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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12
READERS WILL JUDGE

The open Forum What Others
Think" Opinions of Others" (the
latter name used in this newspaper)
or whatever other heading may be
used in the column set aside for the
use of readers, is of course as should
be known to all readers, column
that does not necessarily bring out
the opinions of that newspaper nor
the policy of the paper.
Readers using the column should
adhere to the truth and should in
vestigate or know what they are writ
ing about before breaking into print.
This is not always the case. Some
folks write emotionally and permit
their emotions to guide instead of the
truth. others write very ably and
their writings are appreciated by the
readers. If the editor was too scruti-
niZing it might discourage some peo-
pie and of course it is sure that there
would be howl from those who ham
die the truth carelessiy or who write
their emotions.
Therefore it is almost sure that
some articles in the Opinions of
Others" will border on falsehOOd or
the ridiculous. But the intelligent
reader who was not born yesterday,
who reads and thinks, is soon able to
analyZe the material. AS a rule he
need only to read a few lines or a
paragraph or two to know whether
the writer of the opinion knows any
thing about the subject that he UNI
dertakes to write upon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12

says the American-Owned Manila Bull
letin, "the bill actually pleases no.
body and is technically acceptable to
the various political camps only be-
cause, as a compromise, it is some
thing which cannot be lodged" Un-
der the terms of the act the Filipinos
must adopt constitution and con-
tinue a partially autonomous govern
ment for ten years, when independ-
ence will be granted. The Nation
wishes that freedom had been offered
to the Philippines under more favor
able conditions, but in the creaking
way in which the wheels of politics
jolt along the act may still be made
to work to the advantage both of the
United States and of the islands in
the Pacific whose problems have never
been envisioned on this continent with
much understanding or much SYM
pathy.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12
A HEARTENING DECISION
(The Mortified NewS)

The biggest recent gain in Mime
sofa in reforming the tax machinery
in the direction of taxation on the
basis of ability to pay is the unani-
nous decision of the state supreme
court UNFOLDING the state income tax
law. The statute now goes into eff
feet Immediately. 1t should be of
help to property taxpayers all over
the state for the revenue derived from
taxes, interest and fines provided
under the act. when collected is APP
propriated to the school districts of
the state to be apportioned on the
basis of persons of school age living
within the district. The proceeds are
first to be used to apply against dis
trict debt.
Representing step in the right
direction, that of fair and equitable
distribution of taxes not possible under
the Anticipated system whereby the
bulk of local taxes rests on real es-
tate, the state income tax should be
The tax situation in Minnesota has
reached an acute stage. The burden
on property, especially farm property,
has grown so heavy as to menace the
future welfare of the state 1t must
be Hghtened, but under the old sys-
tenn there was little hope of relief
from the existing disproportionately
heavy burdens on property. Economy
is not enough. Cutting expenditures
goes only half way. The remedy lies
in the broadening of the tax base to
include types of wealth of taxpaylng
ability not now contributing a fair
share to the increased expenses Of
government.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12
INTERESTED CITIZENS

Government is getting closer to the
people. Or should we say the people
are taking a greater interest in gov
eminent?
1t Is especially true in the state
of Minnesota. Never before in the
history Of the state, old followers Of
the government and events, tell US,
have so many people called at the
governors office Oh matters of i'm
pOrtance. There is a veritable stream
Of people at Governor OlsOn's office
in the capitol daily. They come from
all corners of the state.
True, the position of governor,
brings its percentage of visitors, for
there are many who like to shake
hands with the chief executive, and
that Is no discredit to them. And
the popularity of our present state
chief adds to that number greatly.
But most of the visitors have mat
ters of Importance to take up with
Governor Olson, and the wonder IS
that he can stand up under the strain,
maintain good health. be physically
strong and alert and yet meet the
visitors like common ordinary citi-
zen. And on top of that speak at din
ners here and there, make trips to
Washington in behalf of needed re-
lief. give radio talks and direct the
affairs of state.
1t Is nothing unusual to see SO or
more people at time waiting their
turn as individuals and delegations
to interview and discuss public prob
lens with the governor. 1t is daily
occurrence. One of those waiting for
his turn the other day remarked that
when he went to see the governor
he always figured on allowing four
hours or more for the wait and brief
conference.
1t is a good sign of the times
citizens are interested in their gov
eminent. and that they appreciate
the democratic head with whom they
can talk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12
CRITICIZES STATE GOVERNMENT


| noticed by your last paper that a
representative of the Rural Credit Bu-
reau has been in this county taking
crop liens and chattels for past due
interest. Men appointed to public
positions should be familiar with laws
governing their departments and ad-
minister their duties accordingly and
impartially. Chapter 403 H. F.. No.
PAT, p. 2S2, 1888 Session Laws de-
clares a two year moratorium begin
ming July 1, 1888 on Rural Credit
loans where the borrower is unable
keeps up taxes and insurance and does
not destroy property.
Maybe the reason the present ad-
ministratiOn seems to be ignoring this
law is because it was sponsored by
sO-calIed reactionarieS. l like good
name and enjoy a good speech, but l
am far more concerned what man is
and does than what he calls himself
and promises to do. The greatest
crime committed against the present
generation by high finance has been
the ruthless foreclosure of farmers
and home owners who have had an
equity of so to IS per cent in their
property then casting them out in this
cold world penniless and hopeless, Of
ten broken in health, to depend on
charity of some friend or their chill
dren for support.
While we do not like his smell, We
do not hate the buzzard because he
waits till his victim is dead to eat
it's flesh but these financial buzzards
tear the heart as it were from the
living and helpless bodies of their
victims. 1t seems the State of Mime
sofa, though controlled by Farmer
Labor has been one of the worst Of
tenders in this foreclosure racket.
l do not ask extension for the man
who never had an equity in property
or the one who makes no effort to
keep his place up and take care of his
obligations. Efficiency, economy and
sympathy never seem to characterize
governmental activities. We now
have 900 government and 1870 eff
government and 900 efficiency. How
much would it cost the government
to build car by CWA labor? Yet
lots of these men were former en-
plOyes of factories that made their
owners rich at present prices of auto
mobiles.
The Constitution of the United
States or the bill of rights of our citi-
zens is not out of date as human
rights never change. 1t is one of the
greatest documents ever drawn up by
man. Our system of private property
rights and initiative has produced an
era Of invention and natural develop
ment unparalleled. 1t is corruption
of this system that has ruined us.
Gambling is one of the worst vices
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12
GRADUALLY SLIDING TO
FREEDOM
(The Nation)

The Philippine Independence Act
signed by the President is essentially
the old Hawes-Cutting measure, pre-
viously rejected by the insular Leg
islature, except for one important
change for the better, a provision
looking to the end of the occupation
of the islands by the United States
army and navy. AS We noted in our
issue of March IA, the economic
clauses are still unsatisfactory and
the act is not the generous one which
The Nation would have liked to see
pass. Nevertheless Manuel Quezon,
president of the Philippine Senate,
who opposd the Hawes-Cutting act, is
supporting the present measure, in
spite of some objections to it, because
he thinks it is the best solution pos
sible of the long controversy. Like
wise advices from Manila say that
the new offer of independence will be
accepted by the Filipinos, although
without enthusiasm. "The fact u.s."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12

known to mankind. Stock and land
gambling coupled with high taxes and
huge crime bill have been chief
causes of present economic paralysis.
What happened to bill introduced
in the last legislature to take one
half game and fish funds and the to-
baccO tax to replace local school tax
in our local districts? How did each
member vote? The game in Pine
county could pay the wild lands share
of our taxes. Allow each settler equal
number acres of his farm tax exempt
tight and some of worst cleared. This
will refOrest half of Pine county with
out cost as fires do not run in pasture
This would release all wardens and
CCC camps in certain districts.
If we don't destroy bureaus and
commissions they will destroy our
democratic government. Any inspect
ing which is necessary can be done by
officers now on full time pay as part
of their duties. BY officers | mean
town marshals, city police and sher-
ifs.
If Steel Trust does not remove Pitts
burgh Plus on steel, let our state back
some Independent steel company, now
bankrupt owing to excessive taxes,
and get our steel for our machinery
somewhere near cost of production.
Government ownership would merely
substitute public monopoly for private
trusts, which is less efficient and
more heartless. Government should
destroy, not make trusts
If Congress fails to pass the Frazier
bill, this state can surely work out a
plan on somewhat same lines backed
by our state to relieve mortgage op-
pressed citizens
Our state should not be a feeding
house for it's citizens but a police
force to protect the interests Of it's
citizens while they work for their own
living.
HARRY HENDRICKS.
Hinckley, Mimi.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12
THAT PUBLIC FEED TROUGH
Editor Askov American:

EultOr ASkOV American:
1t used to be said that the farmers
had one advantage over the city man,
that they need not join the bread line
but it seems as they are all Joining
the feed line just now. l thought it
was supposed to be drOuth relief,
but instead of that l think it has
worked itself into a racket or graft;
everybody grabbing as much as they
can before some one else grabs. l
understand that this relief-hay and
feeds to be paid for by working
on the roads this coming season. All
we'll and good if everybody will get
out and do their duty, then we should
see results on the roads before an
other season rolls by.
would not write these lines If it
was not a fact that l heard too many
remarks like this: Mr.. So and So
got this much hay and that much
feed, but he says that he does not
intend to work it out, as he feels he
is entitled to it," This is really the
class my criticism is aimed at, and
want to make a motion right now
that by the end of this season, those
farmers receiving such relief, hay
and feed. and refusing to work 1t out,
that their names and address and
extent of relief be published in the
official county paper so that every
body will know who the pikers are.
Yours always for a square deal.
A. p. JENSEN.
Askov, Mimi, April 9.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12
THE personal LIBERTY"

A mob stormed the city hall in Min
neapolis a few days ago with the re-
suit that a number of people were
hurt, including policemen whose duty
it is to maintain peace.
In spite of this and other like dis
orders the reactionaries want to main
tain the status quo and cry out with
their scare of taking away personal
liberty
Just imagine what would have been
the result if it had not been for the
courageous leadership of the Farmer
Labor party in placing on the statute
books law like the twO-year mortgage
moratorium, direct relief and public
works programs. What would have
happened if citizens had been evicted
from their farms and homes right and
left?
Personal liberty" is just what was
granted the people when the mortgage
moratorium was made law, and they
were given time in which satisfactory
loans and other arrangements could
be made. Thanks also to Attorney
General Harry H. Peterson and his
staff for their ability to write a law
that held up in the highest court Of
the land, and for their following up
the law and presenting the arguments
before the courts.
Minnesota stands out as the North
Star state-the star to which other
states are aiming and from which
they get inspiration, hope and cour-
age. 1t has set a precedent in mort
gage moratoriums and has and will
make its mark in other humane Iegis-
latiOn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12
SURE ENOUGH

Sometimes it requires humorist to
put the punch in it. When Congress
was debating whether the maximum
rates on the federal income tax should
be 63 per cent or II per cent or what
ever the rates should be, on net in
comes over a million dollars, Will
Rogers wrote:
well. there is millions and mil
lions that are not making it, that
would be glad to give up 80 per cent
If you would let 'em earn a hundred
thousand or more"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12
FORCE OF HABIT

1t was a little amusing to read in
the Duluth News Tribune the report
of the ST. Louis county Republican
convention held in Duluth last Fri
day, in which was the following:
when the nominating committee
on delegates and alternates first re-
ported, Frank Hughes of Duluth.
asked that the Duluth list be aug
mented to include representatives If
the rank and file of the party and
charged that the social elite can't
run this thing"
1t is hard to break the old habits.
The report, however, further states
that 'the committee was instructed
to retire for further consideration,
with Mr.. Hughes added to its MEM
bership. and it returned with slate
satisfactory to everyone"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12
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, 1934-04-12

1t is always a good thing to bear
in mind that if we wish to criticise
it is very important that we first know
that which we criticise.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-04-12
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editorial Comment From other News
papers. Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions
of the AskOv American.)
Hinckley, MINI.

Running a business without adver-
Using is like doing card tricks over
the radio You know what you are
doing, but nobody else does.-Bau-
dette Region.
Evening star., 1934-12-26
P.W.A. SEEKS MORE
CITY POWER LOANS
With S47,000,O0 Already
Allotted, Offer to Build
Plants Is Renewed.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Public Works Administration.
which already has allotted $47,000,00
for municipal power plants, today
renewed an offer to assist cities whose
projects have been challenged in the
courts.
An active agency in the administra-
tion's campaign for lower electricity
rates, the P. w. A. disclosed also
that nearly 5000 900, 900 has been al
lotted to Federal power works.
Henry T. Hunt, general counsel,
coincidentally named nine cases IN
which power companies had attacked
as MANY cities determination to build
their own power plants. In two
cases the cities and P. w. A. won
victories and the plants have been
completed, he said.
Several Cases Pending.
One project has been held up. In
two instances judges have refused to
dismiss the power companies suits.
Arguments are being taken in the
others.
"P. w. A. has a better brief every
time" Hunt contended. He explained
the power companies usually chal-
lenged P. w. A. projects under the
fourteenth amendment, while P. w. A.
centered its defense on the general
welfare clause.
In checking over the municipal
power plant court cases, Hunt said
an appeal would be taken in the case
in which the Missouri Public Serv-
ice Co. had enjoined the sale to the
p. w. A. Of bonds for a $3l5,000
project.
One Victory in October.
Hunt contended the effect OF the
district Judges decision was to deny
the Federal Government the right to
finance municipal projects. whether
for power or otherwise.
One Of P. w. AS victories was
gained in October, when the Su-
preme Court refused to review case
brought against Alegan, Mich, by
the Consumers Power Co. The COM
pany had secured an injunction
against building the $410,0o0 plant,
which was reversed by the Court OF
Appeals. The highest court found in
effect that II the company had a
illegal injury" it was inflicted by
the constitution Of Michigan, which
authorized municipalities to operate
power plants.
Public works officials have made
no secret they expect the proposed
municipal power plant in New York
City TO face a court test If the project
was approved. They indicated P. w.
A. is not impressed by the threat
of litigation in a grant last week Of
$4,000 to Columbus, Ohio, for
power house and the loan and grant
Of $4,000 to Lamont, Iowa, for a
municipal plant.
Evening star., 1934-12-26
Y, NJ. C. A. BREAKFAST
SURPRISES GUESTS
Letters From Home Delivered to
Dormitory Residents
at Party.

More than 100 residents of the Y.
M. c. A. dormitory were greeted with
surprise letters from the folks back
home when they sat down yesterday
to the annual Christmas breakfast Of
the Central Y. M. c. A.
Arrangements for the letters had
been made several weeks ago by Floyd
K. McTyier, dormitory secretary of
the Y. M. c. A., who asked relatives
of the young men living in the dormi-
tories to send him Christmas mes
sages that were not to be opened until
yesterdays feast. The breakfast was
given by the Y. M. c. A. for young
men who are unable to return to dis
tant homes for the holiday season.
Albert w. Atwood, magazine writer,
was guest of honor. He gave an in
spirational Christmas message for
young men. Leonard w. De Cast,
general secretary of the Y. M. c. A.,
extended the greetings of the associa-
ton.
Bryan A. Clark was voted "the most
outstanding dormitory resident" for
the past year during the festivities.
The award was made in recognition of
service to others
Evening star., 1934-12-26
WOMAN, ILL, ENDS LIFE
Drinks Poison After Yule Dinner
at Sisters Home.

SAN BERNARDINo, Calf, Decem-
Der 26 P).-Mrs. Florence Peterson,
IS, wife Of Raymond Peterson, furni-
ture dealer of Chicago, drank poison
after a Christmas dinner at the home
OF her sister, Mrs. Frances Pitts, here,
yesterday and died a short time later
In hospital.
Deputy Coroner E. P. Doyle said
members of the family told him Mrs.
Peterson had had a nervous break
down and her husband had brought
her here six months ago, hoping her
health would improve.
Evening star., 1934-12-26

Happel was found In q trunk in
storage shed at a bungalow court for
which the two were caretakers. Police
at st. Louis where Happel was az
rested, said he had confessed.
Evening star., 1934-12-26
JARVIS S. M'CREA DEAD
Was Captain in Aviation for EN-
barkation During World War.

GREENWICH, Conn, December 26
R.-Jarvis S. McCrea, 50, died yes
terday after q long illness.
McCrea, prior to the World War,
was employed by the Lehigh Valley
Railroad and during the war was cap
tain in aviation for embarkation serv-
ice in New York.
Evening star., 1934-12-26
HUSBAND FACES TRIAL
FOR "TRUNK" SLAYING
"I Have Not Slept for Two
Weeks" Says Man Accused
of Killing Wife.

LOS ANGELES, December 26 F1.
John H. Happell, So, was returned
here from st. Louis yesterday to face
trial on murder charges in connec-
ton with the trunk" Staying Of his
wife, Rosabella, early this month.
II have not slept for two weeks"
he said.
The dismembered body Of Mrs.
Evening star., 1934-12-26
SECOND YULE BABY

Two Sons in Four Years Born
to Woman on Christmas.
Ell PASO, Tex, December 26 (R.-
The second Christmas baby boy with
in four years was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Hollis Homewood of El Paso yes
terday. The first, Frederick Hollis,
was born Christmas day, 1880.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-02
By Eddie Ash
Milwaukee Enjoys Baseball Prosperity
1888 Total Attendance Already Topped
GIVE Milwaukee big hand. The Cream City has staged

GIVE Milwaukee big hand. The Cream City has staged
baseball comeback in the American Association from
both the standpoint of winning team and general fan inter-
est Fact is Brewerytown has set record in climbing out
the baseball depression On Sunday May 20 the Brewers
had their best Sunday attendance in three years and now
comes the almost unbelievable em-the ball team already
has attracted customers through the gates than during
the entire 1888 season.
The 1884 campaign opened April II and the Brewers have
played eight series home leaving thirteen more on the
schedule at Borchert field It's accomplishment to crow
about and the ball players certainly are trying to thank the
fans for their loyal support by cracking down visiting
clubs And how we'll the Indianapolis Indians know 1t! lhey
dropped three in row recently and the Brewers
are giving the visiting eagueeadng Mllers the same KIND
of punishment
TIME Brewers got break when they outhdr Earl Webb
good and when this awart CLICKS
rattle The big fellow comb the sphere wne S p
American League hits in one season Webb
consecutive batting streak and has got one or more
straight this year The American Asoca
0n mark 9 o econd baseman stor the
handled 45 chances at his position without an error
FE 1894 batting monarch of the something
1 n the 1874 season for the erich Bradsby
handsome trophy to the winning sugger
press of the National Association OF
Baseball Leagues table showing the leading batter in each
nationally and will give of who's who in the
the and the accompanying award IN Ocoet to be p
games be consistently good hitter hrougnou ns sea-
league the minor league aocgon mas an tqua c h
Dbers spured on by the trophy award and the
recognition monarch of the Minors
TINE new speedway Dayton will be opened tomorrow afternoon
and many pilots entered including many of the 5OO-me
prominnts initial at Dayton calls for three teap races
Qualifying trials
and the at p
eastern standard time admission Is cents grand
stand 81 TO- included the price Many Indian
apos the events Wild Bill Cummings winner
Of the Memorial day will compete in the Buckeye
chief rival will be Mu Rose second place p
flight dadev
entered at DAYTON He claimed indianapolis
wednesday The speedway e-eghths mile layout
other wenovn drivers who are expected
compete the tomorrow Babe Stapp
Johnny Sawyer Billy Wln the
last being the sensation of eastern tracks
baseball ongdistance throwing record was
N Lejeune Cincinnati He was an out
The Washington Sen
their league for single game Ihey
mad n a inning game last