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The Washington times., 1934-06-12

she had sunk to singing in one
of the lowliest of the local mite
clubs. Now she was to get her
chance in the films again-and
If she didn't make good this
time, she was through with ca
reer and would settle down and
wed. Poor, sweet Dorothy Dell
and I'm thinking, too, of the
boy who left for England two
weeks ago-his condolences about
her to me before he 1eft-and
his hopes.
In their full-dress whites, the
Young officers of the navy lent a
picturesque touch to the Penn
Monday night Roof debut of Don
Bestor, the talented orchestra
leader who looks like clergyman
Elderly Magistrate Hershfield
sat at one of the floorside tables.
seemingly unimpresSed with the
activity about him-a privilege,
this business of acting unim-
pressed, which he has usurped
from the columnists. Mr.. Vim
cent Lopez was made quite happy
bv being summoned to play his
ripply "Nola" melody on the pi-
ano and Mr.. George Givot, gave
out, as Broadway would put it, in
his customary erik dialect.
Miss Ann Lester sang and Miss
Edith Murray sang and I presume
many other handsome and tai
ented young ladies sang as the
evening progressed but I was no
longer there to listen since a half
hour of any opening more than
Suffices for me these days.
Earlier that evening at DR..
Michael's, I listened humbly as
Jack Lait, master newspaperman,
rebuked the members Of the col
umnar craft for their arrogance
and their laziness and summed UP
the qualities of a good newspaper
man which evidently I, Of whom
he once had the fondest hopes, no
longer possessed. SO I did not
argue with Mr.. Lait but I have
been thinking a great deal and
taking stock of myself and WON
dering how and why have dis
appointed him. Il might have
learned if Composer Vernon Duke
had not started playing "Aprh in
Paris in the next room and fol-
lowed it up with some dlvinely
inspired melodies.
Gus Edwards encounters me
Saturday night somewhat upset
about an intimation in this col
umn that the talented young
Martha MearS was an exclusive
find of the Harry Lenetskas and
earnestly assures me that he, Ed
wards, whose protegeeS include
Eddie Cantor, George Jessel, Lila
Lee, Groucho Marx, Ray Bolger,
etc, etc., had first sponsored the
MearS gal and that subsequently
the genial Lenetska had taken
her under his wing. These are
the matters with which Broadway
excites itself and if you consider
1t a tornado in a powder box-so
it is, bless your collective heart
AT the Riviera, Tuesday night,
I sat out on the Marine Deck and
let the cool river.blown breezes
whip about me although some
where inside, Mr.. Richman was
singing about how happy he felt
when his little boy-y-ye said
daddy, or perhaps, Mr.. Richman
was happy because having one
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
In Runyon Tale

Joan Bennett and Edwin Ar
mold have been cast in two of
the big roles in Damon Runyon'S
story, Million Dollar Ransom. "
Arnold is rapidly getting a repu-
tation as a picture stealer. His
current picture, sadie Mckee, p"
is a case in point, according to
the critics.
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
More w. B. Loans

Philip Regan and Maxine Doyle,
two of Warner Bros newest fea-
tured players. have both been Dor.
roWed by the Metro-GoldWyn-
Mayer studios to appear in a pic
ture entitled Student Tour"
Regan, the Singing Cop" of radio,
has just completed roles in
Housewife" with Bette Davis
Ann Dvorak and George Brent.
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
All In a Day
Odds and Ends

This column lost two friends within recent days One
the other There 80 years difference in
their but they both went with the CALL Death plays
favorites.
Billy La Hiff the If you don't know Broadway
wouldn't know the of Bill La Hff But if you
knew anything about that funny alley be of the
OF one Of the sweetest characters that lived
The Washington times., 1934-06-12
THE VOICE OF
BrOadWaY aY
by Louis SObOl
SNAPSHOTS AT RANDOM!

And Billy Laff's Broadway friends gathered about
him for the last time Saturday morning No smiles this
time. No CHEEKY Howya They gathered silently
about the figure who lay silently in the awesome vasness OF
St Patrcks Cathedral Fifth Avenue and there were
who cried openly and unashamedand others who cried in
their
Nogales international., 1934-12-08
On Christmas Giving
-----O-----

1t is not necessary to agree with all the things
that being done in the name of the New Deal to
IadIait that the general Of men and women this
year have more money to spend for Christmas than
they have had for the last two three years Retail
merchants reporting heavier Christmas trade,
setting in earlier, than for long time past.
The custom of general giving at Christmas time
Is q comparatively recent one. Less than hundred
years ago Christmas exclusively for the children
50 far as gifts went. Today those few who do not
share tnc holiday spirit of making presents, if moth
ing more than Christmas card, to a wide range Of
friends and acquaintance.
This year, more than ever before in spite of the
wider distribution of money in the pockets of the peo
pie Of the United States, there is need Of Christmas
giving to help those who otherwise would have to fall
back upon Government for relief Of their needs Any
who has not given to the Red Cross the Salvation
Army, the local charity organizations whether of his
church or otherwise seems to us to have been over
looking the true spirit of Christmas giving
Every dollar given for such purposes does double
duty. It besses him that gives and him that takes
And there is very real for making as gener-
ols contributions ones purse will permit for these
charitable ends. The tendency to "le Uncle Sam do
it is, we think, becoming altogether too widespread
1t is time that resumed the duty Of looking after
our own unfortunate and distressed as we have al
ways done in the past
We shall never rebuild the morale of our people
until we get back as well wen can, to the prin-
ciplcs of self help.
Nogales international., 1934-12-08
MERCURY SINKS TO
NEW LOW POINT

Old cars Of pre-war vintage es
we'll as modern Stream-l:ned jobs
Sputtered and steamed Monday
morning as Fastening business men
hurried to work with the thermo-
meter lowering at 18, the lowest
level reached this winter.
The entire state lay shivering be-
tween the blankets Sunday night
as the thermometer set new levels
for the year. Flagstaff reported six
degrees above zero, only two de-
grees higher than Winnipeg, Can
ada, Sunday nights coldest point.
In Phoenix the mercury dropped
to 80, setting new level equaled
only on Dec. 18 of last year. At
Tucson it was %.
Frozen water pumps, cracked ra-
oiatoTs and burst water connections
failed to tighten the singing cold
Of half frozen fingers as unfortun-
ate motorists tried desperately to
start baking automobiles. However
at noon Monday the warm winter
sun had completely thawed out the
city and the sunny streets were
once more a basking place for No
gales oldtimers.
Nogales international., 1934-12-08
The Next Depression

All Of us dcvouty hope that the present depres-
sion will be the last one-that the future will bring
an unendng era of abundance.
The lessons Of history, however, present diff
ferent forecast The economic cycle swings constant
ly-it never holds steady course Perhaps there
won't be another major depression in the lifetime of
persons now living-but, matter how good condi-
tions become it is inevitable that there will be reces-
sions.
Thousands Of wise Americans are preparing for
that next depression now. They are putting away
what money they can to meet it-and as their earn
ings rise they intend to put away more And their in
vestment plans very different from what they
would have been few years ago. Most have learned
to their sorrow, thar speculation cannot enter into
sound savings plan. They putting safety first
last and all the time
Whatever the plan used, it's fine augury for
the future that national attitude toward investing
and saving has grown wiser
Members of a recently discovered savage tribe
SO hcahenish that they never try to reform their
neighbors.
"a cook is known by his knife" according to an
ancient provcrb written before the advent of the can
opener.
Native Filipinos consider the birth of twins bad
omen. good many American parents harbor simil-
ar superstition
Nogales international., 1934-12-08
OBSERVED
HERE AND THERE

A cattleman arranging to ship Is
tons of limestone flour from Cotton,
California to Otero Siding, near No.
gales, to feed cattle.
Jack Cohen wearing an Elk ring
as large as some wrist watches and
in appearance resembling a steam
shovel.
A. J. Mitchell surprising Zenas
Noon and Eddie Edmonson as q
marble shooter.
Nogales international., 1934-12-08
Towdrd Better Days

An optimistic note continues to pervade news OF
American business.
The spirit Of cooperation between governmental
agencies and organized business and industry coord
mated with organized agriculture, dominates the new
picture Of national life The united effort is bearing
abundant fruit, not the least accomplishment beng
the abandonment Of outlook OF tiridlty toward
the future Business is getting back on It's feet again.
as an accumulation of evidence bears witness.
Of many hopeful trends discernble III recent
weeks none is more reassing than the statement by
the Chamber OF Commerce of the United States de-
claring that encouragement is replacing the general
state Of apprehension which existed less than Z
months ago among the business men of the country.
Having examined its November indces for fac
tors indicating sustained upturn in business the
chamber found this evidence:
Payments by check (regarded broad gage Of
national activity running percent over the level OF
last year and 20 percent over the year before.
Retail sales keeping STEADY course, with signs
Of stability in prices favoring increased volume.
Stability in wholesale prices suggesting level
ing off in production and distribution costs.
Carloading showing less than seasonal decline.
Demand for electric power proceeding at rate
not equaled in November since 1880
An overcoming Of some Of the earlier lags in pro
duction
Steel production advance to a level better than
the corresponding part Of any year since 1881.
Textile industries regainng ground lost through
last September's general strike.
Building trades stimulated by Federal housing
program.
Although November, when Cooked back upon
when 12-month reviews are being compiled for the
years statements probably will only ''fair
T. satisfactory, the chamber asserted, it has been
period of further progress in consolidation Of posi-
tions from which steady advances possible
--O
Friends Of John L. Sullivan attorney general
elect, already talking of him as candidate for
congress against Mrs Crcenway two years hence Mr.
Sullivan received the greatest number Of votes Of any
candidate in the election and his friends give
that their justification for the belief that he could
wrest the congressional seat from the able and
charming lady from Tucson. Ounbar's Weekly
Buffalo lawyer put the whole Bible in evidence
in recent case. He had probably heard the old say
ing that "you prove anything by the Bible"
When Wall Street bulls go on rampage again
it will be news
Nogales international., 1934-12-08

Bachelors III Italy complain because they must
pay special tax. But suppose they were compelled
10 get married.
Ono expert estimated that crime costs the United
States seven billion dollars year. and we seem to be
getting what we pay for
What has become of the old-fashoned man who
believed direct election Of United States Senators
would produce better statesmen?
Nogales international., 1934-12-08

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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

Acceleration of the Minnesota farm
debt adjustment committees program
has been accomplished by an agree
ment reached between this group and
the SERA rural rehabilitation divis-
ion. Under the terms of this agree
ment, facilities of the SERA have
been made available to the debt adj
justment committee to expedite its
work This means that relief clients
selected for rural rehabilitation by
the SERA will now have their credit
problems taken up by the debt adj
justment unit. Debt adjustment, ac-
cording to relief officials. protects
the rehabilitation client against loss
of capital goods through legal attach
ments issued to satisfy creditors.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

Past experience has taught legisla-
lures that it requires about 10 per
cent of tax revenue collected for ad-
1t was generally conceded around the
legislative halls at the >eXtra-Session
that if the agency collecting liquor
taxes did so at the 10 per cent figure.
good job would have been accom-
plished. UP to date, the office Of the
state liquor control commissioner has
expended only seven per cent OF re-
ceipts for collection. And not only
has this office collected liquor and
malt taxes but it has enforced the
liquor control law as we'll.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06
BROOK PARK

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Peterson mo-
tored to Cambridge Saturday after
noon and did some shopping while
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Fohrman, Chas.
Vettling, and Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Vettling and son, Gene, spent Thanks
giving in Minneapolis at the p. r..
Brock home. Mrs. Eugene Vettling
and son remained there for an indefi-
mite time.
Mrs. Art Scofeld returned home Sun
day, after spending several days in
the Twin Cities with relatives.
Miss Gladys Walker of st. Cloud,
spent her vacation with her father,
E. j. Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Peterson and
sons, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Fohrman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Fohrman and
Donna Mae spent Thanksgiving day at
the Walter GLASGOW home.
Mrs. Gallas and son, Joe, and Mrs.
Albert Derry spent several days in
the Cities last week.
Stanley Peterson was a Pine City
visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas. Vettling returned home
from the Cities last Thursday, after
spending nine weeks at the P. r.
Brock home.
A girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest Towle November 25.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewards are, moving
into the two rooms at the Hoaglund
house. Mrs. Steward is Mrs. Elem
ing'S sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Judin and
daughter, Katherine and sons, Jimmy
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

The proposed Lac qui Parle flood
control and water conservation pro-
ject has moved out of the dream
stage and is fast becoming a reality.
SERA officials have virtually assured
completion of the one and one-half
million dollar undertaking by their
decision to take up options on land
involved. When the project is COM
pleted, the higher lake level will
necessitate construction of a bridge
across the narrows of the lake, near
Milan. Work on the approaches to
the bridge will be started immedi-
ately. The Lac qui Parle project is
one of the most extensive in the
SERA's general conservation program.
1t involves construction of two dykes
to raise the water level in the lake.
and will require the re-routing of
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06
HARLIS

Ed Trester visited in Superior over
Thanksgiving day.
The Ed Thomsens entertained COM
pany from Wisconsin on Thanksgiving
day.
The teamster from the Mission
camp, was here Sunday snowplowing
the roads.
Violet SOrenson was dinner guest
of friends in Barnum last Thursday.
A group of young folks from Holy
oke and Barnum, enjoyed themselves
with cards and lunch Sunday evening
at the George SOrenson home.
Some of the Harris folks attended
the dance at Holyoke Saturday night.
Floyd Higgins was a caller at the
Mission camp Sunday.
George Scott boarded the flyer from
here Sunday evening for Superior.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06
ASKOV AMERICAN, ASKOv, MINNESOTA

Because of dire economic condi
tions, Minnesota farmers will require
$2,OOO,OOO for relief in December,
John Bosch, head of the Farmers Hol
iday Association informed Governor
Olson last week. Approximately 49,,
600 farmers will require help in De-
cember, mostly from western, south
western and northern Minnesota, this
being principally due to drouth con-
ditions. In January this number will
increase to 10000 Mr.. Bosch said.
Most of the relief will be needed for
feeding livestock. Governor Olson
stated that the federal government
promised him during his recent visit
at Washington that it will cooperate
fully, and as result a representa-
tive Of the federal government is now
making an investigation of relief
needs among Minnesota farmers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

After many delays caused by re-
sorting to technical means for de-
laying trial, the case against North
west incorporation officials for al
legged fraud in the selling of that
chain bank stock will open in Moor
head before district Judge Roeser on
Friday, December T. j. Cameron
Thomson. president of the Banco,
will be the first defendant. Separate
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06
trials have been asked by each of
those charged.

The relief funds allotted to Mime
sofa for the winter will be almost
million larger each month than
last year. This increase was ar
ranged by Governor Olson during his
recent business sojourn in Washing
ton. Drouth ravages in some 20 coun-
ties required this boost. The federal
relief appropriation for all purposes
for December in this state will total
approximately $4,1OO,OOO.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

The political chopping block is
being dragged from the closet and
being busted off in anticipation OF
the heads that are due to fall, accord
ing to all reports in the capitol.
Stories have been carried naming
those who are slated to look for
new jobs, but most of these were de-
MED by the Governors office. 1t was
learned from authoritative sources.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

With the coming of winter weather.
John P. Arnoldy, chief of the state
highway patrol. has asked every mo-
torist in the state to cooperate In
avoiding accidents. Highway patrol
have been working overtime to assist
in keeping highways clear and free
of accidents. the seventy men of the
patrol being distributed in 20 sta
tions throughout the state where the
traffic is heaviest.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06
however, that many so-called big
shots are due to go.

Plans are under way for the city
of Alexandria to take over the power
plant owned by the village of Nelson
and operate it for the benefit of Alex
andria patrons, but there will have
to be a vote of approval from the
city of Alexandria before the plans
can be completed, the opinion signed
by David j. Erickson, assistant at
torney general read.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

Carl Erickson, state purchasing
agent, has been subjected to much
good natured raillery by his state
house friends because of an item car
ried by the press association wires
which said that he might desert his
office for a job in the talking pictures.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06
State Capitol News
BY A. l. HARRIS

December in even numbered years
is always the busiest month of the
biennium for state officials. This
month they are burning electricity
preparing their reports and recon-
mendations for the 1885 Legislature.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

The Department of Rural Credit
has liquidated $1,0O0,O0O of bonds
held by the state investment board.
Increased collections of back rent and
interest in the Red River Valley re-
gion is responsible, according to Ted
Arens, CONSERVATION.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

railroad tracks near Watson. In ad-
dition. the highway across the mar
rows of the lake will be Strengthened
and re-routed. Relief labor will be
used to carry out the project. 1t will
be completed in about a year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

and Franklin, visited with friends in
Duluth Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Dorothy Walker is staying
with her sister, Mrs. Edward Walker.
Mr.. Bienel of Montana, is visiting
friends in Brook Park this week.
The teachers returned to Brook
Park Sunday, after spending Thanks
giving vacation at their respective
homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Wood and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Wood and
children, and Mrs. Robert Dicky. all
of Minneapolis, were Thanksgiving
guests at the Wood home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

The presence of two state forests
within the proposed Quetico-Superior
Councils international forest project
would not hinder but aid the plan,
e. V. Willard, commissioner of con-
servation said in a statement last
week. Commissioner Willard's state
ment takes issue with one recently
made by Mr.. Sewell Tying, member of
the Quetico-Superior Committee. Mr..
Tying said that the presence of the
state forests within Quetico-Superior
area hampered the plan for the in
ternational forest. Mr.. Willard con-
tends that the two state forests with
in the area would stimulate Coop
Grafton between both state and fed
eral agencies to accomplish the aims
and objects of the council
Arporicon ode couo Won rnnpou
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

Do your shopping through the col
umns Of the Askov American.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

More than 10000 pleasure cars
and trucks have been checked for
lights and brakes since June 1, chief
John P. Arnoldy of the state highway
partol has announced; and of these,
16 per cent have been found with
defective brakes and 10 per cent with
defective lights. Where police de-
partments and sheriffs have actively
co-Operated, accidents have been cut
approximately so per cent, and the
cooperation has extended to prac-
tically every part of the state.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-06

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For the small expense Involved, few
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for the flock owner than completely
freeing his chickens and poultry
from lice with Acme Nicotine POul-
try Delouser. The nicotine fumes
do the killing.
A Proven Product!
The Washington times., 1934-11-16

Bryan and 1lSley, ends, take up
positions on the line of scrimmage
as close to the sidelines as they
can, Buck, Coyote quarterback,
plays about a yard and a half
back of and just inside 1lsley.
O'Connor plays about a yard and
half back of and just outside
Ilsley.
Sherwood. halfback, plays about
yard and half directly back
of Bryan. Mcdowell, fullback and
lefthanded forward passer, plays
about six yards deep from Tobin,
Dakota's star center.
AS Tobin snaps the ball back
to Mcdowell, Ilsley first bears in
and then runs, full speed, down
the field, bearing outward, while
Buck, one of the key men. first
runs straight down the field, then
cuts to his left, then cuts right
again, this time down-field and
bearing slightly to his left.
Execute Cross-Over
Sherwood and Bryan, on the
left side, execute sort of cross
over, too, as illustrated, with
Sherwood moving slowly.
The five receivers are expected