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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-01-03
HAY CREEK
Near Markville

Some Bald Eagles are making their
home ON the Joe Chatelle farm They
have been there since December 5.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson enter
tanned Charles Bjork and sons, Arthur
and Albin. Arvid Longstrom and Mr..
and Mrs. G.. L. Rood at Christmas
dinner.
Arthur Bjork called at Carl Bjork'
Monday and from there went to Sand
stone
Ralph Shute of Nebraska, and his
sisters, Pansy and Gladys of Glover
ton, were entertained at Joe Cha
telle's at Christmas.
A doctor was called to Francis
Gathright's Saturday to attend Peter
Didier. who has been sick for over
two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Rood spent
Christmas evening at Fred Gaul's.
The Roods have moved into their
bungalow,
Francis Gathright took dinner at
Mr.. Wedges Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stuart and
Mary Stuart spent the old year out
and the New Year in at Ed Cooper's
place.
The Community club met New
Years night to install their new Of
ficers. MRS. G. L. Rood is the pres
ident, Earl Schultz, treasurer, and
Mr.. Quinn, secretary.
Ed Cooper has been in bed for three
days with the flu.
Joe Chatelle and Ila visited at Ed
Cooper's New Years. and Mrs. Cha
telle attended the Community club in
the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Rydberg were
visitors at Arthur Elliott's at Christ
mas and stopped at Franklin Wedges
returning home.
Word has been received from the
Derbys that they like their new home
and want to be remembered to their
old friends.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-01-03
DENHAM

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Nelson, Leon
ard Nelson, and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Christensen and son spent Christmas
eve at the X. P. Christensen home.
Miss Percie Hillbrand is spending
the holidays at her home here.
Miss Hildred Person returned Mon
day from weeks visit in Minneapo-
lis.
Mrs. Lundberg and Olga visited at
the Upgren home Saturday afternoon,
the occasion being Mr.. Leafs SOth
birthday.
Mrs. Anne Anderson and Helen and
Arlene came Monday of last week to
spend Christmas with Mrs. Anderson's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Per Larson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Selmer Hanson and
Dorothy Joyce and Mr.. and Mrs. Ment-
ser Upgren and Gloria of Cloquet.
came Monday of last week to spend
Christmas at the Upgren and Wallin
homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard ]. Larson and
at Per Larson's Christmas day.
Frank and Magnus Runquist were
Christmas day dinner guests at
Charles Runquist's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Upgren, John
Upgren, MRS. Leaf, Esther Leaf, and
Mae Upgren were supper guests at
Ernest Nelson's Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Selmer Hanson called
at G. A. Carlson's and S. Olson's Mon
day afternoon.
Helen Anderson spent a few days Of
last week at S. Olson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Haney and chill
dren. Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson, AL
bert and Raymond, Mr.. and Mrs.
Royal Hillbrand and Grace, Leroy, and
Margaret were Christmas day dinner
guests at Mrs. Clara Hillbrand's.
Hiding Schoen spent a few days Of
last week at his home here.
Myrtle Schoen spent the holidays
at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. ]. Larson, Alyce,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-01-03
(From Another Correspondent

Mrs. Curtis Lyon and two children,
Margaret and John, spent several days
last week at the Frank Mclaughlin
home in Hinckley. Frank McLaugh-
lin, Jr., spent two days at the Lyon
home here.
Fred Lilljenberg of Webster, and
Henry Dietz of Danbury, were Ogema
visitors Sunday.
A dance will be given at Ogema
hall Saturday night, Jan. S.
Howard Friis and sister of st. Paul,
spent Christmas at the home of their
mother, Mrs. Matte Friis, on Lake
MCGOWAN. While motoring here they
turned over twice on the pavement,
but fortunately neither was injured.
The feed7seed meeting held at Oge-
ma last Thursday, was we'll attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Stulen were
Hinckley and Pine City visitors Sat
urday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Kramer and
family spent Sunday with the Allen
and Baumgardner families at Spooner.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-01-03
ARTHYDE

Waldo Leppinen was home from
a CCC camp at Ely for Christmas.
Kenneth Raines, from a CCC camp
at Grand Rapids, spent Christmas at
home and Raymond Raines, who at
tends high school in Minneapolis, is
spending the holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. RaineS.
Miss Louise Brown of Duluth. is
spending the holidays at the H. S.
Wood home.
Myles Coolidge is home from Will
low River for his vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Richardson
were guests at the A. Raines home
christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. M. Olson and fam
lily spent Christmas day at Adolph
Ova's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Fenstermaker and
family joined other members of the
family at N. E Fenstermakers near
Aitkin. for an over Christmas visit.
Leonard Thompson of McGregor,
spent Christmas at home.
Colin Hyslop returned recently from
a visit at Sank Rapids.
Miss Ramona Roy of McGrath, is
spending her vacation at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Standish and family
visited at the Adams home Christmas
night. Annette stayed for a longer
visit.
Rev. e. l. Channer called on friends
here Friday between trains.
Mrs. Hazel Oliver of International
Falls, is spending a week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson.
Mrs. Oliver visited at the Adams
home Saturday.
Mrs. A. Thomson, Clifford Thomson.
and Keith Coolidge visited at the Oh
son home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Coolidge and
family spent Sunday at Adolph Ova's.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-01-03
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

Swede Park Lutheran.
Epiphany Sunday-Morning service
In the Swedish language at IL o'clock.
Oak Hill Lutheran.
There will be an English service
Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
Bethlehem Lutheran.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. English
service at s p. III.
Union prayer services next week as
follows: Mission Covenant church
Tuesday at s p. m. Zion Lutheran
church, Wednesday at p. m. Beth
lehem Lutheran church. Thursday at
p. m.
And whatsoever We shall ask in my
name. that will do, that the Father
may be glorified in the Son."-John
14:13.
]. A. BURMAN. Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-01-03
Bethlehem Lutheran.

There goes married man." said
a clerk in a confectionery store. How
do you know" asked a stranger.
Because he used to buy three-pound
box Of chocolates twice q week. and
now he only buys 10 cents worth Of
reply.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-01-03

your wife's a blond. isn't she?"
asked one citizen of another. I'm not
sure" was the reply, shes at the
beauty parlor now"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-01-03

For $3.50 a year you get money
saving advertisements and wide news
coverage in the Askov American.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-01-03

st. PauPs Luth. Church, Willow River.
Rev. H. C. Sporleder, pastor.
Church service at 1:15 p. m. This
will be a New Years service. The
annual meeting of the congregation
will be held at p. m. Sunday school
at 2 p. m.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
NEW QUARTERS FOR
SANDSTONE Swiftly

An important real estate deal was
consummated Last week when E. A.
Holznagel. Sandstone blacksmith. pur-
chased a part of the large Mill Work
building from the Erick Hanson es-
tate. The part purchased by Mr..
Holznagel is Of tile construction
50x75 and will be remodeled and
equipped into first class blacksmith
and machine shop. c. j. Hoglund,
contractor of Finlayson. Is already
busy with a crew making the altera-
tions. Mr.. Holznagel has been To-
Gated in the Hall shop the past few
years, but his business warrants
more room and he will now have ex-
cellent quarters as well as a good
location
Mr.. Holznagel grew up in the black
smith business, having received his
early training from his father. for
mer Finlayson blacksmith. He has
also had several years training in
the Proctor Railroad shop. near Du-
luth. where he did acetyline and
electric welding. His son. Waldemar.
Is assisting in the business and learn
ing the blacksmith trade.
Mrs. Alma Hanson retains a part
of the building dimensions, 25x75,
which will also be remodelled and be
used for store purposes at a later
date.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
Electric Device
Locates Gravel

An engineer of the State High
way department, Stanley w. Will
cox. has developed method OF
locating buried gravel deposits by
means of electricity, says de-
spartment bulletin.
With the aid of his electrical
prospector," Wilcox can find gravel
and sand pits hidden beneath many
feet of dirt. He can also tell the
approximate size; OF the deposits.
His method has proved more
economical and satisfactory than
the old system of locating gravel
by drilling test holes. highway de-
partment officials assert. Wilcox
sends electric currents through the
earth where he is prospecting. By
measuring electrical resistance en-
countered, he, determines what is
beneath the surface.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
Polish Groups
Rap Sales Tax
Resolution Opposing Plan Ordered
Sent to the Minnesota
Legislators.
(St. Paul Pioneer Press)

A resolution "unalterably oppos-
ing a sales tax on necessities was
adopted Monday night by delegates
from virtually every Polish commun-
ity in the state at a meeting of the
Polish Centrale of Minnesota in Pull
aski hall.
Among commodities designated
necessities" were food, clothing, to-
bacco, gas. electricity and gasoline.
The resolution was ordered sent to
Governor Olson, Lieutenant Governor
Hjalmar Petersen. Speaker George w.
johnson Of the house of representa-
tfves, State Senators b G. Novak of
st. Paul and Joseph A. Kodak of Min
neapolis and Representative r. ]. Jul
kowski of Minneapolis.
The IS delegates adopted the posi-
ton that sales tax on the COM
modities designated as necessities
would not relieve the tax burden on
small property owners. but on the
contrary, would increase it and would
place an additional burden on those
unable to bear it.
The meeting was presided over by
DIR. Frank Gratzek Of Minneapolis.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
BRUNO WOMAN
RESTS IN DEATH
Body of Mrs. Susan Smith is Laid to
Rest Beside Husband In Rock.
ton, Illinois.

Funeral services for Mrs. Susan
Smith of Bruno, were held from the
Presbyterian church in that village
Wednesday afternoon and will also be
conducted at the Methodist church in
Rockton, Ill., Friday at p. m. Bur-
ial will be made beside the body Of
her husband
Susan C. Laux was born Aug. 16,
1852, in Pennsylvania. While young
girl she moved with her parents to
Burlington, Iowa, where she grew to
womanhood. On March 8, 1868, she
was married to Jacob N. Smith at
Burlington, Iowa. They went to Rock
ton. ILL.,. where they engaged in farm
ing for number of years. They then
moved to Iowa to farm where they
remained until 1882, when they moved
to South Dakota and took a home
stead. There they built a comfortable
home and developed fertile farm.
In 1898 Mr.. Smith suffered stroke
so they left the farm and moved to
Woonsocket and later to washington
Springs and in 1917 they moved to
Bruno to be near relatives. In the
spring of 1925 Mr.. Smith passed away
Mrs. Smiths son later moved to Bru-
no and made his home with his moth
err until her death.
For a number Of years Mrs. Smith
was a member of the Methodist
church. She is survived by her son
Roland c., number of nephews and
nieces; among them Mrs. E. W.
Adams.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
AUTO
TAX QUESTION
This and Other Tax Programs Are
Now Occupying Much Legis-
lative Time.
BY HJALMAR PETERSEN
Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota

by Id AlIMAR PElEtSSEN
Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota.
week of March 10 to 23)
The hottest battle on the floor of
the Senate during the week was that
waged for the reduction of motor We
hicle license fees. The measure be-
fore the Senate was House bill 915,
which would restore the motor vehi-
Gle license rate to "a per cent Of
the value of the car. This was the
rate for licenses before the 1888 ses-
sion of the Legislature cut the fees
for the years 1933-34 from 20 to so
per cent. without new legislation the
state reverts to the old rate this year.
However, the House bill retained the
minimum fees provided by the 1888
Legislature of SIS for cars under 1000
pounds i'm weight, and $3.50 for cars
over 1000 pounds.
Under this provision the minimum
for such cars as the Model T Ford
would have been SIS, as under the
present law, and that for larger cars
$3.50.
House Bill Amended.
The Senate Motor Vehicles commit
tee had amended the House measure
to conform to the terms of bill in
troduced in the Senate by Senator
William L. Roepke Of Faribault. This
bill would cut the tax on cars of 1000
pounds or less to so per cent of that
prior to 1888. and that on cars over
1000 pounds to so per cent of that
prior to 1888.
Continued on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
REV. COMPERE WILL
AGAIN VISIT COUNTY

Rev. r. Compere. who spoke in the
Assembly hall at Askov this winter,
has responded to invitations from sew
eral and is returning to speak at diff
ferent localities.
He will speak in the Legion hall
at Hinckley April 1 at 2 p. m; in
Pine City April 1 at s p. M in the
Village hall: at the Pine River Com
munity hall April at s p. m, and
at Asbov April in the Assembly
hall at p m.
The local Y. P. s and Farmers
Holiday unit is sponsoring his speech
at Askov. Other organizations are
arranging for his lectures in the 9TH
er communities.
His topics are of vital interest to
everyone who is aware of the critical
period the world is now experiencing,
say those who have heard him. His
topic Is, The Fascist Trend and How
1t Will Inevitably Lead to Another
War;
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
RETAIL MERCHANTS
AGAINST SALES TAX

The National Association of Retail
Druggists has gone on record as en-
phatically opposed to a retail sales
tax.
In this connection the secretary Of
the organization, John w. Dargarvel,
at 1853 No. Michigan Avenue, Chicago,
writes under date of March 10Th,
1885. to Max Hoppenrath, secretary
of the Minnesota Merchants Associa-
ton, City Hall, Minneapolis, as fol-
lows:
II have noticed in the papers that
there is great deal Of agitation for
a sales tax in the state of Minnesota.
As you know, the Minnesota Mer-
chants Association was formed to
combat sales tax Of any nature, and
/ believe that you should Immediately
contact the members OF the organiza-
ton and have them register their en-
phatic protest against bills Of this
type.
II believe It would also be a very
good thing to start a membership
drive at the present time The Min
nesota Merchants Association helped
to defeat the sales taxes. such as the
one on cigarettes and general sales
tax. In previous sessions Of the legis-
lature. and II they are to carry on
they must be supported by the MEM
bers. ] trust that you viii use every
effort along these lines-"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
EARLY SEED
FOR FARMERS
Application Blanks for State
Loans Have Been Mailed
to Most Counties.
Loans to Farmers Will be
Made Through County
Boards.

With provisions of the recently en-
acted 100000 seed loan already in
force Minnesotas drouth stricken
farmers for the first time in two
years will be able to get their early
spring planting done in season, ac-
cording to State Auditor Stafford
King. administrator of the fund
application blanks already have
been mailed too nearly all the coun-
ties seeking loans for seed purchases"
he said, land plans have been COM
pleted whereby counties with credit
can Immediately dispose of their
bonds through the state board Of in
vestment, eliminating any delay In
the financing of the loans"
Farmers in western Minnesota will
be able to plant their spring crops
as soon as weather permits through
the provisions made to speed up the
functioning of the act"
Mr.. King announced that under a
ruling of the attorney general, seeds
purchased under this act do not have
to be certified as required under the
pure seeds act in as much "aS the
seed loan law is an emergency meas
ure." This will eliminate another
possible delay in getting seed to the
farmers.
Loans Through County Boards.
County auditors and county board
chairmen throughout the state last
week received detailed instructions
for making the loans. They include:
Responsibility for financing the loans
rests directly upon the county boards.
However, through the state board OF
investment counties may dispose OF
their loans Immediately, providing
their credit standing is satisfactory.
Forms for making these. loans have
been sent to all county auditors by
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
Political Sp0ils System Is
Wrecking Good Government
President of University Ad-
VOcateS Better Govern
ment Personnel.
Career Service System
Would Make for More
Competency.

Address by L. D. Coffman, President,
University of Minnesota, before the
Minnesota Legislature, on Thursday,
March 81. 1895.
l am deeply sensitive to the honor
paid me by the invitation of the two
houses of the Legislature to address
them upon the subject, Better Gov
eminent Personnel My interest in
the subject is enhanced by the fact
that for the past year / have been
the chairman of a Commission of In
quiry on Public Service Personnel
a commission created by the Social
Science Research Council, with the
consent and approval of the President
Of the United States. Our report.
which is based upon a study of gov
eminent personnel in this country and
abroad, is directed to the American
people, with view to arousing an in
terest in the Importance Of better
government service. Put briefly, our
conclusions are summarized in the
following language:
I'm spite of the vital importance of
government and government services,
American national, state and local
governments do not at the present
time attract to their service their
full share of the men and women of
capacity and character. This is due
primarily to our delay in adjusting
our attitudes. institutions and public
personnel policies to fit social and
economic changes of the past seventy
years.
What is now required is a new
public personnel program which will
establish throughout all levels of
American government the career
service system.
THE practical methods of proceed
ing to this end are. first. the devel-
opment of concerted public OPINION;
second, the adoption of the legisla-
ton. the organization, and the pro-
cedures which will establish careers
in the public service: and third. the
sustained and adequate administra-
tion Of these provisions"
Goves1nent AaheFes to Old Forms.
Suppose we look at these proposals
a little more IN detail. We say that
gUveKmnent - not attracting a fair
share Of the brains OF this country
Confines sn Page y
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28

w. H. Lamson. executive secretary Of
the board
Any county is eligible to take ad-
vantage of the act.
Counties can not make cash loans.
They are required to, purchase and
distribute the seed as they see fit.
Loans can not be made for anything
except the seed designated in the act:
barley, spring rye, wheat, buckwheat,
flax, corn, oats, truck crop seeds and
seed potatoes,
Applications for loans must be filed
prior to May 1. but seed may be issued
up to July 1. Loans must be repaid
on or before Feb. Is, 1896.
The loan will constitute first lien
on the crop grown. The applicant is
required to establish that he is "des-
titute and needy" He can borrow
up to $500 worth Of seed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
INTERNATIONAL
NEWS REVIEW
By GEORG STRANDVOLD

Last Sunday Sir John Simon, Brit sh
foreign minister, accompanied by Cap
tain Anthony Eden, arrived at Berlin
from London by Airplane-for the pur-
pose of discussing European problems
with Adolf Hitler, chief executive of
Germany, and Foreign Minister Con-
stantin Won Neurath. These problems
during the last few weeks have be-
come very serious, i'm fact. SO momen-
tous that many believe the question
of war or peace hinges on them
First of all the object of the British
visit was to reach an understanding
about Germany's rearmament, an
nounced twelve days ago. 1t appears
that Great Britain will offer no re-
sistance to this. provided Germany re-
mains member of the League of Ma
tions.
Also, there are indications that Ger
many will not be forced to accept the
mutual-assistance feature of the east
ern security set of treaties. still in
the making. During Mondays and
Tuesdays conferences. marked by
CNCii dSi UldUy
maintained that she would not think
Of attacking Russia, but that, on the
other hand. large German army was
needed to protect the rest of Europe
against the Soviets.
The time has come, Germany feels,
to build a navy and an air force not
inferior to those of France and Italy.
and there is a possibility that the
question of restoring to Germany the
overseas colonies lost as a result Of
the World war will come to the front
in the very near future.
What the ultimate results of the
conversations will be. cannot now be
said; they extended through Monday
and Tuesday. and hint was given
that no detailed account would be re-
leased until Sir John had returned to
London and reported to his govern
ment. All stories and surmises so far
emanating from Berlin are unofficial.
but not. therefore, necessarily incor-
rect.
Preceding Events.
This weeks diplomatic conference
at Berlin was preceded by a series of
events which may be said to have
been started by the Franco-British
agreement reached on February 3 at
London. Al that time 4 was decided
fCMntfmuNA Pn~a
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
COURT CLERK HUNTS
FOR LEMAY RELATIVE

Clerk of Court William Mista b in
receipt Of communication announc-
ing the death of Antoine Lemay IN
Portland, Ore, on February rs. Mr..
Mista has been asked to find IL there
is any known relative in Pine county
and he requests those claiming re-
lationship to please get in touch with
him.
Mr.. LeMay had resided I'm Oregon
and California for the past 10 or IL
years and was supposed to have been
born in Minnesota where he Is thought
to have a daughter.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
LIGHT COURT TERM
TO OPEN ON APRIL 2

Fourteen civil cases and seven
criminal court hearings are already
on the calendar for the opening Of
the annual spring term Of district
court which will convene Tuesday,
April 2, i'm the court house at Pine
City.
This, according to William Mista,
clerk of court, speaks for light and
short term.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
Solons Prepare For
Battle Over Taxes
Sharp Conflict Seen Between Adherents of Sales Tax
and Those Favoring Boost in Levy
on Net Incomes.
BY HJALMAR PETERSEN,
Lieutenant Governor Of Minnesota.

Some of the statements this article be
the
outlined for the Legislature by the tax
daily of the facts in this article
time this issue to 1t has
general picture of the legislative tax
writing. developments Legislative
efforts reform will be treated in later articles
sharp conflict of ideas the reform of the states taxing
apparent the Legislature to to bat
this important subject.
The administration believing that the fare tax
income supporting bill before the Legislature
which the income tax the higher
per Supporters of the point out
that it takes money taxpayer according to his ability
Representing opposing school of thought those who want
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-03-28
CITIZENSHIP CASES
WILL BE HEARD SOON

Court hearings on citizenship will
be held at the court house I'm Pine
City at 1870 p. m. ON April Is. Those
applying are, Henry Fodder. Pine
City; Manuel Brownstone, Sandstone;
Max Greenbaum, Sturgeon Lake, Ar
thur Kitchen. Pine City; Albert
Johann Schulz. Hinckley, and Nils AL
bert Rowland of Sturgeon Lake.