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Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-06
JAPANESE PAPER
AGREES T0BACK
YANKEE FLYERS
Pangborn And Herndon
May Find Rivals In
BOardman-POlandO.

TOXIC, Aug. 6. U.P)-The Osaka
Mainichi, one of the most influen-
tial newspapers in Japan, announc-
ed today that it would back Clyde
E. Pangborn and Hugh Herndon,
Jr., American round the world fly
ers, in an attempted nonstop
flight from Toxic to Seattle, Wash.
The flyers landed at Tachikawa
airport just outside Toxic, at 6:10
D. m. (Tokio time) today, complet-
ing flight from Khabarovsk, ST.
IBERIA, after abandoning an attempt
to beat the Post-Gatty round the
world flight record.
The flyers encountered technical
difficulties at Heneda airport ear
lier today where they landed. They
were refused permission to store
their plane because the airport, in
the course of construction, is not
completed and airport authorities
also questioned their landing priv
| ileges since they were without a
permit to land. The latter difficult
| ty was believed amicably adjusted,
however, but the flyers chose to go
on to Tachikawa.
TOXIC, Japan, Aug. 6. W.p)-The
American flyers, Clyde E. Pangborn
and Hugh Herndon Jr., landed on
japanese soil today on their way
from Khabarovsk, Siberia, to Toxic,
to start q nonstop flight across
the Pacific to Seattle.
They touched at Haneda at $50
p. m. $3.50 a. m. EST) then pro-
ceeded almost Immediately to Ia
chikawa airport, outside Toxic.
TOXIC, Japan, Aug. 6. W.n)-
Miss Amy johnson, British flyer,
ended her long London-to-Tokio
flight today. She brought her tiny
Puss Moth light plane to earth at
SIT p. m. (3:17 a. m. EST), after
a swift flight during the day from
Seoul, Korea.
SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 6. WR-
Another trans-Pacific flight at
tempt appeared brewing today.
Russell Boardman and John Po-
lando. New York to Turkey flyerS
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-06

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 6. W.P)-
Another trans-Pacific flight at
tempt appeared brewing today.
Russell Boardman and John Po-
lando, New York to Turkey flyers
gathered information concerning
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-06

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Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19
A YOUNG HERO DIES

That was pathetic story from New Jersey pub Hshed the other day. telling of the death of John F. Schey aged 12 He refused to accept proered rescue from his burning home in order to remain with his mother, who he thought was in the burning building
 The father, his wife, and two children aroused by servants in the early hours of the morning fled to safety as the fire threatened to get he In the dark the youngser missed, and volunteer fireman rushed ladder against the boys bedroom window, shouting for him to out.
 From the smoke-fled room came the reply Never mind me. I'm going with mother"
 Now, there may have been finer heroism some whe1e sometime but do not recall it at this time. Here was a lad too young as the world would say to understand but he believed that his mother in the burning house. and without thought of sef took the chance with death to be with mother"
 He died like supposed to die in epics. He was man
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19
WHERE ARE THE COAL BUNKERS?

There are some ancient plattudes that in spite of and threadbare the less true. One of them s Hope springs eternal in the human breast"
 Seward has been waiting patiently for some years for the long promised coal bunkers during which time our famous "rival city has been trying to steal Sew ards thunder, yet the we'll known and primitive "cam sheP loading device-one of the most laughabe meth ods ever witnessed anywhere, is still picking up fine Jumps of Alaska coal and breaking them just small as of yore.
 This method can be compared with trying to build breakwater with teaspoon. As has been stated. the only worthy point about the present loading facilities is the hearty, healthfu laugh by the onlooker
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19
BRADFORD CANNERY
 WILL OPERATE AGAIN

Following the receipt of instruc- tions recently from A. H. Bradford, head of the Associated Fisheries of Alaska, Ed Anderson of Homer left for Squaw Harbor to assist in making preparations for the coming seasons operations of the company's floating cannery. An derson is a stockholder and worked for the concern last season, in the capacity of fish boss, says the Anchorage Times
 MT. Bradford, formerly a high executive with the Pacific Amer ican Fisheries, was located for a number of years at Squaw liar Dor, and it is thought still holds some of his interests in the can- nery there.
 The Associated Fisheries is made up entirely of resident fishermen in Alaska? and operates altogether with Alaska capital. As last year, operations will conducted solely as a floating plant, but a site has been selected on Andrews creek, flowing into the Nushagak river, and the work of building a shore station. there will be begun this year. Filling and foundation timbers are to be shipped north on the floating plant Santa Flavia which is now enroute from Seattle.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19
DISTINGUISHED MEN ARE VISITORS SEWARD
 REMAINDER OF WEEK

With six splendid specimens of Alaska brown bear in their packs and three live little cubs in their possession, three distinguished gen. tlemen from Eastern continental United States, are in Seward from the Westward, Senator Hale of Maine, Assistant Attorney General Richadson, and Samuel Stern of Fargo, N. D. The hunt was made under the auspices of the Kodiak Guides Association.
 The big game hunters arrived from Kodiak on the U. s. Bureau of Fisheries vessel Teal, Capt. M. B. Scott, and expect to depart for Seattle Friday on the SS Alaska.
 The party, who are guests at the Van Glider Hotel, visited the Jesse Lee Home this morning; at noon they were luncheon guestst of the Seward Chamber of Commerce, and are spending a few hours this afternoon on the golf links.
 The visitors are just a month too early for a whack at Alaska's famous Rainbow trout stream, Russian River.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19

until 2 o'clock p. m. Saturday May g, 1881. and then publicly opened, for completion of con- struction of Girls Dormitory at Eklutna, Alaska requiring con- crete work, erection of brick chimney C painting, plumbing, heating plant and laundry boilers.
 The entire work will be l1l- cluded in one contract. Bids on items only will not be accepted. Copies of specifications and prescribed form of contract may be obtained and plans of the building may be inspected on application to the undersigned.
 Bids should be forwarded in sealed envelope addressed to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Anchor age, Alaska, and marked Bid on Completing Dormitory, Eklutna." The right is reserved, as the the interest of the government all bids and to waive any infor- mality in the bids received.
 Arthur H. Miller, Acting Dis trict Sup't. of Schools.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19
NEED NEW SCHOOL

The Seldovia Herald says that it is considered probable that a new schoolhouse will be provided for Port Graham. The present schoolhouse quarters are made quate and it is certain that next year will see a further increase in the number of pupils who will at tend that school.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19
LEGAL NOTICE
l UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 GENERAL, LAND OFFICE

U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska, May 12, 1881.
 Notice is hereby given that Harry V. Henrlkson, entryman together with his witnesses Joseph B. Stanton and Almar F: Davis. all of Seward, Alaska. has submitted final proof on his homestead entry serial o6249 for the E15E15SEA SEA section II. T. N. R. W. S. N. and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office. Anchorage, Alaska. and if no protest is filed in the local land office at Anchorage, Alaska. within the per iod of publication or thirty days thereafter said final proof will be accepted and final certificate issued.
 J. Lindey Green
 Register. Date first publication May IS. 1881. Date Last Publication June 15. 1881. Pub May 18. 25, June l, 8, l5, 1851.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19
WATERFRONT HANGAR

With P. N. PaulSon of Valdez, outside foreman for the P. A. F. cannery in charge of construction work was started by the Pacific International Airways on the con srtuction of a waterfront hangar and float to house the planes of the corporation stationed here reports the Valdez Miner.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19

Nels Wedding, of Ketchikan, is an inmate of the Sward General Hos pital reciving medical attention.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19
INVITATION FOR BIDS ON COMPLETING DORMITORY
 AT EKLUTNA, ALASKA

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Bureau of h. dian Affairs, Anchorage, Alaska,
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19
INCREASE SHOWN

April earnings of the Alaska Juneau were almost 100 per cent greater than in April, 1880, ac- cording to the Juneau Empire. The gross returns from it's opera tions were $335,000 and it's op- erating surplus was $140,000 before depreciation and taxes.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19

The SS Admiral Watson, of the P. s. s. Co.,, left Juneau at 2 a. m. today bound for Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19

Boats in port Tuesday were the Marian, B. F. M., Bavaria, Bill, Roy, Democrat, and the Teal.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-19
BUY A POPPY FRIDAY

Red Topples will bloom again on Seward streets on Friday reminding that for of our boys" the is not yet over-never will be-
 Friday the Topples will be sold and the money thus raised used to make life little bearabe for sick and wounded ex-soldiers
 For most of us the great conflict of 1914-1918 is history; to men, lying crippled and broken in hospital beds it is poignany present as it was 1S years long weary years of pain and hopelessness
 red Poppy in your buttonhole Friday will show that you care that you haven't forgotten the sacrifice these lads made what called The Alter of Their Country"
 Buy Topples Friday
 "KFQD" Anchorage broadcasting station, sends The Gateway telegram of thanks and appreciation for it's booster editorial of May A. Sew ard had the oppor tunity to have that station here but let it go by the boards Though far removed Seward radio owners and others throughout the appreciate the programs.
 Wonder what has become of the local effort which was to be made in assisting Babcock 6 Downey at Nuka Bay that short stretch of road from the beach to their bonanza? Was it in earnest or just some baogny?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28
TWELVE SCHOOLS
PLAY IN MEET
Continued from Page ~

Pole vault-Irwin Nessel, Rush
City; L wrence Pearson, North
Branch; Raymond Stephan, Hinckley;
John Mcclure, Rush City; Hally Nc
Kusick, Pine city, and Brainard Liv-
in gston, North Branch. Record TO- 81.
High jump-Irvin Nessel, Rush
City; John MCGUIRE, Rush City; David
Gustafson, North Branch; James John
son, Pine City; Harold Johnson, Sand
stone. Record s. ~.
Broad jump-Wesley Thomas, North
Branch; Lawrenee-Pearson, North
Branch; James Johnson, Pine City;
Robert Therrien, Pine City; Robert
Stanchfield, Hinckley. Record, 49, g.
Shot put-Melvin Larson, Barnum;
Arnold Anderson, Barnum; Robert
Therrien, Pine City; Fred Vogt, Fin
layson; Vernon Olson, Pine City. Rec
ord 49, q.
Discus throw-Arnold Anderson,
Barnum; Robert Therrien, Pine City;
Melvin Larson, Barnum; John Lehet,
Moose Lake; Fred Vogt, Finlayson.
Record, 81 A..
Javelin-Points do not count for
trophy Arnold Anderson, Barnum;
Melvin Larson, Barnum; Theo. Busel-
meier, Pine City; Howard Stage, Moose
Lake. Record, 1885, 1917.
Total points for cup-Pine City,
4315; North Branch, 431a; Rush City,
26; Barnum, 25; Hinckley, 10; Moose
Lake, IL; Finlayson, 5; Sandstone, 4.
High point men not counting relay
and javelin-Robert Therrien, -;
Wesley Thomas, II; Robert Buehring,
10; Irwin Nessel, 10; Arnold Ander-
son, 9; Lester Ford, 9.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28
ASKOV JUNIORS WIN
FROM QUARRY CITY

The Askov Junior baseball team de-
feated like team from Sandstone
Sunday on the Askov diamond by a
score OF Fl to 3 in practice game.
Askov made twenty hits to the visitors
three.
This was the first game of the season
for Conrad Christensen's charges and
they came through in great shape to
show the intensive coaching they
have had during the past few weeks.
Although no schedule has yet been
announced for the American Legion
Juniors it is possible that official play
will begin in the very near future.
The starting lineups for the two
teams Sunday were as follows:
Askov-Herman Christensen, Axel
Andersen, Andy Degerstrom, Johnny
Clegg, Erwin Eriksen, Roland Keller,
Russell Jensen, Esbjern Kilstofte and
Harry Jensen. Sandstone-E. Desan-
der, w. Gesell, r. Olson, A Desander,
A. Picon, c. Gouell, ]. johnson, ID.
Olson and Al Picon.
Substitutes for Askov who played a
portion of the game were, Raymond
Clegg, Bernhard Mortensen, Anders
Arnbal, Harry Sorensen and Leroy
Eriksen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28

Ques.--H. H.: Is there any country
which has neither prisons or police
men?
Ans.-Iceland seems to enjoy that
distinction.
Ques.-C. R.: Is there any remedy
for keeping piano keys from turning
yellow?
Ans.-Keeping the piano open is the
best preventive and remedy.
Ques.-E. G. H.: Can you tell me
which is the longest geographical
name in the United States? In the
world?
Ans.-At Webster, Mass, is situated
a lake which is said to have the
longest geographical name in the
United observation-disclosures
hauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg and
the longest geographical name in the
world is that of town in Anglesea,
Wales which contains fifty-nine let
tiers = Observation-Disclosures
hwyrndrbbwellhandyssiliogogogoch.
This name means "The church of St.
Mary in hollow of white hazel, near
to the rapid whirlpool, and to st.
Tisilio church, near to a red cave"
Ques.-C. w.: What is light year
in astronomy?
Ans.-A light year is nearly six
million million miles.
GUESS. A. L.: Is it true that toads
have been known to devour mice?
Ans.-Very large toads have been
known to devour young chickens and
mice.
Ques.-L S.: What is the meaning
of Kohinoor? = @c
Ans.-The word is of Persian origin
alton and means mountain of light"
The Kohninoor is one of the crown
jewels of Great Britain and weighs at
the present time LOG lie carats. Il
originally weighed 1913 carats.
Ques.-R. S. NJ: How much money,
if any, did Columbus receive for his
discovery of America?
Ans.-COlumbus received a sum
which amounted to about $500.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28
SANDSTONE

Mrs. John Buchan was called to
Minneapolis Tuesday because of the
illness of her daughter, Vivian, who
underwent an operation for appendi
citis. Upon her mothers arrival Miss
Buchan was progressing nicely at the
last reports. She is patient at the
Swedish hospital.
Oscar Goetz of Redwood Falls, was
a Wednesday caller at the H. E. Cra-
gun residence.
The Sandstone Study club met at
the home of Mrs. Fred Walker last
Thursday evening. Mrs. Arthur Mar
tin gave an excellent and most in
teresting talk on the Negro Race
Problem" In this country, and Mrs.
H. E. Cragun read very interesting
and instructive paper on the Indian
Race Problem in this country. The
specialties for. the evening were a
reading by Mrs. Geo. LANCE and piano
solos by kitty Walker, which were
greatly enjoyed by the ladies. After
the program the executive committee,
Mesdames S. G. Skaaland, r. w. Bar
stow, H. p. Dredge, and Carl Pearson,
and Miss Violet Mulholland, served a
dainty lunch in honor of the teacher
members who are not returning next
Year. sss-s 'e*:ts :. .a.
A large crowd attended the Congre-
gationa1 church supper Tuesday eve
ming in spite of the rainy weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Percy of Minneapo-
lis, visited with the Roy Sandwich
family over the weekend.
Mrs. Fred Walker and Mrs. E. NJ
Deming returned last Thursday eve
ming from attending the Grand Chap
ter o. E. S. in st. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Cragun and
family motored to Jordan for the
weekend. They returned home Sun
day evening accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Arnts who had been visiting rel
atives and old friends there for the
past week.
visit ner parents, who are now To-
Gated at Faribault.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Long of Omaha,
Nebr., mOtored to Sandstone and
Hinckley for few days visit last
week. They returned home Monday,
after calling on old friends and rela-
tives.
The members of o. E. S. gave a
party honoring their new member,
Miss Gretchen Berg, and Miss Theo-
dora Allen who is leaving the teach
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28
MARKVILLE PARISH
WILL GIVE DINNER

A large crowd from not. only the
Markville community but from other
towns as well is expected at the roast
chicken and roast beef dinner to be
held at the Sacred Heart Parish hall
in Markville Sunday, May 81, from
IL noon until 2 p. m. A charge OF
fifty cents for adults and twenty-five
cents for children will be made. The
committee in charge announces that
there will be a social in the afternoon
and games will be played to assure
any one who attends a real enjoyable
time. =
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28
FEW ATTEND WEED
MEETING IN ASKOV

A poor attendance greeted T. C.
Heneghan, weed expert of the state
department of agriculture, when he
came Saturday to conduct weed
meeting for the chairmen of % town.
ships and villages at the Askov vii
lage hall. Mr.. Heneghan reports that
the meeting was conducted as usual
but regretted that no more came out
to hear of the methods in combating
obnoxious weeds.
Mr.. Heneghan held a meeting in
Pine City Friday and received good
attendance from the townships that
were supposed to be represented.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28

ing faculty this year. A very pleasant
social time was enjoyed. Friends of
Miss Allen are very sorry to have
her leave and offer her their best
wishes for success elsewhere.
VIM. Richards returned from Tue
son, Texas, Monday afternoon. He:
plans on visiting here with relatives.
for few months and then will return
He reports that he likes the country
there quite we'll.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28
CASH DISAPPEARS FROM
CREAMERY AT SANDSTONE

A small robbery took place at the
dstone Farmers Cooperative
Creamery at Sandstone village last
Thursday night, entrance being gained
by prying window open. Fifteen
dollars in cash was taken and some
customers checks amounting to $50
Payment of the checks was immed-
lately ordered stopped by the operator
P. E. Robinson, so the loss was only
the cash. The culprit has not been
apprehended to date.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28

When the winters were dreaded and
chill
And the oxen tugged with the might
of their strength
To break the tough sod from it's place.
IT'S this pioneer man we praise now
at length
AS a neighbor a friend and a man.
Then peace to the dust of this friendly
man
And peace to the dust of the dead.
He served his day in commonplace
way
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28
Very Watchful.

Farmer: where are my horses?
Didn't tell you to watch them while
I went into the store?'
Watchful Sam: 81 did watch 'em.
They went down past Geeter's feed
mill, and when they got out on the
main road where is was good runnin'
they made so much dust couldn't
see 'em any more"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28

Jack: Dad, what are ancestors?
Dad: Well, my boy, I'm one of your
ancestors. Your grandfather is an
other.
Then why do people brag about
them?"-The Outspan.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28

Summary-Two~b base hits, D. Ander-
son. Herman; three base hits, B. Oh
son; double plays. Tate to Spickler to
Kowalke. Lynn Anderson to Nelson to
by Mac Anderson 8; bases on balls. off
Berg 1. off Mac Anderson 5; left on
bases. Sturgeon Lake IL. Pine City g.;
umpire, Devine; scorer. p. r. Anderson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28
His Full Name.

Census Taker: What is your hus-
bands full name?
Mrs. Murphy: Pat.
Census Taker: / want his full name.
Mrs. Murphy: Well, when he's full
he thinks he's Gene Tunney.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28

Heard at the mems club: "That
man spoiled my home" Good heav-
ems! Did he elope with your wife?"
mo, but he did with the hired girl
and now my wife is trying to do the
cooking"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28

Visiting Nurse: "And do your chill.
dren use toothbrush regularity"
Fond Parent: do they, mum?
First thing when they get up in the
morning, it's race to see which one
can get to the toothbrush first!'
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28

"Are you quite sure that was a mar
riage license you gave me last month"; -
inquired young fellow of a clerk
of court last week. Certainly" said
the clerk. whats the natter"
well, I've been leading a dogs life
ever since," the young fellow replied.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-05-28
STURGEON, LAKE
IS UNDEFEATED
Continued from Page u

son. Warloe; sacrifice hits. Westerman.
p. Hermann struck out. by Handschu
IA, by Westerman s; hit by pitched ball.
, off Westernan 8; left on bases.
Brook Park Z, Moose Lake s; umpire.
Wachter; scorer. F1orian Pembleton;
time, hrs.
Sturgeon Lake 8: Pine City 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-12
From the Front Row
Reviews and News of Washington s Theaters.

business from his deck to her home,
where she is of the royal line. Her
insistenca upon the customs Of her
people produces the breaking point
and sends the young man back TO
the United States.
Miss Montenegro admirably COM
bineS in her single personality the
obvious Sensibilities of the person
who seeks admiration and attention
and the more masterful qualities OF
the person of complete poise. The
transition is sometimes inStantane-
Gus. 1t is quite likely that the COM
bination is rare. There must be
many future roles in which her ca
pacity will find an admirable place.
1t should not be stated that in this
respect she acts. Without restraint
she is exhibited upon the screen.
Playing opposite this actress is
Leslie Howard, whose work has been
observed previously. and who is
adapted to the task of offering
foil for a, unique player. Others in
the cast include Karen Morley and
C. Aubrey Smith. All are favored
by the talent of the author.
The stage show at the Earle is
headed by Norma Gallo and Paul
Tisen in "a Melodious Serenade,"
with the Gypsy Quartet; Kolia
Negin, singer, and Alfred Brewer,
speed dancer. Their act is elaborate
and has some good numbers. Eddie
Carr, who acknowledges his first
visit to Washington, is fine mimic
and tells some good stories. Arthur
Petley and company are excellent
aerial performers, and Moss and
Frye have been endowed with fine
vocal equipment. The usual short
subjects are presented. D. C. c.