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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30

and last week President Hoover NOM
mated Ralph HI. Booth of Detroit.
Mich. to succeed him. Mr.. Booth.
a Canadian by birth, has been con-
nected with the Chicago Tribune. the
chicago Journal and other papers as
"a business manager; in 1904 he be-
came the publisher of the Detroit
Tribune. and has also published the
Grand Rapids Herald At the present
time he is president of the Booth
Publishing Co.. which has a chain of
newspapers in Michigan cities. Mr..
Booth Will assume his diplomatic
duties some time during the coming
spring.
Wahlfrid Williamson Dead.
Wahlfrid Williamson. said to be the
Oldest Swedish printer in Chicago.
died last week at the age of so. He
was born in Trelleborg, Sweden. in
which country he learned the printers
trade. AT the age of 10 he came to
Chicago where he was foreman in
shops that printed Swedish newspa-
pers. for. many years. More recently
he started printing business of his
own Having lived more than 60
years in Chicago Mr.. Williamson had
become widely known among his nu-
merous compatriots in that city.
Gets Own Building.
Like many other foreign diplomats
in Washington. the Norwegian min
lister has until now rented quarters
Continued on Pags y
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30
HINCKLEY BOY SCOUT
TROUP PROGRESSES

The boy scouts of Hinckley, met
last Thursday evening in the recrea-
ton room at the DR.. Kelsey home.
The troop is complete now with 80
boys. They are making fast progress
under the leadership of DR.. Kelsey
and sponsored by the American Leg
ion. They will be equipped with the
necessary equipment as time goes on.
The meeting Thursday evening was
for competitive drill to rank the boys
in squads. A permanent committee
of inspection was appointed by the
American. Legion, composed of the
Rev. NJ. Reiger, Supt. l.. w. Brown,
and Frank Mclaughlin.
The scouts have an ideal place in
which to meet in the recreation room
at the DR.. Kelsey home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30

Washington. January 29-There is
high pressure controversy being
waged as to whether reports on bust
ness and employment conditions en-
anating from governmental and pri-
vate sources are reliable pictures of
actual conditions. OF course, there
is a certain amount of politics in
volved in these discussions, but the
general trend of the dispute runs
along psychological lines. The crit
icism centers around the method of
presenting economic pictures to the
country. Mr.. Hoover and his group
insist that the accounts of business
conditions must be tinged with optim-
ism to relieve depression that usually
accompanies uncertainty as to the flu
ture. The other school of thought
contends that better results will be
achieved by giving a picture clearly
showing the bad spots as well as the
good points.
While there has been relatively
little public discussion of these mat
tiers. private conversations at the Cap
itol and as reported from Industrial
districts bring to light the wide diff
ferences Of opinion The talk is dir
ected to the problem of unemployment
and as to the efficacy of current pro-
posals to offset this menace to pros
perity. For instance, the White House
issued statement on Friday that
survey BY the Department Of Labor
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30

WILLOW RIVER
STORE BURNED
4. L. SwartZ Loses Merchandise and
Household Goods i'm Friday
Morning Blaze.

The store building housing the mer-
ing to A L. Swartz of Willow River
was burned to the ground early Fri
day morning completely destroying
the contents. The fire was discovered
by William Nyrud and Frank Peters
who Immediately spread the alarm,
but before being noticed the ravaging
flames had already done their work
and not an item was saved from the
building.
The fire also did considerable dam
age to the American Telephone and
Telegraph Co. and to the Minnesota
Power & Light Co. by burning down
poles and destroying wire. This, how
ever, was Immediately replaced so tt at
the service was only momentarily in
terrupted. The plate glass window
was broken by the heat as were also
windows in the Joe Jurash Confec-
tionery store and in the creamery.
A. L. SwartZ has been in the mer-
camille business in Willow River since
1920 having moved there from Duluth
and at the time of the fire had his
property only partly covered by in
surance. He had the misfortune to
lose his wife by death last summer
During the greater part of the winter
he and his three sons have made their
home at the Art Gunderson residence.
1t is understood that he will not re-
build
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30
Children
Are Fire Victims

Tragedy stalked in the farm
home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. e. Lind
gren near Aitkin Friday when
fire destroyed their residence and
burned to death their two little
children. The children died in a
hospital within short time after
the tragedy. and the father may
lose the sight Of both eyes be-
3 cause of burns received while
carrying the children from the
house.
The mother and father were at
work in the barn when a stove
exploded in the. house, causing
the fire which snuffed out the
lives of their little tots, Marian,
3, and Erland. 2. Mrs. Lindgren
is also in a hospital suffering
from shock and grief.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30
SIX FROM PINE
ATTEND COURSE
Sixteenth Annual Event at University
Farm One of Largest Ever Held
Nearly 1900 Attend.

Pine county was well represented
at the sixteenth annual Farmers and
HOmemakers' week at the University
Farm between the dates of January
20 to %. This years short course
proved to be one of the largest that
has ever been sponsored by the Uni
versity Department of Agriculture,
the attendance reaching total of
nearly 1900 which included repre-
sentatives from practically every
county in the state.
Those who were present from this
county were, Bernice Beavers, Rush
City; Marie Buck, Askov: Omar Hol-
land. Pine City; Margaret Grace,
Markville, Harriet Oman, Kingsdale;
Arne Anderson, Kerrick.
The Week" was a decidedly busy
one, with many important meetings
of statewide organizations taking
place in addition to a full daily pro-
gram of classes, demonstrations lee
lures. and entertaining features oc-
cupying each noon and evening. More
than 100 different speakers were. ON
the program this year, including more
than 100 from the university staff and
about 30 from outside, a number of
these being from other states.
The American is only S1.50 per
year; why not now?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30
NEWS AMONG SCANDINAVIANS

Professor elsie Bothne, former head
of the Scandinavian department at
the University of Minnesota, is now
stationed ut Oslo, Norway. as the rep
reSentative of the Canadian Pacific
Railway, and in this capacity he has
been making a tour of the country
to encourage emigration to Canada.
This effort has been very strongly
resented in the Norwegian press
which attacks Professor Bothne in
quite violent terms: he is also being
criticized because he directs traffic
to Canada via British steamship lines
despite the fact that Norway for years
has maintained direct steamship con-
nection with American ports. Upon
being confronted with the Norwegian
reports. officials of the Canadian Pa
cific road said that they would make
no statements pending an investiga-
ton.
To Teach Swedish.
The children's club committee of
the national Swedish-American fra
ternal Vasa order is planning the pub
LEGATION of series of Swedish readers
for the purpose of teaching Swedish
American children the language of
their forefathers. 1t is said that most
OF the lodges of the order have ex-
pressed themselves in cordial SYM
pathy with this plan.
New Envoy to Denmark.
Percival H. Dodge has resigned as
United States minister to Denmark.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30
PAYS FINE

Carl Brandt who is logging near
Kingsdale in the eastern part of the
county, was arrested Thursday by
Game Warden Sheridan Greig and
paid fine of 500 and costs when
hailed before Justice Geo. w. Rash
for having venison in his possession
and feeding it to his workers. He
also paid $40 and costs for maintain
ing hounds in woods inhabited by
deer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30
COUNTY BOARD MEETS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

The board of county commissioners
will meet in regular session at the
court house in Pine City, Tuesday,
Feb. at 1 p. m. Regular routine
business will be transacted as well as
other business which may be brought
before the board at that time.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30
Private Rates High.

A private monopoly is always a
menace of the first magnitude, to
every institution and every ideal that
a loyal citizen of this Republic holds
dear. Private monopoly is always
greedy, tyrannical. thoroughly anti
social.
The revelations before the Federal
Trade Commission show conclusively
that this is not an exaggerated state
ment.
The National Electric Light associ
alton, which is the publicity agency
of the power trust, has deliberately
engaged in wholesale corruption of
our cherished public schools, from
kindergarten to university, has cor
rupted the press, and every other
agency of education, the Y. Nj. c. A,
Boy Scouts, etc.
These revelations before the Fed
eral Trade Commission are not hear
say but are based upon their own
documentary evidence.
To my mind. there is but one safe
way to administer a natural monopoly
and that is by government ownership
and administration. Under private
ownership and control, the first con-
Germ of the company is dividends and
high salaries. and rates are fixed to
this end. All the traffic will bear is
the idea back of the rate structure
under private ownership. Under pub
lie ownership ii is a question of the
best service. at the lowest cost. The
rates under private ownership are
from three to five times as high as
they are under public ownership and
the service is never any better
Power Trust is Octopus.
Mr.. Stockwell said that the private
secretary of former Governor Pinchot
had told him that the power trust is
the strongest monopoly in the United
States barring none the railroads.
banks. telephone or telegraph-and it
is more dangerous than any foreign
enemy.
Samuel insult. the big power man.
has said: I'VE do not want public
ownership because we do not want
political rule
In the state of Georgia the power
trust controlled ESQ newspapers for
their propaganda work in behalf Of
Continued on Page 50
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30
ONTARIO POINTS THE WAY
WITH PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
Hon. S. A. Stockwel Argues that the Public May Well
Produce Electric Power and Light to Have the
Government in the Road Building Business, Post Of
fees Schools, Hospitals, etc.
Power Trust is Most Powerful Monopoly in the United
States Today.-Power Developed From River S
Should Accrue to the Benefit of Unconstitutional
Amendment Needed in Minnesota.

The meeting at Pine City Friday
evening called for the public discus
sion of electric power and light rates
and addressed by the Hon. S. A. Stock
we'll of Minneapolis, was we'll attend
ed, folks coming out not only from
the Pine City vicinity but from other
parts of the county as well as from
Kanabec and Chisago counties. The
speaker was accorded very close at
tention throughout his hour and a
half discourse of the subject. Mr..
Stockwell was introduced by County
Attorney M. B. Hurley who said it was
well to have this important public
issue discussed and especially when
led by man of broad vision and fine
human instincts such as the speaker
possesses. He also said that Mr..
Stockwell is a clear and forceful
speaker.
.rMr. Stockwell commenced his talk
to being an engineer or expert ac-
countant and that he can't trace the
dollar through all its qualifications of
the power trust, but that the public
is not getting fair deal. Power and
light is great economic question
and the proper working out of it and
its just application will make for a
happier and fuller life.
Passed Steam Age.
The speaker went on and asked the
question: Who is to control the pow
err of the future? He said that we
are just emerging from the steam age.
Steam has been used for $50 years.
The electric age is upon us and it is
coming fast. Steam could not be
monopolzed but electricity can and is
being monopolized. Eighty per cent
OF it is owned and controlled by six
big corporations, dominated by the
General Electric Company, American
Gas & Electric Company, Samuel In
sull, ]. p. Morgan, Andrew Mellon.
and Henry L. Dougherty.
Is it wise to have control by small
groups in commerce, industry, and
transportation?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30

The Largest Circulation
OF ANY PINE COUNTY NEWSPAPER
First newspaper south of Duluth and Super
ior on the Great Northern railroad. Covers
large area and is good advertising medium.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30

prepared by the Division of Farm Man.
agement and Agricultural Economics,
University Farm. st. Paul, Minn)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-01-30

Present prospects indicate another
favorable year for the producers of
hogs. 1t is thought that the 1890 sup
ply of hogs will be somewhat less than
in 1929. 1t is estimated that the
number OF sows to farrow next spring
in the corn belt states will not be
greatly different than the number
narrowing last spring. 1t Is too early
Continued on Page 81
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-04-12
imperial Order of Hing David
A Fraternal Organization

Paving Sick and Death Benefits congratulates Our Peo-
pie on the Wonderful Progress We have Made During
THE PAST SIXTYSIX YEARS OF FREEDOM
along the Professional and Business Lines.
OUR ORDER is doing great work among our people,
caring for the sick and distressed During the past year
we carried sunshine into more than one hundred homes by
our prompt payment of death Claims
WE FIAVEA CAMPAIGN on for months. Our
Joining Fee is only ST. Sick Dues 81 to 81 week. Death
Benefits, SIS to $1oo. Any information desired can be
obtained by writing to Home Office, 20 W. Leigh Street.
Rihmond Va, Mrs. A. g. IAYLOR, a. W. r.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-04-12
FULTON NOTES

The services are progressing
splendidly at the churches in Full
ton.
Rev. C. B. Jefferson preached at
Calvary last Sunday morning. AT
$50 P. M. the Lords supper was
administered by the pastor, Rev.
Cobbs.
Tomorrow at $3.50 P. M. will be
the regular communion service at
Rising Mt. Zion, Rev. o. B. Sims,
pastor. The pastor is getting in
shape to deliver another series of
sermons. 1t will do you good to
hear him. :,
Rev. Robert L. Pervall will
preach at Shiloh Baptist Church
tomorrow"
Miss Louise Edwards and Mr..
Cornelius Terrell were admitted
into the bonds of matrimony on
the 5th at the residence of the
groom's parents, 4206 Fulton
Street, by the pastor of the bride,
Rev. H. Randolph.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-04-12
SOUTH RICHMOND

At Union Baptist Church last
Sunday we had an enjoyable time.
In the morning our pastor deliv-
cred a very timely and inspiring
sermon. At $3.50 P. M, commun-
ion services. At 8 P. M, Rev.
John Reade, of South Carolina,
preached for US. Seated on the
rostrum was our pastor and his
assistant. The lecture by Rev.
John Reade was a real treat. Ser
vices tomorrow as usual, with a
snecial service at $3.50 P. M. by
the Rev. P. S. Lipscomb, pastor
of HIT. Hermon Baptist Church. He
will be accompanied by his choir:
On the 18th instant, s P. M,
Rev. @. T. Hill, pastor of Second
Baptist Church, will preach for US
His choir will accompany him.
Thursday, April 18th, DR.. Gal
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ject Looking at the Beautiful Side
of Life" He stated that the world
would be a beautiful place in which
to live if everyone would look at
the beautiful side of life.
The Girls Reserve Club held
their bi-monthly meeting Monday
in the assembly room.
The Literary Society has SEEM
ing fallen by the wayside. 1t is
hoped that the officers will take
this to consideration and begin a
program, as the time is growing
Short. The officers of the Literary
Harry Williams; Vice-President,
Paige Lewis; Secretary, Esther
Kinner, and Treasurer, Woodrow
Ellis.
The presentation of Sunny of
Sunnyside" has been dropped due
to the fact that no place could
be secured in which to have the
large operetta, which was to have
been presented by the first, sec
ond and third year classes.
The High School minstrels, which
was being successfully directed by
Mr.. Waldron Jones, was cancelled
by the principal for reasons of
undetermined origin. Prof. Davis
announced that he would have to
cancel some other things in pro-
gress at the school for personal
reasons.
Rehearsals are expected to get
under way soon foE the annual
commencement exercises, which will
be held June 10th.
The Sojourners' Mothers Club
held rally at both schools Friday.
The Junior and freshmen classes
were the only two classes that had
reported Monday. The star class
was the junior class. Dorothy Ran
dolph led that class with a contri-
button of over three dollars.
The Parent-Teachers Association
met at the School Monday evening.
Business of Importance was carried
no.
The Schools baseball team is plan
ming to play Easter Monday against
the S. N. A. Walters. The gate
receipts will go for buying the
Honor Letters for the Basket and
Football teams.
The Easter Holidays will begin
Thursday. Mank are looking for
ward to having a good time since
it is the first recreation period since
January.
Such a starved bank of moss
Till that May morn
Blue ran the flash across
Violets were born.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-04-12
COMING EVENTS

Debate April A, conducted by
Mrs. Salisbury. The proposition
will be Resolved that Prohibition
is more detrimental to the Country
than Automobiles.
Elks Educational Night, April 18.
All clubs and lodges will be repre-
sented by some speaker. Orations
will be delivered by Students of
Washington High School.
Daughter Elks will hold their
Anniversary and Memorial Services
at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sun
day, April IS, at 800 P. M. The
principal speaker for the occasion
will be Mother Kelly.
The Elks Hall will be scene OF
Radiant Splendor on Easter Monday
night, at which time the Advance,
ment Club will entertain.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-04-12

Canadian Pacific Railway. 1t Is a IA
vorite stopping-off place for travellers
bound to and from the Pacific Coast
and the Orient. and has played host TO
a great number Of celebrities. To &C
commodate visitors desiring to tarry
awhile amid Banff's matchless seem
cry, there is fine modern hosiery
known as the Banff Springs Hotel
Golfers will be pleased to learn that
Banff has one of the finest l8-hoie
golf courses on the American CONT
nent. The new links. the first tee OF
which is near the hotel, overlook the
Bow and Spray Rivers.
In July. to be exact July a. 2S ano
"a, Banff will stage her picturesque
annual Pow-Wow and Indian Days
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-04-12
. P,osas ~ T4E MoONrA"uS

RI0G2S ~ TIVE MOUNTAINS
Lovers Of rugged mountain scenery
bracing air and golf amid mile-high
mountains find their hearts desire
In the vacation possibilities at Banft.
Alberta, the capital of Banff National
Park and one Of the best known re-
sorts In the world. The Canadian
Rockies, Of which Banff is the strate-
gic center. outrival Switzerland IN
their scenic grandeur. 80 much 80
that Edward Whymper. conqueror
of the celebrated Matterhorn. aptiy
termed them Fifty Switzerlands
Rolled into One" Banff Is readily
accessible from all points in North
America. for it is situated on the
main transcontinental line OF the
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ID MouNTA,L Q
WILU "OUNF~"
ccAsse, NEAR RAUFS

when Stoney and Blood Indian braves
and their squaws ride to Banfi. where
they will pitch their tepees in the Elh
pasture and make indian "whoopee
by reyiying their time-honored sports
wrestling on horseback. bow ana ar.
row contests and other tests OF skil
and stamina in which the red men
demonstrate that they have lost little
of their native technique.
During the Labor Day weekend
Banff will play host to Scottish pipers
and chieftains at the annual High.
land Gathering and Scottish Music
FESTIVAL in the course Of which prizes
will be awarded to the best pipers In
the various Canadian Scottish Regi-
ments.
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STAUNTON SOCIETY
By Theresa B. Evens

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The Harriet B. Tubman Ciu 40
2tarta;ned last Tuesday night at
residence of Mrs. Ora Peyton'
Fery one spent an enjoyable eve
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MILES, The Cleaner
Established at 1O9 W MAIN STREET
For IA Years.

has always been glad to serve both
white and colored. The main olant is
managed by Mr.. John w. Jones, who
is fully experienced in this line OF
work. For the convenience Of our
colored trade, we have opened Cash
and Carry Branch Office at 533 '1-2
North Second Street, under the man.
agement of Miss Virginia Jordan.
Ladies' work will be given especial
attention. Not only do We clean all
garment, but hats are also cleaned
and blocked.
We are at your service. Give US
a trial. One day service, if you wish.
The Reliable Shoe Shine Parlor,
for the convenience of the entire
family is also located at the branch
office.
We will be glad to call for and re-
turn your shoes at all times. Under
the management Of Mr.. Ernest Har-
ris. Call by and "Look Us Over"
If it suits you, tell US, then tell 9TH
ers.
Once a customer, always a custo-
mer. We have had many, lost few.
EVER MILES, Proprietor.
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VIRGINIA
N THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND 49,.
March 18th 1880

Elsie Wilson,. .------Plain1hi
against: ,.
Dave Wilson ------------.--peien u.a,s
The object Of this suit is to obtain
divorce from the bond OF maerimony
by the plaintiff from the defendant On
the grounds Of wilful desertion ana
abandonment, and an affidavit having
been made and filed that the said defen.
dant is not resident OF the state ..
Virginia, and that his last known Dos pos.
office address was 1888 North 9tn o.rees
Richmond, Virginia, it is hereby oras.eu
that the said David Wilson appear he.s
within IL days after due publication ..
this order and do what is necessary
to protect his interest in this SUM-
C. A. Mckenzie, p. q.
A Copy-Teste: c,.s
Ajax Campbell Dsp' "'''N
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B. T. WASHINGTON HIGH
SCHOOL NEWS
By Abou Ben Hassan

Booker T. Washington's birth
anniversary was observed Fri
morning in the assembly by
Ions were given by the class,
third year English class. Quo
len from Negro authors, and a
Ter on the life of Booker T..
Shington was read by Matthews
Wis. The program closed with
election dealing with Booker 7.
|shington High School, by the
Is teacher, Mrs. Theresa B.
kns.
ROT. Frank R. Davis addressed
faculty and student body Tues
morning, having for his sub
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OPEN MONDAY. APRIL 7

Dine at tho Palm Garden lea
Room
Fine food, good service ,or
For private parties. can ii'''
1873 Sunnyside Street.
STAUNTON, VA.
MENU:
Cakes, pies, salads, candy, sand
witch, soft drinks, sodas.
Cigars, cigarettes, chewing gum
MRS. MARY E. SMITH, Mgr.
MR.. ARTHUR SMITH, Prop.
Special attention paid to clubs.
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land will preach at Centralia Bap-
fist Church during the installation
services of Rev. C. A. Cobbs, who
is also secretary of Ministers Con-
ference of Richmond and vicinity.