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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
A REAL HERO

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd
Americas hero, visited the Duluth
Armory Saturday evening where he
gave a most interesting lecture ana
showed motion pictures of the Ant
arctic expedition of which he was in
command. The lecture and pictures
in themselves were enthralling, but
coming from a man with the person
.ality of Mr.. Byrd, they were wonder
full When America can produce such
men of achievement as Byrd, Lind
bergh. and others of similar charac-
teristics who are doing so much for
the advancement of science and civili-
zation, then we should have no worry
about this country going backward
for any great length of time as the
present business depression might
suggest.
Not once during Byrd's entire lee
ture at Duluth nor. according to news
paper reports, in any OF his other
lectures or public appearances has he
referred to the expedition as being
something which no one but himself
could have engineered. AT all times
his men were uppermost in his
praises and the motion pictures of
their life during the expedition bore
out the fact that he was the same in
his every day life. being recipient of
much alteration from each and every
one of his faithful band.
When a man can occupy high po-
sition of authority and still find time
TO be a companion to his men and be
ready to give his life as he demon
strated in the thrilling ocean rescue
of three of his subordinates. there is
something deeper than mere surface
acting. Whether it be in public or in
private life. the pictures showed the
man better than words could have
shown him.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
WORDS WITHOUT WEIGHT

The MahnOmen Pioneer writes as
follows: Floyd Olson is elected gov
ernor. 1t is expected that all unem-
ployment will cease Immediately after
he assumes office, wages will be
doubled, taxes will be reduced, the
price of farm produce will jump and
the millennium will be just around
the corner. Didn't he send three
Minneapolis aldermen to the penn"
OF course. Judging from the above,
Harry Phillips, editor of the Nah
nomen Pioneer, did not vote for, nor
support Floyd Olson for governor. 1t
looks like a case of sour grapes. Who
ever promised that all unemployment
would cease when Mr.. Olson became
governor, that wages will be doubled.
taxes reduced, and so on? Floyd Oh
son is out to help the masses. He
was born and raised amongst the
common people, knows their needs,
and what is far more his heart is
with them. His record as county at
torney of Hennepin county is some
thing that he does not need to apollo
gize for. and Editor Phillips would be
In a bad way if he were cOrnered and
asked to answer for what he has said
in the above lines.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
FROM OUR EXCHANGES
Editorial Comment From Other News.
papers. Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions
Of the AskOv American0

The Mile Laos Messenger: Cool
idge, in one of his high priced edi-
torials, says Our people have, free of
charge, schools, libraries, roads and
sanitation" Maybe Cal has been so
adroit in lodging the assessor that he
really believes that statement. but
most of us have learned that we pay
for all we get. and that when it is a
service provided through a govern
mental agency we pay about fifty per
cent too much for it. Perhaps Mr..
Coolidge's point of view is that the
governing powers are entitled to all
they can take away from us, and that
when they magnanimously spend for
public works a little of the money
they collect the people should look
upon it as a gift. These birds who
have spent most of their lives in pub
lie office do get the notion that the
office belongs to them, and anything
they do for the people is a royal
gesture of helpfulness. In making
this remark Cal tips himself off. The
more he writes, the more we are con-
WINGED that he should have continued
to be silent Cal" to the end.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
LUNDS DOING WELL
IN HINCKLEY CAFE

The Home Lunch cafe at Hinckley,
which was taken over Sept. 20 by Mr..
and Mrs. L. o. Lund, formerly of near
Bruno, is enjoying fine and increas-
ing patronage. The cafe is along the
pavement, north of Wendt's cafe, and
has been improved considerably since
Mr.. and Mrs. Lund took over the
management. The building will be
extended toward the pavement, and a
new front erected in the near future
to make more room for booths in the
dining room in which to better serve
the trade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lund are we'll known
in the northern part of Pine county,
having lived here at intervals over a
long period of years, and have had ex-
perience in the restaurant business
previous to this. Their many friends
will join with the American in wish
ing them success in their new VEN
ture.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
FUNERAL FOR DENHAM
MAN HELD TUESDAY

Funeral services for Martin West
rud who lived about two miles north
of Denham, were held Tuesday after
noon at the Oak Hill Norwegian Luth-
eran church with the Rev. ]. o. Jo-
hanson officiating. Burial was made
in the Nordland cemetery.
Martin Westrud was born at San
sver, Norway, June II, 1856 and died
at his home Nov. Fl after an illness
of week. He had been a resident
of Denham for about 20 years and had
lived in Pine county for nearly 40
years, being at one time engaged in
saw mill work. railroad bridge, and
farming, which occupation he followed
until his death. He was a member of
the Oak Hill church of Denham and
had acquired large circle of friends
who will miss him and his wonder
fully kind disposition in the COM
munity.
His wife and five children, Ludwig
at home, Ruth Camilla, Duluth, Mrs.
Segred Stomjran, Duluth. Mrs. Olga
Simpson, Minneapolis, and Mrs. Regina
Sorlia, Mass, Mich. survive him.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
HOLIDAY TRADE AND THE
UNEMPLOYED
minneapolis JournaD

The short sighted suggestion of the
well meaning Mayor of large East
ern city bent on doing his bit for the
unemployed, merits discussion here.
because it possibly represents the
viewpoint of other well meaning but
short sighted persons.
The suggestion is that the giving
of Christmas presents be done away
with this year. and that the money
thus saved be used to aid the needy.
The author of the idea is probably
not aware of it, but the adoption of
his suggestion would make matters
worse, instead of better. 1t would
serve to prclong the situation which
it is designed to ameliorate.
The needy are needy. because they
are unemployed. They are unem-
ployed because there is not enough
demand for the goods they might be
producing. or the services they might
be performing. Every buyer of Christ
mas presents helps create demand. by
removing surplus commodities from
store shelves. A Christmas gift trade
so brisk as to strip store shelves clean
would start wheels turning in many
industries now partially closed down.
The turning of these wheels would
open jobs for numerous men and wom-
en- now in want because long out of
work.
When you buy Christmas gifts. you
help provide employment for the
clerks behind the counters. for the
janitors who clean stores. for the
drivers who make deliveries. for the
truckers who transport goods from
freight yards to downtown retailers,
for the workers who unload freight
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27

cars, for the engine and train crews
that operate freight trains, for the
yardmen who switch cars, for the
shopmen who keep rolling stock in
shape. for the factory workers who
load freight, for the factory workers
who make goods, and for the miners
who produce the coal that turns fac
tory wheels.
When you buy Christmas presents
you help provide employment, in turn.
for all the men and woman that sell
goods and services to those other men
and women, hereinbefore listed, who
are directly benefited by your trade.
By helping all these folk keep jobs
or get jobs, you strengthen and ex-
pand the market for all the foodstuffs
that millions of American farmers
produce. These farmers, in their
turn, are thus able to buy more goods.
and this carries farther the stimulus
given to employment by your Christ
mas gift dollars.
BY all means, let us help the needy
unemployed, as we showed our willing
ness to do when we oversubscribed
our Community Fund, here in Mime
apolis. But let us help the needy
unemployed permanently, by putting
into circulation, over Christmas gift
counters, the dollars that will open
jobs for many of those presently out
of work. 1t makes no difference
whether our Christmas dollars go for
practical" gifts or for Santa Claus
fripperies. In either case, they help
put men and women to work
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
THANKSGIVING

On this day, 80 years ago our Pill
grim forefathers gathered and invited
the Indians to their first Thanksgiv-
ing feast, thanking God for his bless
Ings ON them that they were able to
withstand the hardships and rigors OF
the wilderness.
Today, when we gather with our
family and friends, it should be proper
to make thanks while more mindful
of the welfare of others, and not to
just feast, but plan also to make
others happy.
Thanksgiving legends will always re-
main i'm the minds of Little Amer
lea" and their Thanksgiving day
should be made as profitable as it is
possible to make it.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
Thankful.

We speak so many unkind words
In haste and sudden spite;
I'm thankful now for one l held
Unsaid, in silent fright.
So easily we strike and wound,
And smite friend to pain,
I'm glad that once stayed my hand
When swift blows might have slain.
So many little kindnesses
Are lost in vain display,
I'm happy for the simple good
Accomplished every day.
Oh, may my life be strong and true.
And my descending sun
Find not one sorrow in my name
No noble work undone.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
A pEEp,wukrHMHILE

1t is wonderful to read and to hear
OF all the activities for the benefit of
the unemployed throughout the ma
ton. Possibly never in the history of
our country has it occurred when as
many organizations. public works and
private enterprises have been brought
into play to aid fellow citizens of the
United States. Private citizens are
spending money in promoting some
place where some can be sheltered
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
A Perfect "Uncle Tom"

Bill Nye, the gracious humOrist, ex
celled at quick, witty responses to
questions, delighting to humor and
humanize a situation with kindly,
clever words In all of his remarks,
he was genuinely a jokester who
spoke without malice.
In his lecture tour of the country,
Mr.. Nye was scheduled for a talk
in a small town. When he appeared
on the platform. he saw the audience
was sparse, and briefed his remarks,
closing the lecture sooner than was
his custom. After the talk, someone
told him the reason more townsfolk
didn't attend his lecture was that
Peter Jackson, the colored fighter,
was appearing the same evening at
the opera house in Uncle Toms Ca
bin," and that most of the people
were in attendance there. Nye de-
cided to stop in at the opera house
and watch few scenes of the her
aided production.
He was Immediately recognized at
the door by the manager of the COM
pany and escorted to a seat When
the show was over, the manager,
with an eye to some good publicity,
approached Mr.. Nye, and asked,
What did you think of Peter as
Uncle Tom Wasn't he great?"
Nye stroked his chin for a mo-
ment. and replied. thoughtfully
"Anatomically, he was perfect; but
Uncle Tom-ically' he was the worst
I've ever SEEM"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
Let Us be Thankful That:

We are alive and life is good to us.
No monopoly on the happiness OF
the world can keep our share from US.
The clouds are temporary, while
the sunshine is eternal.
We all belong to the same family
circle of life, and there is every rea-
son to love one another in our divine
kinship.
Life is so beautiful and inspiring
because of the good comradeships that
are our common heritage.
No day is without its blessings for
which we should be thankful.
The biggest appetite belongs to the
happiest heart.
Through our unselfish service and
kindness, we can make others happy.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
Lest We Forget.

Three hundred and ten years ago, a
small band of hardy-hearted men and
women in Plymouth colony, who had
sustained the rigors and hardships in
an alien land they had sought to es-
cape relilious persecution, observed
the first Thanksgiving Day. William
Bradford, governor of the first Eng
lish colony in the new world, called
upon his people to give thanks to God
Almighty for the blessings of the
year, and to pledge their lives and
efforts anew to the inspiration of
freedom which motivated them to seek
an ideal of democracy upon a new
continent. Today, we, no less than
those God-inspired pioneers, owe our
prayerful thanks to the Divine Provi-
dence which has caused us to pros
per individually as we'll as nationally,
and our renewed pledges to the gov
eminent and commonwealth which
provides our freedom, happiness and
prosperity.
No occasion On the calendar con-
ShiIlo oo AAoSh NhAiC II NC oPiiit VI Vii
zenship as Thanksgiving Day. From
earliest pioneer days. it has been the
symbol of patriotic sacrifice, devo-
ton to American ideals and service to
in furtherance of our heritage, of
liberty, justice and tolerance-the
blessings of our citizenship. II we
expect to continue in the success and
satisfactions of the past, we must be
willing to be thankful and apprecia-
tive of the landmarks which our
fathers have set up"
In our observance, we should real
ize, as did the pioneering Pilgrims,
our work is not for today, but for
tomorrow. AS we ably and consci-
entiously perform our duties Of devo-
ton and citizenship, we should feel
the permanency of our labors, that
our contributions are not made upon a
scant scaffold of today but upon the
eternal structure of American devel-
opment. Greater opportunities for
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27

Increasing crime shows that some
sort of state police officers will have
to be established eventually. A
slight increase of the state highway
patrol, and authorizing them to APP
prehend criminals would probably
solve the problem. Minnesota has
still an antiquated law that hamp-
ers sheriffs in arresting criminals
outside of their county. and this
should be changed so that peace Off
GERS can make arrests where neces-
sary in the state.-Mille Laos County
Times.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27

and fed, public works are being ad-
yanced and started before they would
have otherwise if it were not for the
situation. Charity or
CARNATIONS are working overtime that
they might be on the firing line" in
the thickest of the fight to the aid
of the jobless.
1t is wonderful to see the good that
is being done but there is much to
do yet There are many long months
before another spring will ease the
situation. So the good work will and
must continue.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
DAUGHTER OF SANDSTONE
PEOPLE WEEDS RECENTLY

Helen Fredrickson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Fredrickson of Sand
stone. who has been employed in Min
neapolis, was married to Mr.. Norman
Anderson of Minneapolis on Monday,
Nov. II. The young couple will make
their future home in Omaha, Nebr.,
where the groom has position. The
many friends of the bride in the
Quarry City wish her we'll in her new
venture in life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
BRUNO

Miss Olson was called home by the
serious illness of her father. Mrs
Shawl is taking her place in the
primary department at school,
Presbyterian Notes-Sunday school
at 10 o'clock, church services at II
o'clock, c.. E. at o'clock at Kerrick
Bible study Tuesday evening at the
home of Mrs. Smith. Choir practice
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock Mrs
]. H. Lingren will entertain the La
dies Aid at her home Wednesday,
Dec. 3, at 2:3O. Her helpers are Mrs.
Churchill, Mrs. Starch, Mrs. Darling,
and Mrs. Floyd Fairchild. Everybody
invited to come.
Amiel Bergen and Fred Breckinger
of Minneapolis. were guests at Ed
Rodenberger's during the first week
of hunting season. They both returned
with their deer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Herring and son
of Mechanicsville, were guests of her
sister, Mrs. Chas. Fletcher, the past
week They returned home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herring and Mrs. Sauber spent Sun
day with Mrs. Pletcher's daughter,
Mrs. Bates, at Duluth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Figg and sons
of st. Paul, spent the weekend with
Mrs. John Stafford.
DR.. G. A. Shells and daughter, Vir-
ginia and Wilma White, of Saltwater,
and Mrs. Arthur Halvorson and Doro-
thy spent Sunday with Mrs. John Stat
ford.
Mrs. Bearson enjoyed a visit over
the weekend with her sister and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson of Hastings.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
THE SUNNY SIDE
BY LARRY HO, Jr
Human Laughter is the Lullaby of This Weary World

service have never been offered. CT
vilizatiOn is never fully completed.
Justice is never fully equipped to
meet the human demands placed up
on it. Liberty has larger realiza-
tions to accomplish and provide.
Righteousness has never achieved its
ultimate goal. These unfinished tasks
confront our citizenship-yours and
mine. Let us serve faithfully to
maintain and forward these cherished
ideals to the oncoming generation.
With this devoted service, Thanks
giving day will be a more vital oc-
cassion for each of us who recognize
and our opportunity for tomorrow.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
SANDSTONE DENTIST RECEIVERS
FROM APPENDICITIS OPERATION

DR.. E. H. Bertels who was operated
upon for appendicitis at the North
western hospital in Minneapolis on
Oct Z, returned home Wednesday
evening on the evening train. DR..
Bertels. it is expected, will have an
assistant dentist in his office until he
has sufficiently recovered to take care
of the work himself. Friends of the
genial Doctor will wish him quick
recovery.
The American is but $1.5O a year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27

The Hastings Herald expresses a
preference for fishing over deer hunt
ing, on the ground that you are not so
likely to be mistaken for fish.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
No Sooner Asked.

He: Really, l like you and I'd like
to see more of you.
A day later he got an invitation to
swimming party.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27

Oh, for the good old days when peo-
pie did their day-dreaming under the
lawn trees instead of the steering
wheel!-San Francisco Chronicle.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27

The referendum idea isn't new.
Noah sent out dove to see if the
land was dry.-Akron (Ohio) Beacon
Journal.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27
Checkmate.

First Friend-Roscoe has been 60
ing with Mable for the past six years.
How does he manage to hold out so
long?
Second Friend-Well, you see, he is
chess player
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27

We read of an announcer who
talked continuously for twenty-four
hours at a recent radio show. He'd
make someone a good wife.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27

Henry Ford has recently added two
oxen to his collection of antiques. 1t
is rumored, he is now in search Of a
pair of defeated candidates who don't
believe the public was cheated in the
last election.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27

"Why does Edna continue going
with Jack? He couldn't make good
on the football team?"
"He was benched, you remember,
for always tackling around the neck,
and she has such a beautiful neck"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27

Fifty gallons of wine were reported
stolen from an Ohio Jail recently.
The police are expected to retaliate
with a few raids to replenish their
cellar.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-11-27

The American is but $3.50 a year.
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JUST received Special Xmas Candy Hass. San'|. Francisco prices. Alaska shop.
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sAGA OF SUPPLYING IS S.... TlIE 0F DEATH IN HE
 WILDS NORTH CANADA.

With the arrival 0f nanarS frara Southeast AlaFta further .aatafi+ are given of the death of Pil3t Burke and the rescue 0f his two companions on Iiard RTHer in Northern British ColumHia-
 The Burke plane encountered a snowstorm after leaving Iiard Post october 1f flor Atlin Thev douhlaa bacE. hoping to reHch Talf. TaI7a but were forced down 9v rurF- weather on Hard River Thav took eff again the same daT butt were forced to return Tla pontoons were damaged on the secpnd lailH- ine but the plane was Otherwise unhurt They camned for siX days there and attempted to sho0t Ean1a with little success. Waak|frn~n larE of food they started october 1T for Wolf Lake. Deep snow and the cold forced them to make frequent camnS. Burke lost strength ranid- lv. On Nov Is Kading shot a cari- bou but Burke was unable to even eat soup He died Nov AM month and nine days after hisplane had { been forced down on Liard River and after the party had hiked many miles from the stranded ship His companions buried him at a point 90 miles from wolf Lake. marking the grave with ~ pile of logs.
 The party saw Wasson's plane several times but were unable to signal it They finally got a fire going and Wasson saw it, landine ten miles away. He and Walsh then mushed to where Radina and Three Finger Rob Martin were. Both men were exhausted and had frozen fingers and toes They finally made it back to Wasson' X plane and were taken.to White horse ...
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Hear the waltz "A Thousand Kisses" the organ niece "CaTi- f0rnia Snnshine.' ScEiaIlerfr's Alaska Shop. adv
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WHILE THEY T#sT

CloainF nnt ranaf.fftfE HfzRs of ao1d work sFaoes #at nrHrHs fra e8s to sf7 FmerHar ffa naaFe ra-7 he hntto-7aT ' .a -'.'. \. M. '. ..M.#.-.. #.-.
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WANTED no BUY

Hundreds have sent us discarded jewelry, old gold, false teeth, bridges, crowns, silver, platinum. diamonds, antiques Mail yours today. Money mailed promptly. Goods returned if offer refused. UhIer. Sta. B. Brooklyn, N. '.
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THE DEAL FS OFF

Coincidently and strange as it may ba Christmas Eve filling on w ednesday night-ba eball night at the s. A. C.-the regu- lar scheduled game has been called off until the following week perhaps later, as it is thot the hall will be in the capable hands of a squad of firemen de- corators for the New Years Eve mask ball.
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HIGH SCHOOL PARTY

The sophomors are sponsoring a party this evening for the High # School which begins at 8. A Christmas tree will be the main attraction for it will be loaded down with gifts for one and all Then some eats, games and dance,
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FOR SALE-Fex ranch on Glacier Highway, IS minutes from Sand Point, Idaho. Five room house, barn, 20 acres, near slaughter house and cheap feed. Pens fin good condition. Price S3,dOO. For full particulars write Charles Nawn, Sand Point, Idaho Rt. N.
 
 One good five passenger sedan in first-cIass condition for sale cheap at OgIe's Garage.