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abatement of the selling pressure
rather than to any great demand
for the issues.
SOcOny Strong
The commodity markets with
the exception of silver failed to
furnish any stimulus to a rally in
the share market.
Socony-Vacuum was a firm spot
in the oil group on the earnings
report showing II cents a share
earned last year. The rest of the
group continued heavy and some
what lower.
Motors Steady
Motor shares were generally
steady around yesterdays closing
levels but showed no great dis
position to rally.
The rally in silver futures aided
the silver stocks including United
States Smelling and Cerro de
Pasco in their recovery which was
only fractional.
United States Steel and other
steel shares were moderately i'm.
proved in light trading. Indus.
trial shares, as a whole, were
slightly better but sluggish.
The rails were mixed but gen.
orally steady as traders were in
clined to take a Standoff position
here,
The Washington times., 1934-05-03

ca Optional (b) Partly (oD Extra
d) Extra stock (O Paid in 1881. (I On
account (g) No regular latest
(h) stock. (m) Special ~ In stock Nv w
With warrant& Cxw) without warrant& C") ExpdIvIdSDd
~ Ex-right&
Dividend rate dollars in parsnthsSA CNVOts)
dividends published through regular dividend period.
The Washington times., 1934-05-03
Texas State Banks
Increase DEPOSITS

An increase Of $987,l in IN
dividual deposits in State banks
Of Texas during the period De-
cember 80, 1898, to March S, 1884,
is reported by the State Banking
Department. Resources Of the
banks increased $4.266,681 in the
period, although there were IA
fewer banks reporting.
The Washington times., 1934-05-03

CTdQSCS SUCK TO
t he SidelineS
pending clarifi-
cation and fur.
ther news from
w a S h i n gton.
Y e S t erday'S
o u t s t a n d ing
weak spots, no.
tably American
Telephone and
Spiegel M a y
Stern Company,
W ere slightly
improved today
but this was
apparently due
The Washington times., 1934-05-03
STOCKS F|RNER
BUT HIGHLY
NERVOUS
BY LESLIE GOULD

NEW YORK, May 3. GN.S).-
The stock market took on a sem.
blance of firmness today as short
covered and some long buying
made it's appearance, evidently in
anticipation of a technical re-
bound.
The list, through, continued. in
a highly nervous state as many
The Washington times., 1934-05-03

here in a buSi-
ness way, and
that prosperity
has returned.
He is Clarence
r. Burton, presi-
dent of the
City B a n k of
Washington, the
city'S newest fl
nancial inStitu-
tion.
Questioned as
to how buSi-
ness was going
at his new bank,
Mr.. B ur t on
Roids
The Washington times., 1934-05-03

Sad: Du"D"E HO
"It's going fine, and why
shouldn't it? Washington is
riding on the top of the earth
just now, so far as business is
concerned. The Federal en-
pIOyes have part Of their pay
cut back, hotels are packed and
,jammed with visitors, and Pm
told that department stores are
SO crowded it's difficult to find
room in them. 1t certainly
looks like prosperity is here"
The Washington times., 1934-05-03
WASHINGTON STOCKS
SALES

Washington Railway & Elec-
trio As, $1,000@95, $1,000@95ls,
$1,O0O@951s.
Potomac Electric 51as pf, 100
110B, 10@11OA, 10@110A. TO
110A.
AFTER CALL
Capital Traction Company, 80.
"a.
Washington Railway & Elec-
trio As, $1,000@95.
Notice: Beginning May S this
exchange will be closed on Sat.
urdayS until October 6.
The Washington times., 1934-05-03
Dollar Holds
AbOue Par

NEW YORK, May 3 (I.N.SD.
The dollar continued to hold
above parity in terms Of the
French franc in a dull and fea-
tureless foreign exchange mar
ket today. The table:
The Washington times., 1934-05-03
NEW BANK HEAD
SEES BUSINESS
! BOOM HERE
BY DUNBAR HARE

Washington has at least one
booster who is con-
vinced that things are humming
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
A GOOD GOAL

Some one has made up list of the
Best Things" By the exercise OF
common sense and using some will
power all may attain or acquire some
of these excellencies. Life is a con-
slant improvement of the individual
if he is to get the most out of it,
and so here is the list of BEST
Things" to strive for:
The Best Law-The Golden Rule.
The Best NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
edge.
The Best Philosophy contented
mind.
The Best War-to war against ones
weakness.
The Best Theology--a pure and ben
eficent life.
The Best -cheerfulness
and temperance.
The Best Music-the laughter of an
innocent child.
The Best Science-extracting sun
shine from cloudy day.
The Best Art-painting a smile
upon the brow of childhood.
The Best Journalism-printing the
true and beautiful on memory's tablet.
The Best Telegraphing-flashing a
ray of sunshine into a gloomy heart.
The Best Biography-that life which
writes charity in the largest letters.
The Best Mathematics-tha which
doubles the most joys and divides the
most sorrows.
The Best igation-steering clear
of the decorating rocks of personal
contention.
The Best MISUNDERSTANDING a
treaty of peace with ones own con-
science.
The Best Engineering-buildi a
bridge of faith over the river of death.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
BLAME ONLY THE GUILTY

Some folks will abuse any privilege
and make racket out of any game,
but thank goodness that type of people
are very small minority.
But when beggar is found to have
money in his possession there is al
ways sure to be some reactionary who
will play 1t up and try to. make out
that the need is not nearly so great
as pictured. The beggar who has
thousands in his jeans will be taken
care of when arrested and certainly
no good citizen will uphold such low
down contemplate tricks of hood
winking the people and collecting
money under false pretenses. Here is
what the Mile Laos Messenger writes
on the beggar:
"A beggar was arrested in New Jer-
sey last week and search revealed
that he carried on his person over
$4,000 in cash and negotiable securi-
ties. He also had copies of letters he
had written to President Roosevelt
asking for aid and the presidents re-
ply advising him to apply to local
agencies. To most of us the idea of
begging or applying to the authorities
for help is very distaSteful, but to
some it appears to be regarded as a
legitimate expression of superior in
telligence. Why work? Let the
chumps do it,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
RAPS FARM BUREAU
Editor AsikOv American:

EQllOT ASkOV AIleTlCdH
never realized until last fall when
the Farm Holiday association de-
clared strike, and then went on to
dramatize to the entire nation the
plight of agriculture, what a pas
sion for farm service the Farm Blu
reau Federation has. In the midst of
low prices, strike disorders, starva-
ton, and bankruptcy, the Farm Blu
reau took on a happy-go-lucky do
nothing attitude.
When the McNary-Haugen bill came
up in Congress, the Farm Bureau
didn't think it would work; when the
Frazier bill came up in Congress
Farmers not interested). When Pres
ident Roosevelt worked out a new
plan where a man could earn more
seventy-five cent shovel than farmer
with three thousand dollar farm
equipment (Our darling), the Farm
Bureau with great devotion supported
it. In fact time and again the Amer
lean Farm Bureau Federation, with
IeIllS cllcCt, lids uIcI SlISlS lIlCl
crisis with foresight and leadership.
Second to none in our history, for the
benefit of agriculture it has stead
tasty kept its face to the foe never
acknowledging defeat. AS a tribute
of honor for splendid service rendered
to agriculture, including lobbying and
racketeering at the expense of the
midwest farmer, the Land OLakes
News, a publication printed at the
expense of Land O'Lakes patrons, in
a recent issue put up page or so
of highly tattooed free publicity to
our darling, the Farm Bureau.
Now, farmers, take your medicine,
it's good for you. But don't blame
John Brandt just because it's reported
he receives eight thousand dollars a
year salary. At such wages and at
times when most farmers are bank
rupt, it's just impossible for John to
ana1yze the difference and purpose
between an organization selling sweet
cream butter below the cost of pro-
duction comparatively, and an organi-
cation that's been using farmers for
stool pigeons.
JOE HAMPEYS.
Brook Park, MINI.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
GLOVER TOWNSHIP

Chris Rasmussen called at the Stew
ems home Sunday Freeman Stew
ems is still on the sick list.
The children Of the Clyde Daley
family visited with the Hamm chill
dren Sunday.
Lawrence and Raymond Irons made
a business trip to ST. Charles Monday.
June Grace of Wilma, is staying
with her sister, Mrs. Law Irons.
Mrs. Clyde Daley and Miss June
Grace called at the Frank Irons home
one day last week.
Mrs. Edna Schauer spent the week
end at the Sacre home.
Mrs. Ben Irons, accompanied by her
daughters, Esther, Alice, and Marian,
and her son, Arthur, also Wesley Jones
of Crosby, were dinner guests at the
Raymond Irons home Sunday.
Mrs. Clyde Holmes and her infant
son returned home from Hinckley last
Thursday.
Miss Frances Irons is assisting at
Holmes.
Miss Dorothea Rasmussen, who at
tends high school at Hinckley, was
home for few days Last week, owing
to the illness of her mother.
liner Carlson of Danforth, called at
the Ben Irons home Monday
Miss LeOna Alderman went to
Minneapolis Monday, for an indefinite
stay.
The l. Punk family, who were en-
plOyed at the Wells farm, have moved
to a farm three miles northwest Of
Sandstone.
Allan Aydt of Hinckley, was assist
ing at his home here several days
last week.
Mrs. F. Sacre and Mr. and Mrs. ].
Beaufeaux visited at the Robertson
home in Hinckley Wednesday Of last
week.
Several ladies attended a quilt
tying at the school house in District
No. 123 last Saturday afternoon.
A. c. Peck has purchased a Ford
coupe.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
FARM HOLIDAY ELECTS GREY
ANCE COMMITTEE

Editor AskOv American:
Some time ago the Pine county unit
of the National Farmers Holiday As
sociatiOn elected a grievance commit
tee to take care of any grievances
that may arise. This committee met
last Sunday afternoon at Pine City
and organized with N. P. Nedegaard
of Askov chairman; Oscar LendrOth,
Hinckley, secretary; e. B. Greenwald,
Sandstone, Ole Herrud, Pine City, and
Richard Downing. Royalton, commit
teemen. Anyone facing foreclosures
or evictiOns should cali on this COM
mittee if you desire help from the
Holiday Association.
Amy and all debtors and creditors
as well be sure to attend one of the
mass meetings that are to be held in
the county i'm the near future; the
places will be- Pine City and Askov.
Watch for announcements and posters
and be sure to come.
President Roosevelt has stated that
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
FEEDING PHEASANTS

Editor Askov American:
l see by the paper that truck load
of feed was taken to Sheridan Grelg
to feed pheasants at the % stations
there. How about those who are
staying around Arna township. So
far they have fed out of the farmers
corn that was not gathered, but now
there is no more corn for them. Sat-
urday there were twenty around our
barn looking for corn. So far they
have eaten over twenty bushels for us
and l suppose about the same for our
neighbors. On account of pheasants
we have to get feed for our chickens.
Who is going to pay for it? l wonder.
They say they destroy grasshoppers.
Maybe, but how about our grain. If
we were allowed to trap them when
we are out of meat, but no, the city
hunters come and get them after
feeding out of our grain. Can anyone
tell me where we can collect damage?
We hope Mr.. Greig brings some
feed to keep them alive.
MRS. JOE CHATELLE.
Markville, MINI.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01

plus to China, Japan, Germany, India
or any other part OF Gods big farm
where the people are in need. This
Is my plan to conquer our enemies.
if we have any. A doctor knows that
the tongue is an indicator of health
conditions, so the words uttered by the
leading tongues of people are an in
dictator Of their moral and spiritual
health. To save space, please read
the third chapter of st. James.
Now. dear Uncle Sam, l am sure
that the makers and users of war ma
terials will not vote for my plan,
but they have made profit long enough
out of the ignorance of the orphans
cries, the broken hearts of fathers,
mothers, brothers, sisters, sweet
hearts, and the widows scalding
tears. The war has taken from them
that which no man or anybody has
a right to, namely: the lives of their
loved ones.
Now, my good Uncle Sam, / think
that when man becomes expert
enough to put a regulator on the sun,
water meter on the rain, prevent all
kinds of blights, kill all enemies OF
vegetation or say to Jack Frost,
Don't touch or kill anything in this
world" that will be soon enough to
destroy by any means that which God
has caused to grow for the needs Of
the world.
Yours for the good of all people ana
world peace.
JOHN ]. PARISH.
Pine City, Mimi
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
CRITICIZES CLERK OF COURT

Editor Askov American:
| heartily agree with Mr.. Ward that
the people of Pine county have had
one dirty deal put over on them in
getting their drivers licenses.
The editor of this paper stated last
week that licenses could be gotten
from any clerk of court, anywhere in
the state, or from the Department,
without appearing in person. l got
my license at Pine City and when
asked for apple alton blanks for the
other members of the family, l was
emphatically told that they must APP
pear in person and that Pine City was
the only place that a resident of Pine
county could get a license. Conse-
quently the other members of the
family had to go to Pine City, let Mr..
Mista give them the once over and
donate one thin dime per head. The
dime wasn't as bad as having to drive
trip like that costs money too, and
this is only one instance in hundreds.
True, Mr.. Mista came to Sturgeon
Lake twice, but it was impossible for
everyone to get there, due to showed
in roads, sickness and other things
that may come along, and if half of
the people in the outlying districts
had come to Sturgeon Lake each time
he was there, l think it is safe to
say that someone would still be wait
ing in line, because of Mr.. Mista' s
slowness and seeming inefficiency in
filling out the blanks.
The editor also stated that license
for the head of the family is all that
clerks office that everyone must have
their license by March 1 to escape
arrest, penalties and what not.
Now, can it be possible that Mr..
MiSta did not understand the law?
Did he miss something? This would
be one way of explaining his mis-
Interpretation, or is it as Mr.. Ward
suggests-merely Mr.. Mista's way of
cinching every tenth part of our
59.O6-cent dollar that he can. Either
way, his mis-statements has cost the
people of Pine county hundreds of
dollars in transportation that they
could i'll afford to spend, and it will
take more than free dance or two
to make a lot of us forget it. Now,
how come, Mr.. Mista, how come?
S. MERLE PULLING.
Sturgeon Lake, MINI.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
THE RELIEF FEED COMMITTEE

Editor Askov American:
| take this opportunity to write a
few lines in regard to some of these
white collared men in charge of this
relief feed. 1t appears to me that a
whole lot of them were born yester-
day, because man with any common
sense would never make the state
ments that some of them do.
These thoughts came to my mind
last Friday when three farmers from
my community drove to Pine City to
see about getting some hay.
Arriving in Pine City at noon was
a very poor time of course. Well
feeling rather empty we had some
dinner although these white collars
made some remarks that would have
filled a tramp's stomach, having been
without food for a week.
One of these farmers having APP
piled for feed some time Last fail at
this same place, had to give up what
feed he had on hand then, as you all
remember. This farmer at that time
had 125 bushels of oats. OF course
he had to use of these cats during the
winter to feed his cattle. Now Mr..
White Collar says, you surely must
have 1875 bushels of oats now as that
is what you had last fall. Mr.. White
Collar, how would you like to live
on 100 pounds of flour all winter and
have 100 pounds left when spring
comes?
The other farmer steps in line and
starts answering questions. "HOw
many horses have your" 81 have
four" That's too many on an
80 acre farm with only q acres under
pillow. Two horses are a great plen-
ty." What a guy should do is to hook
"a few of these white collars on the
pillow in this red Windemere clay and
maybe they wouldn't make such re-
marks.
Now, Mr.. White Collar, l believe
you have lots to learn about the job
you are holding down.
l believe this relief ought to be
handled by the home government
Don't the rest of you?
V. C. ANDERSON.
Sturgeon Lake, Feb. 81, 1894.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01

all debts and interest should be
scaled down. 1t is the purpose OF the
Holiday Association to cooperate
with President Roosevelt and help
him make effective his wishes in this
matter.
Regarding the hog reduction pro-
gram read this, and your conscience
may bother you little but remember
to do unto others as you would they
should do unto you, will need little
more careful Interpretation at this
time, the following is U. S. govern
ment figures from the U. S. depart
ment of Agriculture, Bureau OF Agri-
cultural Economics, Washington, ID. G.
The list is in pounds imported into
the United States from January to
October, 1888: Fresh beef, 312,235;
fresh veal, 5651; fresh pork, 5O1,SO6;
fresh mutton, $3.50; fresh lamb, 5,S2S;
other fresh meats, 499,39S; poultry
prepared, 2O9,1SS; other poultry, dead
12S,49 dead turkey, 304,134; canned
meats. 35,374,326; beef and veal, pick
led, 59S,464; pork, hams, shoulders
and bacon, 1,4S2,OO9; pork, picked
and sailed, 57O,7SS; other prepared
meats, 4,SO5; sheep, lamb and goat
castings, 5,272,90S; other sausage cas-
ings, 6,S27 ,405; animal oils, edible, 49,
492; tallow inedible, 23S,562; stearic
acid, 4,649,358.
There are also long lists of other
food products imported into this cOun-
try every year in competition with
that the American farmer produces
and there can be no doubt but what
a more drastic restriction on embargo
is needed at this time.
We need legislation to get this; we
need organization. Organize, CO
operate, and by all means wake up
It has been said that the farmer is
the sleeping giant of the United
States. Sensing the need of immedi-
and guide we go forward and on to
victory.
HJALMER SANDELL, Secretary
Hinckley, MINI.
Editors Note-The above letter was
a very faint carbon copy of the origi-
nal letter and it is doubtful if the
figures and other parts of the letter
is as the writer intended. The copy
could not be accurately read If cor
respondents to this column or to any
column of this newspaper desire their
letters to be accurately reproduced
they must be very careful to write
them plainly.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
A GOOD RECORD

Raymond Lonergan, able and reg
ular writer on the weekly political
newspaper. Labor, down in Washing
ton, ID. c., in discussing U. S. Senator
Henrik Shipstead and the fight which
is being made on him in the state of
Minnesota, principally by conserva-
tives, writes in part:
Labor keeps a record of sena-
torial votes on all important meas
ures. This record shows that the
Minnesota senator, during the II
years he has been in the upper cham
Der, has voted 100 per cent right
judged by progressive standards-on
every important measure, including
labor and farm legislation. No man
in the senate has a better record
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01

Arguments before the State Su-
preme Court on the constitutionality
of the state income tax are scheduled
to start on March 6. The outcome of
this case will be watched with much
interest, for if declared constitu-
tional the receipts from the tax will
go to the public schools of the state.
1t will be, tax on net incomes, on
the basis of ability to pay, will allevi-
ate general property taxes to the ex-
tent of the collections, and is needed
for the public schools.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01

knowledge is one thing. Conviction
born of knowledge lis quite another
The earth is cluttered up with human
wrecks who are possessed of great
knowledge, but whose attributes prac-
tically end there. They have few fixed
convictions, and for the few that they
do possess they lack the will power
to put into force and effect. They
just drift with the tide, and the tide
flows back and forth, never in a con-
tinuous forward movement. They
become wrecks on the sea of human.
ity.-Exchange.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
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 II the
writer does not wish to have his
name used. it will be withheld.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
SANDSTONE BIBLE CHURCH

Sunday services March Sunday
school 10 "a. m, all ages; morning
worship, II a. m, subject, Calvary"
evangelistic service 7:45 D. m,
washed White or White Washed
Tuesday, 8 p. M, senior G. E.; 9 D.
m, Fisherman club.
Wednesday, p m, praise and pray
Ell meeting.
Thursday, 2 p. m, Ladies' Mis-
stonary club.
Friday, p. m, choir rehearsal.
Saturday, p. m, junior G. E.
And He bearing His cross went
forth unto a place called the place of
skull, which is called in the Hebrew
GolgOtha." John 1917.
REV. r. DEURSEN, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01

When people tell the editor they
want him to print the truth, of course
they mean the truth about the other
fellow.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01

When the farmer digs up dirt it Is
cultivation. When the lawyer digs it
up it is alimony.-Atlanta COnstitu-
ton.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
SANDSTONE

The ladies of the Missionary club
of the Bible church, will meet at the
home of Mrs. M. Rypkema Thursday
afternoon, the Sth of March, at 200
d. m.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01
Watch Wall Street!

TIHE secret, undercover schem-
ings Of Wall st. financiers,
who "rigged" the market and
plundered unsuspecting investors
of tens of millions
Rich Tax Dodgers
The tax lodging Of the big bank
ers and brokers who lived lavishly
and kept costly yachts out Of huge
incomes, yet who paid not a cent
in income taxes
U. S. Treasury Raids
The raids on the U. s. treasury
through subsidies, tax refunds, and
other plunderings by privileged
insiders and greedy corporate m
tereSts-
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-01

Putting a jewel in the snout of a
hog doesn't make gentleman out of
him.