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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
WHY MEN DRINK

Men drink alcoholic beverages be-
cause of desire and not because of
thirst" said DR.. w. A. Evans Of Chi
cago, in his Health column in the
Tribune. 1.-The urge is emotional
rather than physical. They are some
what out of mental balance. People
drink to fool themselves-that they
may think they are kings when they
are slaves, rich when they are poor,
powerful when they are weak, jolly
when they are downcast. If you and
your husband have no desire for Ii
quor it is because you have mental
balance, are not given to wishful
thinking, have emotional poise, do
not let your feelings dethrone your
judgment, have had proper training,
have character, and have had favor
able environment; and it is not be-
cause of the food you eat or the water
you drink"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
MINNESOTA DOUBLES
NATIONAL AVERAGE
ROAD EMPLOYMENT

With its allotment of Federal high
way funds, Minnesota has put more
than twice as many men to work as
has the average state, according to
a tabulation of national figures an
nounced in Washington by the Amer
lean Road Builders Association.
This tabulation, based on figures
of the U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
as of November %, shows 1868 men
at work on state highway projects
paid out of emergency Federal funds
in the 4S states. This is an average
Of approximately 2.7S4 men to each
state. Minnesota, however, is cred
tied with 1904 men employed, or con-
siderably more than twice the aver
age.
Employment reports of the Mime
sofa highway department show that
the department provided work in No
vember for 22,5OO men and 1000
horses. There were $500 employed
on construction, 5000 on mainten-
ance and 10000 employed temporarily
on the Civil Works Administration
program.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
THERE MUST BE PROGRESS

Arthur Brisbane, noted editorial
writer, gives those who worry over
business and economic affairs, food
for thought in his writing about an
old westerner named Don Poncho out
in California on the William Ran
dolph Hearst ranch, when he states
that Don Poncho has never been rich
and never will be poor, for his wealth
is not in m ney. or half-empty hotels
and apartment houses, or office build
ings erected too rapidly or surplus
factories. His health is preserved
into old age by lack of worry and
plenty of sunshine and open air.
What Mr. Brisbane says is very
true but on the other hand if the
world was all like old Don Poncho,
there would never be any progress.
The highways would still be pony
trails and there would need be no
editorial writer's or journalists for the
world would not understand them.
Yes, we must have the men and
women who worry a little even
though it isn't good for the health
and does shorten ones life, but there
have always been martyrs to achieve
ment and there always must be if
there is any achievement.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
NEW 1894 FORD vs.
PLACED ON DISPLAY

The new Ford VS. for 1894 was
placed on display Saturday in more
than 1000 Ford dealerships through
out the United States, Edsel B. Ford,
president of the Ford Motor Company
has announced.
AS revealed by Henry Ford and his
son to several score newspaper cor
respondents, special writer's and pho
tographers, the new Ford has greater
power, more speed, quicker accele "a
tion, smoother performance, more
miles per gallon, especially at high
er speeds, and quicker starting in
cold weather, plus refined body lines
and new built-in system of clear
vision body ventilation.
The improvements in engine per-
Torrance are the result of the use
of a new dual down-draft carburetor
and dual intake manifold which in
crease the engines power approx
mately IL per cent and provide re-
markable improvement in pickup.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
PINE CITY H. S. TEAM
LOSES TO BRAHAM

Braham proved too strong for Pine
City in the first basketball game be-
tween those two high schools, riding
over the county seat team by score
of 26 to Z. The game was played
on the armory floor at Pine City Fri
day evening. Olson for Braham
proved a heavy point getter, as he
made eight field goals and a free
throw for total of II points. Ledin
at center for Braham played a stellar
game, making two field goals and one
free throw.
For Pine City O'Brien at forward
came through with two field goals
and Perkins at guard, made one field
goal and a free throw for seven
points.
The lineup for the two teams was
as follows: Pine City, O'Brien, Whit
ing, Wittkoff, Perkins, and Holt.
Braham- Olson, Nobel, Ledin, Heg-
man, and Franden.
Substitutes for Pine City were How
ard Nelson, Robert Carlson, Robert
McKusick, Emil Gardner.
Following the high school game the
town teams of the two villages
clashed in hard fought game, Pine
city winning this by a score of 16
to 10.
The Pine City high school team
went to Finlayson Wednesday evening
where a game was played with the
Finlayson high school.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
CHRISTGAU TO GET BIG JOB

1t is rumored that Victor Christgau
will soon receive the appointment to
be director of production of the AAA
agricultural Adjustment Act). This
is the second largest job in the AAA
and will require man who knows
agriculture. According to those who
are acquainted with the ability of
Mr.. Christgau he will be excellently
fitted for the position. He was born
and raised on large farm in south
ern Minnesota and is a graduate
from the agricultural department of
the University of Minnesota. He is
a former congressman and has had
experience, knowing
thoroughly conditions throughout the
northwest.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
A SOCIAL CRIME

In this day of doubt the composite
mind of the American people is in
sore need of the sort of faith that has
moved mountains. In this land of
plenty, without famine or pestilence,
poverty is a social crime. There isn't
any need for it at all, and there would
not be any poverty worth referring
to if the men in control of big affairs
were as big and broad as they are
credited with being. When they grab
the whole profit loaf and dole out but
the crumbs in wages to laborers they
may expect just what they are now
trying to prevent-business depres-
siOn-William E. McEwen, former
editor of the Labor World, Duluth,
December %, 1929.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14

Thomas Jefferson: Almighty God
hath created the mind free; all at
tempts to influence it by temporal
punishments or burdens. or by civil
interpretations, tend only to beget
habits of hypocrisy and meanness.
and are a departure from the plan
of the holy Author of our religion.
who being Lord both of body and
mind, yet chose not to propagate it
by coercion on either, as was in His
almighty power to do
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14

kOnwn as the Minnesota Alcoholic
Beverage Control Corporation, gov
erned by the five directors who would
constitute the state alcoholic beverage
control board.
These five men are to be appointed
by the governor for terms of ten years
each at $500 annually.
The theory of such corporation is
alright, nevertheless, do not see why
five directors with such high salaries
are necessary. Isn't one man at
Sc. 900 or $1,000 a year enough? These
high salaries make the products cost
more, and at the same time encourage
bootlegging.
TONY E. KANIS.
Sturgeon Lake, Mimi. Dec. Is, 1888.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
THE CRY OF ''WOLF, WOLF"

To show how the Fat Boys" howl
when some one steps on their toes the
following excerpt from an editorial
in 1.-The Progressive" under the above
heading is reprinted:
"Only a little over year ago Her.
bert Hoover was telling the country
that grass would grow in city streets
if Democratic president were
elected.
To-day Wall Street and its news
paper mouthpieces are turning alarm
list and predicting dire consequences
if the Roosevelt monetary policy is
not abandoned. The big bankers are
prating about sound money and the
big associations of commerce are TAX
ing up the cry.
Contrary to the Hoover prediction,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
THE LINDBERGH FLIGHT

That heading is synonymous with
the flight of the lone eagle in his
Spirit of ST. Louis back in 1927, but
it also represents a more recent flight
made by the "Lindbergh Company"
When Colonel Charles A. Lindhersh
made his famous flight across the
Atlantic, it was made alone and with
out instruments to let the world know
his whereabouts until he landed in
France, but this one was made over
1875 miles of the south Atlantic
from Africa to South America-with
the outside world knowing at inter-
walls On the way where the flyers
were. Aviation has come long way
since that memorable crossing by tie
lone eagle in 1927. This time he had
his wife with him and it was she who
broadcast to the world their where
abouts on the trip. She. the quiet and
unaSsuming daughter of wealthy
family, has stepped right into her
husbands career and is forwarding
the scientific side as we'll as the navi-
eating side of aviation with her skill
and daring.
Even though all long water trips
by air are seemingly hazardous in the
main, they are made with ease by the
famous flying pair of Lindberghs-
truly a company now and not just the
I'VE" that Colonel Lindbergh desig-
mated himself and his faithful Spirit
of ST. Louis after the first crossing.
Thorough preparation is made before
any trip is undertaken by the Lind
berghs, and so it should be.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
HITS DEER WITH CAR;
MISSES WITH RIFLE

After hitting deer with his truck,
the evening before the opening of the
big game hunting season, which re-
suited in breaking one of the animals
legs, Adolph (Shag) Ness, Blackjack
truck driver, returned to the scene
early the next morning armed with a
big game license and his trusty rifle,
confident that he would be able to
walk up and hang his tag on the deer
and be one of the first to return with
a prize buck. Having somewhat the
edge on deer with broken leg,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
LEGISL ATURE
IN SESSION
Continued from Page y
UphOldS Local Option.

Local option--no liquor sales in
prohibition in repeal election, until
they vote otherwise.
Only one license to a person or
firm; no makers or wholesalers to be
interested in a retail store.
A state tax on all intoxicating Ii
Quors.
A state tax of 81 barrel on 3.2
beer.
Heavy penalties for violations and
right to close premises after licenses
revoked. Right to limit off-sale pro-
fits.
1t was plainly evident in the gov
ernor's message that he seeks to-
gether with the Legislature, to con-
troll liquor as much as possible and
to further the cause of temperance.
The big question, of course is, How
can liquor best be CONTROLLED" That
is the problem for the Legislature to
work out. No system will be perfect.
While a majority of Minnesota citi-
zens voted against the Eighteenth
amendment, it is believed that the
overwhelming majority of all the
citizens are anxious and eager that
the best use of liquor and temperance
be promoted.
Relief Money Asked For.
Governor Olson stated in his ad-
dress that the care of the destitute
is a public and not a private affair;
and inasmuch as there is still much
unemployment and some restitution,
he asked the Legislature to provide
for more money to be used by the
State Executive Council in the allevi-
alton of want.
Several public hearings have al
ready been held for the Senate and
House Temperance committees con-
corning the various bills introduced
for liquor control. Senator Spindler
of Buffalo, and Rep. Samec of St.
Paul, veteran members, are chairmen
of the respective committees.
Revenue Producers.
A bill has been introduced for a
One-cent a gallon increase in the tax
on gasoline, estimated to raise ST.
100000 to be used for work relief by
the State Highway Department to
match the federal aid. Another bill
is for 60-cents a gallon tax on Ii
quor, which the governor estimated
would raise far in excess of $2,O0O,-
600 annually. And still another bill
would place 81 barrel tax on beer,
estimate to raise more than 81 ,OOO, 900.
There are many ideas on how to
best control liquor and how to fur
Their public relief so it may be doubt
full that the special session will do
its work in Is days as proposed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
GREAT CHANGE
SEEN IN RUSSIA
CONTINUED from Page ~

abortion is frankly handled by COM
petent surgeons and physicians in
stead of going to quacks and crooks
like we do here in violation of the
laws OF our land, and yet know that
1t is going on every day.
In place Of lawyers demanding pun
ishment, Russia seeks to find the
cause of crime; instead of peniten-
tiaries she seeks to have commun-
tiles with all sorts of avocations.
Those convicts who are incurable are
segregated. Mr.. Merling was eloquent
from the start to the finish of his adj
dress. He paid tribute to Denmark.
Norway and Sweden for the progress
that is being made there along Co
operative lines.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14

In Colorado a man cOnfesses that he
kicked his little 3-year-old boy to
death because the child would not or
could not pronounce the word, break
fast" 1t was one of the most repug-
nant crimes ever recorded. but still
there are some people who let their
tempers get the better of their judg-
ment. This father will have a long
time in prison to think of the little
one, whose life he snuffed out.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
WHY ASK FARMER TO USE MOREs

Editor Askov American:
1t is said we farmers should eat
or consume an extra dozen eggs a
week and an extra pound Of butter
a week. Why ask the farmer to do
this when he needs every cent he
can get to buy coffee and sugar and
the other necessities for his family,
to say nothing about interest, taxes,
premium on insurance, etc.? Why
not have some rule or law passed
that all eating places must serve
butter enough for at least one decent
slice of bread. Most places now give
you two or three slices of bread and
a very small chip Of butter, not
enough for one slice. How many Of
these chips can be cut from one
pound of butter? We farmers don't
get much for our cream but we surely
pay a good price when we eat at a
hotel or restaurant for our own butter.
A. FARMER.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
OLD THEORY SHOT
Mile Laos County Times)

For the first time in history we find
the national administration trying to
do the absolutely fair and square
thing by the farmers and workers of
the nation. Mistakes will be made,
no doubt, but the intention of doing
something to place those who toll on
an equal basis with industry and
finance is there. For one thing we
hear no more of the old weasel words
that "nc thing can be done for them by
legislation" The old theory that the
toilers could muddle their way
through a depression if the big in
terests were helped has become out
of date. We have discovered that all
the people of this nation are closely
knit together economically and that
anything that affects one class affects
all the rest.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
PREFERRED STOCK OF THE
COUNTY RELIEF WORK

Editor Askov American:
| wish to ask the Honorable Mayor
Of AskOv what he meant the other
day when l asked for work on the
graveling project, and why so much
preference was given to some people
above others, when he said he had
nothing to do with the hiring of the
men? Although | understand you do
not directly hire those men, you prom
ised me you would recommend me to
the Board for work; now if you have
nothing to do with it, your recon-
mendation is worth exactly nothing.
But if the men now working are put
on, just on your recommendation, then
you have shown plainly that you are
worth less than nothing to fill the
place of public trust that you now
hold.
| do not blame those men now en-
ployed, | do not envy you fellows
those few dollars which can really
only prolOng your misery. But rules
are laid down for drawing these men,
and as long as these rules are f l.
lowed you will not hear a squawk
from me about it. If these rules are
so that those on the relief lists come
first, then veterans, then heads of
families, according to size or quality,
or even by shuffling the unemploy-
ment cards, then | say go according
to those rules. But if those men are
put to work on the rec mmendation of
one or more big politicians in a small
town like this one, you can be sure
of protest from me. Yours truly for
more justice and less politics.
LARS P. JENSEN.
ASkOV Mimi
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14

Connie Mack of the Philadelphia
Athletics is reported to have traded
two of his star pitchers, RUDE Walberg
and Lefty Grove, to the Boston Red
SIX, the former Pine county
boy. Would it not be a joke if these
two fellows, whom several baseball
writer's have lauded as the greatest
left hand pitchers in baseball today,
would step out and win the pennant
for the second division club which
they now become members of. We bet
victory would be sweet to them.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
A GOOD ASSET
crush City Post)

The best investment young man
can make is in himself, education,
training, culture. These are invest
ments that falling markets and
changing values will never affect.
They will create a resource and an
asset to which a man can turn as
long as he shall live. Home study
and night schools have prepared many
a man for breakers ahead that he did
not know were there while he was
preparing himself to meet them.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14

grass is not growing on the streets of
cur cities. Although Mr.. Roosevelt
took over the wheel of the ship Of
state when things were at their worst,
every bank in the nation closed, Is
million unemployed, and business in
the doldrums after four years of Hoo
verism.-conditions today are vast
Improvement over those that existed
when Hoover voiced his sour proph-
ecy"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
G OV ERNORS URGE
MORE CHEESE EATING

Governor Olson joined with COVER
nors of other dairying states in be-
half of National Cheese Week. The
campaign, which is national in scope,
aims to eliminate the 30,OO0,O00 pound
cheese surplus, with the consequent
bringing about of better prices for
dairy farmers. Other governors par
ticipating with Governor Olson on the
project are Schmedeman of Wiscon-
sin, LANCER of North Dakota, and Her
ring of Iowa. The state department
of agriculture reports that Minnesota
produces about 100000 pounds of
cheese annually, with SO cheese fac
tories operating in the state.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
FROM EXCHANGES
Editorial Comment From Other News
papers. Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions
of the AskOv American.)
CHEAP AT THAT
(Eveleth ClariOn)

The suggestion to create perma-
nent senate committee to keep con-
slant watch over Wall Streets opera
lions might add somewhat to Uncle
Sans running expense, but the
amount of money thus expended would
be paltry indeed compared to the
sums that would be saved to the
American public.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
3SILENT NIGHT"

The popular and beautiful Christ
mas song, Silent Night" was first a
poem written by Josef Mohr and was
placed to music composed by the au-
thor's friend. Franz Gruber, an Au-
strian schoolmaster and organist, on
Christmas eve, 1918. The original
poem was written in the German Ian
guage with the title of, "Stille Nacht,
HeiIige Nacht."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
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, 1933-12-14

"Shag" tracked it down and soon
jumped it. "Shag's" rifle barked and
something fell--but is wasn't the
deer. "Shag" fell over a windfall.
The deer got away. 'Shag" went
back to try his luck hunting with his
truck.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
Ask the Old Maids.

"Now, what could be worse than a
man without a country" said the lee
turer.
"A country without a man." said an
old maid.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14

Editor AskOv Americana:
A great deal has been said and
written about prohibition recently.
Various systems of liquor control
have been proposed. Some were good
and others were quite bad. Among
them was proposed state corporate n
to be capitalized up to $4,000, 900, and
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14

Neighbor-Well, and is your son
getting we'll grounded in school?
Father-Well grounded? Why, he's
actually stranded.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14

The ads save you money.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-12-14
COMMENTS ON LIQUOR CONTROL

AskOv, MINI.
Evening star., 1933-09-17
Fighting the Mysterious Black Death .

ment of rat population. provided this is under.
taken when the buildings are being erected. It
is usually quite an expensive procedure to rat-
proof buildings after they are up.
There are two main principles 10 be Oh.
served in the rat-proofing of structures. In
the case of frame buildings such residences,
these should be from ID to "a inches off the
ground, with skirted underpinning in cold eli.
mates and free underpinning in warm climates.
This is the so-called rat-proofng by elevation.
If there is basement, both walls and floors
should be Of concrete of sufficient thickness to
stop the rat. In addition all dead or hollow
spaces of walls or in ceilings should be elimi.
mated. The second principle is that Of require.
ing concrete retaining walls and concrete
ground floors, basement and basement walls in
all buildings that are not elevated as de-
scribed.
Present indications are that plague will re.
main a menace to the inhabitants of this and
other countries indefinitely, or if you ask ma
to express this in time. would say for many
decades, perhaps for several centuries Bar.
ring the possibility of serious epidemic, which
/ hope is exceedingly remote do not believe
that the black death will become an important
factor in the mortality rates in the United
States for some years to come. No doubt how.
ever, 1t will continue to appear from time td
time and probably will, within the next so to
100 years be found in many places both here
and abroad where it is not now known to exist.
intensive studies might we'll be made with a
view 10 oeVlslng system which would enable
US 10 reduce the expenditures of plague cams
palgns to minimum and which would at the
same time produce a maximum of benefit Our
seaports particularly should all begin to require
rat-proof construction Of all new buildings, as
has been done for years in San Francisco and
a few other cities"