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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16
FROM OUR EXCHANGES
Editorial Comment From Other News
papers. Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions
Of the AskOv American.)

Mile Laos County Times: A big
lumber company is running logging
railroad into the government forestry
lands in northern Minnesota for the
purpose of logging off the ripe" tim
Der. 1t is claimed that the logging
will be done on basis of allowing
the younger timber to mature, and
will not damage the forest. But we
fear it will be the same old story like
that of the camel who just wanted to
get his head inside of the tent, and
soon had his whole body inside =
Republican speakers in Minnesota
might get bigger crowds out to their
meetings by staging a joust between
Tom Schall's four horsemen and Gov.
Christianson's three guardsmen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16

at University Farm, Mr.. Balmer has
served continuously as the state lead
er of agricultural agents. During
this time the service has steadily
added to its usefulness and has grown
in popular favor.
Mr.. Balmer contributed materially
to the expansion of the county agent
organization to meet the exigencies
of the entrance of the United States
in the World war. In less than year
all Minnesota counties organized coun-
ty agent work as a wartime measure
for increased crop production and the
successful prosecution of the national
interests. Mr.. Balmer's enthusiastic
and untiring leadership has helped
in large degree to make the county
agent a permanent and vital force
in large majority of the counties.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16
LATEST PICTURE OF AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY'S
BUILDING AND FORCE

Herewith picture which American
Publishing Companys building At left
Laurz Petersen father of the brothers
principal of
here make his home Askov Mr. Petersen built the
building which
the
president the American Publishing
follows
the W.
Sigrd Jensen Ruth Darling Emily
Madsen Paul N Frokjer Zoe
Maden, and Laurtz j. Petersen.
published
other publications printed
monthly publication pamphlets
printing
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16
IN FATHERS STEPS
Moose Lake Star GaZette)

The career of the LaFollette broth
ers in Wisconsin will be followed with
the keenest interest Senator La
Toilette is 35 years old. His brother,
recently nominated for governor on
the Republican ticket, is two years his
junior. Presumably they have many
years Of public service ahead of them.
The sons bear the impress of their
father, in character and in the policies
they advocate. The senior Senator
LaFollette was in public life nearly
40 years, and the sons bear his name,
an asset of tremendous value at the
polls in Wisconsin. A remarkable
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16
family, the LaFollette's, and one that
is still strong in public favor with the
voters.
EXTENSION PIONEER RESIGNS
(St. Paul Pioneer PreSS)


The agricultural extension service
in Minnesota has lost one of its best
known workers by the resignation of
Frank E. Balmer, state leader of
county agents, who on October Is will
become director of all extension ac-
tivities in the state of Washington
with headquarters at the college of
agriculture at Pullman.
Wholly appreciative of his RESPONSE
bilities and obligations, Mr.. Balmer
has labored in and out of season for
the betterment of Minnesota agricul-
ture. Whether in the office or afield
or on the platform he has held that
the ultimate purpose of extension
work is the promotion of higher stand
ards of living and a more satisfactory
farm home and community life.
Under his leadership the county
agent organization and morale have
been maintained at high point 1t
is not too much to say that the Min
nesOta organization is one of the
strongest in this country. Washing
ton has repeatedly acknowledged it's
high rank. The reports of the state
leader have always been splendid ex-
amples of what reports ought to be.
His work for the promotion of alfalfa
growing and improved livestock pro-
duction has been of far-reaching eff
feet.
Since July 1, 1915, having previous
ly served an apprenticeship as district
supervisor of group of county agents
in west central Minnesota and as as
sistant state leader with headquarters
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16
QUALITY-NOT QUANTITY

Some legislators seem to think that
if they have had hand in introduce
ing many bills, if they have been au-
thors or co-authors of numerous bills.
then they have made good showing.
Results are what count. What is the
use of introducing multitude of bills
if they don't become law? There is
more importance attached to the re-
peal of obnoxious laws. Usually there
are only about a dozen real important
bills that become law at each session
of the Minnesota legislature. How the
various members vote on those bills
is what constitutes the record-good
or bad.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16
OPINIONS OF OTHERS

(Short. timely letters on topics
of public interest are welcome.
whether or not the writir'S opin-
ions conform with those of the
American. All letters must be
signed with the writer's name for
our information. Signed articles al
ways are more effective. but If the
writer does not wish to have his
name used. it will be withheld.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16

Editor Fay Cravens of Milaca. hits
the nail on the head again in the fol-
lowing little pointed paragraph:
America nism-Paying no attention
to the gambling in wheat by American
millionaires. Getting furious over the
suspicion that outsiders are coming
into this country and doing the same
thing"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16
A BIT OF HUMOR

Bricklayer (new on the job: Guess
| can't work here. There's no place
to park my car
Boss: NO, you won't do We only
hire bricklayers who have their own
chaufferS"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16
Was One of Them.

Tommy: Mother. let me go to the
zoo to see the monkeys.
Mother: Why. Tommy, what an
idea! Imagine wanting to go to see
the monkeys when your Aunt Betsy
is here.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16

Il understand you are laying up
something for rainy day." said one
citizen to another on the street. How
so?" the other asked. We'll, you
haven't returned my umbrella yet"
was the reply.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16
His Mothers Son.

The teacher had written this brief
criticism on the boys report card
"A good worker but talks too
much"
The boy took the card home to be
signed by his father. then returned it.
This is what the teacher found writ
ten on it under her own comment
You ought to- hear his mother"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16

Doctor: Your husband must be
absolutely quiet. Here is a sleeping
draught"
Wife: when do l give it to him.
Doctor: You don't, you take it
yourself" Witt.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16

What every mother tells her daugh-
ter: when l was your age l had
too much sense to think about boys"
Which is all right if you are not par
ticular about the truth.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16
That Kind of PLAYER.

First Alma Mater: Il understand
Jones. the former football player, is
ambitious to be a judge"
Second Ditto: Yes, he used to
spend much time on the bench"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16
Telling His Fortune.

you will suffer poverty until you
are 65'
And then WHAT
You will have gotten used to it"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16

Mrs. Henpeck: You said when you
proposed that you'd rather live in
eternal torment with me than in bliss
by yourself.
Mr.. Henpeck: Well. I've had my
wish.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16

Dumb: I'm doing my bet to get
ahead"
Employer: We'll. you certainly
need one
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-10-16

need one
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-16

lima Dodo asked who all those men we're on the at
deck Of the Enterprise and was told they we're the
Vanderbilt convention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-16

President William Green Of the American Fedora
ton OF Labor is responsible for this statement. 1T
is only one step from compulsory unemployment in
surance to the dole The best. the real remedy, for
unemployment is employment. The obligation rests
upon industry to provide employment for men and
women willing TO work. The dole system and body
Of a vicious principle. in that 1t attempts to provide
relief by supplying only the minimum Of subsistence.
Besides the dole system developed a fraternalism that
is demoralizing and destructive. 1t STILES ambition,
destroys initiative and blasts hope"
Why not tell It to David Lloyd George. chief Of the
labor party of Great Britain, and Prime Minister
James Ramsey Mcdonald. head Of the labor govern
ment of the British empire? Of course "the real rem
edy for unemployment is employment but there is
the rub. 1t has been the rub since man began 70
work with his hands instead Of his brains-or a com
bination Of both hand and brain. Gov. Franklin d.
Roosevelt Of New York has committed himself to the
compulsory unemployment insurance plan. The New
York State Federation Of Labor adopted the plan.
Now the labor chieftains and their followers will 60
to the bat on Oct. 6 in the City of Boston. the date
OF the meeting OF the annual convention Of the
American Federation Of Labor.
Canadian lawmakers are TO raise the customs tariff
of Canada as a cure for unemployment. A dead con-
gress provided the same remedy or rather cure for the
American people. 1t Is the age old story. 1t Is q prob
lem that has never been solved and the many will be
compelled to grin and bear their share OF depres-
sion until good times come again. This has been the
record OF all the years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-16
Canada for Upward Revision

Upward revision Of the Canadian tariff as a meas
ure to relieve unemployment and economic depression
in the dominion was forecast in a message from the
throne which opened a special session Of the Cana
dian parliament. Indeed all the leaders Of the con-
sentative party now in power predict the coming Of a
high protective tariff. No indication was given in
the message Of the extent Of the proposed increase
nor TO what products they should be applied. It goes
without saying that II a high tariff is good for the
United States it is good for the people Of Canada.
Canada is one Of the best customers OF the United
States. Canadians are large buyers Of American
products. manufactured and otherwise. Americans
are large buyers Of Canadian wares and staples. in
GLIDING liquors OF the bootleg sort. A tariff war
around the world would make American manufac-
turers and American farmers sit up and think a bit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-16

Along Elizabeth
Owen COmbe big concrete pipe
man. shall we say tycoon2....
we shall not say tycoon. .-. di wing
along the main stem in his brown
coupe....J. r. Blanton. traffic
manager or the chamber OF COM
merce. rroud Of his annual pro-
duction charts. of which 10000
have been printed and are ready
for distribution. ...M Maurice Brulay
crossing the street. .preoccu-
pied expression on his face. .Leelee
Kowalski. secretary Of the u. s.
Employment Bureau. .talkiEg...
walking .... Johnny Pickett. OF
the Rio Grande Valley Trust COM
pany. working on his books.
having an exciting morning.
Mrs. Johnny Pickett. driving a
red coupe. Carlos Watson.
candidate for congress from this
district. saying that he is to start
his campaign some time this month
with speeches. but not in Browns
Vile Mr.. Watson is a Republican
80. Major Fl. B. Galbraith. . with
a l. pipe and a white panama
hat. entering the Merchants Ma
tional Bank building.
Condensed
For those who are too busy 10
read or for those who have poor
memories and can not remember
what happened a week ago. we are
emulating Time and presenting
here. for the first time. a brief
summary of news events in Browns
vile and the lower Valley for the
past week, from Sept. 7 to Sept. Is.
inclusive.
IN the fewest possible words.
here is what happened during the
past secen days:
Sept. Z. Sunday;
Two Mexican women cut and
stabbed TO death in San Benito.
Mexiquito district. and jealous low
er Manuel Beltran placed ! jail.
Bus from Point Isabel turns turtle
and injuries three. n woman be-
ing hurled 30 feet.
New eastern markets open ID
for Valley as result Of victory in
rate fight.
Camphor industry in Valley7
Maybe. according TO Eli Lilly COM
pany. nationally famous medicine
makers.
Sert. 8. Monday:
Leon r. Harwell. McAllen, found
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-16
Prayers for Rain Worthless

Prayers Tor rain are futile IN The opinion Of a nm
jority Of prominent American %cergymen who took
part in a symposium conducted by the Christian
Clergy Magazine. Indeed a famous minister of the
West called praying for rain an attempt to involve
God in a cooperative scheme to maintain present
American living standards" There was a minority.
A Chicago minister declared. that God made the
weather and could change IT." Regardless Of the
majority verdict millions Of people will continue TO
pray to the Lord when they need assistance or are
facing a crisis here below.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-16

for my last meal" She laughed
That's kind, isn't it?'
Very Dan said. and Anne wav-
ed 10 him and went her way.
Sloan was ready by the time she
had removed her makeup and had
changed her costume. She found
him waiting outside.
There you are he said. his
eyes showing approval OF her dress.
"Hcw's the headache?"
Better, I thing the thought Of
the reprieve cured IT,"
Il do have my humane moments.
Where shall We eat? Feel hungry
yet?"
Not very
well. well see II a little drive
won't work UP an appetite" He
helped her into the car. climbed in
beside her and told her 10 rest.
Anne was tired and to lie back
With the wind tanning her cheeks
vas restful. He took her. after a
long drive. to a quiet little inn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-16

on side road dying. Rushed TO
doctor. but died without making
statement. Car overturned in ditch.
but calse or accident unknown.
Dam sites and other water con-
s~ervation matters studied by San
Benito engineers and plans made,
meeting announced.
San Benito stab5ing victims buri-
ed, Beltran ~confesses.
Sept. 0. Tuesday;
Announcement that w. =. Grant
planned TO begin work on Browns
vile home. and that total expend-
iture to total S360.000.
l. G.. Adamson. San Benito. dies.
Parallel road between San Be
nito and Harrington approved at
chamber OF commerce meeting.
Dead game can be brought out
Of Mexico duty-free, Mexican Of
iicials announce.
Sept. 10. Wednesday
Brownsville c. OF c. pledges TO
obtain aid TO Boca Chica for bath
ers and motorists.
Matamoros officials warn visit
ors to pay fines to none but police
in uniforms.
Emmett Egly shot in Matamoros.'
To recover.
Sept. III. Thursday;
News that Chicago gangsters
planned to kidnap G. r. Barreda
and Juan Cross, Brownsville mil
lionaires. made public. Big furore.
Brownsville to Monterrey trip
gets l26 signed members.
Boca Chica road nearing compile
ton. A couple of miles left.
Sept. IL, Friday;
Progrer5o Development company
granted a license to do business in
Wisconsin. Terminates long fight.
Total Hidalgo school enrolment
gain Of 1874 over last year. 23.l6l
for county.
Brownsville city commissioners
decide not to lease light and water
plant.
Sept. 13. Saturday:
10 IndioS robbery results in kill
ing Of Francisco Soto BY Mexican
customs officials.
Water conservation project dis
cussed In meeting at FL Jardin in
city, members from all Valley pres
ent.
Matamoros celebration announced
Sept. ~l4-15-f6.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-16
Just The Tyne

The taxicab swung wildly around the corner and
smashed into another cab driven almost as reck-
lessly through the cross street. say" said the traffic
cop, cycling both drivers bitterly, IF you guys only
had horses you'd make great international polo ma
te~iali"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-16

where the waiter bowed deeply and
called him BY name. Sloan ordered
discriminatory for her. and Inc gave
explicit instructions TO the waiter
concerning the preparation Of a
salad. Anne thought II delicious.
is ii your own idea2'
part of iI."
Throughout the dinner he chatted
~agreeably about things that Anne
was interested in. But afterward.
while he fingered over MS coffee
and cigar, he became ilent and
thoughtful. He said presently, 4
was wondering about you, Anne
You were?"
He nodded slowly and knocked the
ash from his cigar. Il was wonder
ing If you've eve been In love"
ITO BE COntinuedl
"A light l. "a unit OF distance
being the distance which light
travels In a solar year. IL Is about
- rpn nnn nNn mn u~-TTn~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-16
TIE Nam STEM
Intimate Gliinpses Of the Valleys Alley

Along Elizabeth .. A New Feature MN. Which Gives All the News OF
the Past Week ~. Condensed News From Contented
Editors .. All the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-16

WIFE wANTED-On short notice. for I need one
sincerely. Age 20 to S. years. I will give all my es-
tate and belongings. P. E. Jones. Norton Hill Road"
The Catskill Recorder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-16

August financial reports indicate that the only con-
Germs in black arc those selling red ink.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
Today in
Washington History
BY DONALD A. CRAIG.

January Is, 185s.-The amendatory
bill for the suppression OF the slave
trade. submitted to the Senate by Sem
ator Seward of New York, provides
that, in addition to the vessels now so
employed, the President shall be au-
thorized to employ 10 steam vessels,
properly equipped, to cruise on the
coasts of the United States, Cuba, At
RIGA and any place where he may sup
pose attempts are likely to be made to
carry on the trade in contravention of
the acts of Congress.
It confers on the Legislatures of all
the States the power to pass laws pro-
hibiting foreign slave trade within
their limits, and to declare such pun
ishments as they may deem expedient
and consistent with the Constitution of
the United States.
All vessels are to be prevented, here
after, from departing from any port OF
the United States for the coast OF At
RIGA, until due notice is given of the
intended voyage to the district attorney
of the United States for that district.
The district attorney Is required then to
cause an examination to be made, and
continued, until the actual. departure of
such vessel. to ascertain whether she
be designed directly or indirectly for
the slave trade.
Vessels attempting to violate this
proposed act are to be forfeited TO the
United States, and any vessel departing
without clearance is also to be for
feited.
No vessel belonging to any citizen of
the United States shall on any pretext
depart from any foreign port to the
coast of Africa, when such vessel shall
have been sold, after her departure.
without first returning to the United
States and being duly registered and
licensed anew.
A difference of opinion has arisen
over the best way to provide against the
interruption of through traffic between
the South and New York, due to the
ice on the Potomac River. The Rich
mond Dispatch, in its issue received
here today advocates the proposed
railroad to Baltimore from point on
the Maryland shore opposite Aqua
Creek, Va, with the crossing of the
Potomac River to be made on ferry at
that point. where the danger from
freezing is much less than 1t is nearer
Washington. This would make I'M
necessary the boat trip up the river to
this city, where ice is SO frequently en-
countered.
The Alexandria Sentinel agrees with
the Dispatch in its premises but takes
exception to its prescription Of rem
edy. 1t says the danger Of interruption
to traffic by ice in the river should be
obviated not by ferry across the wide
part of the river at Aqua Creek, but by
bridge at Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
Getting Acquainted With Fashions
BY MARY MARSHALL.

satisfactory results to themselves or
those who look on. And now that these
new fashions are no longer novelty,
we shall have time to adapt them as
they should be adapted, which, in most
cases, means wearing them as their de-
signers meant them to be worn.
There has been much said against
the skirt with long uneven hemline. and
women have discovered that dresses OF
this sort look grotesque on the street
and out of place for practical daytime
occupations. But really these uneven,
draped skirts we're never intended for
ANYTHING but more formal occasions, and
the French woman of good taste mas
never worn them save for more formal
occasions when a motor car was at her
disposal.
For street wear we have discovered,
a little late, the longer Tapping type
of skirt is out of place. While more
formal clothes usually show decided
flare, only a suggestion OF flare Is per-
mitted for sports or street.
No hard and fast rule can be made
concerning the proper length for street
skirts. as this depends to great ex-
tent on the height and general proper
tions of the wearer. At any rate a
skirt is long enough to satisfy the de-
mands of fashion If 1t covers the bend
of the knees with enough to spare to
prevent the knees from showing when
one is seated. The slight flare prevents
skirts from riding up as did their mar
rover predecessors of year or so ago.
A practical sports cap for cool days
has been taken as the subject for this
weeks illustrated circular. 1t is very
simple to make and just the thing for
you or one of your small daughters,
If you will send a stamped, self-ad-
dressed envelope to Mary Marshall,
care of this paper copy of the circu-
lar will be forwarded to you.
Copyright, 1030)