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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-01-15
NEWS AMONG
SCANDINAVIANS
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department of state; he is the author
of number of important treaties be-
tween the United States and foreign
governments.
Slot Machine Syndicate.
Norwegian newspapers bemoan the
fact that American slot machines for
gambling purposes have been intro
duced in Oslo, and they ascribe the
activities of an alleged syndicate to
the direct influence of AL Capone who
is said to have invested money in the
enterprise. An American Show" has
been opened in the Norwegian capital.
featuring slot machines, and while
there is no available law that can be
evoked against the owners and opera
tors, the police authorities are trying
to find some way of effectively stop
ping what the Norwegians generally
consider nuisance.
Ekman Quits.
Goesta Ekman, erstwhile Hollywood
star, has sold his stock in the Oscar
theater, Stockholm, upon whose stage
he has scored a number of successes.
1t is reported that Mr.. Ekman has ac-
cepted renewed offers from an Ameri-
can movie producer, but he has so far
refused to admit that such is the case.
For years he has been considered one
of the greatest character actors OF
the Swedish stage, and his movie sue
cesses have been conspicuous
Bequeathes Books.
Three hundred volumes, printed and
in manuscript form, have been given
to the Danish-American library now
in the course of organization at the
Sohngaardsholm manor, Denmark, &C
cording to stipulation in the will of
the late Professor P. S. Wig of Dana col
lege, Blair, Nebr. Professor Wig was an
outstanding Danish-American histOri-
an and has written extensively on
subjects connected with Danish pio-
neer life in the United States. The
Wig collection will form the nucleus
of a library which will, ultimately
comprise practically everything that
has been written by or about Danes
in America.
Defends America.
A French writer by the name of
Duhamel has recently published a
book about his Impressions of Amer
ica," based on a short visit to this
country. The book is rather antag-
onistic to the United States, and this
fact has called forth a scathing de-
nunciation of Duhamel written by
Johan Bojer, Norwegian novelist
whose books few years ago were
among the Best Sellers in this coun-
try. Mr.. Bojer who has been in the
| United States on two occasions, sharp
ly criticizes his French colleague be-
cause he claims that there is no civil
cation in America; the Norwegian
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-01-15
AN ECONOMICAL
BIRTHDAY DINNER

Friday is Bills birthday and Sun
day is Dots" Mother Briggs addressed
Grandma. Somehow birthdays don't
seem to fit into our economy scheme.
I'm afraid they'll be disappointed if
we fail to greet their anniversaries
without all the frills."
We'll, | think they would enjoy a
party that they knew any of our poor
families could enjoy on the econcmi-
cal food budgets which we are plan
| ming for the Community club. Since
| their birthdays are so close together
| why not celebrate them jointly?"
That's sensible suggestion,
Grandma" answered Mrs. Briggs.
Lets plan lowcost dinner that's
sure to please them"
Well have to serve macaroni and
cheese-you know how Bill dotes on
| that" said Grandmother.
| And we'll have to have potato soup
| for Dots sake" Mother Briggs
sketched a menu on the sheet of paper
| before her. Let's see how does this
appeal to your" Mother Briggs read
the following menu:
| Cream of potato soup-croutons
macaroni a La Florence-buttered
carrots, graham muffins-Butter, cab
bage and apple salad. individual cup
cakes, milk.
Bill and Dot were delighted with
the idea. Bill invited two of his
| I;tt1o mole apd Dotty ocLod bar cpooio1
playmate for the dinner, too. Five OF
the little cakes were frosted with vel
| low icing to represent Bills age. The
entire group of nine cakes designated
Dots age.
| Macaroni a La Florence.
c. dry macaroni, strips bacon
2 tbsp. chopped onion, tbsp. chopped
peppers, C. cooked tomato, salt, pep
per, sugar, grated cheese.
Cut four strips of bacon into small
squares with scissors. Brown thu
bacon carefully and remove from thu
fat. Into this fat stir 2 tbsp. o
chopped onion and cook slightly. ADJ
&c of cooked tomato, 2 tbsp. of chopped
|
Have ready a baking dish with TIT
dry macaroni in it. Pour the tomat
mixture over this and season witt
salt, pepper and enough sugar to re
move the sour taste. Mix thorough
and bake in slow oven 600 degree
F.) for an hour. Before serving
sprinkle with grated cheese and re
turn to oven until cheese is melted
Cinnamon Cup Cakes.
12c. butter, cup sugar, 2 eggs, !
cup milk, Ia cups flour, 21a tsp. bak
ing powder, tbsp. cinnamon.
Cream butter, add sugar and wei
beaten eggs. Sift dry ingredients an
add alternately with the milk to tn
egg mixture. Bake in individual but
tered cake tins. Frost with colore
icing.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-01-15
FARM BUREAU TO
PRESENT PROGRAM
OF LEGISLATION

Voicing the expressed sentiments
of its 10000 farm families, the MIN
nesota Farm Bureau will go before
the state legislature this winter with
requests for legislation that will aid
Minnesota agriculture, says J. 5.
Jones. secretary-treasurer. For the
time being the Farm Bureau will hold
in allowance its much-dscussed re-
quest for a one-cent increase in the
gas tax. DESTROYS of improving the
states system of secondary or farm
to-market roads, the Farm Bureau
realizes that the addition of a cent
to the present gas tax will not help
the secondary road system until laws
are passed to provide for $3.50 split
in gas tax funds, between the trunk
and secondary roads systems.
OF even more Importance to agricul-
ture than the gas tax is the adoption
of a state income tax, that will re-
lieve the present unbearably heavy
burden on real estate. The state leg
islature will be asked to authorize the
presentation of a referendum to the
voters on the question of a graduated
income tax.
Unless the Farm Bureau departs
from previously expressed opinions on
the states bonded Indebtedness it will
not favor the issuance of road bonds
by the state. All previously expressed
opinions of the Farm Bureau voice
the desire that the state operate on
a pay as-you-go basis. This question
with others is to be decided definitely
at the twelfth annual Minnesota Farm
Bureau convention, to be held Jan.
1923 in st. Paul.
AS a means of raising additional
revenue, to replace in part the present
real estate taxes, sales taxes on a
few commodities classed as luXuries
will be asked.
The legislature also will be asked
to authorize the creation of county
livestock indemnity funds, to be raised
by a special dog tax. Funds from
this source would recompense farm
err for sheep killed by dogs.
Holding that drivers of automobiles
that might be received by guests in
their machines, the Farm Bureau will
ask that law be adopted removing
drivers of this liability.
Legislation also will be sought that
would permit the taxation of state
lands for local purposes.
Members of the Farm Bureau
evinced little interest in the proposed
grain storage act, which would make
possible the obtaining of loans On farm
stored grain, as but few would be af-
fected by it. At the costs of adj
ministering the act such as inspec-
ton and insurance would fall only on
those who desired the service, there
has been no opposition voiced to the
measure.
In presenting its legislative pro-
gram the Farm Bureau bases its rec
concentrations on the majority opin-
ion expressed by each county Farm
Bureau, through the county legisla-
tive committee. These subjects were
thoroughly discussed at a series OF
more than forty legislative confer
ences held throughout Minnesota dur
ing the late summer and fall. This
is the sixth time that the Farm Blu
reau will appear before the states
solons with legislative program, as
constructive farm legislation has beer
carefully thought out and vigorously
fought for during the entire twelve
wars of tho Rureau's history Mr.
Jones says.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-01-15
Infant Soldiers.

Teacher: History states, From
time to time the age limits were ex-
tended until at last it was said that
the enemy was robbing the cradle to
get soldiers for its armies"
Pupil: "Oh, | know what kind of
soldiers they were. They call them
the infantry"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-01-15
Wit and Philosophy.

Seeing sign in a window reading
ice Creme" young Goofus went in
and told the man behind the soda
fountain of the misspelling. HAS
anyone told you of it before?" Goofus
asked.
Hundreds replied the clerk.
"But whenever they drop in to tell
me they always spend something,
What'll you have today?"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-01-15
Father Agrees.

But l am so unworthy of you,
DEAR" he murmured.
ooh, Fred" she sighed, eff you
and Father only agreed on every other
question as you do on that, how hap
by we should bei'
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-01-15
For Efficiency.

Clerk: Il can't help being sleepy
in the office. My baby is teething
and every five minutes wakes me up"
Chief: IF that is so you had better
bring him to the office"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-01-15
Sunshine.

Sunshine.
How was your stay at the beach?"
"Fine-but the first tan days were
the hardest"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-01-15

Save time, effort, and money b!
using the American Want Ads.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04
International
Affair Involves
Whole Mob

This Is the story of two Mexican
women, one Negro man, one Hindu
man, a big stick and Deputy Dis
trict Attorney D. H. Wolford. Be-
fore 1t ended the plot took on the
complications of court Of inter-
national relations.
The whole thing started when
the women. the Negro and Hindu
engaged in an argument over a
domestic difficulty. The result of
that was trip to the police sta
ton.
The excited mob was released and
the two women and the colored
man started for the court house to
seek advice in the matter. The
Hindu exchanged verbal compli-
ments with the Negro and this is
the point where the big stick APP
pears.
T. Coleman, colored, armed with
the stick, pursued l.. B. Shah
Hindu, into the street near the
court house. This is the point
where Wolford appears Shah took
refuge behind the deputy district
attorney and begged for protection.
Wolford, noted for his ability to
influence juries with flow of gold
en- language. finally succeeded in
getting Coleman to discard the big
stick. He then suggested that they
all 60 over to the county Jail and
talk 1t over where there was plenty
of protection and assistance should
another argument threaten.
Mrs. Shah. one of the Mexican
women, it developed. left her hus-
band and three children some time
ago and now wants the children
but not the husband. Mr.. and Mrs.
Coleman, the colored man and his
Mexican wife. are friends, or were.
The big st!c... and Wolford were in
nocent bystanders.
The domestic difficulty is in pro-
cess of ironing out at this time.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04
Just Too Many
Unemployment
Plans Offered
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER
United Press Staff Correspondent

/ WAShlNGlON, sept. 4. (UP)-
An overproduction of plans for re.
l.eving the depression is being addee
to the difficulties of the admins.
! tration in its struggle to restore
normal conditions.
Some of President Hoover's cri-
tics are saying he has no plan. Blu.
any such alleged deficiency is being
rapidly offset by the quantity OF
volunteer proposals being thrust
upon Washington by an apparently
large segment of the population.
They may be expected to fall in
showers as soon as congress returns.
All the administration is at
tempting TO do now is to stimu-
late public confidence, cut gov
eminent expenses, help straight
en- out Europe, and advice local
communities as to how to raise
and spend relief funds. Presi-
dent Hoover thinks that is
enough. Many others do not
share this opinion. Mail sacks
arriving in Washington are
bullying with advice. Almost
every coat pocket in the nations
capital may be said to contain
scheme for relieving the de-
preston.
Some projects are Matching which
may prove to be of great import
ance. The best minds of the United
States chamber Of commerce are at
work One committee on unem-
ployment is due to report within the
next two or three weeks. A COM
mittee of the progressive conference
headed by Senator Robert NJ. La
Toilette, Republican. Wisconsin, is
soon to publish plan which repre-
sents the extensive research and
thought of such notable economists
as DR.. Leo Wolman and Stuart
Chase. This is expected to receive
serious discussion in congress.
One official here is considering
creation of special division in his
organization to receive suggestions
from the public. He refrains from
calling it a waste basket" depart
ment.
Another official was wheedled
into receiving a caller who brought
an elaborate plan for construction
of nation wide chain of concrete
catacombs. He thought this would
not only be an improvement over
cemeteries but, if the federal gov
eminent would only endorse his
plan, would soon put thousands of
men at work on steam ShovelS, and
concrete mixers, not to mention the
hundreds of agents who would be
given employment going from house
TO house selling space in the cata-
combs.
Just one man was found in Wash
ington today who apparently had
no plan to offer He was discovered
slouched over against the fence in
front of the White House. He had
been trying to sell pencils but trade
was slow and he had dropped off
to sleep at the time this correspon-
dent passed him.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04

tiago. except by train, without a
special permit.
The governments recognition OF
the threat of Communism gaining
the upper hand in the crisis was re-
Elected in a statement issued by
Idalecio Teller, newly appointed
commander in chief Of the carabin-
GERS, army and air force. The state
ment actually was public warning
against the dangers of Communism
and declared that Communism
could not exist except in a nation
of slaves.
American Ambassador Will
liam S. CulbertsOn called
meeting of American business
representatives to discuss the
situation.
Culbertson denied reports
that the United States was
planning to send warships to
Chilean waters.
Communists took a leading part
in disturbances which continued to-
day in Ecuador and Chile.
AlJer flOIS pIeciplIaIeu III 0ulD
by Communist mass meetings, in
which seven persons we're killed and
about 30 wounded, similar occur
ences in Guayaquil resulted in two
soldiers being shot and several
Communists injured
The Communists demonstrated
against the foreign match monopoly
revoked by congress, which was
granted in return for a S2,000,000
loan from the Kreuger match in
terestS.
The Chilean government took
cognizance of the opportunity grant
ed Communist agitators during the
present unrest by issuing a warn
ing TO the nation against the dan
ger of Communism.
Communists have been loud ir
their support of mutinous sailor;
who control of the entire Chilean
navy, although the sailors have moi
indicated that their movement Is
connected with Communism.
Guayaquil was patrolled by troops
today and martial law was in force
in Santiago.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04
Daily Report Of
Stock Markets

NEW YORK, Sept. 4. (U.H = The
stock market stood up we'll today in
| the face of further heavy selling in
individual groups and issues. Hopes
for pre- holiday bull demonstra-
ton against the short interest, how
ever, were not realized and the mar
ket held its own.
Repeated attempts were made by
the bear crowd to extend yesterday
decline by concerted offerings of
various pivotal shares. They sue
ceeded at one time in forcing Steel
common fractionally below its pre-
vious days low to a new bottom
since 1922. They met with better
success in the utility group, already
suffering from fears of rate reduc-
ton agitation at the coming meet
ing of congress.
The communication section Of the
utility group was hardest hit. influ-
enced by the approaching Western
Union dividend meeting at which
directors are expected to authorize
a reduction of the rate. American
Telephone was weak and selling or
an urgent character came into
American and foreign power issues
and International Telephone.
The main body of stocks held
within comparatively narrow
range through most OF the session,
aided by persistent short covering
in anticipation of the three-day sus-
pension of trading over the Labor
day holiday. Buying of this char
acter met with ready offerings and
shorts were not required to bid for
stocks for covering purposes.
Activity showed pronounced
slump from yesterdays two mil
lion share turnover. indicating that
most of the larger traders were not
willing to take a large position on
either side of the market over the
holiday.
According to preliminary calcu-
lations the Dow, Jones & Co., indus
trial average declined 0.43 points to
1921, rail average declined o.o2
points to 64.44 and the utility aver
age was off 0.73 points at SAB.
Sales totaled 100000 shares
compared with 100000 shares yes
terday.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4. UP
The impending Labor day holiday
was blamed today for light trading
on the Los Angeles Stock Exchange,
after officials announced the ex-
change would be closed Saturday,
Monday and Wednesday.
Security First National Bank was
the most active, selling $3.50 shares
at 69i1, off Il, to strike a new low
for the year. Transamerica, the
other active financial issue, was
unchanged at Ga on sales Of 1900
shares.
Union Oil led the petroleums,
transfers of 1900 shares at l6i2 off
i. being recorded Standard Oil
sold 600 shares at SO, off 4 and
Bolsa Chico 100 shares at ga, up
Il.
Pacific Mutual was unchanged a;
so on 200 shares.
! Southern California Edison Com
mon was up i at 43 on a sale OF
! 100 shares.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04
Assessors Talk
OF Tax Burden

Assessors of California are put
ting forth every effort to find some
method by which the burden Of
state and county taxes may be re-
duced, according to word received
from Frank G.. Weir, Imperial
county assessor, attending the as
SCISSORS convention in Salinas.
One solution of the tax reduc-
ton problem advanced at the con-
yention was for taxpayers to de
mand less of government" and
support public officials in their eff
forts to reduce budgets and GU:
down expenses.
Elimination of unnecessary gov
ernmental services and establish
ment of an equitable tax burden
will result in considerable reduc-
ton Of expenses, said one conven-
ton speaker.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04
0UN'IY lR

Special-Pernanent wave $500 fol
two weeks only. Ruth's Marcellt
Shoppe. Fourth and Wensley. 2lti
Correction-Through an error on
police court Docket book. the Press
Wednesday afternoon gave 119 as
the address of a place on North
Fifth street which had been raided
by police. The address. it was later
discovered, should have been 1T
North Fifth street.
The Coolest Eating ploce IN town.
California Hotel Coffee Shop-a.r
cooled. Open all night. I5tf
Interlocutory Decree Granted -
1nterlocutory decree OF divorce was
granted Cora Mccall from T D.
Mccall, according to papers filed in
the clerks office yesterday by Judge
Vaughn N. Thompson. Both are to
contribute to the support Of three
minor children. Division of prop
erty and arrangements for alimony
were explained in the decree.
DIR. A. e. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.
Back From Nacation-Donald O. !
1arkins, former deputy district at /
torney, is back after a two months !
vacation spent in touring the east, |
south and Canada. He is en- route
to the northern part Of the state
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04
King Speaks To
Rotary Meeting

Returned vacationists had a
splendid time mingling with the
stay-at-homes at Rotary CLUB
luncheon yesterday noon and Joe
King delighted with descriptions OF
his trip to his home in Iowa, which
he had not visited in 20 years, un-
til this summer.
His parents recently had returned
from the Rotary-International con-
vention in Vienna and King told
something of their experiences.
Herbert E. Paul, manager OF the
U. S. Grant Auto Equipment COM
pany. and E. Rau, manager OF the
Western Union office here, now are
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04

port. Division of property and ali
mony were arranged, the property
to be divided according to the terms
of a property settlement agreement,
/, w. b. Luallin, will not be re-
sponsible for any debts incurred by
my wife, Blanche Luallin, after this
date. September 2, 1881 (Signed
w. B. Luallin. 3t3
On Official Business Sheriff
George Campbell went to Phoenix
last night on official business. He
is expected to return to the valley
some time today.
Sciots Meet Tonight 49, Members
of the local order of SciotS will
hold their first meeting of the fall
season tonight After regular lodge
a Dutch lunch will be
served.
Is On Nacation-Walter Worden
Of the district attorneys office, left
Tor Los Angeles tdoay for a weeks
vacation.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04
Files Answer
And Complaint

Answer and cross complaint were
filed in the county clerks office
yesterday by the defendant in the
case Of G.. l.. Robson versus j. w.
Hit.
He denies the allegations and asks
that the plaintiff receive nothing
but that the defendant and cross
complainant have judgment IN the
sum of $7,466.74.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04

4 File Notice OF Appeal - Notice OF
appeal was filed in superior court
yesterday by the plaintiff in the
case of Charles L. Myers versus the
Imperial Irrigation district Myers
appeals TO the supreme court from
Judgment obtained June 18 and
from an order denying him a new
trial.
Osteopathy - I have moved my
office from $50 Main Street to
Rooms 81 and %, Medical Dental
Building. Will be ready for bust
ness September 10th. DR.. J. F. Fon-
cannon. 5t3
Building Permits - Carl Hunter
received a building permit at the
city engineers office yesterday &c
erect frame residence at 1927 State
street. The cost was placed at
$4,000. A permit for alterations to
a residence at 1862 Euclid was is
sued to w. R. Morris. The cost was
$50.
Fresh Dates Just In-Cooking
dates. 5 lbs. 4Oc. Other grades. l5c
to soc a pound Highway Date |
Ranch, four miles west on San Di- /
ego highway. 3lt6 .
Divorce Granted-Kisa Naito was |
granted a final decree of divorce /
from Yukichi Naito on grounds of
wilful neglect, according to infor-
nation filed yesterday afternoon
with the county clerk. Mrs. Naito
was given custody of three minor
with Naito ordered to con-
tribute toward their support. He
may visit the children at reasonable
times.
Special Si.00 Shampoo and finger
wave. Ruth's Marcelle Shop. Phone
1898. Fourth and Wensley. 18ti
Set Date For Hearing-Applica-
ton for letters Of administration in
the estate of Robert Howard Burch
will be heard before Judge Vaughn
N. Thompson September 5. it is or
dered. Myrtle Burch filed the ap-
plication.
IIterlocutory Decree-Interlocu-
tory decree of divorce was granted
Jewell HOWE from Roland c. HOWE
with the custody of two minor chill
dren going to the plaitniff. The
father is to contribute to their sup
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04

, members OF the local club. Rau, a
former Rotarian. was reinStated,
and Paul is a new member.
Miss Opal Hunt was guest pianist
In the absence of Estelle Livingston,
club pianist.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04
Battle for Corn Eating Title

ORTONVILLr., MINI. (U.P)-The
corn eating champion of the world
will be unofficially crowned here
at the annual Corn Festival to be
held Sept. and A. Corn in hun
dred bushels lots will be prepared
for consumption by experts for the
festival.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-04

The Gravenstein apple men Of
the Sebastopol district of Sonoma
County harvested more than 100000
boxes, which netted the growers
sl.35 a box. Nearly all the crop was
shipped to Europe.