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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-24
Gov. Olson
For State
IncOmeTaX

Without the constitutional amend
ment and therefore no certainty that
a state income tax would stand up in
the courts, it was hardly expected
that Governor Floyd B. Olson would
come out and make public statement
in behalf of such tax before the last
legislature met or in his message to
that legislature. But realizing the
situation and that change must
come about in the taxing system,
Minnesota's Farmer-Labor governor
expressed himself as for the state in
come tax on Tuesday. This was en-
bodied in a letter to Senator Robert
C. Bell of Detroit Lakes, strong advo-
cate of the proposed tax, who had re-
quested that the governor create a
committee to make study and report
facts and proposed remedies to the
next legislature. The governor an
nounced that he will select a citizens
committee to analyze the tax situa-
ton and has requested the senator to
be a member of this committee.
Governor Olson also criticised the
legislative interim tax commission
which was to have reported to the
legislature of 1881 during the first
days of the session. but which did not
report before the last day of the ses-
sion, just in time to collect their bill
from the state. This interim tax COM
mission was heralded considerably
during 1880, especially in Pine coun-
ty. Even conservative political writ
ers criticised their actions.
In his letter to Senator Bell, Gov
ernor Olson:
Charged the tax system is I'm.
equal, cOntending the small tax.
payer through lack of means is
unable to secure revision of
taxes through the Minnesota Tax
Commission, as compared with a
large taxpayer possessing means,
"such as a street railway com.
pany."
Stated there will be no remedy
ing of the tax situation particu-
larry from rural standpoint un.
til the people in rural commune
ties send representatives to the
Legislature who will "really rep
resent them"
Criticized the failure of the
Legislative Interim Commission
to make a report of the tax stu.
alton until the closing day of the
1881 Legislature, despite an ex.
penSe to the state of $5,74O.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-24
YEARS
Welded LIFE
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Jungers
Celebrate Event at Home
Near Sandstone, Sunday.
Married at Sleepy Eye in
1881; Came to Sandstone
Community in 1900.

1t was happy group, numbering
about 200, that gathered at the farm
home of MIR. and Mrs. John S. Jungers,
miles southwest of Sandstone viii
lage, Sunday afternoon, to honor this
pioneer couple on their golden we'd
ding anniversary. The 5Oth anniver-
sary of the wedding was really on
Monday, Sept. 21st, but it was cele-
brated day earlier-on Sunday-af-
fording more relatives from away the
opportunity to attend.
The dinner at noon which was
largely for the relatives was attended
by about 20, including two great
grandchildren of the honored couple.
About three o'clock when neighbors
and friends had also arrived a short
program was carried out with Mr. and
Mrs. Jungers seated on the front porch
surrounded by relatives. They were
also attended by two little flower
girls. Mrs. Frank Loken, a neighbor
lady, brought gift of gold from folks
in the community which she asked
Senator A. S. Larson to present to the
Jungers. This was done with appro-
pirate words of appreciation for their
many kindnesses to people in the COM
munity, their many years of residence
here and the hope that thay might
celebrate many more wedding ami
versaries. Both MIR. and Mrs. Jungers
responded with heartfelt thanks, after
which short talks were also given by
Representative Hjalmar Petersen of
Askov, and Mayor Harry Madison of
Sandstone. Singing. and music was
added to the program and Mrs. j. C.
Hansen, a neighbor, expressed appre-.
citation for the many years of good
neighborly relations.
Came to Minnesota Early.
Mr.. Jungers is American born, be-
ing born at Sheldon Center, N. Y,
SO miles from Buffalo, on March 10,
1858. He came to Minnesota with his
parents at the age of seven, settling
on a farm near Red Wing in Goodhue
county. His parents passed away in
this state some years ago. Mrs. jun
gers became an American by choice
as she was born in West Prussia, Ger
many. This was on Feb. %, 1862. At
the age of II she immigrated with her
parents to this country settling at
Baraboo, Wis, and remaining there
seven years The family moved to
Sleepy Eye, Mimi, when Mrs. Jungers
was 18. Her parents have also passed
away in this state.
The Jungers we're married at Sleepy
Eye on Sept. 81, 1881, remaining there
seven years, being in business and on
the farm. The next six years were
spent at Morgan where Mr.. Jungers
engaged in several lines of business
lumber yard, hardware and imple-
ments, and hotel business. Their next
place of abode was Clara City in Chip
pewa county where Mr.. Jungers was
policeman most of the seven years
they spent there. In September OF
1900 the family came to Pine county.
settling 4 miles southwest of Sand
stone, and have remained here since.
The Jungers have had five children,
Continued on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-24
HIS WISH IS MORE POWER

In renewing his subscription to the
Askov American, c. L. Halsted of
Brainerd, wrote on Sept. 18th, the fol-
lowing lines:
I'VE read with much interest your
live wire editorials and feature ar
ticles pertaining to the present unjust
system of taxation and concentration
of wealth. If every county had one
progressive newspaper, like yours,
fighting the battle of the common peo-
pie, there would soon be such an
awakening that the money powers
would not soon forget it. There would
be a different distribution of the
wealth, and a more equitable system
of taxation. More power to you"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-24
NATIVE OF ENGLAND
DIES AT HINCKLEY

Mrs. Caroline Louis, who had made
her home at the county farm, east
of Hinckley, the past few months,
died there early Monday morning at
1870, from old age. She was born in
England and was 50 at the time of
her death.
Mrs. Louis was a resident of Pine
City village for many years. Her
husband passed away there some
years ago. A niece at Chicago is
understood to be the nearest close
relative. The body was laid to rest
in the Pine City cemetery, the funeral
being in charge of Morris D. Folsom
of Hinckley.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-24
MAN is CUT BY AXE
WHILE HOLDING POST

An unfortunate accident occurred
last Thursday morning in the Clover
dale community when John Sexton
suffered severe cut above the left
eye by a double bitted axe.
Mr.. Sexton and Roy Power were
sharpening fence posts when the &C
cident occurred. The former was
holding the post while the latter was
using the axe. The axe was raised in
stroke at the post when it struck
Mr.. Sexton above the eye. The wound
necessitated three stitches to close.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-24
Friends" Dr0pM''
on Bremen Fan,ilu

Bremen township entertained its
first aerial visitor this week when
some friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Youngberg flew there by airplane
from st. Paul and landed in Mr..
Youngbergs field. In landing the
plane struck a furrow and one of the
wing braces was bent. This, however,
was easily repaired and after visiting
two hours, the visitors again took to
the air on their way to the city.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-24
QUARRY CITY DENTIST
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

DIR. X. Palmer, Sandstone dentist,
met with an accident which COM
pletely demolished his car Saturday
night on Highway No. 1 when he ran
into the rear of large truck near
Barnum. Although the dentists car.
a Pontiac coupe, was wrecked he
emerged fortunately without injury.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-24

Look here, waiter, is this apple or
peach pie?" asked a customer in a
restaurant. cant you tell from the
taste?" asked the waiter. mo, 1
can't" said the customer. Then
what difference does it maker" asked
the waiter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-02
LAWYER INDICTED
IN BANKRUPT CASE
Accused of Perjury, Conspiracy and
Violating National Act-Client
Also Involved.

Richard A. Hartman, lawyer, was in
dicted today by the grand jury on
charges of violating the national bank
ruptcy act, with conspiracy and with
perjury in three separate indictments.
Raymond w. Corridor, a bankrupt
plumber is codefendant in the first two
indictments.
The first indictment alleges that
Corridor filed a petition to be ad-
judged bankrupt November 81. 1929,
through Attorney Hartman, and Charles
E. Quigley was elected trustee in bank
ruptcy by his creditors. December Is,
1929, 1t is alleged, Corridor and At
torney Hartman concealed from Trustee
Quigley $500 belonging to the estate.
The conspiracy indictment sets forth
that after September 1, 1929, there ex-
listed conspiracy between Corridor
and Hartman to conceal loans made by
Corridor to other persons totaling
s7282S and not to advise the trustee of
accounts due the bankrupt said to total
S1.220.
The perjury charge grows out Of an
afhdavit said to have been made by
Hartman that he had not received COM
'pensation from Corridor when he had
been paid $3.50, 1t Is alleged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-02
MILK PRICE HERE
CUT TO ia CENTS
Action Follows Wholesale Drop.
Cost of Pint Remains
Unchanged.

A price cut by producers in the whole
sale cost of milk to distributors was
passed along to the consumer today as
retailers reduced their price from IS TO
IA cents q quart. The price Of the pint
remained unaffected. The action Of the
MARYLAND and Virginia Milk Producers
Association yesterday resulted in drop
from 80 TO 81 cents per gallon whole
sale.
The, move Of the association, an or
ganization representing more than SO
per cent of the producers supplying
Washington, followed closely the latest
development In Baltimore's milk price
war. The price of milk in Baltimore
was reduced yesterday from IA to IL
cents per quart It was the first organ
lied change in the Baltimore price since
1925.
John McGilI, jr., secretary-treasurer
of the Maryland and Virginia Associa-
ton, announced the producers reduc-
ton, explaining the move had been
contemplated for May /, but action was
fastened by the developments in Balti-
more. Mr.. McGill pointed out that by
May farmers would be able to return
their stock to grazing, thereby substan-
tally reducing the production cost.
Due to the drought, the farmers have
been operating at loss all Winter" he
added.
Il is estimated that more than 5000
gallons of milk are consumed daily In
the Washington area. This is supplied
by three counties in Maryland. seven in
Virginia and one in West Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-02
1000 TO FACE QUIZ
IN SHORT WEIGHT
Chicago Housewives Said to
Have Been SWindIed
Out of Millions.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, April 2.-More than 200
storekeepers, clerks, customers and in
vestigators will be called to testify, ii
was announced today, before the regu-
lar and special grand juries irivestigat-
ing a suspected short-weight conspiracy
through which food dealers are accused
Of swindling Chicago housewives out of
millions Of dollars.
The investigation was formal
started yesterday with two raids. In
one, records of the ONCE of Daniel Ser
ritella, city sealer, were seized. In the
other, the books of the Chicago Retail
Fish Dealers Association, of which
Make Essen is the reputed head, were
taken.
Twenty-nins employees Of the sealer's
office were questioned and, of the 1877
witnesses, 81 were examined by the reg
ular March grand Jury, whose term ex-
pired yesterday, and so by the special
grand jury.
Chief Justice John P. McGoorty Of
the Criminal Court said the regular
April grand jury will be sworn in next
Monday and he indicated both that
body and the special grand jury would
continue the inquiry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-02
PRESIDENTS SON
WILL RETURN HOME
Health Better, Herbert Hoover, Jr.,
May Resume Radio Engi-
neer Work.

Herbert Hoover, jr., who has been I'M
der treatment for slight lung infection
at Asheville. N. c. since last November,
has so greatly improved that he expects
soon to return to his home at Pasadena,
Calf.
The lease on Blue Briar cottage, on
the slopes of Sunset Mountain, in the
suburbs of Asheville, where Mr.. Hoover
and his wife have lived during this long
period of Treatment. expires on May J.,
and it is thought that will be the time
he and his wife will start for their Cali
fornia home. 1t has not been deter
mined yet whether Mr.. Hoover is physi-
cally strong enough to resume his work
as radio engineer for the Western Air
Express, of which he is a vice president.
President and Mrs. Hoover are over
1Qyed at the restoration OF their son S
health. His progress has been described
as being beyond expectations
The young man is virtually back to
his normal weight and has regained
his strength and vigor. During his
mothers recent visit at Asheville he
frequently went automobiling with her
and several times walked about the
streets of Asheville.
1t has not yet been decided whether
Mr.. Hoovers' three little children. who
have been making their home at the
White House during their fathers re-
cuperation at Asheville, will accompany
their parents back to California. 1t is
expected that Mr.. and Mrs. Hoover will
come to the White House for q few
days visit before heading for the West,
and the return of the children will be
determined upon then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-02
SUGAR GIVES SOVIET
BALANCE IN TRADE
Exports and Imports, However, Are
Below First Two Months
of 1880.
g. Gable to The Star.

r. Gable to The star
MOSCOW, Union Of Socialist Soviet
Republics, April 2.-Heavy sugar ex-
ports during February gave the Soviet
union q favorable balance in foreign
trade for the first two months of the
year, though there was a big decrease
both in exports and imports as COM
pared with the same months of last
year. Exports across European from
tiers, which includes the trade with the
United States, totaled for the two
months S54.37l 900, which Is a decrease
of s12,244000, as compared with last
year Imports were S5l ,423, 900, a de-
crease Of $50 1893 900.
The favorable balance of S2,94S 900
compares with the S5,741 900 in excess
imports for the same months last year
March figures, when completed. will
again put the trade balance in the red,
reports from Novorossisk showing that
54135,o00 worth Of tractors and other
agricultural machinery have arrived at
that Black Sea port alone last month.
The country's chief exports in jan
usry and February we're: on, S9149,-
600; wheat, s4,933 900; sugar, $4,172,-
900; furs, s4,0Se 900; fax, $3.50 900,
and wood, S2.265 900.
(Copyright, 1879
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-02
USURY IS CHARGED
BY EVANS ESTATE
Dozen Persons Named in
Widows Suit Over Loan of
100000 to Collector.

Three suits charging more than
dozen defendants with obtsining usur-
Gus commissions in lending approx
mately 100000 to the late Victor j.
Evars, patent attorney, were filed in
District Supreme Court late yesterday
The plaintiffs were Arthur L. Evans
and Mrs. Karen Gram Evans, widow OF
the lawyer As executors of Evans
estate they sought an accounting and
injunctions restraining the defendants
from disposing Of the notes renla lining
outsta nding or from selling property
posted as security.
Left SI,5OO,OO0 Gross.
On his death March 2, Evans left a
gross estate worth about sl.5O0.0O0. A
list of liabilities filed with his will
however totaled more thsn 100000.
Most Of the property was willed to Mrs.
Evans. The assets included Acclima-
ton Park, a private zoo. Evans hobby
was collection Of rare animals.
The outstanding suit was brought
against John E. Mitchell, James ODon-
nell, M. @. O'Donnell, Eva v. O'Don-
nell, Florence .O'Donnell Maher, George
o. Watson, Joseph G. Sheehy, L. w.
Groomes, Edwin S. Evans, the Liberty
National Bank and the Federal Gov
eminent.
This suit charged Mitchell with act
ing as straw man" for the other de-
PENDANTS IN negotiating loans with
Evans. The suit alleged many of the
loans we're renewed upon their expira-
ton and usurious commissions were
extracted from Evans through pyra-
miding.
The second action was instituted
against John Wedderburn and Mitchell.
A third suit was brought against r. r..
Bennett. Both of the latter suits alleged
collection Of usurious commissions from
Evans.
The loans involved in the three suits
extended over three-year period.
Bennett Explains Loans.
IT am not in the money-lending busi-
ness" Mr.. Bennett declared today. Mr..
Evans asked If could arrange certain
loans for him This 1 agreed to do.
He stipulated his own terms and paid
me commissions for arranging the loans
with local banks by indorsing his notes
II merely furnished Mr.. Evans with
credit. This was after he told me he
was making $4,000 a year. was inter
ested in many outside matters, made
the commissions to me were merely In
lieu Of a certain percentage of profits.
Mr. Evans was a warm personal
friend of mine and had invited me to
his home on numerous occasions. He
was q man of high personal integrity
and honor. He appreciated in more
ways than one the financial assistance
gave him when he told me it would
increase his income"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-02
HOOVER APPROVES
NAVY PROMOTIONS
Tive Westinghouse Select
ed to BE Captains-Ten
Others Advanced.

The Naval Service was officially ad-
vised today that President Hoover has
approved the recommendations of the
seleetion board which urged the promo
ton to captain of Condr. Ralph Walker
Mcdowell, en- duty at the Naval Hospi-
tai here; Comdr. Lucius w. Johnson,
another Washingtor1ian, now attached
to the Public Health Service of the Re-
public of Haiti, and nine Of their COL
leagues.
Two Reside Here.
Az the same time, the service was In
formed that the President has approved
the Recommendation of another selec-
ton board, which urged the advance
ment of Comdr. James o. Gawne OF
Augusta, Ga. now on duty at the New
YORK Navy Yard. for promotion to the
rank of captain IN the Navy construc-
ton corps.
Con1dr. McDowelrs home is at 1880
New Hampshire avenue, while Comdr
Johnson's home Is given in naval rec
ords as 1908 Thirty-ffth street.
Rear Admiral Robert w. Kennedy
was the senior member OF the Medical
Corps Selection Board, which picked
the II officers of that branch of the
service lOE dQNhIlCeIIlSht'
Others Advanced.
In addition to Comdrs. Mcdowell and
johnson, the Navy Department said
these officers of the Medical Corps were
chosen for promotion to the rank OF
captain:
Comdr. Myron Clarke Baker. Knox.
VILE, Tenn. now on duty at the Naval
Hospital. Puget Sound, Wash; Comdr.
Howard Foster Lawrence, Falmouth,
Mass, on duty at the Naval Hospital,
San Diego, Calf; Comdr. Ernest w.
Drawn, New Haven, Conn, on duty at
the Marine Barracks, Quantico, Va;
Comdr. Harry Hamilton Lane, Walden,
N. Y, on duty at the Naval Academy.
Annapolis; NComdr. George Carroll
Thomas, Media, Pa, now aboard the
U. s. S. Texas; Comdr. Alfred Lee Cliff
ton. Smyrna, Del, now on the y. s. ;.
Arizona; Comdr George Franklin Cot
tie, New York, now on duty at the
Naval Hospital. New York Navy Yard;
Comdr. william L. Mann, Jr., George
town, Tex, serving at the naval air sta
ton, San Diego. Calf, and Comdr.
John George Ziegler. Reading, Pa, at
tached to the U. S. S. Nevada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-02
RoCKNE WAIVED CLAIMS.
He and Other Passengers Released Air
Line Of Responsibility.

NEW YORK, April 2 (P)-Trans-
continental Air Tranport will suffer no
direct loss as . result Of the Kansas
accident in which Knute Rockne and
seven others were killed, 1t was learned
In Wall Street yesterday.
Transcontinental, which Is joint owns
er with Western Air Express and Pitts
burgh Aviation Industries of Trans
continental and Western Air, Inc, OPP
orators Of the passenger plane, requires
passengers to sign tickets under which
the company is released from liability
In case Of an accident.
The company also Is protected BY
B general form of insurance limited to
100000 in any accident to passengers.
Under Kansas laws, liability is limited
to $4,000 per passenger. The two
pilots who were killed come under the
workmen's compensation insurance.
TranScontinenta1 officials Anticipated
no serious decline In passenger traflc
as a result of the accident Ships leav-
ing Columbus and Kansas City today
were reported to have carried normal
loads and no cancellations were re-
ported.
The accident was the first serious
disaster on regular air lines Of the
year. In the last half Of 1880 only
two persons were killed In scheduled
air transportation service In approx.
mately 100000 miles of flying, which
compared with az fatalities In 90 ,00O,V
900 miles In the first six months c4
the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-02

Continued From First Page)
certificates OF Indebtedness fall due and
these must be refinanced.
The Treasury's month-end statement
showed that during the nine months of
the fiscal year 1t had issued S4,704, $780,
931 of securities and retired S4306,-
631 1926. This left the Treasury with a
total Of s397,558,606 more securities
issued in the period than retired.
The gross public debt increased $751;
100000 during March to total S16,5S2,-
S68,436 at the month end. A year ago
it was SIS, 1888, 624,566.
Responsible party leaders in both the
House and Senate have expressed OPP
position to increased levies to meet the
expected $500, 100000 deficit this year
and the probability Of another next
year.
To balance receipts and expenditures
the budget for the 1928 fiscal year
will be kept to minimum. Budget Di-
rector Roop made this promise after
Chairman Jones of the Senate Appro-
priations Committee asked a closer par
ing Of Government expense estimates
Jones said he believed at the next
session Democrats will be as anxious
as Republicans to keep down expendi-
lures since each party realizes it may
be held responsible for the condition Of
the Treasury after 1882"
Denies Extravaganza.
The Washington Senator denied that
Congress has been extravagant since
only once in eight years has 1t exceeded
budget estimates. He predicted the next
assembly could keep below the S5000,-
100000 mark because 70 more money
would be needed for the Farm Beard.
Further savings we're a. ticipate d
through curtailment of public buildings
appropriations.
Jones suggested the approaching def
icit be met by short-term certificates,
since long-term bonds bear higher in
tereSt.
II am In favor of raising our revenues
by taxation when times are good" he
asserted, but do not believe we should
increase taxes in time of depression"
This statement was the latest de-
velopment In discussions preceding and
following President Hoovers warning
that expenditures must be kept down
He said a tax increase should be avoided,
as did Chairman Wood of the House
Appropriations Committee. All Gov
eminent appropriation bills are handled
by Jones and Woods committees.
Collections Drop $3O5,OOO,OOO
Income tax collections for the first
nine months of this fiscal year we're
$305, 000,00 below the $1,8o8, 614, 861
for the same period last year. Since
not more than $3.50, 000, 900 is expected
from this source in the next three
months, 1t is estimated total income tax
collections will be around 81 1886, 000, 900
as compared with $2,4I0, 986,977 last
year.
President Hoover told Congress last
December it had been estimated a year
earlier that all receipts would total
S4,225, 1877 $3.50. Collections for the first
nine months, however, reached only
S2,524 ,807, s06. All receipts have de-
clined for the nine months. Customs
returns are off $13l 900 900 and nliscel-
laneous receipts $43,00O,000. The total
drop for the period, with other minor
decreases and few increases, is $780,
100000.