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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-08-24
Personal Touch Prevails
In Society Tale

When one of the -Four Hun
dred" writes about her brothers
and sisters without too much at
tention as to where the chips fly
it's bound to be an interesting
tale.
Elizabeth Drexel Lehr, a lady
whose charm evidently ran neck
and neck with her immense for
tune has a most amusing and yet
tragic tale to tell in her king
Lehr and The Gilded Age"
OF course it will be old stuff to
society editors and members of
the ultra, ultra group Of an era
that has passed but to those whose
social intercourse includes the
movies, a church carnival and an
occasional Saturday night here
and there, it is a revelation.
The personal touch in the mar
rative is its "piece de resistance"
of course. Here is a person who
can tell you first person about
the happenings Of the too rich
that have heretofore come second
hand if you're lucky and most
often third, fourth and fifth
hand.
Harry Lehr was what you
might term, if you were given to
following the cartoons, a card. "
Elizabeth Lehr has much to say
about him being a deuce spot
also, but that is her affair.
In the main this interesting
volume carries incidents, tales,
touches Of tragedy, many laughs
and frequently slices Of unbend.
ing pride that would have to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-08-24

Not an easy life, this, but one
which makes men, and men who
carry out the glorious tradition
of the American Navy. The cam
pus Of the Academy is redolent
with naval tradition. Trophies Of
war, mementoes of naval heroes,
all inculcate in the officers of the
future, the glory of the past.
On october 10 next the ami
versary of the founding Of the
Academy will be celebrated. There
will be a pageant depicting the
history Of the institution, a sham
battle, showing just what the
officers-to-be can do.
And then the varsity will clash
with the University of Virginia
on the gridiron to bring the day
to q glorious conclusion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-08-24
The First Glass

Today it houses some 1,70C
young Americans, the pick of the
Nation, undergoing one of the
most intensive educations in the
world at the Academy. In that
first year, 1845, there were just
seven.
To the visitor who looks with
awe on the magnificent buildings
of the Academy today, it seems
almost unbelievable to consider
the background, the struggle this
great service school has had.
Before the Academy was
founded, officers of the Navy
were appointed as midShipmen
and worked their way up. Rules
for such appointments were
Sketchy, indeed. There was nc
age limit. Admiral Farragut was
appointed at the tender age OF
9, while Jacob Jones was just
80 years older than this when
he became a midShipman and
started his climb to fame.
What little education the mid
Sh1pmen received was obtained
from underpaid civilian inStruc.
tors, instructors who had no rat
Ing at all. They were pariahs,
indeed, not allowed to dine with
officers or mingle with them.
Then it was finally decided to
start a Naval Academy. Anna
polls was Selected-not from
choice but from necessity. The
Army had an abandoned fort at
the junction of the Severn River
and Spa Creek, Fort Severn.
This old post consisted Of a
huge stone building with eight
obsolete guns mounted on the
roof, and a few smaller buildings.
Secretary Bancroft, whose mem.
ory is carried on in the great
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-08-24
Hard Grind

From then on progress was
made, and the future Of the
Academy assured. In 1889 sys
tenn Of education, unique but ef
fective, was introduced, and is
still carried on. This is the sec
ton plan, with the midshipmen
divided up into sections of from
10 to 16 in order that the in
structors may give personal at
tention to their students.
It's not a life of ease at the
Academy, but one Of hard work,
continuous work. From 8 O'Clock
in the morning until 4 in the
afternoon they are in clasSroomS
or on drill field, out on the river
learning to steer and sail, in
laboratories learning the latest
that science has to offer, in
turrets, learning how to handle
the big guns.
For the athlete, life Is even
harder, for he must keep up to
the scholastic standards set, and
devote his spare time to his
athletic training.
Discipline is rigid. The mid
shipman is responsible for the
neatness Of his quarters. There
are dement's for those who fall
down on this. Uniform is strictly
prescribed and must be worn at
all times. Addressing an officer
or instructor, a midshipman must
stand at attention and say "sir.'
It is in this strict discipline
that the f1edgling officer learns
what he will later demand OF
the enlisted men under his com
mand.
The midshipmen relax at meal
times and stow away an unbe
lievable amount of food. AND
pity the man whose table man
ners are not what they should
be. If he should leave knife and
fork resting against his plate
there is a curt command:
BOAT your oars"
Should he forget and leave his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-08-24
Officers Training School
HadDiscouraging Start
Ninety Years Ago

Wooden ships and iron that The beginning Of The
United States Navy Today its ships steel ships and
of Steel highly trained alert who are turned out from
the Naval Academy at Annapolis men able to cope with any
problem, of peace
It's one of the greatest military schools in the world this
Naval Academy only few miles from the Capital where So
many Washingtonan go multitude of events from hops
football games from dress parades to the thrilling events OF
June Week. eliminating in the neverto beforgoen gradua
ton ceremonies when the mhpmen of yesterday end their
carefree life to become the officers of today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-08-24
Book Notes

''The Du Pont Dynasty" will be
published September IL. It was
written by John K. Winkler, who
has written biographies Of Nor.
gan, Rockefeller and others OF
wealth.
Thyra Samter WinSlow'S latest.
a series Of stories full Of the at
mosphere Of a Southwestern town.
will be published by Doubleday
Doran this week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-08-24

One of the most amusing in
cidents in the biography of Will
liam Boyce Thompson, multi
millionaire, occurred in the early
days when he was a gangling
school boy.
Looked upon with scorn by his
pioneer father, young Bill went
to Exeter in the East. The re-
suit was too much for the father.
Early one morning during a
vacation he went into the bed
room to discover his offspring
in bed with gloves on. 1t seems
that while in the East young
bill had nursed his hands so
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-08-24

But it was not always thus
When the Academy was first
opened-9O years ago next Oc-
tober-it was probably the worst
institution Of its kind in the
world. And it appeared extreme
" doubtful if it could long live.
For one thing there was no
money. There was no esprit de
corps. Few rules, and those were
mostly broken. Discipline was
mostly lacking. Faculty? None
to speak of.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-08-24

spoon in his cup, there IS a
shout:
"Man overheard"
And if while Satiating youthful
hunger his elbows get out Of line
he is informed:
"Rig in your boom, mister"
Anniversary Fete
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-08-24

ceived ahealthy sock on the nose.
But at least it had the result of
bringing in a healthier atmos-
phere at the Academy.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21
SLOW OPENING
IN CATTLE DEAL
Many Cattle Go Into Afternoon Tn.
sold With Bids SOC or More Off;
Hogs Zoe and More Lower, Top 1920.

South ST. Paul, Mimi, March IS,
1885 Gu. S. d. Az Cattle trade was
extremely slow at this weeks open
ing, many going into the afternoon
unsold, with bids soc or more lower.
Receipts included about SO cars of
Canadians and Is cars of western
cattle. Good granted steers were
bid $3.50 to $1,000, medium grades
down to $500 A few good heifers
turned at $500 to $1,000, several loads
unsold late. Common to medium
butcher heifers brought $500 to $500,
beef cows $3.50 to $500. low cutters
and cutters 1925 to S4.25, sausage
bulls $525 down. few $3.50. Med
ium to good vealers brought $500 to
throwouts $3.50 to $500. Medium
grade stock steers earned $500 to
$500, with white-faces being held
around $500.
Hogs were mostly 10c lower with
underweights weak to 25c lower. Bet
ter 200 to 300 pound butchers brought
$40 to S9.15, a few 1920, heavier
weights down to $500 or below, good
to choice 100 to 200 pounds $S.75 to
1910. most 100 to 100 pounds $500 to
$S.75, pigs mainly $500 to $500, good
sows mostly $S.35 to $40.
Slaughter lamb trade opened Csc
to soc higher than last weeks close,
three loads good to choice So to 90
pound fed lambs making $500 to
packers and shippers, fairly good ma
tives selling down to $3.50, with sew
eral loads still unsold late. Common
and medium grades cleared at $500
to $6.75, slaughter ewes $3.50 to $500,
with best feeding lambs held up to
$3.50 and above.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21
Assemblies,

The high school takes every OPP
portunity it has to get good speakers
for the assemblies. Wednesday, March
13. we had the pleasure of hearing
Rev. A. Miller on the subject Broth
erly Love-" Rev. Miller said Broth
erly love begins at home among your
enemies as well as friends" If we
all remember this and carry it out,
this old world of ours would be a
much more pleasant place to live in.
We hope Rev. Miller will visit us
many times during his stay in Askov.
Junior Glass Play.
After many weeks of hard work, the
Junior class will present it's play on
March 80, 1885, at the Assembly hall.
This play is extremely entertaining,
as it is filled with sparkling humor
and wit which make the audience
eager for more. Hazel Long is dis
satisfied with life on a Minnesota
farm, but her parents refuse to move
because of the possible value of a
rock quarry under the farm. When
Richard Biltmore, a handsome young
stranger, comes into the community.
things begin to happen. There are
eight characters selected from men,
bers of the Junior class
In addition to the three acts of the
play, there will be humorous cur
tain raiser and skits between acts.
Grades.
Friday the sixth grade language
class dramatized plays. They were as
follows: scene from Little Wom-
en-" and one from Lost in the Fir
Country" Primitive Men" and 1.-The
Four Musical Men," The fifth grade
judged which one was the best.
A Good English" drive has just
been completed. The grades we're
divided according to rows and each
row had a color. They checked on
each other for grammatical errors.
The sixth grade is making a his
tory map showing early discoveries.
The third and fourth grade enter
tanned Miss Gjertson's classes with a
play called "The Stranger Appears"
which stressed good health habits.
The harmonica band played a few Sc
lections and everyone sang some
songs.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21
LOSES VOICE AS
THROAT is BURNED

peculiar accident occurred to
Lester Thompson, Glendorado, who
had his mouth and throat burned so
severely by ammonia fumes that he
lost his voice. Thompson was drain
ing pipes in the refrigerator plant of
the creamery at Glendorado. 1t was
through that all the ammonia had
drained out of the pipes, and Thomp-
son used piece of hose to blow into
the pipes and force out some of the
oil that was draining slowly. Just
after he had exhaled, he took a deep
breath and the ammonia fumes came
back from the pipe. burning his
mouth and throat severely. He was
Immediately rushed to a hospital
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21
PHOTOS WILL TELL
WORLD OF MINNESOTA

A photograph or snapshot contest
sponsored by the Minnesota Tourist
Bureau will be features at the second
annual Northwest Sportsmans show
which is to be held in the Mime
apolis Auditorium the week of April
20 to q. Pictures are to be entered
at the office of the bureau i'm the state
capitol ST. Paul
George H. Bradley, tourist commits
sioner, stated that photographs or
snapshots of action in outdoor Min
nesota are desired; pictures showing
people having a good time in the play
ground of 10000 lakes. The field is
unlimited, as subject matter may in
clude fishing, hunting swimming. hik-
ing. boating and kindred recreational
activities.
"All photographs and SNAPSHOTS
which receive awards are to become
the property of the Minnesota Tour
ist Bureau for use in advertising the
State Of Minnesota, and will not be
returned unless specific request is
made for such return and the entry
accompanied by f-addressed and
stamped envelope.
Prizes will consist Of cash in
amounts as follows: first prize, $3.50:
second prize, $3.50; third prize, $500;
and % fourth prizes of S1.0O each.
Rulings of the judges. to be APP
pointed by officials of the Minnesota
Tourist Bureau and the Sportsman's
show, are to be final. In case of ties.
duplicate prizes will be given"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Krogh and Mrs.
Chris Krogh were callers in Mime
apolis Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Svend Petersen visited at
Grand View College, Dies Moines,
Iowa, from Saturday till Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Olesen and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Conway and
Mavis were callers in Minneapolis
Saturday.
Henry Petersen and Werner B.
johnson returned Wednesday of last
week from Minneapolis with a used
Chevrolet and Ford respectively.
While cranking his car Saturday
forenoon Jorgen Jorgensen had the
misfortune to break a bone in his
right arm just above the wrist.
The Misses Olga Petersen and Klara
Fogt, Folmer Strandskov and Henry
Petersen left Sunday via auto for Cal
ifornia, where they will seek employ
ment.
The committee in charge of the d.
B. S. social wishes to remind every
one that the customary social for this
month will be held on the fourth
Friday instead Of Saturday. Hence
it's tomorrow night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans G. Larsen have
rented the Jens Hansen farm and will
take possession about April 1. Mr..
and Mrs. Hansen and Kenneth will
move into the Werner Clausen farm
home west Of town which is now be-
ing repaired and fixed up. Mr.. Han
sen has been in ill health for some
time and lately has not been able to
do any work at all.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21
Eighth Grade Basketball Tournament

The eighth grade boys are now
holding tournament to decide which
of their four basketball teams is the
best. The four teams are the Grim
son Tornados, the White Bears, the
Hot Shots, and the Red Rockets. The
first game was held Wednesday.
March 13, between the Crimson Tor
nados and the White Bears. The
Crimson Tornados won by a score of
10 to 5. The second game, between
the Red Rockets and the Hot Shots.
was played Friday, March Is. 1t was
a close game with the Hot Shots eek
ing out to 4 victory. The final
championship game was held Wednes-
day. March 20, between the Hot Shots
and the Crimson Tornados.
Glass Tournament.
With the completion of the district
tournament the only basketball fea-
ture left on the program is the class
tournament. This event. which has
been held annually for the last six
years, is played between the four
grades in high school for a silver cup
which stands in the trophy case. The
present seniors have won it during
the last two years. From all appear
anceS they stand a good chance Of
repeating. The juniors are expected
to be the chief contenders if they can
make a center out of Ejvind Henrik
sen. These games will be played dur
ing the physical education period this
week. The juniors and seniors are
pitted against each other as are the
sophomores and freshmen. The win
ners of the two games will then play
each other to determine the 1934-3S
champions.
Tests.
Monday and Tuesday the seniors.
who are planning sometime to enter
college, took the College Guidance
Tests. Four tests, general science.
contemporary affairs, English and
English themes were given. Each test
lasted approximately ninety minutes
These tests serve as guides to the col
lege authorities in sizing up the pros
pective candidate. Experience has
shown them to furnish helpful basis
for the classification of students.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21
Return From Denmark.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Clausen mOtored
to Minneapolis last Thursday. Re-
turning home Friday they were ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Laurits
Jensen and son, Ejvind, who have
spent the past two and one-half years
in Denmark. Mr.. Jensen returned to
Minneapolis Monday, while Mrs. Jen-
sen and SON will remain here for an
indefinite time.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21
School Board Elects Teachers,

At the special school board meet
ing held in the school house Tuesday
night, all of the staff of teachers
were reelected with the exception Of
Supt. Henry p. Nielsen. His position
was left open pending the selection
of another A slight raise in the sal
aries to offset the increase in cost
of living was voted by the board for
each Of the staff and the janitor
This provides for a five dollar per
month increase for each of the teach
ers; SO per month for the principal.
George l. Glenn; and SO per month
for the janitor. Rasmus Petersen and
teachers committee.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE-Good big work horses.
Prices reasonable Also lumber.
Two pool tables, cheap if taken at
once.-Lund & Fox, Kerrick.
25w27-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

BEAUTIFUL red Baby Roses and
Cinnerarias in pots, $1.00 and S1.25
each. Also many other plants.
Sick room bouquets, S1.00, S1.50.
$500. Funeral flowers can be made
up while you wait. Write, call or
telephone. Parsley 10c per bunch:
rhubarb, delicious, tender green
house grown, 2 pounds. 15c,
pounds, 25c.-Ferndale Nursery.
Askov. 53w27-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21
ASKOV
Celebrate 4Sth Anniversary,

Mr.. and Mrs. Benton Larson and
two children of Coulter, Iowa. came
Saturday and visited until yesterday
at the home of Mrs. Larson's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Johansen. They
came especially to be here Sunday
when Mr. and Mrs. Johansen cele-
brated their 4Sth wedding anniver-
sary.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

WHY NOT HAVE A SILO? Try an
Independent. You can have one
12x20 for 500 more or less accord
ing to size. For further informa-
ton write or see ]. P. Sebesta,
Hinckley, Route 2. 33w27-4t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE-Brown Swiss bull calves.
Will trade 1900 lb. mare for one
400 lbs. Will give a bull calf for
difference. No better Swiss herd
in Pine county.-James Novek. Fin
laySon. 3Ow27-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE-4O acre improved farm.
Home Comfort range, circulation
heater. harrow. pillow, hay rake, Gull
tivator, 80 gallon stone jar, house
hold goods, one house in Moose
Lake.-Oscar Ohlin, Rt. 2. Box AZ.
Sturgeon Lake. 35w27-ot*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

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
8F12.-Axel Brus, Askov. 33w52-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE OR RENT-Forty acre
farm one half mile from Markville.
Stock on place may be purchased
r. j. Steinbring, Markville.
25w27-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

NOTICE-The 204th edition of the
Moravien Daily Text Book is ready
for distribution, paper covers, Csc
plus &c postage. Send orders to Mo-
RAVEN Book Shop, Bethlehem, Pa
Rev. DR.. Erickson, Denham.
0W27-1tx
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

NOTICE-100fo blood test: All of our
flOcks have been carefully culled
and blood tested for B. w. ID. by
l.. F.. Appleby and all reactOrs re-
moved. We honestly are trying TO
free from disease, that will live and
pay. Custom Matching 214c per egg.
Bring eggs ENTHUSIASTICALLY Golden
Rule Hatchery, next Pine. Poker,
Pine City. 61w27-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE Alfalfa and timothy seed,
tame hay: four thousand feet of
white pine shiplap and drop siding.
Chas. A. Bosch, Jr, Finlayson.
25w26-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

SEE the Yellow Shadow at the Willow
River high school auditorium March
30. at p. M, presented by the Will
low River knights basketball team.
25w27-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE-Setting eggs from good
three year old flock, S. c. w. L. Cock
erels of the Hanson strain of Bar
mum. Prices are sc a dozen above
No. l eggs.-I. A. Ecklund, AskOv,
Telephone BILL. 33w27-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE+Between 20 and 80 tons
of corn fodder, cash or trade for
good mich COWS. See John Lans.
21a miles southwest of Sturgeon
Lake. 25W27-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

ESTLING-Barnum F.. F.. A. versus
Willow River F. F.. A. at Willow
River, Friday, March %. s p. m,
admission sc, 10c, and zoe.
25w27-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

where he is improving, although I'M
able to speak above a whisper.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

CUSTOM HATCHING-We have up
to-date electric Matching equip
ment and solicit your eggs. Reg
ular prices. Write first. Twenty
rods east of depot.-Roy West, Gron-
ingen. 25w24-4t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE-About 12O heavy mixed
chickens. heavy layers. and II
cOckerels. See Mrs. Mary Lans, 212
miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake.
25w27-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE@Sow to farrow end of
March, nice and gentle; two incu-
bators, 1876 and IT'S capacity; King
seed potatOes.-Max Greenbaum,
Sturgeon Lake. 25w271t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE+100 bushels Jogold oats,
termination SO, purity 1892. 75c
per bushel.-Wm. Anderson, Ri. 2,
Brook Park. 25W27-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

ASKOV SHIPPING ASSN will ship
Monday, April 1. List your stock
with Viggo Jensen or J. P. Madsen.
shipper. 25w27-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE-4O acres improved farm
with new buildings, at bargain
price, on county road s miles west
of Willow River.-M. AraZim, Will
low River. 25w27-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE-Two tons DAT straw in
hay, SIG ton in barn.-Gus Schmidt,
212 miles southeast Finlayson.
25W27-lt*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE-Bay mare, weight about
1900 pounds, cheap, or will trade
for Guernsey bull of serviceable
age.-August Kruger, miles west
of Bruno 25w27-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE-1931 Pontiac DeluX Sc
dan, six wire wheels, we'll tenders,
tires nearly new, motor in first class
condition; fine family car. Will ac-
cept cheaper car as payment and
finance to responsible party.-C. N.
Gray, Sandstone. 37w27-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-21

FOR SALE-Some good low land hay
or will trade for a good mich COW;
also have a nice four month old
bull calf for sale.-Tom Kosloski,
Willow River. 25w27-1t*