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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
NEEDY, NEAR.NEEDY AND
GREEDY
(Clarkfield Advocate)

People in general are hardly aware
Of the extreme need that exists in
many quarters. There are people with
little or no fuel, no money to buy coal
with and depending for existence on
the milk, or income from a cow or
two. Then there are others who make
application for help who could, by a
little extra effort and willingness to
fOregO few luxuries. get along very
nicely until spring. Others again,
brazenly ask for help when both
neighbors and officials know that they
are perfectly able to help themselves.
Public relief to the needy, the near
needy and the greedy, is not entirely
an unmixed blessing! There are many
cases where it has slackened morale,
dulled pride and self-respect to the
point where the recipient of charity
no longer cares whether he makes any
effort toward self-suppOrt or not
Clarkfield is no exception to this
weakness.
After all, the satisfaction one gets
from making go of thing ION his
own" and taking care of his own, is
the biggest kick" anyone can get out
of life and anyone and everyone
should hesitate in either accepting,
or giving charity unless it is absO-
lutely necessary to prevent actual
physical suffering.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
ISSUES OR JOBS!
minneapolis Starr

Republican leaders, meeting in Min
neapolis Last week, roundly condemned
the Democratic national administra-
ton and the Farmer-Labor admin
stratiOn in Minnesota. They also
proceeded to try to devise ways and
means by which to put their own
group back into control.
We believe the foregoing paragraph
provides one explanation of why more
and more people are ignoring party
labels.
This would seem time for Repub-
Hcan leaders to rather humbly seek
the reason why Republicans and for
mer Republicans have recently turned
their backs on the states set up for
them and voted for the candidates Of
other parties.
1t seems quite possible that part of
the trouble lies in the apparent dis
position of these Republican leaders
to center their interest on regaining
control of state or national govern
ment rather than to take their stand
boldly on some vital issue and win
or lose with it.
1t is doubtful that majority of the
voters today care what political label
is worn by the men in public jobs, or
that they are greatly thrilled by ap-
peals of party leaders for loyalty to
this, that or the other group.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08

Senate and House la
lions of the bills included in the roll
calls. Bills selected for scoring are
on planks of the Farmer-Labor plat
form or issues that have to do with
the basic principles and program of
the movement.
After all has been said and done
about the scoring of wmakers, it
must also be brought out that the
score does not altogether show the
work. the Influence, the aggressive
ness and the usefulness of the men,
bers. The score is a guide and a
pretty good one. Those who batted
100 may or may not have been the
leaders. They may not have been
the hardest workers and may not have
been able to go through with impor-
tant legislation that they sponsored.
On the other hand they voted right
from progressive standpoint and
that is important.
Absence from the chamber or not
voting on bill counts the same as a
wrong vote. There is generally some
lodging of roll calls so it is natural
that in record like this. failure to
vote goes against the lawmaker. If
the record is below 60 per cent. and
especially if below SO per cent, the law
maker. If he processes to be a pro-
gressive, and progressive is
wanted, should be made to explain why
he voted thus or why he was absent
from roll calls. There may be valid
reasons for absence in some cases.
Mr.. Cravens has a good record Of
70 per cent, but it seems has taken
it too seriously that he did not agree
with the FL. Educational Bureau on
three bills. If all the progressives
had as good record as the Milaca
editor lawmaker advancement would
come faster. Not alone is his record
good but he is a hard worker, con-
scientious, sincere, and has worked
for years in the movement and made
sacrifices for the Farmer-Labor party.
Anybody who may have picked Oh
him for his vote on the dispensary
bill or the three bills in question in
the table are either out to get" him
or do not appreciate his worth to the
party and the progressive movement.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
SANDSTONE

Several business changes have taken
place in Sandstone the past week. II.
L. Kroning has moved his drug stock
from the NellS Hotel to the New Co
nick is now in charge of the Cities Serv-
Ice station which was formerly oper-
ated by Walter Jensen.
{. Nj. Johnson, a highly respected citi-
zen living near the Sandstone Junction.
passed away at his home last Saturday
at the age of Il years. Mr.. Johnson
had been in ill health the past year,
having undergone an operation {, year
ago since which time he had been fail
ing. He is survived by his widow and
several sons and daughters. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Paul
Hendrlcks from the home and Dell
Grove church Tuesday afternoon. The
bereaved family have the sympathy Of
a host of friends.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
'DRAGGY TREND
IN LIVESTOCK
Virtually All Glasses of Stock Show
Weaker Tendency; Top Hogs Sell at
$4.2O; Bids soc Lower on Lambs.
(By y. S. Bureau of Agricultural Eco
nomics and Minnesota Department of
Agriculture.)

tBy y. S. Bureau of Agricultural Eco-
Agriculture0
South St. Paul, Mimi, March 5,
1894: Liv estock trade generally
showed a draggy trend at the weeks
opening with virtually all classes
carrying a weaker undertone. Cattle
trade was weak to Csc lower, COM
mon to medium yearlings and steers
selling at $500 to $500, some good
lots $3.50 to $5.75, best held higher.
Common and medium heifers sold at
$500 to $4.75, some good heifers $3.50.
Beef cows bulked at $3.50 to 1926,
cutters $3.50 to 1925. bulls 1925 to
$2.75, good to choice vealers $3.50 to
$3.50, common and medium $500 to
$3.50, stocker and feeder steers most
ly $3.50 to $3.50.
Better 40 to 26O pound hogs sold
mostly at $4.1O to 1920, heavier
weights and less finished kinds S3.75
to $4.1O, better $50 to ITO pounds, 1915
to S4.20, desirable 100 to $50 pounds,
$500 to 1918, killer pigs $3.50 to
$500, stock pigs $500 to $3.50, pack
ing sows mostly 1925 to $3.50.
Most bids and few sales of fat
lambs were about soc lower, bulk good
natives and a few fairly good wes-
terms opening at $500, with some
range feeders at $685.. Best fed wes-
tern were held around 1925. Odd
head of native ewes sold at $3.50 to
$500.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
THE CHILD LABOR AMENDMENT
(St. Paul Daily News)

\ot. raul Ddlly lNcWS)
Secretary of Labor Perkins in a
sensible address Last week gave legis-
latures practical rather than senti-
mental reasons for ratifying the child
labor amendment.
Only federal action on this subject
will protect states and employers, she
pointed out. Without uniform stan
dards employers who are unwilling to
exploit this cheapest form of labor
are at the mercy of less scrupulous
rebel at the social effects of industrial
labor upon their children are at the
mercy of states which are Indifferent
to the problem.
"The state child labor laws fit to-
gether like a crazy patchwork quilt"
said Miss Perkins. Industry does
not recognize political boundaries:
many important industrial areas
spread across state lines. The de-
velopment of our economic and i'll
dustrial structure is calling for a de-
gree of national cooperation and SUI
pervision that was unnecessary $50
years ago.
an many states in which efforts
to raise state standards met with fail
ure, the child labor amendment was
ratified. This indicated a widespread
conviction that we must move forward
together"
1t is true that We should move for
ward together. Doing so, We shall
hurt no employer, no industry, no Sec
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
SETTING III RIGHT

In an editors note in the Feb. %
issue with reference to automobile
drivers licenses it stated: "A license
for the head of the family, so far, is
all that is needed"
In the desire to be brief this was
likely misleading and caused some
doubt. Other members of the house
hold over Is years Of age who drive
car must also have a license but do
not have to pay for it. They are Civ
en- the same number on their licenses
as the head of the family and can
get the licenses from the state at the
central office, 1879 University Avenue,
ST. Paul, without any charges. If Sc
cured from a clerk of court they pay
the clerk 10 cents for his services.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
BANK DEPOSIT GUARANTEE
Mile Laos County Times)

Insurance or guarantee of bank de-
ical idea, and the financiers of the
nation were loud in protestatiOn
against it. 1t couldn't be done, they
said. A howl was started when Pres
ident Roosevelt suggested putting
such a plan into operation, but he
didn't stop to argue about it and the
plan is now in operation. All deposits
in national banks are insured up to
$4,000, and this will soon be extended
to a total of $4,000. A very prac-
tical idea, and if it had been put into
effect a few years ago the story of
the depression would have been much
different.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
LACKED SPIRIT OF LIVE AND
LET LIVE
(Olivia TimeS)

We once saw a prosperous town and
community nearly wiped out of exist
ence by everybody looking out for
himself. The grocer ordered his ham
from the supply house, the butcher
sent away for his hardware, and the
hardware merchant got his health
preparations from the medicine ped
dler. They saved a few dollars on
the purchases but they couldn't talk
the sheriff out of selling them out at
auction. If you don't hang together
you are liable to hang separately.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
SANDSTONE SCHOOL FREE
FROM II. Il.

The Sandstone schools have been
found to be free from active tubercu-
lOsis cases, according to word re-
ceived from DR.. F. F.. Callahan of the
Pokegama Sanatorium. The Mantoux
test was given to $50 pupils and teach
ers in the school together with X-ray
examinations and no active cases
were found. DR.. Callahan conducted
the tests under auspices of the Mime
sofa Public Health Association.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
GAVE MORE THAN RECEIVED
(The Olivia Times)


One of the earliest pioneers of this
section of Minnesota, Ole o. Lende,
died at the family home in Granite
Falls on February IA, aged ninety-fve
years. He came to Minnesota from
Norway in 1860. and had been resi-
1867. He and family came to Granite
Falls in a covered wagon, drawn by
a yoke of oxen, and he was one of the
organizers of Yellow Medicine county
He served in both houses of the State
Legislature and served his country i'll
various other ways also. His contri-
button to public welfare was large
and he left the old home county far
better than he found it.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
SANDSTONE BIBLE CHURCH

Sunday services March 11-Sunday
school. 10 a. m. all ages; morning wOr-
ship. IL a. M, subject, 1.-The Cross of
Christ" EvangeliStic service, 7:45 D.
m. Come and sing the Old time gospel
songs with us. Subject, "Sin in the
Camp"
Tuesday. p. M, c. E. meeting; 900.
Fisherman club.
Wednesday, 8 p. M. praise and pray
er meeting.
Friday. p. m choir rehearsal.
Saturday, p. M, junior c. E.
For 1 am not ashamed Of the Gospel
of Christ: for it is the power of God
lieveth."-Romans 1: 16.
r. DEURSEN, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
IT CAN'T LAST FOREVER
LOng Prairie Leader)

In a radio address the other evening
j. c. Morrison, of the Morris Tribune,
eXpounded some old-fashioned philo-
Sophy which has been more or less
forgotten in recent years to the loss
of most everybody. He said that in
the long run we can not substitute
the public trough" for ''the work
bench" By that he meant that the
people will make great mistake if
they settle down to the notion that
what Uncle Sam is doing now to aid
in an emergency is to become the reg
ular order of things. The govern
ment is providing work and granting
bonuses and throwing money right
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
FL. AND HOLIDAY
WILL SPONSOR DANCE

The Farmer-Labor Club and Farm
ers Holiday Association will sponsor
dance in the Legion hall at Hinck-
ley Saturday, March 10, with the Nels
Swendsen orchestra furnishing the
music. A small admission charge is
announced and the ladies will be ad-
mitted free. Every one is invited.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
DISTRICT ENGINEER DIES

George B. Hughes, SO years old,
northern Minnesota district engineer
for the State Highway Department.
with headquarters at Virginia, died
Tuesday in Midway hospital, st. Paul,
after two weeks illness. Mr.. Hughes
had been with the Highway Depart
ment since it was established, an old
timer in the service. He had visited
Pine county on numerous occasions
and only few weeks ago was in
Askov.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08

and left without any particular con-
sideration as to where the funds are
coming from, which is all right in
time of emergency, but the system
can never become a substitute for
thrift. saving and industry, opines the
Morris sage. His observations are
timely.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08

ers of the capital city to the extent
that over $4,000 ballots were cast.
three to two vote and Mayor Will
liam Mahoney and Mark H. Gehan
were nominated for the office of
mayor. The fighting mayor got a
splendid endorsement from the voters
and from all indications will be
chosen another term in the April
election. Bill is fighting Irishman,
man with ideals, but practical and
deserves the good will and support of
his fellow citizens.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08

tion OF the country. If we fail to go
forward, there is no alternative but
retreat again to exploitation Of the
health and vigOr of the country to-
morrow.
Sec. Perkins, speaking for President
Roosevelt, has removed this issue
from the realm of politics, from the
realm of sentimentality, from the
hysteria which has surrounded it.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
A GOOD SPORT
Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch)

In one of Bruce Barton's inspiring
editorials he tells of a certain man CT
large affairs who, when asked if he
thought things happening to us now
was Socialism, exclaimed: It's all
right with me! Under any name or
set-up, the game will still be interest
ing. l make no complaints because
1t isn't the same game our fathers
played. Fix it up in any way that is
best for the largest number of play
ers. l will take my chance. All l
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
A TRAVELLING MEAL

"Are you Hungary" asked the
waiter.
Eyes, SIAM" replied the customer.
Then I'll Russia to the table and
Fiyi Turkey"
NO" said the customer. Gust
Sweden my Java, Denmark my bill"
Christian Science Monitor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08
FROM EXCHANGES
Editorial Comment From Other News.
papers. Which May or May Not
Conform with the Opinions
of the AskOv American.)

Mile Laos County Times: There
is peculiar quirk in human nature,
says an exchange. that makes for in
gratitude. The individual is apt to
lose sight of some great favor done
him, If one slight word is said that he
does not like. 1t happens every day
and is part Of the sufferance of hui
man existence.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-08

The bond issue for municipal light
and power plant in ST. Paul and the
city primary election stirred the vOt-
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CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

THE girl went on without wait
Il ing for a reply. Maybe that's
a queer thing to ask but-oh, ]
mean it, Mr.. Bannister! There's
no reason why you should take
such risks"
What risks2" BanniSter asked
Juliet France unclasped her hands
and Immediately clasped them to-
gether again. She was leaning for
ward and her eyes, watching his
intently. seemed to darken.
There are risks" she said. Don't
you see that I could never forgive
myself if anything happened? You
and your aunt have been so kind
to me-"
Bannister broke the corner from
a piece of toast and buttered it.
ut seems to me-" he said, that
you're greatly exaggerating the Sit
uation. There isn't the slightest
danger"
"Oh, but there isl" The eXclama-
ton was so swift it was startling.
Bannister put down the toast
What sort Of danger?" he asked.
What do you expect to happen?"
The girl lowered her eyes. When
she raised them a moment later
she said, Il don't know. But I'm
afraid It will be something terrible
II wish you'd do as I ask"
He was to remember those words
more than once in the days to come
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Che UN \ l,HJ(z>0 y BLOND B!

ing Of the water. He dressed and
vent downstairs.
TINE dining room table was set
Il for one. There was fruit Oh
a Plate and cereal and pitcher OF
cream. The bread was in the
tcsster. ready to be toasted. The
percolator stood on its mat.
But there was no one in sight
Pannister went from the kitchen
into the living room. Both were
deserted. He started back toward
the kitchen when suddenly he heard
steps and turned Juliet France
was coming down the stairs.
Good morning she said, smiling.
She was dressed in one of Kate
Hewlett's blue and white house
dresses. II was much too large fol
her and the belt was folded over
twice as far as it should have been,
yet IL was becoming.
Good morning" Bannister greet
ed her. Have you any idea where
my aunt is?"
She went to the market. Every
things ready for your breakfast ex-
cept the eggs and bacon. and III
cook them right away"
oh, please" Bannister didn't
know why he felt that he couldn't
have her doing that. Don't bother,
he went on.
But I promised your aunt" the
girl said. She told me exactly
how you like the eggs. I'll have
them cooked in just a few min
utes-"
She gave him a smile over her
shoulder and hurried on to the
kitchen.
Bannister sat down at the table
and poured cream on the cereal. He
was uncomfortable. He. didn't want
this girl doing things for him, wait
ing on him.
I'D you turn the percolator on?"
a voice called from the doorway.
He said that he had, though it
WdSAl u Ut. rs SOOAA do oAlC Wco OAO
Of sight he pushed the electric but
ton.
Five minutes later the platter of
eggs and bacon was before him.
Across the table the girl poured his
coffee, handed the cup to him.
There was silence then for several
moments, a silence so heavy that
Bannister was compelled to glance
up. He saw that the girls eyes had
suddenly become grave. Her hands
were clasped together and when she
spoke the words came rapidly, earn
eStly. Mr.. Bannister," she said, Il
Il want to ask you to do some
thing"
His face showed his surprise.
The girl hurried on. She said, IT
want you to stop trying to find out
who killed Tracy King"
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now GO on WITH The STORY
CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE Con
tinued)

There vas silence for several
minutes. Then Bannister knocked
the ashes from his cigar so its
Just another gangster mess!' He
said distastefIlly. Well, Denise
Lang's lucky If you're right about
IL. Wonder IL her father had any
idea Of all this. 7 mean about where
King got his money
McNeaI said. He was in here
this morning
"Who?"
Arthur Lang"
Bannister Strengthened. Guess
I didn't hear about that" he said
What did he want?"
Wanted 70 know what progress
we were making with the King
case. II certainly surprised me
when they told me he was here
They way he talked that first morn
. ing after King was shot he seemed
to think a policeman was poison;
so he wanted to know what
progress you've been making?" Ban
nisted said 4 wonder Just how
fond Arthur Lang was Of his pro-
spective sOn-in-law."
That's one I can't answer.
didn't waste much time on him
Told him We were doing all We
could"
How much would you say Lang
is Worth?"
I've heard It was a million and
I've heard it was five. Some
where between the two. I suppose.
He'll never starve."
A MILLION dollars" Bannister
N repeated. That's a lot of
money. If I had a million berries
I'd head for the South Sea
Islands"
Where the girls wear grass
skirts7"
Sure. I'd be king Of an island
Of my own and have a dozen of
those grass skirt dancers just to
wave palm leaf fans before my
throne"
McNeaI snorted. Evidently he
considered any comment beneath
his dignity.
The younger man got TO his feet.
Well" he said, I guess it's time
for me TO be on my way He took
half a dozen steps toward the
door. then turned. "Oh, there's an
other thing I meant to mention.
Jordan raised cain because my
aunt sent him on a couple of er-
rands today. Said he couldn't
watch what was going on around
the place if he had to keep run
ming 10 the grocery store. don't
exactly know what to do about it.
If 1 tell my aunt"
Don't tell her anything" McNeal
said crisply. III put another man
out there to watch the house if
Jordan leaves. The main thing is to
trail the girl in case she goes any
where. We can't let her get away.
That's the important thing!"
20. k" said Bannister. III tell
Jordan he's still the errand boy.
He grinned. He won't like it much.
Good night. Cap"
It was late when Bannister
reached hime and it was late when
he awoke next morning. He looked
out the window and saw that the
sky was gray. 1t was a gray world
Bannister did not mind that. 1t
suited his mood Usually he whiS-
tied in his shower but this morning
there was no sound but the splash
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BEGTN HERE TODAY

DAVID BASSIsTER UNDERTAKES 70
ind out who killed TRACY KING. or
chestra leader. Cd his hotel apartment
Bauuister is an author and former ueE2-
paper man Re WorEs On The mufcef
case with GAISEY. star reporter on the
Post
Among those Suspected are JULIET
FRANCE. blond and pretty and known
TO have visited King shortly before MS
death. HERMAN 6CURLACH Uho wrote
King a threatening letter. anc JOE
PAEROTT couU-sud-out vauceyll-e act
or. T. ir also known that MELF INA
HOLLfST ER. midcl c-eEed spinster. had
guarded Elth kiuz recently.
Al DRUGAS friend 81 Kings. Is
found dead in a wrecked automobile.
Bauuisfer uersG1des The police chief
% let Juliet come 20 his aurts home,
ostenslblv as a guest. or the theory that
II The girl believes herself free they can
learn more about her
Parrot is located in g. LOUIS and
detective IS sent 70 bring him back Ban
mister talks over the case Uifh McNEAL
o. the detective bureau McNeal believes
King and DrGEau Uere killed BY gang
sters and that juliet Is involved with the
same gang
now GO on WITH THE STORY
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ing Of the water. He dressed ana
vent downstairs.
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When finally his head came into the view, the
ape-man saw that he was an old man, which
counted for his lack of agility. and then powerful
fingers closed about the throat of the unsuspect-
ing Oparian and he was lifted bodily out of the
shaft
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Silently the ape-man and crossed the
floor to the opening where he crouched upon the
side opposite the ladder. La moved stealthily to
his side so that the ascending man, whose back
would be toward them as he emerged from the
shaft would not see them.