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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
THE PEOPLE SPOKE

The ballots have been cast and the
voters have spoken.
Some candidates are smiling and
others are not so happy.
The nation as a whole went Demo-
cratic and gave approval to Presi-
dent Roosevelt in his humanitarian
efforts.
The La Follettes of Wisconsin,
swept to victory with their new Pro-
gressive party and many progressives
won out over the land.
Minnesota voters gave their usual
approval to the Farmer-Labor party
and its program, re-electing q. S. SEN
ator Shipstead and Governor Olson,
as we'll as several other state officials
and a large membership of the Leg
islature. Leading Farmer-Labor men,
berS of Congress were also reelected
in Tuesdays contests.
On the whole it was a good day
for the progressive cause.-the can
didates and those who worked for
their success.
The voters having spoken. now it
will be up to the elected officials
with the advice and counsel of their
constituents, to carry out the pro-
grams and principles of government
enunciated by the political party they
represent and upon which they cam
paigned.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
DANISH RECKLESS

Reports from various law enforcing
agencies, state traffic authorities and
safety organizations in all parts Of
the country show a startling increase
in automobile accidents. If the pres
ent trend continues the result will
place 1884 at the head of the list for
the largest number of fatalities.
This big problem which faces the
public today has been major issue
for many years with the constantly
increasing demand for more power
and speed and the compliance of same
by the automobile manufacturers.
Speed limits of As miles per hour of
ten years ago have been removed
from most of our highways or are al
most completely ignored by drivers
of the modern cars capable of 80
miles per hour and upward. The
American highway today is a slaugh-
terhouse-the most careful, competent
and courteous driver takes his life
in his hands when he ventures on it.
Around the next curve or hill there
may be drunken or reckless driver
at the controls of several thousand
pounds of steel moving at tremen-
dous speed. A very small per cent
of motorists, possibly, take chances
but that small per cent menace us all.
If a drunken driver or a careless
one would only kill himself, the re-
suit would not be so appalling, but it
is generally the opposite-the inno-
cent suffers. Our children must go
to a premature grave because some
one was careless.
There must be safety campaigns
with teeth in them which will clamp
down on these drivers and forever
rid the highways of them. Danish
the drunken, the reckless, the incom-
petent driver-it may save your life
and the lives of loved ones.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
FROM EXCHANGES
Editorial Comment From Other News
papers. Which May or May Not
Conform with the Opinions
of the AskOv American.)
INDIANS WANT A CHANGE
1.-THE Duluth Herald)


Indians of the Northwest are also
interested in a new deal. BY large
majorities the tribes in Minnesota,
Wisconsin and the two Dakotas favor
trying the plan provided by the
Wheeler-Howard act passed by con-
gress last summer.
The law, if finally approved by the
majority of the Indians, will make
a number of revolutionary changes in
the country's system of handling the
Indian problem, change that the
administration believes will help the
reservation Indian adapt himself to
the ways of the white man.
For those tribes which decide TO
come under the new plan, no new
individual allotments of land will be
made and there will be trend
towards tribal ownership of the soil.
Tribes may then organize as joint
stock corporations for the manage
ment of their property. An appropri-
alton of two million dollars annually
for the purchase of land has been
authorized by the government in adj
dition to two hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars a year for education.
On the whole it appears to be
serious effort to gradually eliminate
that American anomaly, the reserva-
ton Indian, and make him more
important factor in the life of the
country instead of continuing as
merely picturesque figure.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
AN ECONOMIC ISSUE

The text book scare did not work.
though it was given plenty of pub
licity in this state campaign.
When any political party for the
general welfare sets out to interfere
with the profits of predatory inter-
ests that party can most certainly
look for a roarback with all possible
attempts to defeat it's candidates and
program.
The book trust has had fat profits
in the past and of course wants to
continue the flow of money in its
direction.
The text book plank in the Farmer
Labor platform is only an economic
one. Nothing is said about writing
the books to be used in the schools.
That has only been written in by the
opposition, those who want to protect
the profits of the book publishers,
printers and manufacturers.
Furthermore, two and two still con-
tinue to add up to be four as it has
for centuries. Not much chance for
propaganda in the arithmetics if
there was any danger of propaganda.
The use of periods, commas, semi
colons, exclamation marks and ques-
ton marks also continue much along
the same line in grammar books.
The state printing the books at
less cost as is being done in some
states, and distributing them free Of
charge to the school children, with
the cost being derived through a
raise in inheritance taxes, thus fur
Their assisting especially the parents
with large families or lowering local
school expenses and in turn real es-
tate taxes, is not bad plan. With
the state furnishing texts there would
not be so many changes of books
from year to year.
No, the majority of voters were
not fooled or frightened by the false
propaganda of the book trust and
their allies.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
DON'T BE IN A HURRY

1.-The longest way around is the
sweetest way home" This might APP
ply to winter driving as we'll as to
romance. j. P. ArnOldy, chief Of the
state highway patrol, speaks plenty Of
truth when he says:
ut would almost seem that many
drivers do not remember from one
winter to the next so far as road dan
gers are concerned. When the first
film of ice or slippery snow covers
the highways, just make up your mind
not to be in a hurry, and you'll get
to your destination lot quicker than
if you take speed detOur to a hos
pital."
Many innocent looking spots on the
pavement, after freezing weather IS
here to stay or the first snow fall has
covered the ground, can turn into a
mighty hazard when hit at a fast
rate of speed. Better to be safe than
sorry.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
THE LOBBYIST

Governor Olson did not mince words
in his closing radio address of the
campaign when he paid his respects
to the conniving and trickery of Alex
James, lobbyist plenipotentiary and
extraordinary of the Great Northern
railroad.
Mr.. James is keen and shrewd, or
of course he would not be lobbyist
for a big corporation. But even those
fellows get caught when they become
to bold and arrogant and try to step
all over others. They meet their
waterloo sooner or later.
The writer can speak from exper-
fence with the veteran lobbyist who
not only is a very able attorney with
excellent command of the English
language, presenting his arguments
we'll, but who knows how to approach
legislators and when the occasion
arises, can also almost 'loOk hole
through them"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
Voters Re-Affrm
Their Confidence
in Gov. Olson
Continued from Page ~
Therr1en Elected Auditor.

The contests for county offices af-
forded some surprises and upsets,
some of the various candidates hav-
ing worked very industriously.
County Auditor Andrew P. Edin
who was elected to that office in
1918, is retiring from office at the
end of this term so was not a can
didate for reelection. Former State
Representative Joseph E. Therrien of
Pine City, won out for auditor over
E. b. Greenwald of Finlayson town
ship.
County Treasurer Frank Poferl had
wide margin over his rival, Erwin
l.. Nelson.
Register of Deeds Philip L. Ham
lin, bested Reynold Harris.
Hannes Rypkema was returned to
the office of sheriff, defeating John
Fl. Cunningham of Sturgeon Lake.
The biggest surprise of the county
contests was likely the defeat of
County Attorney Michael B. Hurley
by Albert Johnson of Sandstone. In
1926 Hurley defeated Johnson, in 1880
he was elected without opposition,
and now in 1894 Johnson turned the
tables on Hurley, both contests being
| close. So to date the score is even
Hurley having contested the bovine
T. B. area test for Pine county in
the courts and having rendered able
assistance in arranging for the test
at a greatly reduced cost, saving the
county taxpayers approximately $685.
600, it was thought by many that he
would be reelected on the strength
of his record, but the vote showed
otherwise.
More New Faces.
The vote between Dr. A. L. Arends
of Askov, and Frank P. Gottry of
Pine City, incumbent, for coroner,
was close one, with Arends win
ming out.
Jens P. Miller of Pine City, who
was elected county superintendent of
schools in 1918 and has held the Of
flee since, was defeated by Arthur E.
GustafsOn, superintendent of the Will
low River schools, a newcomer in the
SouhIy. Nuoldloon WdSCu a very dS-
gressive campaign.
County Commissioner John Ettel of
the First district, was defeated by
Chas. A. Pearson.
County Commissioner Nels Oakland
in the Third district is retiring after
16 years service on the board and
did not file for reelection. His place
l
Hinckley, who defeated Magnus Chris
tiansen of Arlone township, in close
contest.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

AS he was apparently used to. Mr..
James tried to lord it" over the
House committee on Taxes and Tax
Laws, but it did not work in 1898,
for the bill to raise the gross earn
ings taxes on railroads, the purpose
of which was to equalize their taxes
with real estate, was voted out of
that committee with the recOmmen-
dation to pass.
Beaten at his first game he nat
urally worked on other members of
the Legislature with the result that
the bill was defeated on the floor
of the House.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
Carry Me Back

back to Minnesota!
There's where ten-thOusand lakes reflect
There's where the find sweet relaxation
Fishing rowing where cooling breezes blow.
There builds the beaver; there leaps the wild deer
Bright flowers bloom wild birds wing to this
fairy land, play land.
My Minnesota, where first the light.
Carry back to the old homestead
There's where tall tasseled yellow pumpkins
sweetly daybreakt
where the wood lands autumn glow.
show crimson behind the old loghOuse.
coming home, down the long shady lane
Carry the home of childhood.
Let of bOyhOod again.
Carry back to- the old handclasp,
simple when honest comrades meet.
back simple justice
Far concocted schemes
treachery and deceit.
o of the people,
Far from the demagogues and selfish blatant
back New Minnesota
Freed hreling, the and the slave
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

A recent report appearing in a
daily newspaper states that 80 persons
have died of diphtheria in Koenigs-
berg, Germany, in one week and more
than 1000 are suffering from the dis
ease in the hospitals. 1t was also re-
ported that there were 239 cases of
scarlet fever. 1t seems unusual that
there could be so many fatalities in
this age when it is known that vac
cination can make a person immune
from these diseases.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

"Demagoguery is strictly entertain
ment. 1t uses a minimum of informa-
tion, with a maximum of appeal to
the emotions. James H. Collins.
And it should be added that the pub
lie always pays scalper's prices for
the show.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
Puzzle for Jimmy.

Mother-NO, Jimmie, for the third
time | tell you that you cannot have
any more dessert.
Jimmie-All right; but l don't see
where dad gets the idea that you are
always changing your mind.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
You Might Like A Smack.

Gasworks Doctor (medically exam
lining applicant for job)-Humph!
'Fraid you won't do Your teeth are
too bad.
Amazed Applicant-Teeth too bad!
Well, what's it matter? I'm going to
shovel coke-not chew it.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
Oh, Much Worse.

Charitable Lady-Here, my poor fell
low, is a quarter for you. 1t must he
terrible to be lame, but l think it
must be worse to be blind.
Panhandler-You right, ma'am.
When l was blind, people was always
handin' me counterfeit money.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

A Boston man confessed to robbing
a store when police found him wear
ing 81 pairs of women's stockings.
It's funny they caught him for he
surely had plenty of runs left in his
legs.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

The only people we know of who
are as foolish as those who ridicule
all new ideas because they are new
are those who ridicule all old ideas
because they are old.-Thief River
Falls Times.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

A man, intoxicated by moonshine
his head through a door panel when
she refused to let him enter the house.
She should have taken three base
balls and practiced for the next car
nival.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

Many frequently mistake their
needs in this matter of proper protec-
ton by the law. Instead of improve
ment in laws, what often is required
is an improvement in those to whom
is delegated the task of enforcing the
laws.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

NeighbOrs of James Farris of Lex
ington, KY, complained that he was
batting a fish hook with grains of
corn and catching their chickens over
the back yard fence Wonder if they
complained to Ripley?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

John Ketterman returned to his
home in Hartford City, Ind, after sew
eral years in the Klondike, to find
that relatives had gotten a court to
declare him legally dead and had
taken his share of a large estate.
That was time spent chasing pennies
while dollars were getting away.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

A Chicago woman kicked a police
mans hat off in court and was fined
for being drunk. She wasn't drunk
She was trying to teach him manners
by removing his hat in the presence
of lady.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

Four youths were fined a total of
S248 in Manistee, Mich, for singing
Sweet Adeline" on a street corner in
the early morning. They should have
given them a radio contract.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
MilquetOaSt I'm Africa.

Angry Guide-Why didn't you shoot
that tiger?
The Timid Hunter-He didn't have
the right kind of expression on his
face for a rug.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

Because her husband began taking
flying lessons, San Francisco woman
sued for divorce. Can't blame her
because a flying husband is a pretty
fast target to throw words at.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
Buy British.

Attendant-Do you wish to consult
Woosung Pootung, the great Chinese
mystic?"
Woman-Ay, lass-tell i'm is moth
er's ere frae Lancashire.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
TWISTS OF THOUGHT

Because he refused to give her
money, certain Illinois woman Sc
verely burned her husband by throw
ing acid in his face. He's lucky it
wasn't words she threw.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
No Hurry.

81 could teach you to swim in three
lessons"
''But don't want to learn that fast.
We're going to be here for a couple
of months"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
Should Be.

Diner-This salmon isn't nearly so
nice as that l had week ago.
Waiter-It should be, sir; it's from
the same fish.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
He Sells Plenty.

Did you know l had taken up
story writing as a career?"
mo. Sold anything YETI"
Eyes, my watch, my saXaphone and
my OvercOat.''
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
They Will, Huh!

She-What will men wear this
spring?
Husband-The clothes they bought
in 1928.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
A Bern Fighter.

Here young man, you shouldn't hit
that boy when he's down."
"G'way! What do you think l got
him down for?"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

Self-aid is now being stressed in
relief work. That type of work will
make for rehabilitation and self re-
spect.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08

Work faithfully eight hours day
and don't worry. Then in time you
may become the boss and work twelve
hours a day and do all the worrying"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-11-08
COMMISSIONER IST DISTRICT

COMMISSIONER BIRD DISTRICT
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-01-26
ORDINANCE No. 3410

Approving and accepting detail plans speci-
fcations and estimates of cost for Water
Supply Contracts Nos. / and 2, and author
izing transmission of copies of said plans
specifications, etc., to the State Department
of Health of the State of Ohio and proper
officials of the Public Works Administration
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the provisions of
an agreement entered into by the City of
Hamilton, Ohio, and Barstow G. LeFeber, In
corporated, on October %, 1888, authorized
by Ordinance No. 1888, passed by this Coun-
ell September 20. 193a said Barstow &
LeFeber, Incorporated, have prepared and
presented for acceptance detailed plans
specifications and estimates of cost for pro-
posed Water Supply Contracts Nos and 2
of the proposed Water Supply Development
for the City of Hamilton. Ohio, designated as
P. w. A.Docket No 143S.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE TT ORDAINED
by the Council of the City of Hamilton. Ohio
SECTION 1: That the detail plans, speci-
fications and estimates of cost for Water Sup
ply Contracts Nos. and as prepared by
Barstow & LeFeber, Incorporated, Engineers.
be and the same hereby are approved and
accepted.
SECTION II: That said Engineers are
hereby authorized and directed to transmit
to the Department of Health of the State of
approval thereof, such copies of said plans,
specifications and estimates of cost, together
with such data sheets as are required by the
sanitary code governing the submission for
approval of plans for proposed public water
supplies.
SECTION III: That said Engineers are
hereby authorized and directed to transmit to
the proper officials of the Federal Emergency
Administration of Public Works with a re-
quest for approval thereof, such copies OF
said plans, specifications and estimates of cost
together with such data sheets as are re.
auired.
SECTION w: This ordinance shall take
effect and be in full force and effect from
and after the earliest period allowed by the
Charter of the City of Hamilton. Ohio.
Passed: January %. 1884.
r. H. BURKE, Mayor.
Attest: ADELE EDMONDS,
Clerk of Council.
January 26-1t
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-01-26
LEGAL Advertisements

On Route l the headway shall be Is min
utes.
On Route 2 the headway shall be IL min
utes from 80 a. to 300 a. m. IL min
ute headway from 8 100 p. to 100 p. M
Is minute headway from 100 a. m. to 100
p M, and Is minute headway from 6 100 p. m.
to IL 80 p. On Sundays and holidays Is
minute headway shall be maintained.
On Route No. 3 the headway shall be 80
minutes
On Route No. there shall be 10 minute
headway from 5 80 a. m. to 6 100 p. M, and
IL minute headway from 100 p. m. to IL 40
p. m. On Sundays and holidays a IL minute
headway shall be maintained
On Route No. the headway shall be s
minutes from 80 a. m. to 100 a. M. min
ute headway from 2 80 p. to 30 p. m
10 minute headway from 8 100 a. m. to 80
p. M, and 10 minute headway from 6 20
p. m. to IL 80 p M The headway on satur-
day shall be 8 minutes, and the headway on
Sunday shall be 10 minutes
On Route No. 5A the headway shall be 40
minutes.
The routes and schedules provided for in
this section may only be changed during the
life of this grant by mutual agreement be-
tween the Company and the City Council OF
City Manager.
SECTION II That original Section of
said Initiative Franchise Ordinance be and
the same is hereby repealed.
SECTION III: This ordinance shall take
effect and be in full force and effect from
and after the earliest period allowed by the
Charter of the City of Hamilton Ohio.
Passed: January %, 1884.
r. Fl. BURKE, Mayor.
Attest: ADELE EDMONDS,
Clerk of Council
January 26-1t
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-01-26
TRADES COUNCIL

The Cooperative Trades and Labor
Council met Tuesday night in regular
session. President Chas. Hosea pre-
sided, and twenty-eight delegates an
swered the roll call.
A communication was read from
Simeon ID. Fess, senator from Ohio
in reply to telegram sent him by
Trades Council regarding stopping of
CWA projects. Senator Fess states
that every citizen must know that
the projects cannot continue if the
financial structure of the country es-
capes a complete collapse. On motion
the letter as read was received.
On motion the action of the presi-
dent sending the telegram was con
Cured in.
Hamilton bus drivers reported that
their organization is getting along
very nicely.
Machinists reported no work.
Milk and ice cream wagon drivers
reported that they have been success
full in signing up the Highland Park
Dairy. A committee consisting of
Condor, Fredericks, Fallert and
Hosea was appointed to assist the
milk and ice cream wagon drivers.
BARRIERS reported conditions in
their trade very quiet.
Musicians reported no work.
Plasterers' Union has only a few
members working.
Retail clerks reported that much
progress has been made in signing
up many of the local stores, and they
have agreed on closing hours. Only
five stores have so far refused to
sign up. The five stores are New
berry's, Kresge, Woolworth, Sears
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-01-26
STORES CLOSED
SATURDAY NIGHT

Hamilton is no longer a Saturday
night town. That is, the uptown stores
are no longer open for shoppers on
Saturday night. Outside of cigar
stores, drug stores, ice cream parlors
and drink emporiums, etc., all stores
in the city's business district were
closed after 6 o'clock last Saturday
night.
A great majority of the leading
stores have been closing on Satur
day night for some weeks, they hav-
ing signed agreements with the local
Retail Clerks Union to this effect.
However, a number of owners of
stores, mostly out-of-town people, de-
sired to keep their places of busi-
ness open on this night. The clerks
union threatened to banner these
these stores as unfair to their organ
ization The matter was referred to
the regional National Labor Board,
with headquarters at at indianapolis.
John A. Connor, commissioned bf
conciliation of the Nib, appeared in
Hamilton last week, and after inter-
viewing members of both sides of the
controversy arranged for a meeting
before the Labor Board at Indianap-
oils last Friday.
Elmer Sauer and Robert A. Fallert,
president and secretary respectively,
of the Retail Clerks Union, and
Charles Hosea, president of Trades
Council, represented the union and
representatives of the stores attend
ed the meeting. C. c.. Coulter, sec
retary of the Retail Clerks Interna-
tional Protective Association, was
also present as a spokesman for the
union.