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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Variation in Stars

These words "giant" and dwarf
stars have reference to intensive
brightness rather than to mass, though
differences in volume are involved.
One theory Of star evolution is that
in the beginning all stars were Of gas
Of extraordinarily low density and Of
low temperature and surface bright
ness. Such are the red stars. They
contract, grow continually hotter, and
pass through successive stages toward
the white-hot state, although not all
stars reach that state. The stars un-
dergoing these changes in the ascend
ing branch are chiefly giants. After
ward the stars begin to fall off in tenn
perature and luminosity and gradually
pass to, the red stage and then to in
visibility. The stars on this descend.
ing branch are termed dwarfs.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Ewes Never Sleep

What could be more inactive than
a persons eyes while he is sleeping
soundly? But Prof. Walter r. Miles,
a Stanford university psychologist, has
completed researches on the state Of
the eyes during sleep which indicate
that the eye muscles perform definite
work while the lids are closed. The
pupils contract, the eyes are rolled up
in the head, then the muscles sur
rounding the eye pucker up. None of
these are relaxation. as commonly
supposed. In fact Professor Miles be-
lieves that our entire sensory system
is more or less active during Sleep
Pathfinder Magazine.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Thunderstorms

The thunderstorm is owing to the
rapid vertical convection Of air con-
tanning a large amount Of water vapor.
The lower air must, therefore, be rath-
er warm, say 20 degrees F. or over,
else it would not carry the requisite
amount of water vapor, and the tenn
perature must decrease rather rapidly
with increase of height, else there
would be but little or no convection.
Now, in the summer time the humid
fly in Oregon and Washington is rath-
er low. Hence thunderstorms gener-
ally are improbable. In the winter
time, when most Of the rains come.
the surface commonly is too cool to
set up vigorous vertical convection.
Hence thunderstorms are not likely.
Thunderstorms are not frequent in
Oregon and Washington any time Of
the year. Thunderstorms occur very
infrequently in California.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Changes Brought About

Nowhere else, save In these United
States, Is there such a blend Of food
resources and contrasting food tastes
Of different racial strains, writes Mu-
riel Allen King Ia the New York Her
aid Tribune. In pre-war. pre-prohi-
bition days, there was great pride in
local cookery. Certain dishes were in
delibly associated with certain Sec
tons of the United States. One went
to New England to eat clam chowder,
brown bread and baked beans; to
Texas to get tamales; to Virginia to
luxuriate on spicy baked ham and
crisp corn pone. There were, posi-
bly,, tea rooms IL Boston, Kansas City,
or in Greenwich village, which nobody
knows today. that advertised "real
southern waffies," but the Greek lunch
counter had not quite erased the idea
that certain dishes were appropriate
to certain feasts. that certain foods
were traditional mates and compan-
ions to other foods.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Fighting Forest Fires

The majority Of people believe for
est fire fighting to be just laborer's
job. but nothing could be further from
the truth. It is on strictly scientific
basis and nothing is done at random.
There Is definite system Of organi-
cation which designates to each man
a certain tool to use and a certain
position in the crew. The crews usu-
ally consist Of from 6 to II men, IN
der supervision Of a warden or a
ranger. On a small fire, ten acres or
less in area, one crew Is usually
enough. but on large fires, anywhere
from 50 to 300 men, are employed. The
implements used are axes, brush
hooks, shovels, rakes, water tanks and
torches for setting backfres. The
proper use Of the latter is the best
means Of controlling forest fires
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
English Game Protection

In English law the term ground
game applies to hares and rabbits,
which are subject to extinction by the
occupants of lands to protect their
crops from injury and loss. This re-
moves these animals from the protec-
ton which, in the interest Of the
sporting classes, the English law
throws about wild animals which are
hunted for sport. Ordinarily the pos
session of land confers no right to kill
or snare game found thereon, but it
is not uncommon in England to pro-
vide in lease for the keeping down
of ground game.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Missing Rembrandts

It is not generally known that there
are no fewer than 20 lost Rembrandts,
some Of them possibly in the posses
sion of very poor people. If they only
knew. they might possess the where
withal to maintain themselves not only
in comfort but even in luxury for life.
All 20 are described in ancient rec
ords as having been painted by the
master. One London art dealer has
already devoted many years to quest
for these lost masterpieces. Some Of
them have been missing for centuries.
The principal reason why they are still
missing is that their owners do not
realize their identity.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Takes Much Water %
Supply Worlds Cite

Have you any idea how much water
the average city dweller uses daily?
Take London. with It's gigantic popu-
lation. Here the authorities have to
supply an area Of 558 square miles,
and give the 100000 people the wa
ter they need. Would you have I'm.
agined that each Of these demands
no less than SO gallons every dayf
Yes, that Is only the average supply
per head per day. In the dry. hot
weather the amount required for each
person becomes 40 gallons, or more
than a barrel Of water per day for
each man, woman, and child. London
Is not the thirstiest town. Scotland
consumes more water than England.
In Glasgow and Edinburgh. for in
stance, the average consumption per
head is not SO. but 81 gallons; and to
Helensburgh, In Dumbartonshire, be-
longs the distinction of being the most
thirsty town in the whole Of the Brit.
ish isles. Here they take s1.7 gallons
per head. One reason given for Scot
lands large consumption is that the
water supply is much better than in
England.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Buried With His Five Wives

In a country town not more than
ten miles from Springfield, ILL.,, is
cemetery near the roadside whose an
cient stones, moss-covered and wealth
er-beaten, attract the passerby who
may be interested in curious epitaphs.
In the center of one lot is large
monument on which is inscribed:
"Here lies John Jones, aged ninety
two. At rest" On the side Of the
monument are five small stones ex-
actly alike, each bearing the name of
a woman and date of death and each
having this inscription: Beloved wife
Of John Jones."-Spring6eld Repub-
lican.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
The Grammar Lesson

The barber had been telling long
and somewhat incredible story. Some
one intimated that the tale seemed to
be rather exaggerated.
1T is true" insisted the barber. II
saw it did"
"Why," asked the highly-polished
manicurist, "don't you use better
grammar? You shouldn't say I saw
it did, you should say, I saw it
DONE"
SWELL" said the barber, whats the
difference between did and doneT'
Don't you know?" asked the man
Tourist scornfully. did is the plural"
And the barber had received his
daily lesson in the English language
New York Sun.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Scientific Fishing

The fisherman of today writes
"I.ooker-on" in the London Daily
Chronicle, is something of scientist
when compared with his prototype OF
a few decades ago, for he now carries
q thermometer when going to fish. 1t
has been proved that certain fish fire.
quent waters of particular temper
allure, hence if the nature Of the wa
ter is known preparations can be made
most suited to the kind of catch that
is expected. Cod, for example, have a
preference for water of 81 degrees,
and from near the coasts of Newfound-
land and Labrador. where the water is
of this temperature, enormous quanti-
ties of these fish have been caught.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Perfect Answer .

She was lying on the floor crying
and kicking up her heels az OILY
four-year-old can when her temper Is
aroused. The youngsters mother
picked her up and moved her out of
the way none too gently. The little
girls crying ceased; she sat up and
soberly demanded Of her mother:
"How would you like it If picked you
up and threw you down on the floor
like that?" Not to be daunted, the
mother replied, IF you ever find me
living on the floor, kicking my heels
and crying like that, I'll let you"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
YounRster Understood

A small boy asked his father how
wars began.
"Well," said his father, suppose
that England quarreled with France"
"But," interrupted the mother, Sing
land mustn't quarrel with Francew
II know" he answered, 'but I am
taking hypothetical instance"
"You are misleading the child" said
the mother.
mo, am not" he answered.
"Yes, you are"
mo, I am not"
EYES,"
"No."
"An right, Dad" said the small boy,
II think I know how wars Begin
Border Cities Star.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Beer a. a Cosmetic

Gallo-Romans were almost modern
in their use of cosmetics. They recog-
nized the value of cold water to re-
fresh the skin. To preserve the COM
plexion, however, they bathed the face
in the froth of beer or with chalk dis
solved in vinegar. The eyebrows they
dyed with juice taken from the sea
pike. Auburn or yellow hair was
greatly admired in women and those
who were unfortunately and unavoid-
ably brunette either lined the hair,
dyed It. Or wore wigs. Detroit News.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Whose Lead L. Il?

A friend Of mine got into an argu
ment with a friend Of hers over a
much-discussed point In bridge. FL
ually, she said, It'll ask So-and-so"-a
well-known authority on bridge-"to
decide" .s-' 3.r',.,..
She wrote So-and-so nice letter.
In due time she received an equally
nice reply and with it bill for $25-
''for professional services" Shocked
and surprised, she consulted her law
yer. "Pay the6 bill," be said. Two
days later he sent her bill for $25-
"for professional services."-Advertis-
ing and Selling.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Old British Watchword

The origin of the famous British
reclamation God Save the King"
seems to be traceable to the state
Papers," Volume 1. Page 1S4, where,
under the heading, "Flete taken by
thu Lord Admiral the 10th day OF
August, 1916" is the following: "The
watch worde IN the night shall be thus.
GOD save King Henrye'; thother shall
aunswer, And long to raign over u.s."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Farmhands on Stills

The English hop vines grow 10 or
20 feet high, being trained on strings,
and in order to get the best results
the vines must be carefully, watched
and trained along these supports. This
work is done by men who move about
on stills in order that they may read
lily reach the vine tops The stills are
fastened to their feet and belted to
them at the waist, which leaves their
hands free. The men become very
proficient in their movements about
the fields.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Exchanging Time

Today the Arab woman cooks her
bread outside the shelter of reed mats
and mud, which is her house." and
boils her water over a fire lit in
hole which she scoops out in front of
the door. The continuity in the es-
sentials of life is unbroken; we know
that as she cooks now, so did her fore
bears cook $500 years ago, and in all
likelihood when we come to dig the
pre-food levels we shall find that the
same customs and the same devices
go back even farther into the past.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Real Estate Mortgage Old

Real estate mortgages are the old
est investment on earth. In ancient
Babylon, 200 years before Christ, in
the reign Of King Khammuragas,
money was loaned on mortgage, while
the great Babylonian banking house
of the Egibi family, founded about 600
B. c., invested large sums in mort
cages on both city and farm property.
The mortgages were recorded on
bricks, which were preserved in the
contemporary safe deposit values
great earthenware jars buried in the
earth-and dug up in modern times to
show the archeologist when, where
and how the mortgage originated
Detroit News.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Paper.Clip Mouse Trap

There is no wiser or shrewder AMI
NAL in the world than the rat and the
mouse is almost as clever. These AMI.
mails soon learn to recognize trap
by sight or odor and will walk around
it. The traps are now made in cam
ouflaged form. The trap for the
mouse that runs through your desk
and chews your papers has spring
that resembles paper clip. An old
tin can with smashed top is another
of these devices. When the mouse I'M
dertakes to explore the interior OF
this one he soon finds that the lid
has closed behind him and escape is
impossible.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Collies Once Made Part
of Kirk CONGREGATION

In Scotland, half century ago. It
vas the general custom for the shep-
herds to take their faithful collies
With them to church. In some dis
hicts, where the population was scan
q, the congregation on Sunday morn
ings would frequently be made up
half Of humans and half Of dogs. The
eollies sat out the service with COM
nendable patience until the announce
nent Of the last psalm. when there
was q general stretching and yawning
preparatory to scampering out as soon
- the benediction had been pro-
Aounced. In one kirk the congrega-
den determined that the service should
desc In more decorous fashion. When
q strange minister oficiated one Sun
day he found all the folk sitting when
- vas about to pronounce the bless
inG and paused for them to rise. "Say
ava, sir" whispered one old shep-
bard near the pulpit, "we're a. sit
ding to cheat the dogs."-Montreal
Family Herald.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
St. Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's cathedral, London, Eng
land, the masterpiece of Sir Chris
TOPPER Wren, commenced in the year
1875 and completed in ITO, cost f747,-
$50. The cross on the dome is 1855
feet above the ground level and the
inner cupola is 218 feet above the
floor. The bell, "Great Paul." in the
southwest tower, weighs II tons. To
the south of the cathedral are re-
mains Of the chapter house and clOis
tiers Of "Old st. Paul's," destroyed by
the fire Of London in 1866.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Look Uni

by continually looking upwards our
minds will themselves grow upwards;
and as a man. by indulging in habits
Of scorn and contempt for others, Is
sure to descend to the level Of what
he despises, so the opposite habits of
admiration and enthusiastic reverence
for excellence impart to ourselves q
portion Of the qualities we admire.
Here, as in everything else, humility
is the surest path to exaltation.-Ex-
change.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
No National Flower

The schools and number Of socie-
ties have popularized the goldenrod so
that it is sometimes regarded as the
national flower, but there Is no ma
tional flower. Bills naming one have
been introduced in congress from time
to time, but no official action has ever
been taken on national flower.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Telephone Courtesy

A western hospital has made itself
known as friendly place." largely
through it's attention to telephone
calls. superintendent know how
many calls come in each day and how
anxious most Of the people are who
make inquiry concerning some relative
or friend. This hospital has realized
that this is the time to treat people
the most carefully in order to make
good impression.-TheM Modern Hos
pital, Chicago. Ill.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Imposing Title

Titles of early American text books
were not composed with the thought
of brevity uppermost in the mind of
the composer, it would appear from
the title given an English reader of
1S41, which was: Elegant Selections
in Prose and Poetry Designed to I'm
prove the Highest Glass Of Learners
in Reading to Establish Taste for
Just and Accurate Composition, and to
Promote the interests of Piety and
Virtue. detroit News.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Remembered Fragrance

The "macchi" is the dense tangle of
arbutus, myrtle, thorn, laurel, broom
and other Towering shrubs with which
the mountainsides Of Corsica are GOV.
cred. The aromatic fragrance of 1t
can be detected far out at sea. 1t was
to this fragrance that Napoleon re-
ferred upon his deathbed, when. long.
ing for the island OF his birth, he
said that he would know it by the
smell Of its soil. even though he were
blindfolded.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Oceans Width

The greatest width Of the Atlantic
ocean between the Gulf Of Mexico
and the west coast Of Africa Is about
$500 miles, and at its narrowest point
between Cape st. Rogue on the Bra
lillian coast and Cape Palmas, Africa,
the distance is approximately 1900
miles.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Sea Claims English Land

Every year England loses by ercl
sion a tract of land the size Of Glib
raltar. On the east coast the annual
loss equals in territory the island of
Heligoland. In the last 100 years
portion of England equal in area to
the county of London has been sub
merged.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Eggs Made to Bounce

Eggs are bounced about recklessly
at the Empire marketing boards
Parasite Zoo" near Slough, England.
Here an egg-bouncing machine, used
to detect insect parasites. has been
installed. Insect eggs are rolled down
a wooden chute and bounced off a tin
plate at the bottom. Eggs which have
become parasitized have not the
bouncing capacity of healthy ones.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26

Charleston. s. c.. formerly Charles
town. was founded as an English city
In 1910. and by 1775 was the third city
Of Importance in America. It was In
corpsrated as city in 1888, under the
Constitution, and until 1870 was the
capital Of the state. In 1876 the South
Carolina legislature ordered Columbia
to be laid out as capital city on &C.
count Of its more central position, and
In January. 1880, the state legislature
met In Galumbia for the first time.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Fameus Work Of Art

The Portland vase, In the British
museum, is an exenplification Of the
beauty Of early glass. It is supposed
TO be the work OF a Greek artist re-
siding in Rome. and some antiuuari-
ans date its production several CEN
turtles B. c.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Butter Lonr preserved

When cutting turf on a mountain
bog on top Of Cruckrooskey hill,
Glenegannon, Cardonagh. Ireland. .
party Of men found two kegs of bog
butter. The slaves Of the two kegs
crumbled to pieces on removal, but the
butter was in wonderful state OF
preservation, although buried Tor
probably several hundred years.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Farm Life of Other Dav.

A pleasant picture Of American
rural life as reported in the Farm
Journal of November, 1879:
THE tobacco has all been gathered
In end the farmers are busy cutting
corn and seeding. Their wives are
making pumpkin pies. The big boys
are after the girls. The little bows
are after the muskrats."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Rouge

Rouge is prepared from the SAT
flower. It is a modern preparation.
but women. for thousands Of years.
have redeemed their cheeks and lips
arti6cially. Hollow bones, filed with
red earth, have been found in the
ancient dwellings Of the cavemen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Nal. Brain Heavier

The brain Of man Is usually heavier
than that Of woman, although at birth
and at the age Of fourteen the female
brain is heavier. The average weight
Of the adult males brain is about 4S
ounces and Of the female about 43h
ounces. Weight of brains, however,
has no direct relationship with intel
iigence.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Every Ten Years

Bill, the neighborhood cutup, re-
marked: I'm going to give my dog a
census bath tomorrow"
Charles, always curious, asked:
whats census bath?" giving Bill
his desired chance to explain, Its
one taken every ten years. and count
the inhabitants !"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Pansy an Importation

The commercial pansy Of today Is
q development of a small flower ma
tive to Europe, variously named. It
Is direct descendant of the heart.
ease Of the English gardens and the
Johnny jump-up, and was probably
brought tolthe United States by the
earlier settlers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Silver Bandase.

Bandages, made Of silver, instead Of
cotton, apparently have the power Of
healing surgical wounds, according to
DR.. p. Maritsch. Of Vienna university,
Autria. The silver. applied in the
form Of thin leaf, he reports seems
to have marked antiseptic value.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Logical Conclusion

@The time is not far distant when
we shall have our food concentrated
IN tiny round tablGfs. q natural lsci.
enlist declares. We are afraid that
this win mean the end Of the square
meal.-London Humorist.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Strict Regulations

The police in Vienna are vested
with the power to collect a fine on
the spot for such offenses as: Cross
Ing the street, In the wrong place.
boarding a moving trolley, driving on
the wrong side of the road. playing q
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Old Rainmakina Device

A Dutch natural scientist, expert
menting in rainmaking, succeeded in
causing general precipitation over
an area Of three square miles by drop
ping Clipped ice on clouds from an
airplane.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26

Often we wonder whether, II the
names were mixed under the photo
graph OF the prominent -tnus and ms
counsel, the fact would be discovered
before five editions had gone to press.
-Dptroit News
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-26
Another Nature Eake

Many a girl who thinks that her
lover Is a dear finds out after marry.
Ing that after all he is nething but
an old bear.-New Albany Tribune.