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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1934-01-19

about the capital contracting In
fluential friends" az does Green
and Lewis Of the A. F. of L.
Snug and well fed, Simpson, no
less than his colleagues in the
state and national leadership Of
the Farmers Union, never enter
tanned a suggestion for discussion
on vital issues that affect the ma
jority Of the farming population
today.
The entire theme might have
been profits, dividends, credits,
membership and dues, except for
stale references to loyalty" too
operation" Honesty" and "pros-'
perity." And thus spoke the house
keeper of finance capital in con-
troll Of farmers cooperatives.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1934-01-19
JOHN MILLER
IN MINNESOTA
FOR WEEKLY
St. Louis County Calls Con.
ference to Lay Plans for
Building Farm Paper

VIRGINIA, Minn.-In the inter-
est of the Farmers Weekly drive
for $1,000 by March 1, John Miller
of Chicago, business manager Of
the combined paper, will come here
on Friday, Jan. 10, to confer with
secretaries and members Of UFL
locals in st. LOWS county.
RENO Tanttila, county secretary,
has issued call to all secretaries
and active members to meet with
Miller at the Workers Center on
that date. Other organizations
such as the Finnish Workers Clubs,
Working Women's Clubs, etc. have
been invited to send representa-
tives. A representative Of the
district committee of the Finnish
Workers Clubs will be present.
Miller will discuss with the
group the best method for building
mass circulation for the com
bined WEEKLY, and together the
group will lay down concrete
plan for the work in this count!
and section.
In the call for the meeting, Sec
rotary Tanttila points out the i'm
portance of the paper and its en-
larged role since the amalgama-
| ton of the Producers News, Farm
ers National Weekly and Worker
and Farmers Coop Bulletin.
is the weapon in our hand throug
which we can weld the farmers o
| all nationalities and all militant
organizations into one fightin
front. Therefore to build mas
circulation for this paper is oul
foremost task"
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1934-01-19

Bv C. p. johnson

GRANTSBURG, Wis.-The fol-
lowing resolutions were read and
unanimously adopted at a mass
meeting of C. w. A. workers held
at the courthouse at Granteburg'
Jan. 10.
Whereas, we the farmers and
workers are unable to pay our
taxes and are unable to earn a
living wage and
Whereas, the government mas
appropriated millions Of dollans Tor
the bankers, millions for the rail-
roads and many millions for war
purposes and
Whereas. we the farmers and
workers have not been considered
by the C. w. A.
We the farmers and workers
submit the following resolutions
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1934-01-19
BE SELF SUPPORTING
WELFARE BODY HEAD
TELLS CWA WORKERS
ny M. II. P.

KALAMA, Waeh.-The farmers
here are being laid off the c. W.
A. projects and told to make them
selves self-suppOrting on their
farms by Mrs. Bailey, who is in
charge of the Kalama Welfare
Board. Flour, sugar, salt and
clothes can be obtained by work
one or two days a month on the
welfare, she explained.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1934-01-19
Simpson Supports Frazier,
Wheeler Bills as Relief
for Farmers
Fails to Mention Demand of
Farmers for Cancellation
of Debt Burden

OMAHA, Neb.-Fresh from hix |
lobbying duties in the shrine Of |
the Blue Buzzard, John A. Papa"
Simpson spoke to the convention |
Of the Nebraska Farmers Union
here Jan. 10-11, in an effort to
raise the prestige of his service
to the farmers, and national i'm
portance of the Farmers Union.
Opening his speech by citing the
various services which he as
national president had performed,
he cited as examples minor acts of
personal favoritism, or socially
valueless wirepulling, and held this
out as reasons why there is need
for his organization.
Without boosting my egotieTn"
he said, he had layed on the table,
himself, before President Roose-
welt the national legislative pro-
gram, and "other grievances" and
significantly announced that he
had won the promise of his per-
sonal attention"
In rating his inestimable service
to society and farmers in particu-
| lar, he mentioned for instance this
grievance: a rural mail carrier out
In California had been dropped
after % years Of service reasons,
membership and activity in the
Farmers Union. Well, Papa"
Simpson takes it through various
departments until he reaches the
first assistant postmaster. II SO
happened that upon learning the
identity Of Simpson, this man hae
heard him speak several years ags
and presto, Simpson had found {
friend" who said it all was "verN
silly" so the carrier was rein
stated.
Again, complaint came from
Oklahoma that a code would rails
the abstracters fee to IS, SO again
Simpson gets busy JOhnny-on-th
spot, wild taxi rides, brushing pas
secretaries and at the dramati
moment, he discovered anothe
friend" who halted the works.
Horray, for the Farmers Unior
and he, the national president.
Then he cited the propose
creamery code, and his plunge int
: action, more handshaking, back
sIapping, and again the union ws
saved. And so far into the nigh
After an oratorical parade {
1 such incidents as grievances, h
angled off into predictions; I
. hope for Frazier bill, but perhal
something about like it; possibilit
for the Wheeler bill; a slam q
Wallace for saying farmers didr
deserve as high standard of livir
J as railroad engineers; mild pin
l. ish hew in picking at Hearst az
r Wall Street; defiant challeng
Il to his record as organizer and ;
: stock promoter for the Farme
II Union, so on, and on.
v Not a word about relief +
n the needy farmers. Not a breat
II about cancellation of taxes an
= debts for the impoverished farm
I ers. Not a mention OF the pil
l. ing debt borden and rising cos
of living. Not a Dretense at ana
Using farm legislation.
a. Mere phrases about "cost of pI
duction" as the cure-all. Sor
CAB about strong Farmers Uni
making congressman be good"
the A. F. of L. DOES. Just
of baby talk about how he fl
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1934-01-19

OMAHA, Neb.-The "baby talk" by the sefEtyeA
papa Nebraska Farmers Union John Simpson, at it's
convention, JAM 10 like slap in the face to the ST6
delegates and 100 visitors
The threat of the Nebraska Farmers Union seeding
from the national organization brought the national pre
dent speeding west from the playground of the politicians
at Washington D. c. to steer the gaoping Nebraskans
with G. KeeneY hanging on to the rens hack to the trail
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1934-01-19
~ Farmer Correspondent

VIRGINIA, Minn.-ReinO Tant-
ia Minnesota Organizer Of the
f5nitod Farmers League, and the
Communist candidate for mayor OF
Vagina. was acquitted of all the
.ha1ge placed against him in con-
- -, n with the recent milk strike
= The Mesaba Range. in municipal
..o~t, The Bridgeman Russell Co.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1934-01-19
President Opens
Initiation Drive
Cost of Living Is Prospect for Workers and
Small Farmers as Roosevelt Proposes to Congress to
Decrease Gold Value of Dollar by Forty Per Cent

WASHINGTON D. C-The most drastic inflationary
step yet taken by the Roosevelt Administration came Mon
day when the President in to Congress asked for
vote of confidence for his plan to reduce the gold content
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1934-01-19
NEBR. FARMERS UNION
VOTES INVESTIGATION
OF SIMPSON AND RENO
Threat of Nebraska State Group Seeding from National
Farmers Union Brings President Simpson Speed
ing to Convention at Omaha

Nebraska Farmers Unnnpressed by Simpsons Boast OF
Services to Toilers and Name committee to Invest-
Gate Affair Involving Simpson, Kennedy, Reno
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1934-01-19

SIS, 900 by March | IN Subs,
Greetings, Donations FOR
Farmers Weekly.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17

Ellison, who have rented the L. D.
Jones house and are residing there.
MIR. and Mrs. Andrew Youngbauer
were in Pine City last week.
Miss Almina Eitens was a Wednes-
day night supper guest last week at
the Geo. Ekberg home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Welshinger and
family motored to Rush City Friday,
to visit relatives.
Martin Jensen is not well and Mrs.
Nelson from Sandstone, is caring for
him. Jelmer Jensen of Minneapolis,
was here Wednesday of last week, to
see his father and returned to the
city Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Busse and fam
lily visited relatives at Hinckley and
Friesland from Friday until Sunday.
Dave Scott remains weak yet but
is able to sit up part of the day. All
hope Mr.. Scott will gain his strength
rapidly and be able to be out-of-dOors
soon.
Mrs. Daley is having a new roof
put on her home here which she re-
Gently purchased and the house is
being given new coat of paint. o. ID.
Schelhorse is putting on the roof.
Mrs. A. Van Reese, the Misses Lii
liam and Kate Van Reese, Frank
Rough, and Ben Van Reese motored
to Duluth Saturday, and visited rela-
tives. They returned home Sunday
afternoon, accompanied by Miss Doris
Datko, who had been visiting there
the past week.
George Johnson and John behring's,
accompanied Miss Hazel TrOolin to
her home in Sandstone Friday eve
ming.
John Costello of st. Paul, called to
see Dave Scott Tuesday.
Mrs. Margaret Emmons of Superior,
was weekend guest at the Guss
home, enroute to Huron, S. d.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cich and son
of Moose Lake, and Ignatius Zapple
we're Sunday visitors at the Guss
home.
Mrs. Ida Elliott was called to Du-
luth by the sudden illness of her Sis
ter, Mrs. w. w. Scott.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17
Auction Near Denham

| will sell at public auction on my
farm one-half mile north and one
mile west of Denham, on Tuesday,
MAY %. Sale starts at 10 o'clock.
Free lunch at noon.
Livestock horse, II years old,
weight about 1900 pounds; II grade
Guernsey cows, 3 Holstein COWS, 1
Hereford COW, all freshened in March
and April. One Shorthorn bull, four
heifers. This herd is T. B. tested
and abortion free. Also some Wyan-
dotte hens.
Farm Neutrality-suspicious. bind
er, Mccormick rake, Minnesota NOW
err, Acme mower, John Deere sulky
pillow, Case gang pillow, walking pillow,
two harrowS, wide tired wagon, mar
row tired wagon, Van Brunt grain
drill, disc, potato digger, rutabaga
cutter, light sleigh, heavy sleigh, cut
ter, two-seated buggy, single buggy,
side delivery rake and tedder, feed
grinder, y horse gas engine, double
unit Perfection milking machine, Me-
lotte cream separator, set harness,
some household furniture and other
things too numerous to mention.
Usual terms.
ALBERT WENBORG, Owner.
VIM. H. BARNICK, Auctioneer.
STURGEON LAKE STATE BANK,
Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17
MANY PLAIN
CATTLE HERE
Mondays Run Carries Many Cutlery
and Thin StOckery Types; Hogs &c
to 1Oc Lower; Lambs 25c Lower.

(By u. S. Bureau of Agricultural Eco
nomics and Minnesota Department OF
Agricultural
South st. Paul, Mimi, May IA, 1884:
Mondays cattle run at South st. Paul
carried many cutlery grades OF she
stock and thin stockery types. Slaugh-
ter steers and yearlings were scarce
and sold steady to 15c lower. Good
yearlings and light steers brought
$5.65 to $3.50, odd head to $3.50, bulk
medium grades $3.50 to $3.50, palmer
grades downward to $3.50. Common
and medium slaughter heifers brought
$500 to $3.50, desirable grades to
$5.25 or better. Strictly good cows
earned $3.50 to $500, bulk downward
to $2.75, cutters and low cutters $1.00
to $500. Bulls were weak to Csc
lower, bulk 1925 to $3.50, most good
to choice vealers $3.50 to $3.50. Stock
ers and feeders were steady to 25c
lower, common and medium stockers
selling at $3.50 to $3.50, medium to
choice feeders 1915 to $500.
Hogs were sc to 1Oc lower, better
10 to $50 pounds $3.15 to $3.35, med
ium grades $3.50 to $3.15, most 260
to 375 pounds $3.50 to $3.15, most
packing sows $40 to $2.75, light
lights $3.50 to $500, pigs largely
1925 down.
Slaughter lambs were about Csc
lower, good to choice wooded lambs
$S.75, better grade shorn lambs SITS,
a few better grade spring lambs draw
ing bids of $1,000 with buck lambs
at $1.00 less. Fat shorn ewes weigh
ing up to 140 pounds sold largely at
$500, heavier weights mostly $500.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17

now governed by France under a man
date of the League. In 1885 the popu-
lation will have, according to the
Versailles peace treaty, an opportun-
ity of voting on the question whether
it wants to be German or French.
Recently Germany has begun an
almost feverish activity to work up
effective sentiment in the Saar, and
Godfrey G. Knox, the League coun-
ellis Saar commissioner, reports this
week that talk of possible sudden
move on the part of Germany has
been current in the territory for some
time; Josef Goebbels, German min
lister of propaganda, quite lately said
in an inflammatory speech that come
what may, Germany can resist both
France and the League"
1t may be that the League council
will decide on measures to prevent
violence in the Saar; as for the pre-
parations and the regulation of the
vote-a special commission has al
ready been appointed, and probably
will have full authority to cope with
any new development in the Saar.
Arabian War.
In Arabia, affairs are arranged
without regard to the League of Ma
tiOns, although great-power pressure
is exerted, and reinforced by the
presence of awe-inspiring war vessels
in Red Sea ports. Ibn Saud, king Of
Saudi Arabia, was reported a few
days ago approaching closer and
closer to Sana, the capital of Yemen
with whose ruler he has been at war
for some time.
1t is now said that the representa-
tives of these two Arabian countries
have agreed on an armistice the
terms of which have not yet been
published. Ibn Saud has conquered
the greater part of Yemen, and it
may be that he will take some pretty
stiff demands for expansion of his
own kingdom when peace negotiations
begin. His one ambition is to be-
come ruler of all Arabia, but the
great powers of Europe frown upon
that, and it is most probable that he
ultimately will have to accept what
ever Great Britain, Italy and France
urge Yemen to offer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17
ASKOV

Miss Ruth Poechmann came from
Duluth and spent Saturday and Sun
day with friends here.
Miss Dagmar Gravesen who attends
Junior College at Coleraine, spent
Sunday with her parents.
John HI. Uack) Cunningham and
Glenn E. Olson of Sturgeon Lake, were
visitors in Askov yesterday.
Jens Lund and family have recently
moved from the farm southwest or
town to a farm near Finlayson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmus Petersen and
daughter, Miss Helen, and George L.
Glen were visitors in Bovey, Sunday.
Miss Alfredo Jensen is now en-
ployed at the Pokegama Sanitorlum,
to which place she went few days
ago.
Richard P. Jacobsen of Chicago,
came Tuesday for few days visit
with his mother, Mrs. l.. +. jacob
sen. and other relatives.
Mrs. P. N. Fenger returned home
Yesterday after having visited Tor hVe
weeks at the home of her son, Gum
mar. in Milwaukee, and at other
points.
Mrs. NJ. Larson and children have
recently vacated the Peter Johansen
farm, southwest of town, and are
now located on farm on the other
side of Sandstone.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Conaway and
Mayis motored to Bemidji Friday
night where they spent the weekend
at the home of Mrs. Conaway's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Werner.
They report that Saturdays RAIN was
general inasmuch as it reached 10
that section of the state also to spread
cheer and relief to the people and
the parched fields.
Under auspices of the local Young
Peoples Society the Operetta ''Chon-
tia" will be presented at the ID. b. >.
hall on Sunday, May %. Elaborate
preparations are now in progress to
make this presentation one of the
outstanding performances on the
local stage. Rehearsals have been
in progress for several weeks on the
various songs and scenes. Mrs. AL
fred l.. Nielsen is the musical dlrec-
tor and she is being ably assisted by
a number of others. Full particulars
will appear next week.
Niels b. Miller had the misfortune
to lose his 1929 Model A Ford coach
by fire Monday noon. Carl Paulsen,
Mr.. Miller's employee, had just started
for town and when about one-fourth
of a mile from home heard an eX-
plosion in the manifold and immed-
lately had to vacate as the flames
rapidly enveloped the whole car. 1t
is thought the fire was caused by de-
fective wiring. Nothing was salvaged
except the motor and one tire. No
insurance was carried and besides
considerable loss in the car itself. Mr..
Miller is left without means to con-
veniently serve his milk route until
he can make arrangements to get
another car.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17
ANOTHER BIG AUCTION SALE-O

ANOTHER BIG AUCTION SALE
account of rain last Saturday, the
sale was postponed until Saturday,
May 10. Also received a lot of
fresh horses and lot of different
goods such as furniture, machinery
and harnesses. You know we, also
have all kinds of different things.
We have warehouses cleaned and
stuff outside for you to see. Don't
fail to come to this sale. This will
be one of our big bargain sales.
Have different cars and 2 trucks.
Sale will begin at 1 O'Clock, Satur-
day, May 10. Eddie Clough, Clerk.
Mark Trading Post, Willow River.
9Sw36-1t
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RUTLEDGE

The Mothers Day" program given
by the pupils of Miss Eitens, was en-
joyed by all the mothers present and
they appreciated very much the de-
lightful luncheon Miss Eitens served
them at the conclusion of the pro-
gram. The children did exceptionally
well in their parts and much credit
is due Miss Eitens for her faithful
work, effort and patience in prepar-
ing the program and for the exhibit
ton of the children's work which will
be sent to the county fair this fall.
There will be Sunday school at the
M. E. church Sunday, May 20, at
10 a. m. All are cordially invited to
attend.
This community was greatly
shocked to hear of the passing of
Clinton Jones at his home here Sun
day afternoon. Death was due to
pneumonia. Sympathy of friends and
neighbors are extended to the be-
reaved wife, father, mother and
brother in loss of their dear one.
All are glad to welcome to this
community, Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17

FOR SA E-Registered Holstein
calves, male and female, one to six
months old. Their sire's dam has
official record as a 2-year old of
S43.5O pounds of butter and 19,641.10
pounds of milk in year. His grand
dam has two official records Of
1850 pounds of butter in a year
and 25,326.40 pounds of milk, and
10000 pounds of butter and 1885,
80 pounds of milk. Their dams are
all high producing cows. They led
the St. Louis County Testing AsSO-
citation for five years. Calves are
priced at from S25 to $35 each f. o.
b. Duluth. Beef will be taken in
trade.-St. James Orphans Home,
Duluth. 104w35-3t
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INTERNATIONAL
NEWS REVIEW
CONTINUED from Page ~


between Paraguay and Bolivia pub
lished a summary of it's report. This
South American war, now in progress
for two years, was characterized as
'singularly pitiless and horrible" and
the countries of the world were in
vited to do what may be done to check
the conflict.
While the League commission does
not yet charge either of the two bel
ligerent states with sole responsible
ity for the outbreak of the war, it
does point an accusing finger at the
arms and munitions manufacturers
in various countries. The commits
sion claims-rightly, no dOubt-that
if these firms had not continued, and
encouraged, Paraguayan and Bolivian
importation of war material, the war
would have been over long ago.
Also the commission charges that
efforts to place an embargo on for
eign arms and munitions expectations
have been effectively hindered by the
manufacturers: They are not inter-
derives from prolongation of any war
going on; their dividends are due to
wars, and if a nicely progressing lit
tie war is stopped all of a sudden,
the manufacturers of war material
see their profits dwindle.
What the council session will do
about the Gran Chaco war, no one
can know. Most Notwithstanding
So far the League of Nations, through
council or assembly, has been unable
to stop any war.
Poland May Quit.
The question of League member
ship is becoming one of acute in
terest, and the council now sitting at
Geneva may discuss it, but is not
likely to reach any decision.
Serious OBJECTIONS have been eX-
perienced by the League in recent
months, for both Japan and Germany
have given notice that they will re-
tire from membership next year.
Now come reports to the effect that
Poland is planning to withdraw from
the League for the purpose of bar
gaining for the status of great pow
er, and to offset a weakening of her
prestige because of Russia's return
to the great-pOwer group; one of the
objects which Poland is trying to at
tain, is a permanent seat in the
League council, because that dignity
would automatically give Poland the
coveted great-power rank. From GER
tain statements made in Geneva the
last few days it is inferred that if
Poland is elected a permanent council
member, the threat to withdraw will
not be carried out.
Liberals Fate.
Facing the council session is the
ship, also. 1t is said that Great Brit
ain may demand that the Negro re-
public be expelled because its gov
eminent has failed to stop its alleged
mistreatment of tribes in the inter-
ior of the country, and also has failed
to forbid slavery.
There is a possibility that Liberia
will be given one more chance, and
that the United States, Great Britain
and France will be asked to form a
commission to investigate the Llber-
ian situation with view to clean
ing it up; if then the Liberian gov
eminent promises to 'be good" there
will be no expulsion.
Saar PlebiScite.
Among the knotty problems now be-
fore the League council is that of the
popular vote to be taken in the Saar
district next year. The Saar is a rich
border region between Germany and
France; it belongs to Germany but is
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17
MISCELLANEOUS

ASKOV SHIPPING ASSN will ship
Monday, May 81. Stock wild be
called for if you want it. Room for
more. Have your stock in by 3 p.
m. List your stock with Viggo Jen-
sen or ]. P. Madsen, shipper.
37W36-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17
PROPERTY OWNERS

PROPERTY OWNERS
If you need paint, roof covering, or
motor oil, our line is guaranteed.
We give terms up to five months,
no interest or finance charge. Drop
a card. Will call and explain
William Mueller, Star Route, Sand
stone. 40w36-3t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17

80 head of stock at
so cents per head per month.-Ove
Hermansen, 1 mile east, ~ south
ASkOv. 25W36-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17
Just Right.

Whats that smell | smell?" in
quired the lady from the city as she
shifted the air.
That's fertilizer" answered the
farmer.
For the lands sake!' exclaimed
the lady.
Yes, ma'am," assented the farmer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17

ITALIA will not speak at
the Pine Lake town hall Saturday,
May 10, as advertised last week.
She spoke Wednesday evening, May
IS, instead. 3Ow36-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17

CATTLE HAULING-Am equipped to
time. Best of service and rates.
Phone "a or see Svend Andersen,
Sandstone. 25w34-4t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17

IF HAUL your livestock you get all
anyone can get. l haul at least
twice a week and now charge only
soc per cwt. from your place. Phone
SF12.-AXel Brus, Askov. 33w52-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-05-17

the Brownies orchestra
at Pine Lake Resort, Saturday, May
19.-Gents 40c, ladies free.
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