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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20
ANDREW BOO IS
LAID TO REST
Came to Pine County 81 Years Ago:
HOmeSteaded i'm DanfOrth
Township.

Andrew Boo, a pioneer of Pine coun-
ty who has resided here 81 years,
passed away Friday evening at 7
O'Clock. at the home of his son. An
drew Boo, Jr., i'm Danforth township.
at the age of rs years Mr.. Boo had
been ailing for some weeks and that
coupled with old age. caused his de-
mise.
Andrew Gustaf Boo was born in
Sweden on August Z, 1852, and grew
to manhood in his native country. He
came to America As years ago. set
thing first at Carver, Mimi, where he
remained IA years From there he
came with his family to Sandstone
and lived in the village a year, after
which he homesteaded in Danforth
township. on the present G. E. Hend-
ricks place, remaining there Is years.
After that he and his family moved
into Fleming township, miles d.
rectly east of Askov. where they re-
manned IA years. Since the death of
his second wife he has made his home
with his son and daughter-in-law in
Danforth township the past year.
Mr.. Boo's first wife died about 10
years ago. To this union were born
five children, three of whom preceded
him in death. The living are Joe in
Canada. and Andrew with whom he
made his home the last year. After
the death of his first wife Mr.. Boo
was married again. his second wife
passing away nearly year ago. Mr..
Boo was kind and friendly neighbor
of the sturdy pioneer type who always
had good word for those with whom
he came in contact
Funeral services were conducted
at the Andrew Boo home Monday al
ternoon by the Rev. John Gjertson of
Sandstone. An old friend and neigh
Dor of the departed. G. E Hendricks,
also spoke Adolph S. Larson and his
brother. Albert Larson, of Sandstone.
funeral directors, were in charge. The
pallbearefs were: Bfnar Carlson, Guy
K Hendricks. VIM Swanson, Martin
John. WnfAR Rydberg. and Albert
8GDn- IL 49, was given its
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20
HOLYOKE SOIL
TALK INSTRUCTS
Professor NesOm of Minnesota Uni.
versity Inspires Audience Toward
Farm Betterment Monday.

Nearly three score Carlton and Pine
county folk listened intently for an
hour and a half to Prof Nesom's talk
on soils at the Holyoke meeting Mon
day afternoon. The story of what
our university has been and is doing
with Minnesota soils contained all
the interest of romance and the fas-
cination of a fairy tale.
Prof. Nesom is a splendid talker
with a delightful personality and a
thorough knowledge of his subject.
His enthusiasm is contagious, lead
ing his hearers to a determination to
better their farms by methods so
clearly defined.
Seldom has the presentation of any
subject so gripped the minds of a
local audience. Everyone thoroughly
enjoyed the vein of humor permeat-
ing the address and vet were so intent
on the truth being unfolded that often
the humor seemed to escape their at
tention.
When the speaker. while describing
the advantages of treating pasture
lands with phosphorus. referred to a
poor pasture as a gymnasium for ex-
ercising COWS. most of the audience
were so interested in the changes de-
scribed as taking place in the quail
ity Of food as well as in the increase
OF pasturage that the gymnasium
idea seemed to escape notice.
That which was such a pleasant af-
ternoon meeting bids fair to become
a very profitable program in soil i'm
provement.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20
SANDSTONE
wins DEBATE
Quarry City Trio is 1880
Champions of Pine
County.
ASkov Girls Smile i'm Defeat
as Hope of County
Trophy Fades.

The championship high school de-
bate which took place between Askov
and Sandstone in Askov D. B. S. hall
last night was argued before COM
paratively full house and was won by
Sandstone by a unanimous vote of the
judges.
The question, Resolved, That the
present petit or trial jury system in
the United States be abolished was
ably handled by both teams, with
Askov upholding the affirmative and
Sandstone the negative.
Winning the debate gave Sandstone
the championship of Pine county to-
gether with a silver trophy symbol
iZing the honor.
On their conquest toward the county
title Sandstone defeated Pine City
who had previously won from Hinck-
ley. Askov had defeated Cloverton
which entitled them to enter the finals
for the third successive year.
Schools Well Represented.
Both the Askov and Sandstone high
SSlOOiS Cdli ICcl repre-
sentation upon the stage in this de-
bate in the persons of Freda Hansen,
Dagmar Gravesen, Margaret Hansen,
Florence Peterson, William Carlson,
and Eldon Hawley, the former three
up the Askov team. All the
speakers had their prescribed parts
well in hand and presented them in
fOrceful style which denoted much
talent as well as research effort. All
of them spoke in a well defined man.
ner and with clear voices which kept
the audience in rapt attention at all
times. They intermingled the typical
debate spirit of satire well with the
of points in their con-
structive speeches as well as in their
rebuttals which was very amusing to
the audience and which was carried
forth in such a true sportsman-like
manner that their impression will
earn for both the losers and victors
a most sincere congratulation.
The judges of the debate were Mr.
and Mrs. c. F. Mccoy of Bruno. and
Miss Vera Little of Willow River.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20
Wda)in9tonL Letter
By " pDaley

Washington, February 19.-There
are two important committees
in congress working hard and some
times enjoying themselves. These
groups, the Appropriations committees
of the senate and house, are engaged
in determining the amount of money
required to run the federal govern
ment for the next fiscal year. The
printed hearings of the executive ses-
sions show that these committees
have achieved what many visitors to
Washington have prayed for-the
deflation of high and mighty officials
In puncturing the dignity of many
bureau chieftains and lesser officials
under cross fire of questions regard
ing proposed expenditures the con-
gressional committees made it clear
that the legislative branch is in a po-
sition to maintain a check on the ac-
tivities of the administration. No
school boy was ever more considerable
of his explanations than the govern
ment executives in asking the con-
gress to loosen the purse strings for
next year.
Several important hearings and in
vestigations by senate and house COM
mittees staged at the same time
brings sharp bidding for galleries.
The committee members are always
DESTROYS Of having large attendance
particularly newspaper men. Many
legislators perform for the public in
committee work stunts that would
seldom be noticed On the floor during
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20
DULUTH LOSES
TO SANDSTONE
Teacher Training Depart
ment, Sandstone High,
Fast BaSketeerS.
Final Score 80 to ID; Second
Time Sandstone Defeats
Duluth College.

Sandstone won again at basketball
Tuesday evening. For many years
this community has held an enviable
reputation at the thrilling and fast
game of basketball, mainly through
the good work of the high school
teams, winning district championships
quite regularly and several times TAX
ing part in state tournaments, one
time even going so far as to take
part in a western conference tourna-
ment at Chicago, but on Tuesday eve
ming on the home floor it was the
team from the Teacher Training de-
partment of the high school that car
ried away the honors against the Du-
luth State Teachers college. The
final score was 80 to %.
The Sandstone quint won against
the Duluth boys on the Duluth floor
last December and this was a return
game, the visitors from the north
naturally being out to even the score.
The game started out with a bang,
the first quarter ending to Z in
favor of Duluth. In this quarter
Sandstone was a little unlucky in Sc
curing baskets, several times it
seemed that the ball was within an
inch of going through the basket, but
in the second quarter the Quarry City
boys got their bearings and were go
ing strong, the half ending II to Is
in favor of Sandstone From then
on the home boys held the lead and
were never in danger. The third
quarter ended % to Is and the final
score was 80 to o.
Sandstone Has Few to Choose.
The Duluth team came down we'll
loaded with four substitutes, using
three of them while Sandstone had
but one substitute and he was not
used The five regulars and the one
substitute constitute the entire mems
class at the Sandstone Teacher Train
ing Department of the high school.
Three of the boys have formerly
played on the high school team.
The game was hard fought one,
good clean craftsmanship being dis
played throughout and the crowd that
filled the New Theatre building was
well pleased. Sandstone had a good
cheer leader on hand and the whole
atmosphere gave the appearance of a
college contest which is unusual in a
village of that size.
The following made up the Sand
stone team: Behrenbrinker and Work
man, forwards; Gjertson, center;
Dorcy and Postma, guards. Gilliver,
substitute mot used).
Duluth: Ahlin and Carlson, for
wards; Friedman, center; Howardton
and Haenke, guards. Substitutes,
Christensen and Sands, forwards; Oh
son, guard.
L. N. Severson, agricultural instruc-
tor at Hinckley, was the referee:
Supt. S. G. Skaaland and Attorney
Albert johnson, Sandstone, were time
keepers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20
FOREST PATROLING
EXAMS WILL BE HELD
AT MOOSE LAKE SOON

Examinations for forest patrolmen
will be held this year in the various
ranger districts on March list. This
examination is not a technical but rath-
er. practical one covering the var
ious subjects in practical woodcraft
such as survey. timber estimating,
field mapping, logging methods, and
fire fighting. This is not a me-
chanical examination for those who
wish to take it. This however is op-
tional. Those who qualify are placed
on the eligible list and are given ap-
pOintments as vacancies occur Men OF
interest and ability who apply them
selves. can work up to the position of
ranger.
The examination in this district is
held at Moose Lake and will begin at
8 o'clock a. m.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20
Absence of 80 Years Brings
Big Changes In Old Country
LudUig MOsbdek, AskoU Nurs-
erymdn, Returned Monday
From A Three Months
Denmark Trip.

Ludwig Mosbak. the 75-year-O,6
founder of the Ferndale Nursery, re-
turned to his home at AskOv Monday
evening from three months vacation
seven weeks of which was spent in
his native country, Denmark, and the
balance of the time in travelling and
visiting in Chicago for a few days
He feels as dapper and fit as young
man and says it was "a dandy trip
The ocean voyage was made via the
northumberland Line, going
over on the Oscar III boat and the re-
turn on Frederik VIII. He reports
both ships as being excellent with a
fine service. He had expected to be
sea sick but did not encounter any
sickness at all, though the sea was
rough for a few days. There was
plenty of music, dancing and enter
tainment on the boat, and it was a
jolly crowd.
Much Improvement.
Mr.. Mosb&k reports that he was
amazed at the changes that have TAX
en- place in Denmark during the 80
years he has been in America, es-
pecially in Jutland (Jylland) the part
of Denmark that he came from. When
he was boy there where wide stretch
es of wild and unproductive lands
in Jutland, all of which is now titled,
having been made productive through
Toll Of
the population was growing and more
land was needed. Small villages have
sprung up and fine farm homes have
been built.
Eighty per cent of the exports from
Denmark are farm products, butter
being shipped extensively to England,
the farm product exports amounting
to three and one-half million crowns
daily. Exports also take in cement,
Diesel motors and there is some ship
building on the coast. Coal is i'm
ported from England and manufac-
tured articles come in principally
from Germany and the United States.
Land Made Productive.
To show how thoroughly the land is
titled Mr.. Mosbak cited one case. A
man and his family live on 16 acres
Of land. They have II mich cows,
produce 10 hogs for market each
year and their total income last year
was $4,000 crowns and after all ex-
penses had been deducted including
living expenses, it left a net profit of
$500 crowns. A crown is about q
cents in American money.
As to taxes Mr. Mosbak said he in
quired of one farmer who had 81 acres
(that being considered big FARM
and he paid annually 400 crowns to
The state and county and 400 crowns
10 the township.
Automobile taxes are high in Den
mark and therefore the gas burners
On wheels are not nearly so common
rs they are in the United States.
But busses are very common and run
between stations much as they do
CONTINUED on Page 10Y
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20
CACKLERS PAY FOR
THEIR KEEP; SHOW
WHAT CAN BE DONE

So far as Mrs. John Brow of
Markville, is concerned gold dig
gers can dig their gold,-oil stock
statesmen may sell their stock, and
in fact all get-rick-quick schemes
can pass her by, for has she not
her trusty feathered friends to fall
back on for pecuniary gain in this
world. Mrs. Brow reports that her
43 White Leghorn pullets have laid
s102.53 worth of eggs in the period
from Sept Is, 1929 to Feb. Is,
1880. The cost of production dur
ing this time was s37.2s. leaving
a profit of $65.25.
These hens have feathered their
nests in more ways than one and
have cemented a lasting friend
ship with their owner.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20

final resting place in the Vilstad Gem
etery, between Askov and Bruno, be-
side that of his wife and also his
daughter, Mrs. Frank Olson, who
passed away year ago last fall.
Among those from out of town who
attended the funeral were the Rev.
Paul Hendricks of Hinckley.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20
Changed Lineup Offers Speed.

CnangeU Lineup O1ferS Speed.
For the boys game Pine City pre-
sented a revamped lineup which had
been performing well in practice,
Coach Harvey being determined to
find some combination that would
break the streak of losses that Pine
City had just gone through The two
McKusicks, Donald and Hally. were
at forwards. LUCKNOW was started at
center and Carlson and Kubat took
the Guard positions This lineup
seemed to give the Pine City team
much speed and coupled with the
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20

You may be a big event in some
body's life said girl to a fellow
who was trying to get friendly, but
you are only an incident to me-"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20
GIRLS, BOYS WIN
FOR COUNTY SEAT
Revamped Boys Lineup Breaks Losing
Streak i'm Pine City ArmOry
Friday Evening.

Pine City won both the girls and
boys basketball game from Forest
Lake at the Armory Friday evening.
Forest Lake always puts out a good
aggregation of basketball players and
this year was no exception. However,
Pine City showed considerable i'm
provement in the lineups of both their
teams, the Pine City girls winning
with score of % to Is. and the boys
drawing the long end of an Is to Is
score.
In the girls game scoring honors
were divided between Carrie Dahl
strom and lone Weinberger of the
Pine City team, both of these players
getting good number of baskets.
The lineup for the girls game follows:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20

Emil Egnell. one of the organizers
OF the Swedish Singing society of San
Francisco. Cal. (1Ss1). died the other
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-14
EX-CHAMPIONS
PLAY TODAY
Mrs. Hill and Miss Wall
To Duel Over l.. A.
Course Tuesday

LOS ANGELES. Oct. l4-tP-A
duel Of championship calibre was
in prospect here today as two Of the
middlewest's most promising =
tries in the National Women's Coil
Championship. Mrs. Opal s. Hill.
and Miss Bernice Wall. both SEMI
finalists a year ago. opposed eacn
other in the feature clash Of first
round match play.
Mrs. Hill. Of Kansas City. who
first took up golf on a doctor 5
advice six years ago. yesterday
started the 90 feminine stylsts by
finishing two under par 70 lead
the qualifying round with a 70 over
the trying Los Angeles Country
Clubs North Course
Miss Wall. from Oshkosh. WIS
finished with an 81 but was
fortified for today's match With a
goodly record in competition.
Mrs. Hill lost TO the defending
champion. Miss Glenna Collett.
seeking her fifth crown. also showed
TO advantage yesterday. posting an
81 TO tie for third In the medal
round. IN the first round she faced
Mrs. Harry GrosSman OF Los An
peles. an opponent scarcely expect
ed to cause her trouble.
Miss Helen Hicks. the l9-year-
old Inwood. N. Y. girl. self-educa'eo
in the ancient and royal game. and
medalist in 1929. took second III
the qualifying play with an so. She
was matched with Lucille de Long.
18-year-old Coronado. Calf. play
er in todav's bracket.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-14
Especial to The Herald.)

HARLINGEN. Oct. l4-It Val
ley mat fans Ike action they are
going to have the opportunity TO
see plenty of IL here Thursday
night. Jim Heslin j. arranging one
Of the strongest cards which ever
has been planned for the Valley
since wrestling was introduced
here.
The main bout will be an eve
ning's entertainment IN itself.
Hasiin has Gus Kalli0. present
worlds mlddleWeight champion.
booked to 60 against George Pou-
los, might Greek. II there are two
gr4rplers In Texas between whom
there Is no love lost II i Poulos
ara Kallio. The latter's champion
ship honors will not cause George
t0 pull his punches In the slightest
degree. The action should be plenty
fast.
Kallio II in splendid condition
He had to be to take George
Bauer's title from him IN San
Antonio a week ago last Friday.
hG4AN. ANAle DIT lA4ilA4AA4 VIII has
style OF ring technique and know
that he and Poulos are well match
cd to put on a real battle. George
-s more smooth In his work than
most or the boys OF the cauliflower
al fraternity but he can give the
rough stuff as good as any when
lie is aroused and those who know
KalliC's work also know the latter
ear be depended upon TO arouse
an opponent.
Pat OBrien, who is known here
through several recent matches
viii meet jim Coffield OF Kansas
City In the SEMINAL. C0ffield
light heavyweight OF Kansas City,
IS a protege OF Billy Edwards the
famous deadlock expert and Is un
usually adept at applying head
holds with telling effect. O'Brier
has an uncanny habit OF sliding out
Of most hold which his opponent
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-14
DOWN
3-CITY BEARS
Eeatty's Eleven Defeats
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo
By 1912
lspecial 10 rhe Herald)


PHARR. Oct. l4-Coach willis
Bears we're nosed out in a holly
contested gridiron contest against
the Mission Eagles on Friday after
noon on the local field. Coach
Curtis Beatty brought his Eagles
down with blood In their strong
intent TO take the big end Of the
score and was successful in going
away with the best OF a 10 to Il
score.
The game was a very good one
from the beginning until the whistle
blew 20 stop the play. with Pharr-
San Juan making the first touch
down and the Eagles following
closely with the second. Roy Hinkle
and Big Boy" Epps were the out
standing players OF the locals. they
MANAGING to stop the majority OF
the plays through their territory.
The teams were we'll matched
and II was the trained toe OF the
Mission boy which added the extra
point q take the game from the
Gears The next game will be with
La Feria and a good game Is ex-
pected to result. A. NJ. Weir Of Nc
Allen refereed the game. George
Vest was umpire and George Nc
Cull0ugh or Pharr was headlines
men A large delegation from Mis-
sion attended the game and rooted
Tor their BOYS to help them win.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-14
BRONCS PLAY
RICE SHINES
Clash At Edinburg Friday;
Valley Boys Heartcned
BY 400 Victory
Especial to The Herald }

EDINBURG. oct. 14-Norally
strengthened by their 400 victory
Saturday over the highly advertised
Seguin College Bulldogs the Edin-
burg college Broncs will take on the
Rice Institute Freshmen on the To-
cal field Saturday afternoon.
Two years ago, when EdinbHrg had
what has since been called its most
powerful college grid machine IN the
history of the school. the Rice froSh
suffered swift annihilation before
the onslaughts Of Big John McCaul-
ey. Floyd fTtny) Garrett. Louis Has
sell and Dick Jamerson. outstanding
Valley college football players. That
victory. however. IS the only one
the Broncs have ever taken from the
Rice team. although the two mach
ines meet each year for a grid clas-
sic.
All dope buckets were upset BY
the Broncs in their win over Sc
gum Saturday. Odds were being
handed out in great numbers on the
Seguin team, some OF them ranging
Is high as 8 TO I against the Br0ncs.
j. ID. Foster. Bronc mentor, how
ever. had ironed out many rough
places In the Bronc line and had
his backfield working To precision.
This fact. coupled with the changes
he made in the general lineup. is
accredited with giving the Broncs
their heavy win. John Barnum.
rangy Bronc gridster. who has gen.
orally been seer in the backfield in
previous games. turned In a stellar
game az left end. thereby proving
the contention of local sports fans
that end is his real position. Big
Mac outdid himself IN the game.
throwing beautiful long passes for
gain after gain. The Bronc Bat
tering Ram. as McCauley is more
Familiarity called. was in practically
every play the Broncs made and II
was through his heady work In call
ing signals that the Broncs capital
lied on the weak points Of their op-
ponents.
"A record crowd is expected to at
tend the game here Saturday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-14
CHICAGO CUBS
Buy rliCa1R

CHICAGO. oct l4-P-The
flash OF William WTigley s
check5ook has made Lester Sweet
land. q lefthanded pitcher. q mem
Der OF the Cubs. and other flour
lshes, calculated TO bring the
National League Championship back
to Chicago. may be expected Dor
President William L. Week OF
the club. yesterday announced the
purchase ar SwCetlanL from the
Philadelphia Nationals. for whom
the Scu-hpaw worked during the
past three seasons. The deal was
strictly cash. and while Week did
not reveal the amount involved. ID
reported that the Philiy
treasury Is SIS. 900 better of.
I'D announcing the purchase al
Svect'and. who won six games ana
lest Is. according 10 unofficial
figures for 1880. Ve-k said the deal
was THE frs. move toward bolster
ing Up the pitching staff. He did
not say who nigh, be the next
hurler purchased. but more reports
said Rogers Hovnsby wanted ano-
Their hurler whose contract belongs
to the Phillies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-14
Fails
To Produce Team

CHICAGO. Oct. 14-Pp-Base-
ball Commissioner Kenesaw WI
Lands. today had under advise
ment what should be done. If any
thing. about Freddy Lindstrom's
failure 20 produce an all-star base
ball team to play in the middlewest
Louis Bachelor Of South Bend.
Ind. charged that Lindstrom. star
third baseman or the New York
Giants. had promised 10 organize
a team 20 play in Indiana and
southwestern Michigan. Llndstrom's
failure. he said. had caused him
financial loss. Lindstrom said play
ers on whom he had counted had
decided 10 do something else. hence
no all-star team.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-14

CHAMP FIGHTS
TITLE NOT UP

CHICAGO, Oct. l4-LF-Al
Singer. lightweight champion OF
the world. will display his talent
for the first time In Chicago and
the middlewest. tonight in the
Stadium. In a ten-round nom
title engagement with Eddie Mack
OF Denver.
The champion today was a big
favorite over the Mexican law
student. but the latter had Consid-
cradle support because Of mis-
sensational showing against Tony
Canzoneri a year ago. Mack lost
by a technical Knockout In the
eight round. but was forced 20
give up when nc suffered a sprain-
ed ankle after holding the former
featherweight champion even.