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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09
A LEADER GONE

The country is shocked to learn of
the death of U. S. Senator Bronson
Cutting from the state of New Mexico.
His life was cut short at the age OF
A Monday when he was killed in an
airplane accident.
1t was indeed an untimely death for
Senator Cutting. though young as age
goes in the United States Senate, had
come to be regarded as one of the
country's leading progressives. Elect
ed as a Republican the senator bolted
Hoover in 1882 to support Roosevelt
for the presidency.
The senator who was Independent
and active will be greatly missed by
the progressive forces of the entire
country.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09
A HUMAN GOVERNOR
New Ulm Review

The greatest tribute that can be
paid high public official is to say
that he is conscious of the welfare
of his constituents. In placing his
stamp of disapproval upon the Min
nesota legislatures omnibus tax bill
last week. Governor Floyd B. Olson in
directly restated his foremost con-
Germ for the average man. He again
displayed that quality which has
stamped him as "a human governor"
Republicans. Democrats and Farm
er-LabOrites have in the past few
weeks Joined hands in appreciation
for Mr.. Olson's answering opposition
to this bill which would have shifted
the taxation burden directly upon
shoulders most unable to bear it. The
veto message. delivered to a legisla-
ture which has seemingly been guided
by big business interests, is a master
piece in taxation economy, one that
deserves the careful reading of every
Minnesota citizen.
AS a result of the governors cOur-
ageOus action. Minnesota probably
faces the coming biennium with great
doubt concerning her method of finan-
cling. But it is far better that a state
should sink into debt than that the
expense of maintaining government
pay. BY vetoing the bill Governor
Olson is not helping his own interest.
since the expected intricacfeS Of fu-
ture state financing are very be-
fuddled. Yet he has refused to bow
to the demands of monied interests.
For that he has won the undying sup
port of countless citizens.
Most pronounced opposition, per-
haps. was directed against the grossly
unfair sales tax which the legisla-
ture planned to cast at an Directing
state. Taking no exception of abso-
lutte necessities of life, which con-
stituted about so per cent of the items
to be taxed. it was planned to place
a premium on the very food we eat
And while the lower income brackets
would be paying this. luXuries of the
wealthy would go free.
A chief executive must be human
and must be conscious of society
needs to recognize this evil and fight
it, Governor Olson pointed to one
phase the legislature entirely neg.
lected when his veto message ex-
planned that the sales tax would ever
fall on those dependent upon relief
1t would be an added burden to the
poor. to be true. but another fallacy
is evident here. Relief clients would
need higher budgets each month. t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09

Legislation providing for the build
ing of an intermediate security type
OF penal institution with funds or
iginally appropriated for the building
OF an additional wing at Saltwater
was lost. However, the prison camp
bill, House File 132LSenate File
114S is in reality a substitute for this
measure and will accomplish the re-
suit desired quite as well If not
better.
The Crime Commission is deeply
indebted to the Minnesota Law and
Order League whose representative
Edwin l. Linden. was very active in
pushing the program" writes Chair
man Devaney. I'VE had the whole
hearted cooperation of the League and
could not have put over the program
in the manner we did without the
assistance which the League rem
dered."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09
GETTING WHAT'S WANTED

BY A. G.. Erickson, newspaperman-
lawyer, in his Springfield Advance
Press.
gives you the advice you want. Some
clients will go from one attorney to
another until he finds one who gives
him a favorable opinion of his case.
Then. with no regard for the advice
received from all the others, he pro-
ceeds on the theory that at last he
has found a good lawyer who knows
the law. Usually he pays dearly for
shopping around.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09

isted for a hundred years and more
between Canada and ourselves.
SO it was a thrill to attend a testi-
monial dinner which the Women's In
ternatiOnal League for Peace and
Freedom gave for beloved Jane Ad-
dams, and hear her and her work for
world peace lauded by noted speakers
in glowing and unforgettable phrases.
Mrs. Franklin Delano Roos evel t
headed the list of speakers. and 100
guests crowded into the hall to do
her honor. Strangely, the very day
of the event marked a nasty attack
upon her by group Of sO-called pa
triotic organizations because of her
pacifistic tendencies and her Lack of
patriotism
Meanwhile. the appropriations bills
calling for the huge construction pro-
gram for the navy and various ex-
pansion measures for the army are
still in the pending stage.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09
Must Work for Stability
# It is to be Obtained
Continued from Page IL

NSOHIluucu lTOul dSC ~
most significant occurrence that the
citizenry of the United States have
experienced since the time we de-
clared war against Germany"
Mr.. Benson portrayed the fictitious
financial structure created by unre-
stricted speculation and unwarranted
expansion of credit from the end of
the war until the financial collapse
in 1929. 1.-THE Wall Street human
parasites during the decade follow
ing the war created such a financial
monstrosity that it crumbled of its
own vOlitiOn," said the commissioner.
Values of commodities, real estate,
stocks and bonds went far beyond
their actual value. The banks were
part and partners in this vicious
hysteria of speculation and when the
money changers began to anticipate
day of reckoning, the crash came
with such momentum that the banks
were in a position where they were
financial influence. Loans we're
called, rates of re-discount were
raised. bank credit was curtailed, peo-
pie lost confidence and a devastation,
chaotic depression, saddled itself upon
the American people,"
Must Work for Stability.
eff there is one thing that seems
clear to me-" said the commissioner.
"it iS that uplocS copcoio pf iouS offOrf
is made to prevent them, booms and
cOllapses will continue to recur in
capitalistic democracies. 1t also
seems evident to me that neither Cap
italism nor democracy can survive
another depression of the magnitude
emerging. One thing is certain: We
will not obtain stability unless we
work for it. A policy of laiseez faire
presuppOses an economy possessing a
flexibility which l think it is hope
less for us to expect to achieve.
Therefore, it is absolutely essential
to develop agencies which by con-
sciOus and deliberate compensatory
action will obviate the necessity of
drastic downward or upward adjust
ments of costs and prices, wages and
capital structures. If we do not de-
velOp such agencies, our present econ
omy, and perhaps, our present form
of government cannot long survive
Mr.. Benson said he considered the
present banks with deposits guaran-
teed up to $4,000 in a better position
to deal with abnormal financial &C.
curences. He was of the opinion that
it may take the courage of youth to
show the way to new and more
democratic social order.
Mentioned as Governor Candidate.
Commissioner Benson, Dewey W.
Johnson, the other speaker, and a
number of friends were entertained
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. J
Prochaska in Pine City for dinner be-
fore the meeting at Sandstone in the
evening. Mr.. Benson, who is one Of
the leaders in the Farmer-Labor
party is being mentioned as candi.
date, for governor in the campaign
of 1886. He is a man of ability and
has many friends and boosters out
over the state.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09
NEW CRIME
LAWS PASSED
Continued from Page -


sion by the Board of Regents OF the
University, who would prepare and
supervise the examination from which
the qualified men would be CHOSEN.
The bill carries an appropriation or
approximat ely $4,000 per year.
Passed both houses and signed by the
governor.
House File 262-Senate File 2O3--
Providing that the judge may require
an investigation before suspending
sentence or placing prisoner on pro-
baton. These probation agents will
work under the chairman of the
Board of Parole. AT the present time
there is one such agent in the state
and the legislation carrying an ap-
preparation of $4,000 will permit of
at least three agents. Passed by both
houses and signed by the governor.
House File 616-Senate File 619-
Relating to suspension of sentence
and probation, clarifying previous
laws. determining powers OF the
court and Board of Parole and fixing
definite times for suspension or pro-
baton. Passed by both houses and
signed by the governor.
House File 1243- Senate File 11S4-
Setting up a classification board, con-
sisting of two members of the Board
of Control and the chairman of the
Board of Parole. Under the terms OF
the bill, all criminal prisoners will
be sent to st. Cloud, where the Clas-
sification Board will, after investiga-
ton, determine to what penal insti-
tuition the prisoner shall be sent.
Passed by both houses and signed
by the governor.
House File 1324-Senate File 114S-
Providing for the establishment OF
prison camps to care for first Of
Tenders and "hOnor" prisoners so that
such PERSONS will not come in con-
tact with the so-called hardened"
prisoner and the repeater" Work
will be provided in these prison
camps. This bill carries an apprO-
priation of $4,000 which may be ex-
pended for the erection and main
tenance of these camps for the next
two years. Passed by both houses
and signed by the governor.
House File 1671-Senate File 1867
Providing for a reciprocal arrange
ment between Minnesota and other
states whereby paroled prisoners who
may have an opportunity to secure
L T.. h4v
state, may be sent there from our
state, if the authorities in that state
are willing to assume supervision and
responsibility. ParOled prisoners from
other states viii be received here I'M
der the same conditions. Passed by
both houses and signed by the gov
ernor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09
MOTHERS DAY

Sunday, May IL, is Mtth-r's Dig.
Every one Hmng, aOho has a liv-
ing mother SlOuld remember her
ON this day. KIND remembrcnc
to most mothers IS more dear than
material gifts. A card, CHEEKY
greeting, visit home aU1uld be a
priced favOr to her iu tbs b 81
and care-aCracked aCOrld, do 1T;
let's you and |!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09

Some lawyers seldom lose a case
They let the ether lawyers pick up
the doubtful cases. They want sure
things. And they build reputation
for soundness. They don't have to
do much explaining to disapI Ointed
clients Others take every case chat
comes along. clutter up the court cal
endars with cases to make people
think that they have a big practice
and when the cases are called for
trial they get cold feet. If possible
they get the cases continued. That
keeps them on the printed calendar.
But eventually there comes show
down and the cases are dismissed or
the lawyer takes licking.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09

The Southern States Industrial
Council, comprising the traditional
old southern Democratic aristOcracy,
also met, and all that came from its
session was protest and sarcasm and
criticism levelled against the New
Deal policies. 1t aroused such feel
ing that one Kentucky Bourbon rep
resentative who inserted one of the
speeches i'm the Congressional Record
the following day was publicly taken
to task by one of the administration
leaders. But it indicates that the
southern industrial reactionarieS are
in complete and open revolt against
progressive, even though they have
been strong party Democrats from
time immemorial.
So, standing between the friendly
criticism of Progressives of various
political labels who do not feel that
it moves courageously or speedily
enough to effect its several reforms,
and the angry and uncomprOmising
criticism of reactiOnaries in both ma
jor parties, the New Deal proceeds.
And just when the President has been
led to think that his Senate leaders
had successfully messed up the bonus
struggle, an amendment is added to
the Vinson bill providing for pay
ment based ON more taX-exempt
| bOnds) which makes it less unpleas-
ant because the amendment provides
for the actual appropriation. whereas
before the bill only authorized the
appropriation, making another bill
necessary before it would actually
mean any action. Now confusion ex-
lists, and many think the Vinson bill
will be sent to the President. and he
will have to decide whether to veto
or not. That should bring a Chief
Executive enough headaches in one
week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09
FARMS GAIN IN
NUMBER IN PINE

A preliminary count Of the farms
in Pine county by the supervisor of
the 1885 census of agriculture. shows
that there are 3,815 as compared to
3.288 on April 1, 1880.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09

War or peace? Washington con-
tinues to regard this question from
many angles. and can not get away
from it. Despite protests from peace
lovers of all kinds. our navy has be-
gun its maneuvers in the Pacific. and
a hundred and fifty-odd battle3hip are
making this belligerent gesture which
certainly cannot help smooth the
ruffled feelings of nations in the far
east. The President has to come out
publicly to rebuke generals in the
army for statements made to a con-
gressional committee which disturb
the friendly feelings that have ex-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09
THE NATIONAL
GOVERNMENT
By CONG. JOHN PAUL KvALE

A troublesome week for the New
Deal draws to a close. Assaults and
threats from several separate sources
have combined to give the admins
tration tough time of it, without
any outright serious setbacks result
ing. But the NRA has come in for
at least three perhaps serious and
critical issues; the sO-called bonus
question has taken a slant unfavor-
able to the Democrat leaders; relief
problems i'm some states have reached
crisis; big business has definitely
ended the truce which existed despite
the fundamental disagreements over
major issues and policies which are
being sought to be carried out by the
New Deal, and the supposedly Solid
South has likewise rebelled.
MIRA, which with the Triple-A may
he called the backbone of the New
Deal, has been in front from a news
unless Congress before that time ex-
tends the date, opponents of the in
dustrial recovery administration have
forced a compromise which gives it
only until April of next year to func-
tiOn. The President wants two years
Of added activity, and dislikes the
prospect of going through the same
fight for continuation in the next SEES
sion. And in the Supreme Court, at
the same time, a case is being heard
which goes to the very heart OF the
act and its constitutionality. Efforts
are being made to speed up the hear
ing and the decision of the justices
so that in the event it is adverse.
Congress can make necessary changes
in the law before it adjourns. In the
field, the automobile industry is fac
ing a strike and shutdown that is
taxing the ability of MIRA executives
to enforce the law and carry out its
decisions, and that is creating an ugly
situation in the industry.
While this was developing, the
United States Chamber of Commerce
held its annual meeting, and in blis-
tering language condemned the New
Deal all along the line, both in a
series of sour speeches as well as in
the resolutions which were adopted
at the close of the meeting. Par
ticularly vicious was its attack On
the banking bill which is now pend
ing. To them the bill, which liberals
do not feel goes far enough along
the road to centralized government
control over banking and credit, rep
resents all that is bad. And Presi-
dent Roosevelt, waiting until the con-
vention closed, punished the chamber
with frank criticism of its unrelent-
ing reactionism and insisted on the
carrying out of his program.
Liberals and progressives in Con-
gress and i'm the administration feel,
however. that the split may result in
squirting the New Deal to carry
through it's program instead of trying
to retain the good will of the big bus
mess groups who can never be won
over to sincere agreement with the
declared purposes of the administra-
tiOn. They also feel that this open
break and the vicious nature of the
chambers attack will speedily show
that that organization does not speak
for the average and the small bust
ness units throughout the nation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09

Lake Titicaca, located in Peru, has
an area of over 1920 square miles
some places have a depth of over 700
feet deep.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09

House File 253- Senate File 204-
Relating to indeterminate sentences
and equalizing the sentences imposed
by judges throughout the state.
Passed by the house and recommended
to pass by the Senate Crime Proven
ton Committee but was lost on the
floor of the senate.
House File 255-Senate File COL
Providing for constitutional amend
ment giving the judge the right to
deny bail to habitual offenders, per-
sons accused of treason, arson. rob-
berry, burglary, rape or kidnapping,
or persons who previously had been
convicted for any of these offenses.
This bill was killed in committee and
did not reach the floor of either
house.
House File 26O-Senate File COS
Providing limitations of the powers
and duties of the Board of Pardons
and transferring much Of the routine
pardon and parole work to the Board
OF Parole, with only cases of life SEN
fences and unjust convictions going
directly to the Pardon Board. Passed
by both Houses but vetoed by the gov
ernor. 1t is understood the governor
thought the new legislation unneces-
sary and that the same result could
be obtained by adopting and working
under rules to be agreed upon by the
Board of Pardons and the Board OF
Parole.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09

House File 1013-Senate File 664-
Providing for an increase in the rer-
sonnet and powers of the State High
way Patrol. This was not included
in the Minnesota Crime Commission
program. The legislation was pre-
pared by and introduced at the re-
quest of the Minnesota Law and Or
der League. Under this bill the high
way patrol is increased from 20 to
100 men. They are given full police
powers on trunk highways. Their &C
tivities heretofore have been confined
to traffic regulations and violation
The bill provides that highway patrol
men shall not be used in labor trou-
bles. Passed by both houses and
signed by the governor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-05-09

You saw it in the American.
Evening star., 1935-08-17
WOOD PRESERVING
METHODS VARIED
Ravages Of Weather and Insects
Largely Checked by Use of
MANY Substances,

There is a variety of methods for
the preservation of wood which is sub
jected to ebnormal weather conditions
and, in some localities, attacks by
insects
The effectiveness of any good wood
preservative is measured largely by
the depth to which the preservative
penetrates. There are various ways of
applying preservatives, but the most
satisfactory means is by impregnation
under pressure and by the use of pres
sure the penetration is subject to
control. The amount of preservation
may be varied to suit the different
requirements. This results in an eco
nomical use of the preservative ma
terial.
Preservatively treated wood may be
tested for penetration. Creosote oil
is indicated by dark discoloration
and can be determined by taking a
sample at point free from imperfec-
tions Zinc chloride and other color
less preservatives can be tested with
chemicals.
Preservatives will not make weak
timbers strong nor restore strength
to timber which has been partially
destroyed by decay. 1t should be ap-
piled to sound wood after it is cut
and framed, in order that all exposed
parts may be treated If some cutting
after treatment is unavoidable, hot
creosote oil may be applied to the ex-
posed surfaces
Evening star., 1935-08-17
Fiiue Demonstration Houses
To Boost Conditioning Here

mental principles Of air conditioning
and its method of installation during
the course of construction of a home,
the builders of the Rollingwood house
are inviting WaShingtonians to view
the work of installation while it is in
progress.
The Rollingwood house Is at the in
tersection Of Beach drive and Leland
street, and may be reached by way Of
the East-West Highway, turning south
on Beach drive to Leland.
The purpose Of the General Electric
New American Home" movement is
to focus public attention OF the latest
developments in home construction
and equipment. It is the result of a
Nationwide architectural contest con-
Quoted this Spring, in which more
than 5000 architects competed, sub
mitting over 1000 plans.
Four other houses to be built here
will get under way shortly. TWO of
these will be at Rock Creek Terrace,
new section at Upton street and
Linnian avenue.
Evening star., 1935-08-17
FOUNT FOR SUN ROOM

Wall Fixture Adds to Effect Of
Goodness.
The sun room may be made more
attractive by the addition of wall
fountain. It will add to the effect
of GOODNESS in this room.
Colored tile can be used to form
a niche, which may hold piece of
statuary or a formalized decorative
plant form. Blue-green tile is par
ticularly effective in room furnished
with white wire furniture.
Evening star., 1935-08-17

Continued From First Page.)
and Loan Movement During the Re-
cent Years of Depression" Mr. Bod
fish will present for consideration of
home finance leaders from many ma
tions the course of the home mort
gage business in the United States and
the steps taken by the Government
as well as the industry to the Fed
eral Home Loan bank act, text of
which he collaborated on. AS one of
the five members of the original Fed
eral Home Loan Bank Board he will
trace for the benefit of the Europeans
the early development Of the reserve
system as we'll as its recent progress.
Fifty Americans comprise the dele
CATION to the Austrian meeting. sail
ing from New York Saturday, includ-
ing E. c. Baltz, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Clin-
ton James and Mr.. and Mrs. c. J.
Bergman. Washington. H. F. Gel
larius, Cincinnati, Secretary-treasurer
of the United States Building and
Loan League. is official head of the
delegation. Lieut.. Gov. Charles w,
Thompson of Kansas will be men,
Der of the party.