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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11
COMMON SENSE AND GOOD
BUSINESS JUDGMENT

Editor AskOv American:
A citizen of the Fourth commits
sioner district, my friend, Ludvig
Mosbak, of AskOv, wants to know why
have filed for the office of county
commissioner in this district.
The district must have commits
siOner and that is one reason l have
filed, the same as it will be reason
for others who might later become
candidates for the office. Inasmuch
as | am the first to file | have as
yet no opposition, not even the opCo-
sitiOn of the incumbent. see no
reason why should write against the
incumbent, whether or not he be-
comes a candidate.
The work of county commissioner
is not legislative-it seems to me it
is more a case of using good COM
mon sense, good business judgment,
and if the people of the district feel
that | am fitted for the office, | will,
as expressed in the filing, be glad to
serve. Might add that | have been a
resident of FinlaySOn township and
Pine county for 13 years, and during
that time have been a member of the
board of township supervisors for 10
years, now going on my fourth term
The township has been without in
debtedness of any kind the last five
years. Have also been a member of
the school board of district No. 90 the
past five years, during which time
the tax rate of the district has been
reduced considerably. If this does
not appear as boastful, will say that
l think this record would stand me
we'll in hand as county commits
siOner.
E. B. GREENWALD.
FinlaySOn Township.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11
4 MONTH OF FAMOUS BIRTHS

February is a month of birthdays
of many famous people. Among those
who have achieved outstanding rec
Ognition in their particular lines of
work for the betterment of the prog
ress of the human race, Abraham
Lincoln, George Washington and
Thomas A. Edison are perhaps the
best recognized.
Thomas A. Edison was born s.
years ago today (Feb. ~ and during
his life time which ended a few
months ago, he was the discoverer
OF hundreds of inventions which lent
great strength to the progress of the
world. Among these was the mean
descent lamp and numerous other
electric conveniences and necessities
Abraham Lincoln's birthday will be
celebrated tomorrow throughout the
country, he having been known as
1.-The Great Emancipator." by virtue
.of his championship of the downtrod-
den negro He was elected to the
presidency in November 1860 and
was assassinated April IA, 1865.
GeOTSc WdSulnSlOll Wdo uOiH It Gu
90. 1882, of colonial well-to-do parents.
He grew to manhood. working almost
wholly in the interest of his country.
He commanded the colonial troops in
the fight of the colonies for their indie
pendence, after which he served as
the first president of the United
States.
Other famous men whose birthdays
appear in February are, Horace
Greeley, editor; Colonel Charles A.
Lindbergh, aviator; and Henry w.
Longfellow, poet.
ST. Valentines day will be observed
following an old custom, Sunday, Feb
IA. at which time it is customary to
exchange greeting tokens, usually
symbolic of love, but sometimes
among more intimates more comic
Valentines are exchanged.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11

range shooting in the Askov Amer
lean than by countrywide meetings.
In here only one talks at a time, while
at the meetings several want to talk
at once, and we have a much larger
audience in the American, as it COW
ers the county pretty well. 1t should
be read in every home in the county
regardless of what other papers are
kept, not simply because it happens
to be published in Askov, nor be-
cause the editor happens to be state
representative, but because | believe
the ASkov American to be representa-
tive of what newspaper should be.
l was told the other day if | wanted
to be elected ! should cut out some of
my cooperative boosting | will say,
if that be the case, | don't wish to be
elected. l intend to stick to the ship
over the rolling waves as well as the
smooth sea. l believe in economy and
cutting down expenses, but | also be-
lieve it can be overdOne. Now we will
soon have the different township
meetings. Don't be too radical when
IL
bridges, as we are still on earth and
will have to travel the roads as we
make them. | know in many in
stances the man who hOllers the loud
est about cutting is also the man who
hOllers the lOudest about wanting
roads. | know from experience as
was supervisor in Kettle River
township for six years. | believe it
far more important than all of this
cutting to see if everybody getting one
dollar is giving one dollars worth of
service, be it an elective or a hired
job. If | on one hand save a dollar
and on the other hand spend it fool
ishly | would still be without the dol
lar. If there are any special ques-
tions somebody wants to ask me, come
on with it.
Yours for service,
A. p. JENSEN.
SkOy Mimi Eph
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11

racket at the court house in Pine City,
Feb. 4. May this grand work of evolu-
ton continue until the one and only
opposing vote among four hundred
cast at the demonstration becomes
thoroughly converted to the brother
hood and best interests of his fellow
settlers and as st. Patrick banished
the snakes from Ireland, likewise may
we be able to Danish our enemys, the
game wardens and fire wardens, from
Pine county
But beware of propaganda that soon
will be spread throughout the coun-
try as an article appeared in the
issue of Feb. 5th, Pine County Pioneer,
stating the Game and Fish Commits
sion has employed publicity man
or full time, the first ever being en-
ployed by this department and says he
Is drawing a good salary to try to
convince the people that the present
administration is the real thing
That means more chains in taxes
This is an insult upon every tax
payer in Minnesota and should stir
the blood of every thinking true born
American citizen. We are compelled
to pay more salaries for the purpose
of spreading propaganda to sustain
cause that is unable to stand on its
own merits and possibly to create
more tails for the lion. Come on
brothers if you have the understand
ing that God gave geese. Let's break
loose from this lion, he has dragged
us in the dirt long enough. Forget
predestination and let evolution begin.
We will try and answer all argu-
ments that come to our notice show
ing signs of intelligence and good
faith on the part of the writer. We
are earnestly asking your cooperation
as we need every true born son of
liberty to help us break loose from
the Octupus. But let's do it in legal
way if possible.
A defender of liberty,
ERNEST HOLLER.
Cloverton, Mimi. Feb. 8, 1892.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11

Civilization cannot permanently en-
dure the burden of ornaments and
war. The World Disarmament Con-
ference which begins its session at
Geneva February 2 is destined to be-
come one of the most crucial gath
erings of history. Every patriotic
citizen should urge the government
to take a vigorous part in the effort
ference achieve the maximum degree
of reduction in armed forces. The
fate of mankind is in the balance
Kirby Page.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11
REASONS FOR FILING
ERNEST HOLLER,
Cloverton, Mimi, Feb. 8, 1882.
Editor ASkOv American:

NAiNoi ]ASAoN IAhiCl lSoll.
As Mr.. Mosbak suggests that can
didates tell their reasons for filing, |
suppose it also includes me as | have
just filed for county commissioner
from district No. 4. First, because
quite number of voters from diff
ferent parts of the district have asked
me to file. as they said it was time
to make a change. Second, as | have
lived in the county about 16 years and
paid considerable amount of tax
money in that time, | like to get a
more closeup look and see if this
money is always spent wisely, which
is a question in my mind, and several
others. As for what to expect from
me, l will say | never believed in
vide platforms or long list of cam
palgn promises. | think it better to
promise less and accomplish some
thlng, than to promise a lot and ac-
complish less. AS far as Qualifica-
tons are concerned it should not be
measured by how long have you been
In politics, but more by is he and
mas he at all times shown to be a
square shooter and can you depend on
MS word. In regard to the lob |
nave so far had plenty to do, so that
Is not the reason for filing, but |
believe l can be of some service to
Pine county, and | have enough con-
fdence both in myself and the voters
or district No. 4 to believe | will be
elected.
l wish to state that | still believe
we can accomplish more by long
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11

Predicting that the slow, haunting
melodies of long ago are coming back,
E. C. Hills, an executive of the Ma
tional Broadcasting Co., gave his ver-
sion of jazz music in the following
words: I'VE are rapidly losing our
taste for the raucOus cacophony of So
called hot jazz. which often sounds
like a tin tub full of broken crock
cry falling down concrete stair
way to the accompaniment of a po-
lice siren.'
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11
FOR LOWER MINIMUM TAX
ON AUTOMOBILES
Editor ASkOv American:

Editor AskOv American:
AT this time it will bother many
farmers and others to pay their auto
mobile registration tax. 1t is too late
this season to accomplish anything by
way of changing the present laws, but
a reminder to state senators and state
representatives should serve to cor
rect during the next session of the
Legislature the unfairness of the pres
ent system of taxing automobiles.
The rates on new models are not
particularly unfair, nor is the method
of computing depreciation. However,
it is grossly unfair to establish such
high minimum fees as prevail.
The minimum tax on model T FOrds
is SO; the minimum on Model A
Ford is $3.50. The highest tax on a
new Model A Ford is $15.36, that be-
ing the tax on the 1882 Convertible
Sedan. The difference in tax between
the minimum T license and the high
est Model A license is $5.36. The list
price of the Convertible Sedan is 500.
Model II Fords generally sell for lit
tie more than the license fee and
rarely are worth more than S25.
All Chevrolet models from 1928 to
1880, inclusive, pay a minimum tax of
$3.50. Chevrolet closed car models,
even though as ancient as 1920 take a
$3.50 minimum. Open car models
prior to 1928 take the $40 minimum.
License rates on the 1882 models are
not yet available, but the highest tax
on 1881 Chevrolet is $14.O4 and list
ed at $3.50. The spread between the
highest and lowest tax on closed car
models is only $1.54.
Although the difference in value of
the old and the new models may be
$500 the difference in tax is only $536
or S1.54, depending on the type, make
and models compared. There is no
justification for this inequality on a
valuation basis. And generally speak
ing the higher the market value of a
car the greater the probability of
heavier use and consequent greater
wear on the roads and highways.
No valid argument can be raised in
support of this grossly unfair system
of taxation. 1t has been contended
that the high minimum requirement
keeps collegiate flivvers' and old
wrecks off the highways and conse-
Quently reduces the number Of acct
dents. That may be true, but driving
license requirements and compulsory
automobile Insurance will remove the
menace of irresponsible driving and
at much less cost.
Most of us use the cheaper make of
car. Because of the high minimum
tax we can take but one or two de-
precautions before we reach the mini
mum. Thereafter, whether our car is
driven one year or ten years more, we
pay the same tax. This is a diScrim
imation against the small car owner
which we should insist our legisla-
tors correct.
Why not tax automobiles on a list
price, annual depreciation basis, as
now, but with minimum tax of So
or less on all makes of cars? The
higher priced cars will reach the
minimum more slowly than the low
priced cars, and will contribute more
in taxes. If more money is needed
for roads add to the gas tax. Then
those who use the roads the most will
pay their just share of the expense
of highway maintenance. Those who
drive heavier vehicles will contribute
more These proposals would at least
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11

If it is a higher altitude and thin
ner air that you are looking for and
you don't like to leave the bread and
butter state then go to the Misquah
hills, near Winchell lake, in Cook
county. That is the highest point in
Minnesota, according to A. M. Erick-
son, state forester.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11
Just GrOWl.

Visitor: And how old are you, Bob
bie?"
Bobbie: I'm just at the awkward
age"
Visitor: Really" And what do you
call the awkward age?"
Bobbie (bitterly): I'm too old to
Cry an too young to swear"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11
OPINIONS OF OTHERS

(Short timely letters on topics
OF public interest are welcome.
whether or not the writer's opin-
ions conform with those of the
American. All letters must be
signed with the writer's name for
our information. Signed articles al
ways are more effective, but If the
writer does not wish to have his
name used. it will be withheld.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11

distribute the burden in fairer man
ner We should not tolerate the pres
ent system beyond the next session Of
the legislature. What should we do
about it?
Write our Legislators today,
BYRON OLSEN.
AskOv, Mimi, Feb 2, 1892.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11
His Reward.

EmplOyer-Biggs, you have now
been in our service for forty years.
Biggs (expectantly)-Yes, sir.
ton of your lenght of service and I'M
swerving loyalty, you will henceforth
be addressed as "Mr. Biggs.'
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11

Gold is the strangest thing in the
world, excepting one thing that walks
on two legs and wears an Empress
Eugene hat"-A. Brisbane.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11

1t has been estimated that the aver
age man wastes from 80 to 40 hours
each week. It's probably the time he
spends looking for parking places.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11

The Bengali, an highly cultured
people of India, are born diplomats.
They never allow a mother-in-law to
enter the house.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11

The new Empire building in New
York employs 4SO janitors. A few
more buildings like that would solve
the unemployment problem.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11

It's getting along toward the time
of year when folks begin to wonder
what they did with their summers
wages-if any.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-02-11
NOTICE WAS POSTED

ASkOv, Mimi, Feb. 9.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-01

Delegate Wickersham submitted
to the House on Indian Affairs a
lengthy preamble, ending with a
resolution which was unani-
mously adopted, as follows: RE
solved, That special subcommittee
be appointed for the consideration
of the matters stated in the fore
going clauses, for the investigation
of all matters in connection with
the said Indians, their proper gov
eminent and pro e C t o n, their
claims for lands, and generally
their rights and the obligations of
the Government relating to them;
that said subcommittee be author
lied to hear and consider the law
and facts offered in respect to them
and their rights and claims, and
that H. R. 5605 and S. 1876, which
has passed the Senate and been re-
ferred to the said subcommittee for
hearing and report to this commit
tee with the subcommittee recon-
mendation thereon that the said
subcommittee consist of six men,
bers of the House Committee on In
dian Affairs, to be appointed by
Chairman"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-01

the northern Territory for tourist
enjoyment. And he has been par
ticularly interested in trying to
better the condition of the Natives
of the northern section.
In Alaska there are nearly 10000
Natives and Mr.. Sawyer says they
are capable, intelligent, honest
and courageous, and the time is
ripe for the Bureau of Indian At
fairs to outline and designate a
general policy which will put these
people on a self-supporting basis. +"
He has made some pertinent sug-
gestions as to health and education
and on the subject of Income" has
worked out some plans that in
clude, care and training of rein
deer ETC.; for farming, vegetable
gardening; proper curing and prep
aration of fish, ETC.; conservation
of wild life, walrus, seals, whales,
etc.. development of ivory, totem
poles, baskets, fur clothing, slippers
and standardization of products for
export; cooperative associations.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-01

After preliminary survey had
been made of Craig harbor the
Board of Engineers for Rivers and
Harbors states that the benefits ex-
pected to result from the proposed
improvement are almost entirely
local in character and are not suf-
ficiently general to justify the i'm
provement at the expense of the
United States.
The report on the survey was fav-
orable to the extent of recommend
ing improvement of Craig Harbor
by the construction of a break
water about 800 feet in length, and
boat basin about 200 feet wide,
41O feet long and IL feet deep at
mean lower low water, with an en-
trance channel so feet wide in
width, at a cost of $46,600 for
new work and $500 per annum for
maintenance.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-01
GERMANS TO CARRY HEAVIEST
TAX IN NATIONS HISTORY

BERLIN-The heaviest tax bur-
den ever carried by the German
people was imposed when President
Paul Won Hindenburg wrote his
name at the bottom of a sweeping
emergency decree submitted to him
by his new Chancellor, Franz Won
Papen
Every German with a job is re-
quired to pay a tax on it under the
new regulation. Every purchaser of
salt will contribute his mite to the
government through the new levy.
The governments dole to the un-
employed and war-maimed was ma
terially slashed.
A peculiar feature of the taxa
ton burden is the fact that it was
imposed by emergency decree. 1t
was the presidents objection to the
emergency decree government" of
former Chancellor Heinrich Bruen-
ing that was largely responsible for
Dr. Breuning's downfall Now the
aged field marshal has signed the
most drastic of all DEGREES. The
new ministry asserted in public
statement that the drastic taxation
was made necessary by the prob
lens from the Breuning regime.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-01

Ernest Walker Sawyer, a high Of
ficial of the Interior Department,
has been giving close attention and
much activity during the past two
or three years to the suggestions
that he thinks will materially aid
in the development and growth of
Alaska.
AS Commissioner for the Inter
national Highway to Alaska he is
alert at all times in trying to
awaken interest in both Alaska and
British Columbia to. the great pos
sibilities of this gigantic enter
prise.
He has been most active in Cal
ifornia, Oregon, Washington and
many Eastern sections, in bringing
to the attention of the travelling
public the beauties and charm OF
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-01
NOTICE TO PAY SCHOOL LA.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Undersigned mas been duly
appointed School Tax Collector for
Wrangell in conformity with Chap
ter 20, Alaska Session Laws, 1919.
All male persons between the
ages of twenty-one and fifty years,
except soldiers, sailors in U. S.
Navy or Revenue Cutter Service,
volunteer firemen, paupers and in
sane persons, are subject to tax in
the sum of Five ($5.O0) Dollars.
Should you be living in Alaska
on or prior to the first Monday in
April, 1892, said tax shall be due
and payable on said first date and
shall be delinquent after May LIST,
1892. Should you arrive in Alaska
later than first date above mention
ed, tax will be delinquent thirty
(S0) days after your arrival. or
within ten (10) days after notice
is given you.
All persons, firms or corpor-
ations, employing labor shall furn-
ish list of employees to collector
and are authorized by law to de-
duct amount of tax from wages of
employees.
Fines and Imprisonment are pro-
vided by the Act above quoted for
those who fail or neglect to pay
tax or furnish list of employees.
Dated Wrangell, Alaska, April
IL, 1892.
L. NJ. CHURCHILL
School Tax Collector for Wrangell
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-01
ORDINANCE NO..75

An Ordinance Levying A General Tax
For School and Municipal Pur-
poses Upon All Real And Personal
Property Within The Town OF
Wrangell, Alaska, For The Year
1892, And Providing For The
Collection of Same.
The common council of the town
OF Wrangell, Alaska, does hereby
ordain:
Section l
That a general tax of 20 mills
on the valuation thereof, as equal
lied by the Board of Equalization
of the Town of Wrangell for the
year 1882, be and the same is here
by levied and assessed upon all real
and personal property within the
Town of Wrangell for school and
municipal purposes.
Section 2
That the said tax shall be, and
the same is hereby made a specific
lien upon all real and personal
property within the Town of Wran-
gell, Alaska, which lien shall be
collected by foreclosure, levy and
distress and sale in the manner pro-
vided by law and by the ordinances
of the Town of Wrangell. This or
dinance being in compliance with
the provisions of Ordinance No. so
of the Town of Wrangell, and all
matters pertaining to taxation shall
be in compliance with the provi-
'sions of said ordinance, the purpose
of this ordinance being to establish
the rate of taxation for the year
1892.
Section 3
This ordinance shall be published
in the Wrangell Sentinel, weekly
newspaper in the Town of Wran-
CELL, Alaska, for two successive pub
locations thereof, and shall take eff
feet and be in force from and after
it's passage.
Passed and approved this goth
day of June, 1882.
F. s. Barnes, Mayor
L. B. Chisholm, City Clerk.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-01

The effort of the Delegate to
secure a grazing lease for certain
unsurveyed lands in interior AL
aska, has brought forth a state
ment from the Commissioners of
the General Land Office that the
Land embraced in this particular
application was located on the nat
ural migration route of wild Carl
bou in that part of the Territory,
which is also their natural grazing
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-01

The bill to suspend new assess
ment work on mining claims for
the year ending June 80, 1882, was
particularly urged by the Repre-
sentatives from California, Arizona
and other mining states, but in
cluded Alaska in it's operation.
Since the Act was signed by the
President on June 4, various tele-
grams have been received by the
Delegate from Alaska operators,
prospectors and Chambers of Com
mmerce. Some complain that the
Act will be of little benefit be-
cause most of the work has been
done for the year ending June 3Oth'
1882, and asking whether it cannot
be made to apply for the year end
ing June 80, 1888. Others object
to the passage of the Act because
1t may deny many prospectors and
miners from securing work from
large holders who have been &C
customed to employ them in doing
the annual assessment work. A
similar bill may come before Con-
gress next December and prior to
that time Alaska should be on rec
ord as to it's general desire on the
subject.