davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-12
PROFESSOR TO
SERVE COUNTRY
AS WHEAT CAR
Montanan, Long Close to
Soil, viii Be Named
by Roosevelt.
BIZ Jnitod Prcss

BIZ United Prcss
WASHINGTON, May ,12.-The
man who is expected soon to have
virtual supervision over the eco
nomic destiny of millions Of wheat
farmers is college professor who
although he always has been close
to the soil, has a heritage of ar
tistic accomplishment.
DR. Milburn Lincoln Wilson, 49,
OF Montana State college, IS a
tinkerer with ideas as well as with
farm machinery.
He Is expected to be named tenn
porary wheat administrator under
terms of the farm relief act He
comes to the position with a broad
background Of practical experience
Wilson wants to be known as a
graduated county agricultural
agent a farmer, a homesteader and
a pioneer of the amber fields Of
grain" rather than as an instruc-
tor.
Starts as HOmesteader
He disclaims any connection with
the so-called Roosevelt brain trust, %
although he was Mr. Roosevelt S
campaign manager for farm relief
His birthplace was an Iowa farm.
but from his mother, who. despite
her arduouS duties as a rural school
teacher and farm wife, was a
trained musician and painter, he de-
rives something of the dreamer S
qualities.
Long before his why, constantly
rumpled hair had turned toward its
present iron gray, and before his
blue-gray eyes began to border with
wrinkles, Wilson went to Montana.
He had sold a small farm in Ne
braska and Montana represented a
real frontier
He was a homesteader and expert
mental farmer, becoming the states
first county agent and running all
over the country in dirty little
Ford"
Writes on Farm Subjects
Wilson went to the University Of
Wisconsin for his masters degree
and has written a number of books
and pamphlets on farm subjects
One has to do with the best meth
DDS of hitching and driving teams
and cites the instance of a farmer
who achieved great results by pop
ping his horses in the posteriOr with
pellets from an air rifle
DR. Wilson plans to remain in
Washington only until he can com
plete assimilation Of various func-
tions bearing on administration of
the farm relief act as it pertains
to wheat
Then he will fold up his colorless-
rim SpectaCles, stick them in a
pocket Of his sack suit and turn his
work over to another.
Dry, Against Jazz Age
Wilson's home is in Bozeman. His
wife is a former school teacher
They have two children.
His pet theories are land utiliza-
ton, land planning, decentralization
of industry the breaking up of cities,
and the redistribution of urban and
rural populations To which. he
adds, in his loud, deliberate voice:
I'm a deeply religious man. I'm
q broadminded Unitarian. I'm a
dry. I'm against the jazz age"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-12

Herrick when completed will relieve
one of the most congested traffic
spots here
Thousands of workmen will find
jobs in the new operations, and
such activity should afford an i'm
portant prelude for the Economic
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-12

Conference and its promise of re-
newed exports through lowered tar
ifs.
Unemployment in France, al
though not as impressive as that of
other countries, nevertheless is in
creasing slowly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-12

will perpetuate a famous name will
be the new Avenue de Verdun, near
the Care de lest.
Millions of francs will be spent
in the construction Of these two new
streets, and everything in their paths
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-12
AlRWAY BUSINESS GAINS
American Line. Serving This City
Carries 6,391 Patrons in April.

American Always, which serves
indianapolis, carried 6391 pas
sengers during April, according to a
report made public by President l.,
D. Seymour This is an increase
of nearly Is per cent over March
business.
Express business increased 173
per cent, the poundage being 1924
for April, and 1923 for March.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-12
X Woolens Are Skyrocketing!

Every indication points to still higher prices! If
this prediction proves correct and we believe that
it willy . it will be IMPOSSIBLE to duplicate
clothing of this quality at anywhere near our
present low price!
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-12

Concurrent with the world move
ment to lower tariffs, is the in
creasing determination of French
men to lower their own taxes.
FOR WANT AID RESULTS at
lowest costs call Ri. 1851.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-12
HE'S A HUSKY THIEF

0VU UHIINs VI TUIdIUtS SLUItH FTOm
Penrsy Box Car.
Here's one thief who won't 90
hungry for a while.
E B. Reed, captain Of the Penn
sylvania railroad police, reported
Thursday night that nine 1O0-
pound bags of potatoes had been
stolen from a box car in the Hill
yards between State avenue and
Rural street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-12

IF YOU ARE MOVING see CLASH
fication Ia on the want ad page or
Mid-Month Rental Guide for the
services of reliable mover.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
DISTRICT COURT
RESTS FOR WEEK
Power Company Case Looms as Hard
Fought Contest After
the Recess.

District court adjourned for a week
last Tuesday, the next hearings to be
held on April II. Many of the cases
were either stricken from the calen-
dar or settled in court. In the case
of William P. Hogan versus Allen
Underhill, the jury returned a YER
dict for the defendant after deliber-
alton lasting over fifteen hours. This
was a case growing out of an auto
mobile accident.
On April 10, the much talked of
case of the Town of Pokegama versus
will begin. This case has been given
much study by attorneys for both sides
and will undoubtedly be the hardest
fought case of the session. The town
ship is suing the company for alleged
damages to farm lands because OF
overflow of water from Snake river,
Attorneys for the plaintiff are L. H
Blackjack and John P. Kyle, with
Junell, Driscoll, Fletcher, Dorsey and
Barker representing the defendant.
Three cases in which Nels Nyrud
and Arthur Lilljedahl were defend
ants were settled in court.
There will be three applications for
final citizenship papers on Tuesday
April IS, those applying being Ernest
Josef Anderson, Windemere township
Rose Arazim, Willow River, and Vic
tor Silien, Finlayson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
AskOU Nursery
Places Bid On
u S. Tree Project

H. r. Buck of Ferndale Nursery,
went to Milwaukee, Wis, Monday to
present a bid to the government for
furnishing two and three year old
evergreens for planting purposes in
the forestation program sponsored by
President Franklin d. Roosevelt.
Mr. Buck before his departure for
the Wisconsin city, stated that Fern
dale Nursery had about 100000 trees
at the age asked for but that if the
government would take them, more
four year old trees could be had.
1t is also doubtful, said Mr.. Buck,
that the 2O,O0O,0OO trees which have
been requested can be found in all
of the nurseries in the section ap-
preached. The employment relief
program as laid out will embrace the
states of Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Michigan and the nurseries asked
to place bids for the furnishing of
trees include those north of a line
from Chicago, ILL.,, to Mason City
Iowa. The planting is to begin within
about two weeks and the bids are to
be opened Wednesday in Milwaukee,
when Mr.. Buck will be present.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
Finlays0n Man
On Roll of Honor

A fifth man from the ranks of Pine
county farmers has been chosen a
member of the senior roll sponsored
each year by the Duluth Chamber of
Commerce and placed in the hall of
fame at the Northeast Experiment Sta
ton. Frank Hobbs of the FinlaysOn
community. is the Pine county entry
this year and was chosen for his ver-
satile community service. A. p. Jen-
sen of AskOv, was chosen to the honor
last year; K. P. Christensen of Birch
Creek township, in 1880; Ludwig Mos
back of Askov, i'm 1929, and l.. c.
Petersen, also of Askov, in 1928.
Seven farmers of northeastern Min
nesota were chosen on the honor roll
this year and their activity was in the
line of diversification and livestock
breeding.
Mr.. Hobbs was accompanied to Du-
luth by A. p. Jensen last Thursday
and attended the banquet where he
received. the honor medal and certifi-
cate of merit In Governor Floyd B.
Olson's absence the presentation was
made by President Ahland of the Du-
luth Chamber of Commerce. Other
speakers on the program included
Dean w. c. Coffey of the University
of Minnesota, and M. J. Thompson,
director of the Northeast Experiment
Station.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
KIN OF ASkOV
FOLKS Meet A
TRAGIC DEATH

MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Smuda, OF
Mortified, sOn-in-Iaw and daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Jacob
sen formerly of the AskOv com.
munity and a niece and nephew.
in-law of Mars. Harry MOrtensen,
Emil, John and Harold Christen.
sen, and grandchildren OF Thue
Christensen OF AskOv, were burned
to death as was their one year
old son. when gasoline stove
exploded destroying their home.
MIR. and Mrs. Smuda, aged "a
and 81 respectively, died In a
hospital soon afterward and their
little son succumbed In As hours
from burns. The SmudaS were
both bending over the stove while
Mr.. Smuda was adjusting 1t when
the explosion occurred throwing
flaming gasoline allseEeE. them,
ignitfng Understanding ana set-
ting fire to the house. The baby
and Mrs. Smuda.s brother, SOphust
Jacobsen, were burned about the
face and hands. The house was
destroyed.
Mr.. and Mr.. Harry MOrtenSen
and Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Christen-
sen of AskOv, mOtOred to North.
field Wednesday to attend the
funeral. sympathy is extended
to the bereaved family in this
hour of untimely tragedy which
has come to Them.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
WILLOW HOLIDAY UNIT
HAS MEMBERSHIP OF 12O

The Willow River unit of the Ma
tional Farmers Holiday Association
held a well attended meeting at the
school house Saturday afternoon,
April s. 1t was decided to hold a
meeting of the unit at the Denham
creamery Monday, April IL, at p. M,
where everybody in the Denham COM
munity is invited. Another meeting
will be held in the Willow River
school house Saturday, April %, at
1 p. m. for which an attempt will
be made to get a speaker.
The Willow unit has a paid up
membership at the present time of
about 120 and about 80 more signed
up who have not paid their dues.
AS the board selected at the first
meeting was only temporary a new
one was elected at Saturdays meet
ing and consists of Stanley Zigmant
as president; Joe Jaglowski, secre-
tary-treasurer; Joe Uher, Joe Michog
and Sam Kron as directors. Revisers
chosen were Alvin Ahlbrecht and Ar
thur Borchardt.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
ASKOV GIRL TAKES
HUSBAND IN WEST
Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew j.
Larsen is Bride of Cali
fOrnia Man.

A wedding of interest to Askov
people took place in Santa Barbara,
Calf, at o'clock yesterday after
noon, at which time Miss Neoma
Larsen, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew j. Larsen, was united in
marriage to Mr.. Donald Warner.
Mrs. Warner came to the Askov
community with her parents in 1915
and was educated at the Eaton school.
Two years ago she went to Santa
Barbara where she was employed and
where she met her husband. The
couple will take up housekeeping in
that city where Mr.. Warner is en-
ployed on the Santa Barbara fire de-
partment.
"Girlie" as she is better known to
her friends, comes of sturdy pio-
neering origin and will make a good
helpmate. In 1915, when Mr.. Larsen
moved his family to this community
from Nebraska, he purchased a 200
acre farm north of town and built
up fine farm. In 1918 the Larsens
suffered a severe loss when the Moose
Lake fire swept through their farm
and almost completely devastated it.
Despite this heavy loss they began
once more to build up their farm and
today the result is model farm &C
quired through years of hard work
and self-sacrifice Incidentally the
daughters wedding day was also the
9th wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Larsen.
Mrs. Warner is expected home this
summer for visit; whether her hus-
band will be able to accompany her
is not known at this time.
A host of friends wish them happi-
ness in their journey through life to-
gether.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13

no doubt about the latter it would
have come up for vote by the people
in the general election of 1894. The
constitution provides that change
of rates in gross earnings taxes on
railroads must be voted on by the
people.
The Minnesota Tax Commission has
for some years past, recommended
raise in taxes on railroads. That
body of three men are experts in tax
alton, and of course make study of
the problem, having the facts and
figures before them continually, so
it seems rather strange that the Leg
islature should not want to pass a
bill for an increase in the railroad
taxes, leaving it up to the people to
decide as to whether or not the tax
should be increased to 7f6. Cover
nor Olson had strongly urged the
passage of this bill. However, there
is record vote on the House mem
bers in the effort to bring the bill up
on special orders and the public will
know who the representatives are that
voted for and against this measure.
State is RediStricted.
The redistricting bill has now been
passed by both houses and signed by
the governor, which means that in
the election of 1894 each of the nine
congressman or congressional candi-
dates will run as district congress
men, and not at large as in the cleo
ton of 1882. The districts are quite
compact, contiguous and fairly well
balanced in population.
Two interesting public hearings
were held before the House COM
mittee on Taxes and Tax Laws this
week. On Wednesday evening the
per capita tax limitation bill was ar
gued for three and one-quarter hours
and on Friday evening the same
amount of time was consumed on a
hearing of the so-called Bell local
expenditure control bill.
The per capita tax hearing brought
out information on the huge earnings
Of the big iron mining companies dur
ing the past decade. While their
earnings are not up to that standard
now it was argued that they can we'll
afford to pay present taxes for some
time to come, and to care for the
unemployed and unfortunates in such
Continued on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
AUTO LICENSE TAGS
HAVE BEEN REDUCED

The legislature has passed license
reduction bill which Will mean re-
duction on car licenses from 20 to so
per cent Rate books will soon be
out to the various agencies authorized
to sell license plates and then ac-
curate rates for each model of car
can be determined. The minimum
price on B class of cars which was
formerly $3.50 will now be reduced
to $3.50, it is understood. The new
minimum for class A cars formerly
SO will be reduced to S. and on new
cars and cars one year old in class
B 90 per cent reduction will be made.
The deadline for purchasing license
tags has been extended to April 30.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13

Frank Crosswaith, prominent So
cialist party orator, will speak in
Askov Sunday on, "A Negro Looks at
Our Changing World" The meeting
will be held at the Assembly hall
at 2:15.
Mr.. Crosswaith was born in the
Virgin Islands, Danish subject, and
came to this country in his teens.
He is a graduate of the Rand School
of Social Science'"fnr New York City
where he is now teacher.
Mr.. Crosswaith is probably best
known through his work as special
organizer for the Brotherhood of
Sleeping Car Porters in it's fight to
rescue pullman porters and maids
from slave conditions and give them
the status of men and women. He
has also organized for the elevator
constructors, the mechanics, BARRIERS.
laundry workers and motion picture
operators. For the past two years he
has edited the Negro Labor News
Service. He was the Socialist party
candidate for Congress from the 21st
Congressional district in New York
and was a candidate for governor OF
that state on the American Labor
party ticket in 1924.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
HOLIDAY BODY DID
NOT TAKE PART IN
WEDNESDAY PROTEST

A telegram was received by Charles
Beckman of Rock Creek, Wednesday
morning from Walter Groth, secre-
tary-treasurer of the State National
Farmers Holiday Association, that
the association would take no part as
an organization in the demonstration
scheduled to be held at the State Cap
itol Wednesday. Mr.. Groth stated
that the Holiday association had the
assurance of many of the state senate
members that they would work and
vote for the major bills which are
pertinent to the farm situation and
which were asked for at the previous
meeting at the capitol.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
BRUNO WOMAN IS.
CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Victor Holm is Taken In Prime
OF Life. is Laid to Rest
i'm VilStad.

Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Holm of Bruno,
passed away early Friday morning,
April Z, at the age of 40 years, 6
months and 2 days. Mrs. Holm came
to this country about IL years ago
from Sweden where she was born at
Skipperstad Smoland, on Oct. A, 1888.
She was married to Victor Holm in
October, 1924.
Mrs. Holm was a member of the
Emanuel Lutheran church in Brupo,
and--feaves- to mourn her death her
husband, Victor Holm, one sister in
Minneapolis and half sister in Iowa.
Funeral services were held from
the Emanuel Lutheran church in
Bruno Monday, conducted by the Rev.
Charles S. Rydell assisted by the Rev.
S. It. Palm of Brook Park. Burial
was in Vilstad cemetery.
Sympathy of friends and neighbors
goes out to the sad husband and rel
atiVeS
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
KETTLE RIVER TOWN
VOTES BOND ISSU E

The "ayes" had it in the bond cleo
ton in Kettle River township held in
Willow River Saturday. Much in
terest was manifested in the election
both before and during the day when
PSF ballots were cast. One hundred
seventy voted for the bond issue and
81 were against it. The purpose is
to take up outstanding warrants and
to meet the gas tax deposit with the
county board of commissioners. The
bond issue was for $500.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
INTERNATIONAL
NEWS REVIEW
BY GEORG STRANDVOLD

During the last few years the lack
of confidence in diplomatic confer
ences and agreements has become a
conspicuous and disturbing feature of
international life. And, no wonder!
For we have seen, time and again,
how little they mean in the light of
practical applied ion-have, indeed,
seen so many treaties violated that
sometimes it is doubted whether there
has ever, at any time, been any sim
cere, any honest, intention back OF
them. There is no visible difference
between the world as it was before
the principle of 'open covenants
openly arrived at" was sOlemnly pro-
claimed, and as it now is.
Under these circumstances very
little was expected as a result of the
Mussolini four-power plan, cOncocted,
it appears, by Macdonald of England,
and aiming at the preservation OF
European peace. Danger was threat
ening the quilibrium of the Old
World as result of the cleavage be-
tween Germany, Austria and Italy on
one side, France and French-influ-
enced nations on the other.
When the Mussolini pact came be-
fore the French Chamber of Deputies
the other day it was rejected with an
overwhelming majority of votes be-
cause it was considered insufficient
as protector of the interests of those
nations which have grouped them
selves about France. While Italy has
been we'll enough satisfied with the
general features of the MusSolini
plan, MacDonald's own England as
sumed a very reserved attitude, and
as for Germany-the fourth of the
great powers included-no statement
has been made.
World Conference.
Panied by the cool reception given
the fOur-pOwer plan, Macdonald Sat-
urday sets out on a new mission: In
response to an invitation from the
president of the United States the
British prime minister is going to
Washington to discuss with Mr..
Roosevelt and the representatives of
several other countries some of the
highly important economic problems
which too long have had to await
solution; invitations have also been
issued to the premiers of Italy, Ger
many, France, China, Japan, Canada,
Mexico, the Argentine Republic, Bra
I'll and Chile, but most of these gen.
tlemen will likely prefer to let them
selves represent by one of their out
standing tatesmen-France, for in
stance, by former Premier Edouard
HerriOt.
Evidently the principal object of
the Washington conversations Will be
to serve as a preliminary to the pro-
jected worl d-ecOnOmic conference
| Continued on Page -
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
HOLIDAY SOCIAL AT
THE PINE TOWN HALL

The Pine township committee of the
Farmers Holiday association has ar
ranged Holiday social at the Pine
town hall on Thursday evening, April
20. at p. m. John White of Ogilvie,
chairman of the Kanabec county Holt
day association, will be the principal
speaker. Mr.. White has given some
very interesting talks in other parts OF
Pine county and is we'll recommended
as a very forceful speaker pertaining
to the Holiday movement.
A number of musical selections will
be rendered by an orchestra of Holt
day members, coffee and refreshments
will be served, and the ladies are re-
quested to bring sandwiches.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
EASTER


the resurrection of Christ
and has the Significance of the
beginning of a new day-a new era.
A beautiful story surrounding the
resurrection has been left as
record to the uplifting of man
kind and tells of Mary Magdalene
and Mary the Mother of James,
and Salome having brought sweet
spices to the burial place of the
crucified savior, where they were
to anoint Him.
And they said among them
selves, Who shall roll away the
stone from the door of the Sc
pulchre?'
And when they looked, they saw
that the stone was rolled away.
for it was very great.
"And entering the Sepulchre,
they saw a young man sitting on
the right side, clothed. in a long
white garment, and they were af-
frighted.
"And he said unto them: BE not
affrighted. Ye seek Jesus of Ma
zareth. which was crucitied; He is
risen; He is not here; behold the
place where they laid Him.
"'But go your way, tell His
disciples and Peter that He gOeth
before you into Galilee; there shall
We seek Him, as He said unto you.
:And they went out quickly and
fled from the sepulchre; for they
trembled and were amazed; neither
said they anything to any man,
for they were afraid"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
Nothing to Wear but Food.

"A town guy said to farmer:
"You ought to be getting along all
right. You have your own milk, but
ter, eggs, meat and vegetables. You
have enough to eat and place to
sleep. That's a lot in a depression
like this"
"Uh, huh" assented the farmer.
But you come around about eight
nine months from now. and you will
see the latest, sleekest, nakedest
farmer you ever beheld."-El Dorado
Times.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13
SANDSTONE QUARRY
GETS NEW ORDERS

The Quarries Company has re-
ceived several orders for stone re-
Gently and will resume operations
soon. James Tyre is manager of the
local quarry.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-04-13

A NATIONAL RECORD
Largest circulation of any
newspaper in the United
States published in a COM
munity of it's size.
BY far the largest circu-
lation of any newspaper in
Pine county.
A good advertising medium.