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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-07-31
RUTLEDGE

The Rev. Roper and the ladies of
the M. E. church wish ITO thank all
those who so kindly made their lawn
social a complete success by their
help and patronage. The ladies pre-
scented the Rev. Roper with a nice
Quilt, which he appreciated very
much as was evident in his emotional
expression of thanks.
Sunday visitors at the c. ]. Houde
home were, Mr.. and Mrs. MARI, Mr.
and Mrs. Krokestead, Mr.. Getzsko and
two nephews, all of st. Paul Miss
Krokstead had spent the week with
Miss Houde. She returned home
with her parents and Miss Houde ac-
companied them for weeks visit.
Mr.. and Mrs A. N. Underhill and
children of Sandstone, Mrs. H. S. I'm
derhill of Duluth, were Sunday dinner
guests at the A. M. Underhill farm.
Alyce Mae, who had spent the week
there, returned with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. and A. E. Jones
spent Tuesday evening at the Hiatt
home.
l Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Anderson of De-
troit, Mich, are visiting at the Carl
Anderson home. They made the trip
by car.
After attending the lawn social
here Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Anderson of
Detroit, Mich, Mesdames Carl, Fran
els, and Oscar Anderson visited Mrs.
Underhill at the farm.
| Mrs. Hokstead of Sandstone, and
Mrs. Sene of Chicago, ILL.,, visited
Mrs. M. Jensen after attending the
lawn social.
MIR. and Mrs. c. ]. Houde spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs
Cardinal Miss Mack returned to her
home in Pine City Saturday evening
after weeks visit with Miss Houde
frankie Guss, the Misses Houde
Krokstead and Mack attended the
show at Sandstone Friday evening.
Kenneth Kroisant of Minneapolis
is visiting at the Peterson home. Mr.
and Mrs. Kroisant spent Sunday with
them
Mr.. and Mrs. Dody and nephew o.
st. Paul, visited Mrs. Houde Monday
enroute to Duluth to spend their va
cation.
John Moline, his daughter, Fran
ces, and her children, Mr.. and Mrs
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-07-31

Occasionally the party faced
actual danger. In the Tanganyika
Valley of British East Africa, for
instance, a leopard charged full tilt
at the party. The men fired at the
animal three times, missing each
time. Finally, when only fifteen
feet distant, the leopard stopped
in it's tracks, whirled and fed into
the jungle.
One day they encountered a
swarm of millions of wild bees. The
insects had been attracted to the
luncheon which had been spread for
the party. Nothing happened until
lemon was cut for the tea, when
Immediately the bees were on them.
They fed to their cars. but ma
tive guide who was caught outside
the shelter was later found uncon-
scious from the stings. Mr.. Bedaux
said the bees were after the lemon.
At another time the party was
crossing the crocodile-infested Niger
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-07-31
GRONINGEN

The Ladies' Aid and Sunday school
will have their picnic at the Nels
Nelson park at Bass lake Sunday, Aug.
3. Church and a Sunday school pro-
gram by the children will be held
in connection with the picnic COM
mencing at p. m Lunch will be
sold after the services, as will also
ice cream and candy. Everybody is
cordially invited to attend
Mrs. West and daughter, Mrs. Mil
Ter and mother, Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Ben
Nelson, accompanied Mrs. Geo. Nelson
last Thursday to attend Ladies' Aid
at Rutledge.
Mr. and Mrs. Vanderschagen and
children of near Sandstone, visited at
the R e. West home Wednesday eve
ming of last week.
Elmer Nelson motored to Duluth
Saturday to go to work at the steel
plant.
John Fulton of Two Harbors. visited
his sister and brother-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Severt Haglin, Thursday and Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barnick and
children of ST. Paul, visited the latter's
father, p G. Erickson. over the week
end a week ago Sunday.
Jewel Nelson spent the weekend
at the parental home.
Mrs. Bondstrom and son, Donald
visited friends a few days last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Severt Haglin anc
daughters. Myrtle and Helen, and lit
tie granddaughter visited Sunday al
ternoon at the Hamlet Johnson home
at Pine City.
Mrs. Ed Walton and son, John, anC
Mr.. and Mrs. Mogne McClay ant
daughter of Carlton, visited at the Bel
Nelson home Sunday afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. ]. A. Bloom and Har
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-07-31
PINE COUNTY FARMS
SUITABLE FOR FRUIT

That Pine county can be made pro-
ductive in more ways than one and
in many ways competitive with states
farther south is shown by the crop
of Strawberries and currants on the
w. F. Becker farm near Nickerson.
The Beckers. who moved to the Nick
erson community from Redfield, s. ID.
approximately II years ago nave
herd of 90 dairy cattle Being en-
gagged in clearing an eighty-acre farm
have not gone into the fruit produe-
ton heavily as yet, but the surpris-
ing yields attained by Mrs Becker
and her mother, Mrs. Royal Reeder
have let it be known TO them that
considerable revenue could be attained
in his way if it were conducted in
more extensive manner.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-07-31

guest. Mrs. w. T. Pearson won high
prize and Mrs. w. F. Bowers consola-
ton, while Mrs. Miller received a
guest prize. The hostess was assisted
in serving a two-course luncheon by
her daughters, Fern and Gene.
Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. H. E. Sha-
fer and Mrs. V. e. Shafer very de-
lightfully entertained at bridge and
bunco party at Harty's lodge. Five
tables were surrounded and at the end
of the afternoons play the first prize
was awarded to Mrs. John Arth, the
second was a tie between Mrs. Bran
Ges and Mrs. Smith, and the consola-
ton went to Mrs. Wickstrom. At
Bunco Mrs. Holstein won high and
Mrs. Buggie low prize. The porch was
very pretty with garden flowers and
delicious two course lunch was
served late in the afternoon.
The German Lutheran Ladies' Aide
will meet next week. Thursday, Aug.
Z, at the home of Mrs. Julius Kraetz-
ner, who cordially invites all to attend
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Hoglund OF
Minneapolis, spent Sunday at the G.
| ]. Hoglund home. They were &C
companied by Leonard Faudskar, who
sepnt the day with his parents.
Rudolph Hannu, who works at Man.
kato. spent the weekend with his
family here.
Mrs. Munson and Miss Bertha Mum
son of Mortified. came Tuesday, to
look after their property here and to
visit friends.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. II. Lingren of Bruno
visited her sister. Mrs. c. ]. Hoglund
and family Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnny Wyttenbact
and family spent the weekend at the
S. S. Larson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter klar and son
Joe. who live southeast of here, mo-
tored Wednesday of last week to visi
with friends at Winthrop. They re
turned Sunday afternoon and Joe lef
again Sunday evening for Winthrop
where he is now employed
Mr.. and Mrs Clifford Carman enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Fole.
and family. Mrs Belle Foley, and Mrs
Pearl Srok Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E Shafer AM
George Newbert Of Mora, were Dime
guests Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. '
E. Shafer. the occasion being MI
Newbert's birthday. He stayed unit
Monday at the II. E Shafer home.
, Miss Janice Carroll assisted by he
) mother, Mrs Marie Carroll and aunt
r Mrs. NJ. Harry. entertained the follow
: ing one evening last week at q weine
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-07-31

a FRICA-the very name to
~ many means romance -
l. a jungles, deserts, savages.
But to Charles E. Bedaux, head
OF an international engineering
firm Of New York, Africa means
furnishing hardships. Mr.. Bedaux,
during a five months gruelling
motor trip across the Dark CONT
nent recently, learned that it is not
all romance that sounds romantic.
IF you think that trip was fun"
Mr.. Bedaux said to his friends
upon his return, you're all wrong.
1t was fifteen hours day of hard
work. Mrs. Bedaux isn't well yet
from the exposure and loss of
sleep"
Severe Endurance Test
The trip was organized primarily
for a hunting expedition, but it
developed into an endurance run
which proved that American auto
mobiles can cross Africa by the
hardest route-something never be-
fore accomplished. Mr.. Bedaux
explained that the route Of his ex-
petition differed from others in that
he started from the Indian Ocean
on the east and worked his way
diagonal across the Sahara Desert
to Casablanca on the North Atlantic
Ocean, whereas other trips have
crossed the continent at its narrow
parts.
The trip covered $500 miles and
lasted more than three months. Mr..
Bedaux was accompanied by Mrs.
Bedaux, Captain and Mrs. Keith
Caldwell of London, and Count
Frederick Ledebur. A score of
native guides, gun carriers and
servants provided the manual labor
frequently needed to keep the ex-
petition moving. Six American
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-07-31

River in a dug-out canoe, made in
two halves Joined together in the
center by strings of grass. When
about half way across the stream,
which was approximately two miles
wide at that point, hippopotamus
rose up, snorting, about 100 feet
away.
Natives Have Feast
He was coming at us broadside,
related Mr.. BedauX. I'm the water
all about US were crocodlles. 1t
was dangerous situation. The ma
tives in the prov grew scared and
wanted to try to paddle away.
Finally l got into a position to aim.
and shot twice. After some time
the huge body floated up. The ma
tives rolled it out on the bank and
had a great feast that night"
More than fifty heads and skins
of animals killed on the trip will
be offered to museums, Mr.. Bedau1
said.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-07-31

VIM. Moline and children, all of St.
Paul, are camping at Pine lake and
spent Monday afternoon visiting &C
quaintances and going over the "old
grounds"
Madames Tom and Louise Peterson
and Frank Guss were FinlaysOn bust
ness callers Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-07-31

automobiles, including five Ford
trucks, transported the heavy dun
mage.
The route started near the
equator in Kenya and continued
northwest through the Soudan,
French Equatorial Africa, Nigeria,
thence almost due north across the
vast Sahara Desert to Algiers, and
then along the coast to Casablanca,
Morocco ~ -, anE,.I
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-07-31
All Travel by Night

The party had many exciting ex-
periences, Mr.. Bedaux said. Due
to the intense heat, they Travelled
only at night in the Sahara Desert.
Even then the water in the radia-
tors of the automobiles boiled a
good part of the time, and natural
ly the engines were under frequent
strains as well as overheated for
hours at a time. Complete equip
ment for repairs was carried, but
repairs were seldom needed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-28
TEXAS DAILY PRESS LEAGUE
National Advertising Representatives


Highway Commissioner W. r. Ely appeared before
the County Judges and Commissioners association Of
Texas and urged the adoption Of a highway financing
plan to relieve individual counties OF Indebtedness
incurred through bond issues In the state road con-
~struction. He declared the plan would tighten the
county highway tax burden IN state road building,
which should rest upon highway traffic rather than
on the shoulders Of the home owner and farmer. In
other words, operators Of trucks busses and automo-
biles should pay for building and maintaining the
roads they use. Fair enough. If newspaper reports
are correct the county judges and county commits
sioners are divided on the question of what a county
should receive In a share OF the state gasoline tax
for lateral road construction. Many Of the judges
declared for an increase Of one cent in the gaso-
line tax.
Why should the users Of the highway be taxed
for the support Of the public schools? Isn't it a
double tax? Is a double tax a fair tax2
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-28

the girl turned. pulled herself up
and began to dry her eyes.
"He-he can't make me 90, can
hep" she begged.
Mrs. Rogers shook her head.
nc. He can't make you 60.
No one will do that, Celia. You
are old enough to decided matters
for yourself"
Them few more shifts and
sobs-"Tve decided"
Whatever Margaret Rogers had
been about to say remained IN
spoken. Her lips moved but she
checked herself before the words
came. Instead she stroked the
girls hair softly.
"Motherl" Celia said. sitting bold
upright. That wasn't true. was II
what he s2id about your agreeing
with him that I should 90 away?
! knew 1t wasn't So"
1T was true, dear. 7 do think
YOU should 70.
"Why-motheri-
Margaret Rogers took both OF
her daughters hands.
Celia" she said. you told me
this evening you would try Ia
understand You've had a terrible
shock. / should have known bet
ter and tried to prepare you for It.
Mothers made-mistakes. Celia
Oh. ! see them clearly. But we
can't afford TO make any mistakes
In your life. Were not going To.
either. Long ago you should have
known your father was living.
about his wealth and Importance
He's a great lawyer. Celia. Rich
OF course he wants to do the things
FOR you that only such a father
can offer. He will forgive what you
said this evening. John Mitchell Is
Just"
But I don't want him To for
give theml I don't like him. Mother.
how can you ask me to leave you?H
Dusk had fallen. There was no
light in the little room except the
slanting rays from the open door
way. Celia could not see her moth
er's face. There was a pause. sud
denly Margaret Rogers arms were
thrown about the girl. She held her
tightly. rocking back and forward
in the unconscious motion Of a lul-
.laby.
Nothing. my pet. l. going I'd
separate u.s. Don't you see?" breath
ed Margaret. "Oh, my baby, you're
not really going to leave me What
does 1t matter If you are in New
York-in Europe-so long as each or
US has the other? That's why moth
er can let you 60. Don't you nnder-
stand, Cellar"
But I don't e why I need TO
60"
Margaret Rogers sighed.
There are so many, many things
in the world that you must learn.
darling. So many lessonsl Tonight
you've had what seems a bitter
one. I wish ! could make IL all
easier You and I, living here to-
gether. have e. some hard times
but we've managed to get through
them. The bigger leSsons-the things
you need TO learn now-are out in
The world. Your father can help you
more than I can, dear. That's why
4 want you to 70 with him"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-28
TerrelI's Third Cotton Estimate

Texas 1880 cotton production has been estimated
az 3.995,00O running bales by George B. Terrell. which
is a sharp reduction from the production OF 4.250.OOo
bales which he estimated on Aug. 18th and the pro
duction of 4,321. 900 bales estimated by the United
States department Of agriculture. Farmer Terrell
punches a nasty typewriter. This is his vitrolic com
ment. The federal farm board is advancing 90
per cent Of the market value through the coop and
permitting the gambling exchanges to fix the price.
The farm board has already lost millions advanced
on wheat and cotton because they did not make a
price on these products" Farmer Terrell will be a
member OF the 42nd legislature. Why not let George
do It?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-28
American Pie Industry on Solid
Basis

This for the American pie eaters. According to the
census mass production Of American pie amounts to
nearly S60,000,O00 per annum by bake shop factories
alone and the housewives Of America are responsible
for an output of pies which have a value of ~sl5O,000.-
600. Now the sympathetic and moral support Of the
federal farm board is asked to bring about a higher
tariff on sugar or abolition Of the present Cuban tar
if preferential. American bakers demand cheap sug-
ar. American housewives demand cheap sugar.
American pie eaters are asked to vociferate their at
titude. Push the cause along.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-28

Sir Thomas Upton,
Dear Sir Thomas:
Well, it is all over and you lost again and I am
sorry. The American people were afraid you wouldn't
lift the cup, but they didn't think the New York
Yacht Club would rub it In like that even II II could.
I still can't figure out why Mr.. Vanderbilt should
make a spectacle Of the Shamrock the way he did
unless he dislikes your tea.
However. 1t proves nothing in particular except that
a yacht can't beat a machine. To me It Is just the
same as If when the British sent a racehorse over here
to meet zev we had sent In an airplane with a horses
neck and a strong odor Of equinine lniment and in
sisted that it was a race horse. The Enterprise (which
must have been named after the fellow who thought
up all those various eadgets on herr was q trick boat
and you might as well have been out there racing her
in a trolley car.
But don't feel downhearted. You are more popu-
lar than ever as a result Of the four straight defeats,
as nobody relishes the public spectacle Of an eighty
year-old sportsman far away from his native land
taking a cruel beating with unnecessary ruthlessness.
The impression Of the man on the street is that we
might have let you take a race or two, II only as o
gesture Of friendship. Why We were in such a hurry
to win will always be one Of y~achtings major mys-
teries, unless Mr. Vanderbilt had an appointment to
make a fourth at bridge in Chicago or some place by
Friday noon.
After all. though, you should console yourself with
the thought that the races we're held SO far away that
few people saw them anyhow.
Remember. Sir Thomas, that being licked four
straight times in a yacht race doesn't hurt as much
as If you were q ski Jumper, a golfer or the Brooklyn
Nationals. Even when you win a yacht race II Is
nothing very personal and you are not expected to
indorse anything or go into vaudeville. Which Is why
SO few people 60 in for It.
Most people are a bit thick about yachting any
how and their sympathies are always with the fellow
who doesn't make good at il.
SO cheer up. You may think you would be happy
to win the cup but 1t would really be the end Of you.
as you couldn't challenge for 1t. AS things turned
out. you can build another Shamrock. This will keep
you in good spirits for another long spell. whereas If
you couldn't do this you would get to thinking about
your health or something. IN 1910 you can come over
again and by that time maybe we will decide TO give
you a break and race you with a yacht that has no
electric cigar lighters, self-winding spinnakers or
mainsaiI zippers instead Of the old-fashloned but
tons. Who can tell? There must be some justice.
With my deepest regrets.
Elmer Twitchell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-28

Her words died and this time II
was the girl who was silent.
Celia her mother went on
presently. do you think you are
being quite-kind to your father?"
"A restless motion was the answer.
out OF the silence the girls voice
came sharply.
Was he cruel. mother?"
II was-no. you must not think
that! John never meant to be cruel
TO anyone. He-that Is. we made
mistakes. Both OF Us. But YOU must
not blame your father. When you
know him better perhaps you'll un-
derstand. Your father may seem
stern. but he is a man of great
character. All that Is past and for
gotten. It's the best way. Z think
you can make him very happy.
dear,
But what would YOU do?"
Margaret Rogers answer was a
short. low laugh. Managing II was
the bravest thing she had ever done
In All her life.
IN be all right. Celia. Of coursel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-28
Women on the Warpath

Fort Davis club women object to advertising con-
Germs painting their mountain scenery. Many adj
v~ertising signs have been painted on the boulders
and walls Of the famous canyon between Fort Davis
and Alpine and at other scenic points in the Davis
Mountain region. Now the federated clubs threat
ened a boycott Of products unless the signs are re-
moved.
Why should billboards be permitted to mar the
scenic beauty Of a community OF a commonwealth?
There is a work in Texas Tor the state federation OF
vomenis clubs Those who create beauty should be
applauded. Those who mar beauty should be given
a warning. There is a new Texas. a new civilization
and there should be new ideals
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-28
1Heort Hungry
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her voice. I'm going to begin work
next Monday"
Would you rather do this work
than sail for Europe7"
Celia hesitated. A little wrinkle
OF stubborness came between her
eyes.
YES" she said thoughtfully.
-Oh. but Celia, you don't realize
what you're sayingl" 1t was Marg-
aret who protested. Your father
is offering you wonderful things.
You mustn't be hasty, dear"
But I couldn't give UP my JOB,
could I. mother7"
John Mitchell spoke decisively.
You are to 90 back TO New
York with me as soon as you can
be ready. We will decide later
about your future education
whether 10 Is to be travel or
further study first. But you should
understand at once. Celia, that I
am financially able 10 provide for
you in a liberal way and she idea
OF employment Is out OF the dues-
ton. You viii have nm ample
allowance"
Celia's quick glance passed from
Mitchell to Mrs. Rogers.
Mother, does he mean-are we
both going?"
Margaret Rogers Lip trembled.
mo. dear. 1t win be better for
you to go without me. Besides. I
must stay here" She turned her
head away.
Then I can't 20" the girl said
firmly. II don't want TO 60"
For a moment Mitchell appear
ed to be nonplussed. Then he spoke
coldly:
"A girl Of II can hardly be ex-
pected to know what Is best for
her. I suppose. Since the matter
has been decided, Margaret. there
Is no more to say. No doubt the
shock has upset the young lady.
/ believe i may as well 90 now.
I shall communicate with you In
the morning. There will be de-
tails TO consider"
He had risen from the chair.
Margaret Rogers was on her feet
too al she said.
"Yes-you'd better 20"
Then I bid you good night"
Good night: John.
Celia was still sitting on the
davenport. Her mother turned.
You're forgetting to say good
night to your father" she said.
Celia jumped up. Good night"
she cried. facing Mitchell. But
I haven't said I'd 20 with you and
I won't. I don't see what YOU had
to come here for. Mother and 7
we're getting along all right. We
we dor't want YOU or your monev
or %anythingl We wart TO be left
alonei'
Tears filled her eyes. Then. with
an incoherent cry she ran from
the room.
Please. John, she doesn't
mean" Margaret started apol-
ceetically.
Mitchell was already in the hall
way.
Good night" he said again
stiffly. I'll call you in the morn
ing"
He was gone az once Margaret
Rogers turned and cast one des-
pairing glance about the room.
Then her eyes closed and for q
| moment her two hands were grip
ped together tightly. In her heart
was a PRAYER for strength.
She went into the bedroom and
there. as she had expected. Law
Celia. face down among the pill
lows. Her shoulders rose and fell
with her sobs. Margaret sat on the
edge Of the bed and slipped m
arm about her daughter.
Don't. darling" she said softly.
Please don't cry. 1t hurts mother"
The sobs grew gentler. Mar
garet said no more and presently
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-28

And I'LL write you a letter every
single week." W
Both OF them we're tired and overA
wrought but there we're plans to be
made. There we're many. many.
things TO be discussed Past mid
night and into the morning hours
mother and daughter sat there. AT
last. very weary. they undresSed and
slept.
When Barney Shields knocked
cheerfully on the door or the third
floor flat next evening. Mrs. Rogers
met him az the door.
"Celia's not here" she announced.
Ito BE C~Ontinuedl