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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
PROSPERITY VS.. DEPRESSION

A contest which is up for the peo-
pie to decide is that of prosperity
against depression. 1t is for the peO-
measure and every man and every
woman is privileged to cast his or her
ballot every day.
Depression has no visible and
rightful place with 120,000,000 people
exchanging goods and services-cap-
able, accustomed and willing to work
more highly skilled than other peo-
ple-leading in efficiency and progress
siveness-backed by the vast natural
resources of the United States. When
it is made possible for the laboring
man to have a job it is made possible
for him to buy food for his family
and SO help all business including
that of the farmer. Foreign trade
may be troubled by the tariffs and
revolutions, but our exports represent
only very small proportion of what
the American income amounts to. Our
12O,0OO,0O0 people of similar habits
and aspirations living under the same
laws are a vital power toward keep
ing prosperity in a general way rath-
err than having it in the hands of a
few. One group cannot make pros
perity return nor keep it while it is
here. 1t is the people united in opin-
ion, purpose and courage to determine
its being.
hn nrinn hnf hAl,
somewhat to relieve depression and
build prosperity are ballots, so to
speak. some one of which every man
and woman can cast, for example:
Help a deserving man and woman to
get little paying wOrk-or better, a
regular job.
Live within ones means, spent wise
ly and not too timidly.
Turn a deaf ear to false, mischiev-
Gus rumors, and don't repeat them if
you do hear them.
When a vampire that fattens on the
miseries of others shows up help to
make him unpopular.
Discourage that which helps to
spread pessimism.
Keep business moving evenly and
remember that to the average man
his job is his particular business and
when possible reaSsure against his
fear of losing it.
Save, but save wisely, not in fright.
Invest for the profit that sound en-
terprise pays and for the added pro-
fit after the hysteria of pessimism has
passed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
1.-TWO DIE IN CRASH"

This caption is only one of many
similar ones appearing almost daily
in newspapers throughout the United
States. The item enlarging upon this
particular caption called attention to
the fact that the crash killing two
brought the total number of automo-
bile fatalities in Cook county, ILL.,, to
SS4 for the first 10 months of 1880.
Although Cook county's total will be
larger since Chicago is included, it
is nevertheless significant of what is
taking place throughout the country.
There is much ado when an airplane
falls from the clouds. but weekend
automobile fatalities have become so
common place that the ones whose
lives are snuffed out are taken as
matter-of-fact.
DR.. Ray Lyman Wilbur, secretary
of the Interior and chairman of the
White House conference on child
health and protection said. When l
was boy the only thing we feared
out in the open country was a rattle
snake. but the rattlesnake is a domes-
tic pet compared with the automobile.
Rattlesnakes may kill a few thou
sand people year in this country. but
automobiles kill thousands OF children
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
ARMISTICE DAY

Memories of IL short years ago
will wildly return to the citizens of
the United States and our wartime
marks the anniversary of the signing
of the armistice. Those who went
through the fire, gas, and suffering
Of that great struggle, and those who
were behind the firing lines and who
kept the home fires burning will re-
joice as they have rejoiced each pre-
ceding year at this time. The joyous
shouts similar to which took place
when officers with watches in hand
ordered the firing to cease will again
resound in exhuberant reverberation
in keeping with the happiness and
thankfulness of the occasion.
The twelve years separating the end
of the war from the present have not
been empty. they have been full of
progress for humanity, they have
created a wide gap between the spirit
of that time and that of the present
To the leading powers of the world.
war seems a vague possibility and
this is as ii should be. Those war
torn years from 1914 to 1918 have not
been erased from the memory of the
world even though some small nations
have been involved in revolutions.
Disarmament. although not having
been accomplished. has been fire.
quent subject for diplomatic consider
alton.
Many communities throughout the
country will observe this armistice
anniversary in a way that it has not
been observed before. Appropriate
speeches and programs will be staged
to show the significance of the oc-
casion and amidst all this thanks
giving and joyous celebration the
deeds of those who passed on in the
service of the country should not be
forgotten. They were called and did
their duty as they were asked to do it.
Many whose lives were spared are
suffering in hospitals and also need
to be kept comfortable and happy.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
CLOVERDALE GIRL
IS LAID TO REST
Bernice Steen SuccumbS After Four
Weeks Illness With Eye
Infection.

Death claimed the life of Miss Ber-
nice Cecil Steen on October 81 at
the Swedish hospital in Minneapolis
where she had been confined about
three weeks following an infectious
attack back of both eyes. Miss Ber-
nice was a rural school teacher hav-
ing graduated from the Hinckley
Normal school in 1920, since which
time she had taught respectively at
BerOun, Rock Creek, and the Sanford
school. She has always been in good
health until four weeks ago when she
suffered pain back of one eye. After
one week of doctoring at home she
went to the new Swedish hospital
where she underwent an operation
from which she was recovering nicely
although having lost the sight of that
member. Within a very short time
the other eye became affected and fol-
lowing an X-ray it was decided to
again operate but through the nose
After the last operation she became
totally blind and gradually grew weak
er until she slept peacefully away at
1870 a. m. Oct. 81, in the presence of
her brothers and sisters who all had
been summoned. She suffered uncom-
plainingly until the end The de-
ceased leaves host of mourning
relatives and friends who will sadly
miss her kindly heart and happy face.
Bernice Cecil Steen was born in
Burton, Nebr., on Jan. 4, 1905 to Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar B. Steen and came to
Arlone township in Pine county in
1918 with her family. She was a
member of the Cloverdale Luther
League.
Bernice is survived by her parents,
five sisters and two brothers, one
brother having passed away in in
fancy. The sisters and brothers are,
Lorraine (Mrs. Jesse Forncrook) of
Hinckley, Helen (Mrs. Henry Form
crook of Minneapolis, Lucille, Del
pha and Dorna of Hinckley, and Leon
ard and Vernon of Hinckley.
The Rev. Paul Hendricks of Hinck-
ley, conducted the funeral from the
home at 1 p. m. and from the Hinck-
ley Presbyterian church at o'clock
on Sunday, Nov. 2. Those who car
ried her body to its last resting place
in Rose Hill cemetery at Hinckley
were, Lorna Wolter, Clara Wicklund
Ella Larson, Virginia Pearson, Alva
Hemming, and Walborg Redeem.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
DOWN THE WHITE PLAGUE

The dreaded germ of tuberculosis
destroyed the lives of 1,441 victims
in Minnesota during 1929, and accord
ing to E. A. Meyerding M. D., execu-
tive secretary of Minnesota Public
Health association, more than half
of these deaths were in the age period
from 20 to As, the most productive
period of life within 20 years." DR..
Meyerding said, "The tuberculosis
death rate has been cut in two, but
the disease remains first as a cause
of death during the most important
years of life. Authorities predict that
tuberculosis can in general be under
the same control as typhoid fever is
today if the knowledge at hand can
be extended for the benefit of ALL"
The annual Christmas seal sale TO-
cusing the public's attention on this
dreaded disease is an active agent
in its eradication. These little health
messengers should be purchased by
each and layishly used during the
holiday correspondence. The peak is
not reached in prevention of this dis
ease and the progress now being
made offers an incentive to double eff
forts toward further determination.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06

by return to primitive methods in
the business of highway building OF
building construction.
Unemployment relief in it's present
aspect is an emergency situation. II
will be a mistake to approach it on
a makeshift basis, substituting one
problem for another. The adjust,
ments necessitated by the present sit.
uation may well be upon a permanent
basis.
If the country has not learned how
to adapt the machine to modern liv.
ing standards, it is obvious that il
must do So The sooner this is done
the better for all concerned. There
may be cases where men can do the
work of machines to advantage, but
any general plan of the sort is hard
ly to be desired.
Permanent relief of unemployment
may well become an objective in the
present widespread and well under
taken campaign. More probably il
will best be accomplished by adjust
ment of hours and days of labor, a
distribution of money through fair
wages enabling consumers to buy and
consume goods and other means rath-
er than by going back to labor STAN
dards that will be accepted with re-
luctance as a return to the back
breaking toll from which the machine
has done so much to emancipate the
man.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06

alone because our safety precautions
are not as modern as our motor
travel"
Education is a leading factor TO-
ward the betterment of automobile
traffic and only when that education
reaches an efficient and detailed in.
dividual scope will it be of the ut.
most effectiveness.
OF course. there can be no doubt
that the tremendous number of auto
mobiles will necessarily usher a larg-
err number of accidents as compared
with the situation of few years ago
just as sure, as day follows night, but
time and money is being spent tC
make for safer motor travel, and il
is commendable to note that enforce
ments are being made on the reckless
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
BRISBANE ASKS QUESTION

Arthur Brisbane, noted editorial
writer, asks pertinent questions in q
recent column when be brought out
the fact that the bigness of our coun-
try is emphasized by the indifference
on one part of it to what other parts
are doing, asking:
How many in New York know any,
thing about elections in Florida
Washington, Maine, Louisiana, Okla.
homa?
How many of the 123,OO0,000 peo-
pie in the country could tell you the
names Of the forty-eight states with.
out hesitation, to say nothing of 10.
eating them?"
I'VE have grown big, like the dino,
saurs of old. and must trust a gOoC
deal to luck" said Mr.. Brisbane.
Isn't this true even to those of US
who are so much alive to the current
events of today?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
FROM OUR EXCHANGES
Editorial Comment From Other News.
papers, Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions
of the AskOv American.)
MAKING THE BEST OF 1T

(Grand Rapids Herald-Review)
1t is no use of taking these slower
times too seriously.
Conditions will change for the bet
ter within a reasonable length of time
Whether that time will be measured
by a few months or by a year cannot
now be stated.
The United States simply went toe
fast for while. Some slow down was
inevitable. That time of slowness is
here.
The history of the United States
shows that in hard times the nation
makes progress. 1t pays its debts. 1t
takes scale of living more compar-
able to its means. 1t creates habits
of thrift which are useful in the days
of better earnings and greater pros
perity ahead.
The United States must make the
best of conditions as they are. From
the present we should also learn a
lesson for the future.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
APPRECIATION RESPONSIBILITY

Just after winning hard campaign
in which much effort was expended,
one feels like leaning back in the
chair and taking a rest rather than
doing much writing, but | do want
to write a few lines of appreciation
for the splendid work that was done
by friends and supporters in all parts
of Pine county and for the big ma
jority vote that was given me by the
electorate.
The people have spoken and in no
uncertain manner, for the majority
vote that | received expresses the
choice Of representation from this
county in Minnesota's next legisla-
ture but moreso it expresses the
sentiments on issues and / feel that
the issues are always greater than
the man. The man may be here
today and gone tomorrow, but the is
sues live on.
Having lost in two previous cam
paigns for the office of state repre-
sentative | am naturally elated over
the result of this election, but | now
also feel that my people have en-
trusted me with responsibilities. l
shall put forth my best efforts to merit
this trust and | hope that the people
of Pine county shall never have rea-
son to regret their electing me to be
a member of the states law-making
body You shall hear from me
through the press while | am serving
in the legislature for you have chosen
me as your servant. | shall also be
glad to hear from you with sugges-
tions for improvements in any laws or
suggestions on proposed legislation
that will be coming up. | am chosen
to be the representative of all Of
Pine county's people irrespective Of
how you voted.
1t shall also be my purpose to con-
tinue to labor for the upbuilding of
my home county-for a bigger. better
and more united county-and for the
happiness, contentment and welfare Of
all people.
Again thanking you from the bot
tom of my heart for all kindnesses
and hoping that we may all strive on
ward unitedly and comparatively, am,
Your servant,
HJALMAR PETERSEN.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
WoRlD WAR r
~ & & YARNS
The Gas Alarm
LIEUT.. FRANK e. HACAN

A certain ambulance unit in France,
whose members will recognize this
yarn, was equipped with hand sirens
similar to those employed in the Allied
trenches to warn Of gas attacks.
Obviously, it wouldn't have done to
sound the sirens near the front where
folks grew more "tOuchy" on the sub
ject of gas alarms the longer they
stayed in the line
So when new driver Joined the
unit he was given the usual instruc-
ton: You must not use the hand
siren, II is the gas call"
"Well, when do we use them?" the
new driver asked seriously. when
we run out of gas?'
&C. 1880. Western Newspaper Unsyn.,
Want Ads in the American are
widely read.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06

Wag: Next to a beautiful girl,
what do you think is the most inter-
esting thing in the world?"
Nag: when I'm next to a beauti-
full girl I'm not thinking about sta
tistics. "-Sawdust.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06

II suppose you have something
better in VIEW said the landlady of
a hotel when girl quit her dish
washing job there the other day. "Oh.
no, ma'am," the girl replied, I'm just
going to get married"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06

"My little daughter has swallowed
gold piece and has got to be OPP
Grated on. l wonder if DR.. Robinson
is to be trusted?"
Without a doubt. He's absolutely
honest" -Fliegende Blaetter.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
The New Car.

Father: How many miles to a gal
lon?"
Mother: What color is the uphol-
stery?"
Son: How fast will she go?"
Daughter: Has it cigarette
lighter"
Neighbors: How can they afford
it?"-Mo. Pac. Magazine.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
A BIT OF HUMOR

ION what grounds does your father
object to me?" asked fellow of a
girl "On any grounds within mile
of the place." she replied.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
Strenuous.

Helen: Does your husband exer-
else regularly"
Bess: why, yes, last week he was
out six nights running"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06

Golf Widow: You think so much
of your old golf game that you don't
even remember when we were mar
ried."
Bug: "Of course | do, my dear; it
was the day | sank that thirty-foot
putt. London Opinion.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06

81 have been thinking of you so
much that it has given me absence
OF mind" said a fellow to his girl.
Don't worry. You'll never miss it."
she replied
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
Good Crop.

as your husband having any luck
with his garden?"
"Oh, yes; he got sunstroke and
collected 5000 health Insurance.
Pathfinder.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06
A Clever "Game."

Condemned Man: Warden, I'd like
a little exercise"
Warden: "All right. What kind Of
exercise do you want?"
Condemned Man: I'D like to skip
the rope
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-06

The American is but $3.50 a year.
Milford chronicle., 1930-11-14
HARRISON

Layton Hill of Wilmington has
been visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Mason attend
ed the birthday party of Mrs. Harry
Wilson at Lewes on Monday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis DOdd and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Hill
and family of this place and Alex
ander Hudson of RehOboth spent
Sunday with Mrs. Jennie Veasey.
Riley B. Rogers returned to his
home here on Monday much imprOv-
ed after his recent operation for ap-
pendicitis in. the Milford Emergency
Hospital. -o.
The Harbeson- -Coolspring Home
Demonstration Club met at the
home of Mrs. w. o; Warrington on
Tuesday afternoon; November IL,
with eighteen present. Our club
leader, Miss Rutherford, gave a very
interesting talk on 1.-THE Color
Scheme for the Kitchen"
The following new officers were
elected for the coming year: Presi
dent, Mrs. Sallie Thompson; vice
president, Mrs. w. 0. Warrington;
Milford chronicle., 1930-11-14
HOUSTON

Church news for Sunday, NoYemr
ber 10th: Sunday school at $3.50 a.
m, Howard r. Moore, superintend-
ent; preaching at 10:30 by the pas
tor, Rev. w. G. BucksOn; EpWorth
League and song service at z p. m.
There will be preaching services
at MillwoOd at 2:3O p. M; also, at
1880 p. m. Revival meetings will
begi nat this service and will con-
tinue for two weeks. We hope for
a great time during these meetings.
Everybody is invited.
DR.. w. E. Habbart, the district
superintendent of Dover district,
will hold the third quarterly confer
ence of Houston charge in Houston
church on Friday, Nov. 21st at 8
O'Clock. All members of the quart
erly conference are expected to be
present.
Charles Clayville, of Milford, and
Rebecca Passwaters, of Houston,
were quietly married on Sunday,
November 9th, in South Milford, by
the Rev. w. C. Bhckson, pastor of
Houston charge.
A. G. Burris, who has had quite
time with blood poison in his hand
and arm, is very much better at this
time.
William Marshall, of Smiths Is
land, Md, has been spending the
past two weeks at the parsonage
visiting his son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Rev. and Mrs. w. G.. Buckson.-
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Sharp spent
the weekend in Philadelphia and.
Atlantic City as the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Wheeler Kern and Mrs.
Brunka.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Howard Thistle-
wood were Wilmington visitors on
Monday.
Mrs. Virgil McCabe and children,
of Selbyville, spent Saturday with
her grandmother, Mrs. Agnes T.
johnson.
The Ladies' Aid Society have post
poned their regular monthly meet
ing till the second Thursday night
in December. Postponement due to
the Firemen's supper.
Milford chronicle., 1930-11-14
WILDWOOD

The Ladies Aid of Millwood wish
to thank each and everyone who
helped with the supper served at
the community hall last Thursday
night We also wish to express our
appreciation to the entire commune
ity for the splendid cooperation.
We regret that we were unable to
serve everyone properly, but this
was due to the large crowd. The
amount cleared from the supper
was $6675.
Miss Mildred Hill spent last week
in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Summers
were in Philadelphia Thursday
shopping.
Mrs. J. W. Warner entertained
friends and relatives Sunday.
Miss Estella Warner spent the
weekend in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Nutter enter
tanned Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Ridley
Park over Armistice Day.
Milford chronicle., 1930-11-14

Mrs. Harry T. Wilson was given
a pleasant surprise on Monday eve
ming when a few friends called to
celebrate her birthday. The evening
was delightfully."- spent in music and
playing games. At a late hour home
made ice cream and cake were
abundantly served. Those present
were Rev. William D. Wilson, Mrs.
l.. Jennie Warrington, Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Webb, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Howard, Mr.. and Mrs. Millard Webb,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hudson and
children of MillsborO, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Mason of Harbeson, Mr..
and Mrs. Granville Locates and Mrs.
Eva Hazard of Lewes.
COMING ALL TALKING AT
TRACTIONS-RCA Sound-Satur-
day, Nov. Is, Jackie Oakie, Skeets
Gallagher and Mary Brian in "The
Social Lion" Tuesday, Nov. IS,
Richard Arlen, Rosita Moreno and
Mitzi Green in "The Santa Fe Trail"
Thursday, Nov. 20, Richard Arlen
and Fay Wray, in "The Sea God"
Two shows, 7:15 and 8. Admission,
adults 4Oc, children under IL 25c.
Coming, Nov. %, "DOUGHBOYS."
Milford chronicle., 1930-11-14
GLYCERIN MIX REMOVES
CAUSE. OF STOMACH GAS

Simple glycerin, buekthorn bark,
saline, ETC., as mixed in Adlerika,
acts ON BOTH upper and lower
bowel, removing poisons you never
thought were there and which caused
gas and other stomach trouble. Just
ONE spoonful relieves GAS, sour
stomach, sick headache and consti-
patton. Don't take medicine which
cleans only PART of bowels, but let
Adlerika give you REAL cleaning
and see how good you feel! It will
surprise you! Red Star Drug Store.
In Harrington by Sharp & Fleming.
Milford chronicle., 1930-11-14
GREENWOOD

"The Geewhilikin," musical ex-
travaganza, written in three acts by
Mathilde Bilbro, will be presented
by the Junior High School Music
Department of the Greenwood High
School at eight o'clock, Friday eve
min, November 21, in the Greenwood
High School building.
There will be other attractions
between acts such as songs by Girls
Glee Club and readings by Prof Fay
Grassmyer. The admission is Adults
35c and children 15c.
The proceeds will go to purchase
supplies for the Music Department.
Milford chronicle., 1930-11-14

secretary, Mrs. Alma Smith; treas
urer, Mrs. Emma Redhefer On De-
cember 9, the club will meet with.
the retiring president, Mrs. Sallie
NAPLES at Coolspring.
The revival meetings are now in
progress at Beaver Dam Church and
will continue next week.
The topic for Sunday mornings
sermon will be Men, A Tomb Or A
Temple"
Miss Margaret Veasey and Joseph
Hunter were married in Salisbury
Md, on Tuesday, November IL.