day hon
eymoon after which they will return
to Bruno to make their future home.
Miss Gertrude has been teaching
for several years near Aitkin and has
visited here a few times so a number
have made her acquaintance.
The groom has spent the most of
his life here so has a host of friends
who welcome him and his bride to
our community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Starch. Leona. Cathe-
rine and Allen attended the wedding.
Allen acted as best man. The young
couple has the best wishes of large
circle of friends.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12
IRON ORE TAX
Editor ASkOv American:

Editor Askov American:
The forests of only a generation
past have been denuded, leaving con-
siderable cut over land, all over Min
nesOta which today is no asset tC
] the communities, county, state or in
dividual at the present time. In those
| days numbering interests of Minnesota
were in the saddle and were impor-
tant factors in the control of govern
ment. The only item the lumber bar
ons of that day were interested in was
the item of immediate profit and
many of them became immensely W al
thy instead of this great natural re-
source going to the benefit of the
people of the state and future gen.
erations. By following a scientific
program it was cut as much timber
as possible Immediately, regardless OF
waste, forest fires, and there was a
lot of this.
Today in the state of Minnesota
we have another great natural re-
source and that is the iron mines
located in the iron ore regions in
northern Minnesota. The legislature
of 1921 and 1923 passed the iron ore
tax bills, Occupational and royalty
taxes and both were signed by the
governor and put on the statute books
of the state. Both before this tax and
during the period that it was being put
over, there was a great hue and cry
by the friends of the steel corporation
that this would ruin the iron ore in
dustry. They used every method pos
but they finally came to it and as a
result since this law was passed by
the valiant efforts of the prOgressives
in the Minnesota legislature, the state
has collected more than 35 millions
of dollars which naturally has re-
lieved the farmers and smaller bust
ness interests of this great tax bur-
den.
In the year 1928, S3,346,071 was
collected; 1929, five millions of dollars
were collected from this source.
Naturally the steel trust crowd do
not want to pay this tax if they can
possibly get out of it. In the last
session of the legislature, there was
an effort to wipe out the royalty iron
ore tax altogether and to reduce the
occupational iron ore tax from per
cent to four per cent, but the bill
fortunately did not pass. | say for
tunately. for had it passed it would
have saved the iron ore companies
and steel corporation in the year
1929, according to the present tax
records, in the neighbOrhOOd of ST.
40O, 900 in one year. This would seem
great saving for the iron ore com
panieS but it would be transferred
onto the backs of other taxpayers who
are less able to pay. The people of
Minnesota must be on the alert and
continually watch to see that no such
tax reductions are put over.
| spent my early years in the neigh
bOrhood of these mines and know that
the forces in control are mach more
able to pay these taxes than the farm
ers of the state of Minnesota.
CHAS. BOECkMAN.
Rock Creek, Mimi
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12
FARM BUREAU WILL
MEET AT HINCKLEY

j. S. Jones. secretary of the Mime
be the principal speaker at the annual
meeting of the Pine County Farm Blu
rcau association which will be held
at Hinckley i'm Dempsey's hall on
Saturday, June 81, starting promptly
at 1 p. m.
According to County Agent w. F.
Hammargren the Pine County Farm
Bureau has membership of over
six hundred farmers and this farm
organization is not only organized for
efficiency of production but the mar
keting of the farmers products. 1t is
interested vitality in legiSla ion and
has its representatives at Washing
ton while Congress is in session and
at every state capital of forty five
states in which it is organized look
ing after the farmers interests.
The Minnesota Farm Bureau has
gone on record in favor of the State
Income tax and will be working for
revision in the present system of tax
alton. The question of pending leg
islation will be discussed by Mr..
Jones. The delinquent tax situation
of Pine county will be discussed by
George Empey of Hinckley.
Every farmer whether a Farm Blu
reau member or not, together with his
family should attend this meeting.
says Mr.. Hammargren. The Pine
County Farm Bureau board which is
composed of farmers extends an in
vitation to every farmer and every
business man of Pine county not only
to attend but to take part in this
meeting.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12
SANDSTONE LAWYER
TAKING REST CURE

Attorney Albert Johnson of Sand
stone, is presently taking a rest cure
at the Pokegama Sanatorium near
Pine City. The genial attorney has
not been in the best of health for
the past three or four months and
after a thorough examination found
that his one lung was slightly affected
SO decided 10 take rest from bust
ness cares and build up his health
for few weeks. His many friends in
the Quarry City as we'll as out over
the country miss him when he is not
around and hope for his speedy re-
covery to good health.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12
A REPLY TO MIR. BECKMAN

The reading public should be es-
tablished with two specific facts that
they should not forget.
First-there never was a bill sub.
mitted to the legislative house tO-wipe
out the royalty tax.
Second-NO vote was ever taken In
the house to lower the OccupatiOnal
tax on iron ore.
The writer feels that for political
purposes these facts have been in
some instances grossly misrepre-
Sented Rash and broad statements
likewise inflict harm and truth goes
a begging.
If Mr.. Beckman is cCnversant with
the house journal will he please name
and print the house bill that would
wipe out the royalty tax?
Circumstances having mentioned
Representative Therrien's name in re-
plying to my articles on the iron tax
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12
INCOME TAX ADVOCATE WINS

AT the recent primary election in
Iowa. Mr.. Turner, the candidate for
governor who advocated establishment
of a state income tax, led his closest
opponent who opposed the income tax
by plurality of 10000 votes Pros
poets look very good for this bene-
fetal gislation-especially to agri-
culture, to be carried through i'm Iowa
This remedial tax as has been stated
previously in these columns, has
functiOned for some time in WiScon-
sin and other states. More states
will take heed. We predict that it
will not be long before Iowa, Illinois
and Minnesota will also have income
tax laws.
A few statistics on the Federal in
come tax collections from Minnesota
are as follows:
For the fiscal year ending June 30
1928, income taxes were collected in
the State of Minnesota to the amount
of $26, 5,27S.34 and of this amount
there was collected from individuals
the sum of S7.S57,675.S and from
corporations -$1S,247. 6O2.49
For the fiscal year ending June
80, 1929, the total collections for the
State of Minnesota were S27.66S,271.-
Al, divided as follows: Individuals
$1O.SS2,5O corporations $685.
764.45.
A state income tax in Minnesota to-
gether with an iron ore tax should
relieve our farmers of any state tax
levy.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12
ENJOY FISHING TRIP
TO NORTH COUNTRY

VIM. Bantleon, Dick and Arne KO-
Wake, and AL Oman, all of Pine
City, returned home Friday from a
fishing trip up along the Canadian
border. They report very enjoy
able time and good catch of fish.
Mr.. Bantleon who is proprietor of a
Pine City barber shop, is a hunter
and fisher of some note. During his
Pine City residence he has been up
to the north woods about 25 times
and that has been mostly in the last
Il years. He is a lover of the out
doors, close to nature, he Graves it
and it is his greatest recreation. He
has a cOllapsible canvas boat which
was used on this trip.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12

he showed that the final goal is the
same for all Of us regardless of what
position person holds in life. The
Rev. Hansen is a very able speaker,
a deep thinker and presents his argu-
ments calmly but distinctly. a man
who is very pleasant to listen to. His
visit here was much enjoyed by the
community.
During the afternoon a group of %
young folks sang a number of songs
in the park in four parts. They were
directed by the Rev. A. E. Frost and
received a hearty applause from the
audience for their efforts.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12
WELCOME SISCO

During the past week a deal was
closed at Moose Lake whereby Her
man Sisco of Hastings, a brother of
Sterile o. Sisco. one of the publishers
of the Moose Lake Star Gazette, be-
came a partner to his brother in the
business in the place of Godfrey w.
Rydeen who has been associated with
that concern since 1920.
We welcome Mr. SiSco as a neighbor
and brother in the profession and bid
Mr.. Rydeen farewell and godspeed in
his efforts 70 re-eStabliSh himself in
another location.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12
ROCK CREEK COUPLE
MARRIED TUESDAY

Miss Mae Rudquist, a daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rudquist of Rock
Creek, was married Tuesday to Ray
Anderson, also of Rock Greek, at the
brides home, Rev. Johnson of West
Rock, officiating. The happy young
couple will take up farming, at least
for some time on the A. j. Anderson
place. Friends over the county ex-
tend hearty congratulations and best
wishes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12

in Minnesota, pays millions of dollars
in wages and other millions in federal
of a better position in our economic
structure than that of political foot
ball. The welfare of the state and the
needs of the industry should be gov
erning factors, not the political am
bitiOn of contending candidates.
FREDERIC BRANDES.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12

All Shows Start at 7:45 p. NJ.
Friday and Saturday, June 1914
Glenn Tryon and Otis Harlan
in Danes Alloy" All-Talk-
ing-Singing Rollicking tale of
Sailors ashore, and troubles
aplenty with danes galore.
Its the funniest picture in
months.
10c and 35c
Sunday and Monday
Richard Barthe mess in
"Son of the Gods" 10000
Talking, scenes in Techni-
color. Story by Rex Beach.
"You cur; you liar; you
cheat: How will it end when
beautiful playgirl of society
falls in love with a myster-
ious son of the gods.
COmeQl6S ana Novelties.
Matinee 2:3O O'clock.
Matinee 10c and soc.
Nights 15c and 40 C.
Tuesday
THE Climax"
A drama with plenty of thrills.
All-Talking.
Family Night.
Wednesday and Thursday
Rod LaROcque in ''Beay BAN
dit" All-Talking Thriller of
the Gun-Ruled Border. A two
listed. red-blooded actiO
drama you've waited months
to see.
1Oc and 35c.a
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-06-12
Family Theatre
Pine City

"Where Sound Sounds Best"
All Shows Start at 7:45 p. NJ.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-26
--a-A-A-- M'KINNON TRANSFER MOVES BIG BOILERS

One of the biggest moves" on foot in Juneau for some times was the transfer of two 10-ton boilers from the City Dock to the corner of Fourth and Main for installation in the Territorial and Federal Build ing.
 These boilers were hauled by the McKinnon Transfer, and required the combined power of two loaded oil trucks. The first was moved Sunday and the second yesterday morning.
 It was necessary to construct spe- cial drags on which to place the boilers. Difficulty was experi- enced with the first operation be- cause the crossbeams on the drag runners were too low to the ground.
 This defect was remedied for the second part of the job and it took about ten minutes only to take the boiler from the City Dock to the corner of Third and Main streets.
 The McKinnon Transfer also has the contract for the hauling of three large transformers from the City Dock to Second and Gold streets. These arrived on the Northwestern for the Alaska Elec- trio Light and Power Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-26
STRANGE CARGO,' AT
 COLISEUM, TOMORROW

Imagine party of wealthy Eng fish people crossing the Equator in princely yacht, miles from land and out of the path of other yes sels. Strange things begin to hap pen. Lights flicker and go up and down The compass acts strangely. Several members of the crew grow rebellious. And suddenly, in the ships salon filled with guests, the owner is mysteriously murdered. That's a mystery that would stump Sherlock Holmes and all the other detectives of fact and fiction com bined!
 Strange Cargo" at the Coliseum tomorrow, is not a bloodthirsty knock em down and drag 'em out" entertainment. There is not a single pistol nor shot fired; there are no roughneck comedy detectives and no overdone third degree. Its people represent B t is h nobility and move in a luxurious atmos- phere. The women wear smart mod ern clothes, the men are garbed in evening clothes-and yet they are shifted about in an exciting game of life and death like pawns in a monster game of chess.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-26

Truth" which gained him immeas- urably great renown as an audible actor almost overnight.
 His second film, the 100 percent talking Paramount production, "The Wheel of Life,' came to the Coli scum last night, and it brings Dix forward in an even stronger light as one of the great actors of the speaking silver-screen.
 "The Wheel of Life" is dashing vivid romance and Dix, as the cen- tral figure is the personification of vigorous, soldierly manhood. The plot is woven about life in a mili- tary outpost of the British govern ment in India. It concerns the love which develops between Dix and Esther Ralston, who plays the role of the young and unhappy wife of the elderly O. P. Heggie, commanding officer of the military post. Dix rescues Esther and a party of friends when they are be- set by hostile native tribesmen, who surround the monastery of the Buddhist priests where the East erners have taken refuge. The climax is an amazing and breath taking one.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-26
HOOT GIBSON COMING
 IN WESTERN TALKIE

Humor is an essential part of all good western pictures, according to Hoot Gibson, who's latest thriller "The Long, Long Trail" somes to the Palace Theatre Friday.
 Gibson has created his own type of western picture, which is always well spiced with humor and free from melodramic exaggeration.
 "The Old West had it's. own par ticular brand of humor," said Gib- son, "and we are merely serving the interests of reality when we inject it into pictures. Western humor as rule was of dry nature, well illustrated, for instance, in Owen Ministers 'Virginian.'
 "Horseplay also had it's part in cowboy life, the jests being bolster ous but harmless. Many of them may sound childish, when enumer- ated," said Gibson, but they all go to make up the general atmos- phere."
 In addition to the humor, there l is plenty of action in 'The Long, Long Trail" Gibson is at his hard-riding best in this picture. On lthe romantic side there is charming Sally Eilers, and the strong cast in cludes Kathryn Mcclure, James
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-26
WRANCELL SHOW H 0USE BOUGHT BY LOCAL MAN
W. D. Gross Buys Wrangell Theatre and Will h.
 stall Talkies There

Additions of theatre at Wran- gell to his string in Southeast Alaska has been made by w. D. Gross, local business man, accord ing to word just received here. Last week he purchased the Dreamland there from Samuel Cunningham.
 The name of the place will be changed to Coliseum, the same as the theatres operated by MT. Gross here, at Douglas, Petersburg and at Ketchikan. His plans for improv- ing the plant were revealed in an interview given to the Wrangell Sentinel in which he is quoted as follows:
 T am going to install a Vita phone which is the only system of producing talking pictures that is recognized by the picture industry Before installing Vitaphone equip ment in Wrangell the building will be completely remodeled and a con siderable sum of money will be ex- pended for new equipment.
 "A steam heating plant will be installed with a fan system for changing the air frequently. An entire new front will be built which will provide for a 14-foot foyer Ladies rest rooms will be provided The balcony will be remodeled and loges placed in front. New soft cushioned seats will be installed throughout The stage will be made wider so that persons sitting on either side of the theatre can see the whole picture.
 "The operating room will be re- modelled and will be made fire proof and large enough to accom- modate the Vitaphone equipment. The walls will carry six pillars and between the pillars will be double French windows which will carry lights during intermission. The ceiling will carry five cluster lights and there will also be aisle lights. It is my intention to make the new Coliseum playhouse that will be as comfortable as can be found any where.
 T am leaving on the Alaska for the States to buy the new equip
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-26
WOMEN'S CLUB ON
 AIR THIS AFTERNOON

The program broadcast by KFIU at noon today, was presented by the Alaska Federation of Women's clubs from the President, Mrs. Willie Ab- bert, who was home bound on the Admiral Watson. The program was directed by Mrs. Louise Mor- ton, custodian of the A. F. O. w. C., through the courtesy of the Nelson Jewelry Store and KFIU.
 The program scheduled was as follows:
 National Emblem March," dedi- cated to Gov. George A. Parks.
 To the Pioneers of Alaska: For get Your Yesterdays"
 To the twelve clubs of the Feder- ation: Anchorage, Seward, Kodiak Skagway, Haines, Mccarthy, Ket- chikan, Wrangell, Klawock, Doug las, Juneau Business and Profes-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-26
Attractions At Theatres
THE DIVINE LADY"
 AT PALACE TONIGHT

One of the greatest and most TO- mantle loves of history is the theme of "The Divine Lady, First Nationals epic production starring Corinne Griffith, which opens its local engagement at the Palace Theatre tonight.
 Lady Hamilton, the role played by Miss Griffith, rose from obscure birth-her father was a blacksmith Ito become a world famous beauty the wife of great diplomat, and a real power to be reckoned with in international affairs.
 Lord Nelson at the same time was becoming England's great naval hero, the savior of his nation and the first man to defeat Napoleon in any sort of engagement.
 The meeting of the two in Naples began an idealistic romance entire ly sanctioned by the aged Lord Hamilton, which the world did not understand
 "The Divine Lady" from the his- torical novel by E. Harrington, is the biggest production First Ma tional plans this year, and under the direction of Frank Lloyd, tells a pictorial story of those dramatic days that is epic in it's sweep.
 H. B. Warner, Victor Varconi, Ian Keith, Marie Dressler, Montagu Love, Dorothy Cummings and others of equal renown are in the cast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-26
KEHOE RUNNING
 FOR KETCHIKAN
 MAYORALTYJO JOB
]. w. Kehoe Enters Four. Cornered Race for May
 or of First City

J. w. Kehoe, former Juneau resi- dent and later United States Com missioner at Ketchikan, is seeking the mayoralty of Ketchikan, accord ing to advices received here today Three others are contesting for the same position, the others being N R. Walker, Axel Osberg and Carl FoSS
 Only three candidates had filed up to last Saturday for places on the City Council of the First City William Boos, H. P. Hansen and G. E. Paup.
 There were three candidates for the one vacancy on the School Board-Stanley Oaksmith, J. A Talbot, jr, and Mrs. William L Paul.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-26

sional Club and Juneau Woman's Club.
 To the Chambers of Commerce of Alaska: Sunny Side Up"
 To the Missionary Ministry of Alaska; Abide With Me"
 All fraternal orders of Alaska "Repasz March,"
 To the fishermen; Scandinavian Whoopee.'
 To the ranchers; La Rosita."
 To the businessmen: Get Hap py."
 To the miners: wouldn't It Be Wonderful"
 To the thirty thousand whose homes are in Alaska, the Land of Glory and of Gold, Greetings The Perfect Song"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-26
Zynda
George Mandrocis.

Dell E. SnerIr, Juneau's piano uner. Hotel Gastineau. --ady.