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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
MUCH INTEREST is
SHOWN IN FL CIRCLES

The Pine County Farmer-Labor
clubs are very active at the present
time. Many speakers have been in
vited to address the various clubs on
matters of current interest and the
meetings are attended by large num-
bers of local residents. Most of the
clubs have elected members of the
County Central committee and the
others will do so at their next meet
ings.
The Pokegama club last Thursday
evening elected Mr.. Drake as it's
chairman and Mr.. Franz as secretary
and treasurer The Bremen town hall
was well filled Saturday evening with
interested listeners. A meeting will
be held Saturday evening in Peter
sons hall in Henriette. The Rock
Creek club will meet Monday evening
at the John Johnson home west of the
village. The Sturgeon Lake club
meets Tuesday evening in the village
hall. Chas. Johnson is expected to be
one of the speakers. All of these
meetings will be of interest and the
public is invited.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
HIGHWAY WORKER
JOINS BENEDICTS

George Haviland, genial member Of
the state highway surveying crew To-
Gated at Askov since last November,
sprang a surprise on his friends here
Sunday by bringing home a bride.
While the definite date of Mr.. Havi-
lands marriage is not known, it is
thought to have taken place early
in the winter; he just stole march
on his fellow-workmen, that's all.
The brides name before her marriage
was Miss Blanche Eaton and her
home is in Duluth. The groom's home
is in Minneapolis. although with other
members of the crew, he will be sta
toned here for some time and he
and his bride intend to do light house
keeping.
Friends and acquaintance here
wish the young couple all the happi-
ness that a full and true married
life can bring and extend to them a
welcome to make their home in the
community.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
WRESTLING POPULAR AGAIN

The boxing sport flourished for
many years in America, especially up
until the death of the great promoter,
Tex Richard. Since then there has
not been any real big gates nor the
big national and international con-
tests made popular by Richard.
But while boxing took a drop, enthu-
siasm for wrestling has been on the
increase, especially the last year or
two. Wrestling matches now draw
a much bigger attendance and purse
than some years ago.
Wrestling seems to be popular today
in many cities, whether fair or fake.
1t is a sport where taking or pre-ar-
ranged outcOmeS can be put over
much easier than in other sports, and
not be detected by the fans. The peo-
pie demand action and they surely get
it, The wrestlers bully around, Sc
cure death" grips, howl, throw one
another out of the ring. kick, bite and
so on, to make it a show of excite
ment If fake affair, the contestant
does not have to be on guard against
good holds by the opponent.
Two wrestlers, whom it was said had
taken part in both fair and fake
matches, were having an hOnest-to-
goodness contest. Naturally they were
cautious of one another, guarding
against holds from which they could
not wiggle out, which made it a
slower contest. They worked hard,
used all their skill and energy-both
eager to win-for this was mat
ural" At the conclusion of the con-
test they were astonished when the
promoter held back their purse, stat
ing that they had not given the public
a run for their money and declared it
mo contest"
1t is just possible that pre-
determined wrestling match where all
precautions are thrown to the wind
and there is action galore may appeal
much more to the fans than the mat
ural" contest where both are cautious
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
ASKOV HOLIDAY UNIT
HOLDS ANNUAL MEET

The annual meeting of the Askov
unit of the National Farmers Holiday
organization was held in the d. B. S.
hall Tuesday evening with an attend
ance OF approximately 200.
One of the items which came up
for discussion was the matter of rem
dering aid to non-members. BY a
large majority it was voted to render
aid to members only; thus those who
seek their support should support the
organization by becoming a member.
The election of officers for the en-
suing year resulted in the reelection
of the entire present board which is
as follows: Chris. Frederiksen, pres
ident; Jul. Slot, secretary; Holger
D1xen, treasurer; Owe Hermansen,
Carl Madsen and Wilhelm Nielsen, di-
rectors.
Hjalmar Sandell of Hfnckley, re-
ported that it was doubtful that any
more hay could be secured. but to
offset this there would be larger allot-
ments of feed.
The speaker of the evening was
Chas. d. EckIey, manager of the
Farmers Union Livestock Commits
sion at South st. Paul, whose subject
was THE Cooperative Common
wealth" Mr.. Eckley is an able and
fOrceful speaker and has the ability
to keep the attention Of his audience.
He paid great tribute to Governor
Floyd b. Olson and said among many
other things that the cooperative
commonwealth was one of the peace
full methods by which the people can
work out of the depression and
through it stay clear of future de
pressions" or whatever else the next
one might be called. Mr.. Eckley had
sound argument throughout his talk
stressing that it is futile to patch up
the present system, but that it is
vitality necessary to go to the bottom
and completely change the system.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
GETTING THE FIGURES

Facts is what the public wants.
When we have the truth and know the
truth we can speak and act more in
thing that a governmental department
is to compile rates charged for cleo
trio current the country over, both by
private and public corporations. A few
figures here and a few figures there
is not like having compilation on
a national scale by governmental
agency.
On the work that is being under
taken by the government the Literary
Digest writes as follows:
"Kicking at the electric company's
bill now promises to become much
more than a frantic and futile gesture.
The Federal Power Commission, under
authority of the NOrris-Rankin Resolu-
tion which President Roosevelt signed
the other day, has commenced the
great work of compiling power rates
all over the country.
Both municipal and private corpO-
rations are to be included in the sur
vey, and the consumer will get the
benefit of exact knowledge as to how
his rate compares with that paid by
the man in the next town, or at the
other side of the country.
Hitherto the facts have been SO
disguised with misleading figures and
technical terms that no comparison
has been possible. The Federal Power
Commission will tear the dark veil
from those Egyptian mysteries and
present the facts to the consumer in
plain language and simple arithmetic.
Consumption will be computed on
the basis of the cost of fifty kilOwatt
hours, which is the average residen-
tial consumption according to a
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
A GOOD MAN FOR SENATOR

In the filing of Representative c.
the office of state senator, covering
Pine and Chisago counties, the pro
gressives of this seth legislative dis
trict have an excellent man as a
candidate, and one whom they can
intellectually support.
With an easy victory for represen-
tative two years ago in his home
county and the prospects of no OPP
position for the same office this year
in the event he was a candidate for
reelection. it is only natural that Mr..
Johnson was rather reluctant to take
on the higher office where there is
already two candidates in the field.
But Mr.. Johnson was endorsed for
senator by both the Pine and ChisagO
county Farmer-LabOr conventions and
with the volunteered help of so many
friends and progresSives out over the
district he yielded and filed for the
senate.
Rep. Johnson is the type of man
that any one can conscientiously vote
for. He is clean and upright, sue
cessful farmer with good schooling.
and has also demonstrated his ability
as manager of the cooperative cream
cry in his community as we'll as so
many other places. His record in the
Legislature is good and the Askov
American takes pleasure in heartily
recommending this loyal citizen to
the voters of the district. for he is
not the self-seeking type Of politicians
but is interested in serving.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
AUCTION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Having now rented my farm, l will
sell all my household goods to the
highest bidder at the farm, 1 p miles
south from Rutledge on Monday, May
7, commencing at 100 o'clock p. m.
(Mr. Anderson sold his stock and ma
chinery at auction on April 81.
One Delco farm electric light plant,
like new, one Columbia kitchen range
kitchen utensils, dishes, cupboards,
chairs, etc. Dining room furniture,
tables, chairs. one Radiola heater like
new, one small heater, and many
other items. Bedroom sets, two beds
complete, also bedding, dressers,
stands, etc. Sitting room furniture
library table, rockers, 1 White sewing
machine. In fact all my household
goods. Don't miss this sale.
Usual terms.
FRED ANDERSON, Owner.
VIM. H. Marnick. Auctioneer.
H. E. Shafer, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
YESTERDAY-TODAY

I've shut the door on yesterday
It's sorrows and mistakes;
I've locked within its gloomy walls
Past failures and heartacheS.
And-NOW | throw the key away
To seek another room,
And furnish it with HOPE and smiles
And every springtime bloom.
No tho't shall enter this abode
That has a hint of pain.
And Envy-Malice and Distrust
Shall never entrance gain.
I've shut a door on yesterday
And thrown the key away
Tomorrow hold no fear for me,
Since | have found TOday.-AnOn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
BASS LAKE

Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Paul called on
Mrs. Kathryn Storer Monday morning.
A party was given at the Lake View
school Monday afternoon, and at the
c. w. SawatZke home in the evenin g
in honor of Miss Evelyn Johnson's
birthday. The school children and n
few others presented Miss Johnson with
a nice four pocket magazine rack. Both
parties were we'll attended and enjoyed
by all.
Tanard and Ted Olson of North
Branch spent Sunday with their BROTH
-er. Herbert Olson and family.
Miss Ruth SawatZke spent the week
end at the Victor Carlson home.
Miss Mary Paul is helping Mrs. Wal
ter Ekdale with her house cleaning this
week.
A few friends and relatives helped
Mrs. Mary Swanson celebrate her BIRTH
day last Sunday afternoon.
Oscar Carlson motored to st. Paul
Tuesday. where he will try to get work.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Magnuson visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ziegler Sum
day afternoon.
Emil Nelson left one day last week
for Superior to get his wife and baby
who has been visiting with Mrs. Carl
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
FUSION-NOT so EASY

On account of the rapid rise of the
Farmer-Labor party in Minnesota
with a United States senator. five con-
gressmen, governor, lieutenant COVER
nor, attorney general and one rail
road and warehouse commissioner now
in the saddle, there has been consider
able talk about fusion between the
Republicans and Democrats in the
coming election.
Fusion of conservative and reac-
tionary forces is not new thing in
the history of this state or nation. 1T
has been done a number of times
when a third party was forging ahead
and coming to the front.
Back in the days around 191S-be-
fore and after the war, the cry was
to save Minnesota for Americanism
and from Socialism and Communism.
That was when Burnquist and Preus
were candidates for governor on the
Republican ticket. The Democrats
practically laid down to the Repub-
licans at that time and the result
was that both Burnquist and Preus
became governors of this state.
The situation, however, is a little
different today. In the first place
voters are not so afraid of the word
radical as formerly and in the sec
ond place the Democrats won a great
national victory in 1882 so are not so
keen about losing their party identity.
The Republicans have been in the
majority in Minnesota so long that
of course they do not feel like bow
ing to the Democrats. They are eager
to build up their party for the 1886
presidential election.
The Democrats likewise also have
their eye on the 1886 presidential
election, being naturally anxious to
re-elect President Roosevelt. And
with him they have hopes of captur-
ing some political offices in Mime
sOta-national and state.
There is plenty of friction within
each of the two old political parties
in this state, to say nothing of fusion
between the two. The Democrats have
the regulars and the jumpers and the
Republicans have the old guarders
and the younger element. The old
guard Republicans gave the young Re-
publicans considerable leeway in the
1892 campaign. Brown was the can
didate for governor and all voters
know the result. Christianson and
Schall make quite a team and with
the Democrats are Wolf and Hoidale
on the one side with Regain battling
them all he can.
The prospects for fusion are not so
good. The laying down" process was
done too long by the Democrats for
them to relish any more of it,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
Many Attend Wedding,
Dance of Bruno Pair

Mr.. Harry Fletcher, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Fletcher, and Miss Vivian
Pearson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Pearson, all of Bruno, were mar
ried April 81 at the home of Rev.
David H. Harrington in Bruno. Gale
Fletcher, brother of the groom, was
best man and Doris Pearson, sister
ceptiOn was given at the brides home
for the near relatives and in the eve
ming a wedding dance was given to
about 200 friends and neighbors. Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Sauber of Minneapolis,
came to attend the reception and
dance, Mrs. Sauber being sister OF
the groom.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03

Washington correspondent of the
Scripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance.
Representative John E. Rankin,
Democrat, of Mississippi, estimated
that $5O,OOO.O00 a year would be saved
to consumers all over the country.
He was quoted as saying that the bill
would do more to bring justice to con-
sumers than any other measure eX-
cept the Muscle Shoals bill. of which
he also was the pilot in the House."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
OPINIONS OF OTHERS

(Short timely letters on topics
of public interest are welcome.
whether or not the writer's Optn.
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, 1934-05-03
FIRE RANGER WARNS
OF FIRE DANG E r S

A warning is issued by District
Forest Ranger P. w. Swedberg of
Moose Lake, to those who have Oc-
casion to set fires, that the con-
tinuous dry weather has created
great fire hazard. Mr.. Swedberg
asks the cooperation of every one
in keeping down fires at least until
weather conditions change. Fires
set now can do considerable dam
age, not only to the forest, but also
to property, livestock, and people,
says the ranger.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03

Mantle and family the past two weeks.
Albert Nelson accompanied him on the
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Carlson and chill
dren and Ruth Sawatzke spent Sunday
afternoon at the Walter Gustafson
home.
Mrs. Anton Peterson entertained club
last Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. AdOlph Johnson and
children motored to Rutledge last Sat-
urday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Olson and AL
phield and Oliver called on Mr.. and
Mrs. A. p. Carlson Friday evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03

Russell Anchor: Voliva, Zion City
Overseer, predicted that the world
would come to an end in 1884, but has
now extended the time to 1943. Since
the Farmer-Labor convention we have
pessimists in Minnesota who maintain
that Voliva's original prediction is
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
FROM EXCHANGES
Editorial Comment From Other News.
papers. Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions
Of the AskOv American.)

The Bovey Press: Gov. Floyd B. Oh
son has secured more federal aid
funds for his state than any governor
in the Union, according to population
of the states.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03
FUSION AND ITS EFFECT

Editor Askov American:
Fusion of the Republicans and DEM
ocrats will be difficult to achieve.
The fusion on the part of the Repub-
licans to withdraw their candidate for
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-03

DR.. Smith Cat medical examina-
tom: Say a-a-ah."
Tony: mo spika da Ingleesh.'
Evening star., 1934-02-16
CIVIL WAR PICTURES
OF LOCAL INTEREST

AS a special feature for the first two
Sundays, the entire page will be de-
voted to photographs taken in and
around the District of Columbia during
Civil War days These pictures taken in
the camps, hospitals and battlefields
nearby will be of definite historical
value to Washington.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-06-04
NEW YORK

New York. June 4.-(R-Butter TO-
$50. easier. Creamery. higher than
extra PAX PSI: extra (92 score) 24h;
first, te8 to 81 score) 22A % Sec
onds ga to 81 scoreD 23h-A.
Cheese 246.094, firm, state, whole
milk flats. fresh, fancy l4-l41a. State,
whole milk flats, held, specially cured
specials 1919; regular cured 16k-l7;
ditto, average run 16-16h.
Eggs, 20.135, irregular. Mixed COL
ors, special packs or selections from
fresh receipts 18h-2l: standards and
commercial standards 171a- ia: firsts
IS: seconds Is: mediums, 40 lbs. and
dirties No. l. ~ lbs. 14-14ls: medium
and dirties. undergrades l3-13h: aver
age checks 1871 IA; storage packed
firsts II.
Live poultry steady, broilers by
freight 1918: express 1926: fowls.
freight 1878: express unquoted.
BOOSTERS freight and express 9; tur-
keys. freight 1l-l6: express ll-17:
ducks, freight 10: express unquoted.
Dressed poultry firm. Chickens,
fresh 2l-2S: frozen 1928: fowls, fresh
12-l7: frozen unquoted; old roosters
fresh 9-l0: frozen 8-l0; turkeys. fresh
1920; frozen 1927: ducks fresh l2h-
Is: frozen unquoted.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-06-04
Produce Markets
CHICAGO

Chicago, June 4.-(R-Butter and
eggs were unsettled in tone Monday.
Poultry w:s easy.
Statistically the butter market is
sound. Visible stocks are somewhat
under last year and the current trend
indicates a further decrease. How
ever, government buying a year ago
led to the abnormally heavy stocks
and disposition in relief quarters
brought about the clearance. Hold
ings of last year. for this reason, are
not being used for comparison by
leading operators. Average holdings
for five-day period prior to last year
are regarded sound basis for COM
parison.
Butter 1866, unsettled; creamery
specials (93 scorc), 25-251a; extras
(92), 24H; extra firsts (90-9l), 23A :
232l; firsts $3.50, 2214 %; seconds
t86-8D, 2l-2lh; standards 600 CEN
tralized carlots), 24l4: eggs. 28,287:
unsettled; extra firstS cars 15h, local
Is: fresh graded firsts cars Is, local
l4ia; current receipts 1914.
Poultry, live. 80 trucks, easy; hens
II; Leghorn hens g.; rock fryers O.,
colored 20, Rock springs "a, colored
%; Rock broilers 1921: colored 10;
Leghorn 15-l7; barebacks l5-17;
ROSTERS III: hen turkeys Is, toms II:
No. 2. 10: spring geese Il, old s; spring
ducks 1914, old 9-10.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-06-04
Trib4t1e's Grain, Livestock and
Market Report for M0n., June 4
TRADE IS Dull ON
new YORK MARKET
BUT Shares gain
Easing Of Drouth and Better la.
Dor Conditions Have In.
fluence on Stocks

New York, June 4.-(FEThe stock
market made q motion toward recov-
cry Monday, although trading was
the slowest in the last 10 years. While
easing Of drouth conditions and q mo-
derately brighter labor picture aided
sentiment, both buyers and sellers
were wary and transfers approximate
ed only $4,000 shares. The close
!, was firm. Gains ranged from frac-
lions to around q point.
- News Of an Immediately stimulat-
Ing character was scarce. Some short
covering, however. found offerings not
abundant and rising quotations fol-
lowed.
Grains lost / to more than 2 cents
q bushel on reports Of rain in the
heat-damaged sections. Cotton sag
ged, as did rubber. Silver was steady.
: Bonds were mixed, although some Of
. the secondary groups were inclined
to improve with stocks. Sterling
dropped more than 2 cents in terms
of the dollar.
Rejecting hope for the farmer and
his crops, such shares as those Of
Case, International Harvester, Deere,
Wilson "a, Armour preferred, Great
. Northern. Northern Pacific, Mont
gcnery Ward and Sears Roebuck got
up major fractions to more than q
point,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-06-04

steers 9.65: several loads S.4o-9.40;
bulk lower grade steers fastened to
market for most part by drouth con-
ditions selling at 4.50-7.50, with thin
stockers 2.25-4.00; other classes un.
evenly lower. Slaughter cattle and
vealers: Steers, good and choice $50
800 lbs, 5.75-7.75; 900-1100 lbs. 6.00-
900; 100000 lbs, 6.75-10.00 1900.
1900 lbs. 100000; common and me-
dunn 550-l300 lbs, 3.25-7.00; heifers,
good and choice 550-750 lbs, 4.75-6.50:
common and medium 2.50-4.75; cows.
good 3.00-4.25: common and medium
100000: low cutter and cutter rs
200: bulls (yearlings excluded), good
tbeef. 2.75-3.50: cutter, common and
medium, 2.00-85; vealers, good and
choice. 4.50-5.25; medium, 3.75-4.5O;
Gull and common 2.50-3.75. Stocker
and feeder cattle: Steers, good and
choice 500-1050 lbs. 400-5.50; common
and medium, 2.25-40O.
Sheep 10000; lambs born spring,
1888. classified as yearlings, effective
Monday; spring lambs around so low
er; clipped offerings now times year.
lings, also aged sheep $3.50 lower;
top native springers $50; bulk 9.25
down: clippers 7.25: mostly 7.5o: ewes
around 100000: best held higher;
spring lambs, good and choice, 8.25-
$50; medium, 7.50-8.25; ewes, 90-l50
lbs. good and choice. 1.50-2.25; all
weights, common and medium, rs
Its.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-06-04
SHARP DECLINE IN
GRAIN QUOTATIONS
occurs AT CHICAGO
Break in Drouth and Heat Be-
lieved to Have Improved
Outlook for Crops

Chicago. June 4.-(P-Grain prices
worked decidedly lower late Monday
owing to more or less substantial
breaks in widespread drouth and in
tense heat.
outbursts Of selling, earlier, we're
followed by rallies due to increased
volume Of purchase orders on de-
clines. Reports indicated heavy rains
fell in parts Of the northwest and
west. whereas other sections received
little. The forecast was for scattered
showers over practically the entire
grain belt.
Wheat closed nervous. 1A-lN UNI
der Saturdays finish, July 96is-s.
Sept. 971a-A; corn 17s-2A down, July
531 "a: Sept. SIS Sc; oats 2-2A off,
and provisions varying from cents
decline to a rise of cents.
In active dealings, all deliveries of
wheat tumbled down to well below
81 90 with general losses of ga cents
Ia bushel since Saturdays closing and
about 1917 cents loss compared with
Fridays high point. Rapid fluctua-
lions, however. ensued and rallies car
ried the market at times to above last
weeks final quotations. Buyers acted
largely on assertions that rains were
disappointing. both in quantity and
extent. and that large part of the
crop damage done by drouth and alb
normal heat was irreparable.
Assisting the rallies in wheat was q
report from a leading
unofficial crop authority here cstimat-
ing the 1894 probable domestic wheat
yield at 100000 bushels and spring
wheat at 100000. Corn and oats
fluctuated mainly in line with wheat.
Provisions were little changed.