davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
SHOW
HOUSE RE-OPENS
Vogue Is Name Chosen for Former
New Theatre, Which has Been
Completely Re-mOdeled.

Large display advertising announces
the grand opening Saturday afternoon,
August s, at 2:30 of the Vogue Thea
tire in Sandstone, and it will be an
enjoyable and different interior which
will greet patrons of the theatre when
they witness their first shows in it
since it's complete re-modeling pro-
cess.
Guy Thorne, manager and pro-
prietor of what was once known as
the New Theatre, announces that his
establishment will be the last word"
in modern theatre construction and
conveniences. 1t will contain what
is known as crying room, where
mothers can take their fidgety chill
dren and still be able to get an un-
interrupted view of the show. Other
innovations will be a ladies lounge,
smoking room and a new lighting ar
rangement of 226 different lights.
Modern furniture will make for
greater comfort to the patrons as will
new air-cooled seats. A complete new
heating, plumbing and cooling system
has also been installed and a new
floor arrangement will also make for
more convenience in seeing the pic
lures.
The New Theatre had gained wide
reputation for the high class of en-
tertainment furnished and Mr.. Thorne
is determined to make his show house
the talk" of the state. Many times
his patrons can see pictures there be-
fore they are shown in the larger
city theatres. He announces that the
first show after the re-opening of the
theatre will start at 2:30 Saturday
AFTERNOON and there, will be three
complete shows. 50
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
ASKOV WOMAN IS
VICTIM OF STROKE
Hand of Death Visits Johannes Juhl
Home And Takes Wife and
Mother.

A sudden tragic loss tOsthe Johan-
mes Juhl home in the Askov COM
munity was the death Monday of Mrs.
Juhl who was apparently in fair
health. Mrs. Juhl's death was the
result OF a stroke which she suffered
just six hours before.
The deceased was born in Holding,
Denmark, March %. 1873, and came
to the United States in 1880. Mrs.
Juhl was married in 1900 to Johannes
Juhl at Ringsted, Iowa, and togeth er
they came to the Askov community
in 1910, where she had lived since
and where she had worked side by
side with her husband in building
a comfortable farm home. Mrs. Juhl
was kind mother to eight children,
Marius. Marie, Albert. Rigmor, Dag
mar, Agneta, Esther and Vermund,
who survive with their father. One
child, Hjalmar, passed away at the
age of one year.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon from the Danish Lutheran
church of which she was a member
and regular attendant Rev. A. e.
Frost, former pastor of the church,
preached the funeral sermon at 2
o'clock. Neighbors and friends, Carl
Thinesen, Christ Molgaard, Lawrence
Paulsen, Hans Clausen, Adolf Jensen
and Johannes Sorensen, carried the
body to it's Last resting place in the
AskOv cemetery.
A large circle of friends and neigh
bors both in the Askov community and
away join in extending sincere SYM
pathy to the family in its hour of
deep sorrow.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
$500 WILL Be
GIVEN AT FAIR
Cattle Premiums are In
creased Over Previous
Exhibit Offers. -
Annual Event Will be
Staged on August 20,
II and n.

Exhibitors in the Pine County fair
this year will receive $500 in cash
premiums. The fair, which will be
open for entries August 20, will re-
quire an entry fee of 81. An exhibit
tors ticket is given for payment Of
each entry fee and the exhibitors
ticket will admit the owner to all
grandstand shows, except the wrest-
ling show. The exhibitors ticket will
also admit the owner to the Military
wedding Saturday evening.
The horse and cattle premiums have
been considerably increased this year
and additional classes have been
added, especially in the horse depart
ment. In addition to the premiums
for registered horses, premiums will
be paid for grade horses, mares or
geldings, three years and over, two
and under three, one and under two,
and foal under one year. There are
four prizes for general purpose teams
this year, Sc, SIS, 81 and SO.
ALI registered cattle premiums
have been increased over last year,
with premiums for first, second and
third place in each breed. For bulls
three years old and over the prem
iums are $40, 81 and IS. For bulls
two years and under three and bulls
one year and under two, the prem
iums are IS. IS and So. Premiums
for COWS have also been increased
over last year. Herd premiums are
first SIS, second $40 and third SIS for
each breed. Herd includes one reg
istered bull and four females, one
three years old or over, one two years
and under three, one one year and
under two and one heifer under one
year, all the same breed. 1t is not
necessary for the females to be reg
istered.
s. The fair management is anxious to
have a real cattle exhibit and has
increased the premiums as an extra
inducement for farmers to exhibit
their stock.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
Sales Taxes and Other Taxes
By HJALMAR PETERSEN Lieut.. Gov of Minnesota

In the previous article it was
brought out that liberals in the Min
nesota Legislature have given con-
crete evidence of desiring to lower
general property taxes by adopting
taxes based on ability to pay, while
conservatives employ the method of
trying to substitute general sales
taxes. Further evidence of this fact
is shown in the passage of the Old
Age Assistance Act in the special ses-
sion of the Minnesota Legislature last
winter.
Liberals endeavored to have no con-
tributiOn on the part of counties for
paying old age assistance, while con-
servatives insisted on counties pay
ing part of it. The bill as finally
passed provides for 500 contribution
by the federal government as en-
bodied in the Federal Social Security
Act. 33 1870 by the State of Mime
sofa, and 16 $3.50 by the county in
which the recipient resides.
Local Subdivisions Collect on General
Property.
The federal government collects no
taxes on general property while the
state collects only part of it's needed
revenue from general property and
counties secure practically all their
funds from general property taxes.
The state or nation employ a number
of taxes such as net income, inherit
ance, gift, estate, gross earnings, oc-
cupational, royalty, moneys and cred
it's and some selective sales taxes,
all more or less based on ability to
pay.
Therefore the liberals were right
in not wanting to collect revenue
needed for old age assistance from
county taxes which further burdens
the load on general property.
Three Kinds of Sales Taxes.
Sales taxes may be placed in three
groups as follows:
A general sales tax is one laid on
many different commodities including
necessities of Life such as food and
clothing, for the general support Of
government.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
INTERNATIONAL :.
NEWS REVIEW
~ GEORG sTRANDvOLD

In this column it was last week
family limited that although the civil
war now in progress in Spain must
be considered a chiefly internal at
fair, there were indications pointing
in the direction of International COM
plications arising from this trouble.
During the last few days they have
approached reality.
To understand that, one must keep
before him the fact that what goes
on in Spain is merely one of the
thousands of episodes in the bitter
struggle between fascism and demo-
cratic government. Last February
the democratic, liberal, socialistic and
communistic parties vanquished the
fascist and other conservative groups
at the parliamentary elections; ever
since then, the reactionaries have
been anxious to revenge themselves.
Spanish fascism, as it is now being
personified by the insurgents, is in
timately related to the fascism of
Italy as we'll as to the nazism of
Germany, and that explains the ru-
mors one hears of more or less openly
avowed Italian and German support
of the revolution.
France May Act
In Paris it is being charged that
Italy has been aiding the revoluti n
lists by sending them arms and NUM-
tions, and although the French gov
eminent until a few days ago pre-
ferred to remain neutral, it has
changed it's attitude to the extent of
reserving the right to help the Madrid
government if the occasion should
arise.
You have a potential alignment
here: The Spanish government sup
ported by France, passively by Great
Britain and Portugal; the Spanish in
surgents supported possibly
Italy and Germany.
In the meantime the fight goes on
with varying luck; once in a while
the loyal government troops record a
victory-then the insurgents issue a
victory bulletin of their own. At the
moment of writing the outcome is as
doubtful as it has been ever since
the beginning of the strife three
weeks ago, and one reason for that
is the fact that the government
parties disagree on everything but
their opposition to fascism.
Rome and Berlin.
1t is Of more than passing interest
Italo- German friendship; as reported
here, it had it's inception in an Au-
stro- German treaty few weeks back
"a treaty apparently influenced de-
cisively by the Italian government for
the ostensible purpose of protecting
Austria against German encroach-
ments. Even before the ink of Il e sig
natures had dried, there were several
CONTINUED on Page Al
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06

A selective or special sales tax is
one laid upon a particular article.
AS an example, the gasoline tax. Gas
oline being used in motor vehicles
that wear and tear the road, it is
proper and in order that a tax on
that product be used for the construc-
tion and maintenance of highways.
That type of sales tax, if funds are
not diverted to other purposes, is a
good sales tax.
The turnover tax is a sales tax
levied upon each sale of an article
from the time the raw material is
sent to the factory to the final sale
the turnover tax is even more vicious
than the general sales tax for it is
collected several times.
A general sales tax touches all COM
modities while a special sales tax
hits only those specified.
Advantage to Trust.
A trust such as for instance the
Standard Oil that owns all the stages
of production from oil fields to filling
stations, would under a turnover tax
have tremendous price advant age
over smaller and ordinary firms for
the trust would be taxed only on the
final retail sale.
Let us for moment look upon the
proportion of income affected by a
general sales tax in different income
groups.
Persons earning up to $1,000 an
nually, according to statistics gath
cred upon that subject, spent for food
1850 of their income; for clothing
1859; and other personal necessities
6.1%, amounting in all to over 500
of the total income. That is the por-
tion upon which the individual with
an income of 81 1000 or less would pay
retail sales taxes if in effect. He
would also pay a retail sales tax upon
some minor expenditures, but food,
clothing and other personal necessi-
ties constitute the most important and
largest expenditures to the individual
with a meager income.
Continued on Page ~
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
YOUNG ASKOV
WOMAN KILLED
Madeline Martin is Crushed
When Auto Tips at
Pine Lake.
Victim Was Daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mar
tin of Near Here.

The Pine lake corner five miles
west of Fin1ayson was the scene of a
tragic accident Saturday nj sht at
about 10 o'clock when Miss Madeline
Martin, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Martin of Askov. was instantly
killed. Miss Martin was one of sew
eral in a car driven by Albin Mattson
and was crushed beneath it when it
toppled while making the turn toward
Finlayson.
The victim was in the front seat
and became alarmed when the car
struck loose sand. She opened the
door and jumped and it is thought
that her weight on the running board
and the sidedraft caused by opening
the door caused the car to upset
The fact that the vehicle was going
slowly perhaps saved other occupants
from being injured. Others who were
in the automobile were. Mr.. and Mrs.
Albin Mattson and daughter, Mrs.
Richard Akers and son. Mrs. Glen
Rasmussen and baby son and Edna
Martin.
Madeline Lenora Martin was born
in Minneapolis July Z, 1906, and came
to Askov when one year of age where
she was educated in the public school
from which she graduated in the
spring of 1926. Since that time she
had been employed in Minneapolis
most of the time.
Miss Martin was a lover of music
and completed course with the U.
S. School of music year ago. She
was member of the Augustana Luth-
eran church in Minneapolis in which
she was an active worker. Her death
is mourned by her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Martin, four sisters, Hazel,
Patricia, Dorothy and Edna: also a
cousin. Mrs. Richard Akers, uncles
aunts. two nieces and nephew.
Funeral services were conducted
from the Danish Lutheran church in
Askov Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock
with Rev. David H. Harrington Of
Bruno, preaching the funeral sermon
Mrs. Svend Petersen of Askov sang
Burial was made in Vilstad Swed-
ish cemetery with Henry Larsen
Chris Hansen, Jimmie Petersen, AL
bert Petersen, Harold Stottrup and
Chris Jensen acting as pallbearers
A large circle of friends both faI
and near sincerely join in the extern
sion of sympathy to the bereaved fam.
lily in this untimely death.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
Y. M. C.. A. CAMP WILL
STAGE ANNUAL SHOW

The auditorium of the Moose Lake
school will ring this Friday evening
with music, laughter and tears, as the
Sturgeon Lake, present their annual
minstrel and vaudeville show. An ex-
tensive and widely varied program of
glee club and chorus numbers has
been prepared by the campers; and
the end-men-jokesters in blackface-
have written and rehearsed many
jokes, song parodies and stories about
people and places in this part of Min
nesota. The cast will include more
than 40 campers and counselors, who
are presenting this entertainment as a
feature of the summer program of the
Duluth camp. An annual affair for
several years, the show is setting q
new precedent this year in being
staged in Moose Lake, through the
courteous cooperation of the local
school board.
Throughout the past two weeks, the
chorus of Is boys has been arranging
the novelty songs and special skits
which will provide the center of the
first half of the program, the Minstrel
show. The jokes and solos of the end
men. the innocence of the Interlocutor
who is also the master of ceremonies
for the entire show and vigorous prac-
tice are preparing all departments Of
the show so that the audience will not
find dull moment.
After the conclusion of the minstrel
portion of the program, the stage will
be cleared, and an unusual array of
vaudeville will be presented. Among
the numerous acts will be the von
Drashek trio of Duluth, Bob Mucillir
tap-dancing youth who won many
Major Bowes' amateur contests in Da-
luth this winter, real "mellerdram-
mer" presented by the Camp Dramatic
Club, an Ozark mountain singer, and
several other surprises.
The entertainment will start
promptly at p. m. Proceeds are
to go to Boys Camps in other coun-
tries.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
HOLIDAY WIRES
GREETING TO SPAIN

In accordance with the consistent
stand against FaScism which the
Farmers National Holiday Association
has taken, both at it's national con-
vention and subsequent state conven-
tiOns, the national secretary. of the
Farmers Holiday Association sent the
following telegram of greetings to
Manuel Azana, president of Spain:
American farmers applaud peoples
front crushing Fascist uprising.
(Signed) Dale Kramer, national sec
rotary, Farmers Holiday Association .
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06

Two teams of the Pine County
Baseball League were toppled from
the top in Sundays play when Moose
Lake lost to Sturgeon Lake 16 to 2
and Yellow Banks CCC Camp was
defeated by Rutledge in a closely
fought contest, to 1. The other two
victors are Askov who beat Duquette
3 to 1 and Willow River who took the
long end of an IL to score from
Denham.
The standings of the teams list
Rutledge and Sturgeon Lake at the
head Of the column with five victories
each and no defeats.
Regional Tourney at Milaca.
The regional tournament to decide
the representative from this league
to the state tourney at st. Paul in
September, will be held at Milaca
on August 80. On the first day there
will be two games, the first starting
at 1870 will be between the winner
of the Rum River League and
the Cross Country League. This
game will be Immediately followed by
the winner of the Pine County Base
ball League against the winner of the
Lakes Region League. On the fol-
lowing Sunday, September g.. /. the
championship game will be played be-
tween the winners of these two games.
J. M. Brennan is regional commits
sioner and two umpires from the
Northwest Umpires Association will
officiate at the games. Sturgeon Lake
has entertained the regional playoff
since its inception two years ago.
Following is the box score of the
Rutledge-Yellow Banks CCC Camp
game:
Rutledge 5; Yellow Banks CCC I.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
HOLIDAY TO MEET
AT STURGEON LAKE

A mass meeting will be held by the
National Farmers Holiday Association
at Sturgeon Lake on the afternoon OF
Saturday, August s, at 2 o'clock. The
feed situation, which is very acute,
will be discussed and the adoption OF
a resolution which was passed in the
drouth section of the western part of
the state will be voted upon. The
county committee invites every one
to the meeting.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
SANDSTONE FARMER
SUFFERS FIRE LOSS

John Volt had bad fire loss at his
farm home southwest of Sandstone
Monday afternoon wfen his garage
building was burned to the ground
together with all contents including
the car, tools, etc. 1t also burned
three hay stacks in the yard before
it was under control. Fortunately
help arrived in time to save the house
and barn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
ASKOV JUNIORS WILL
MEET AND ORGANIZE

meeting will be held in the Askov
Assembly hall at p. m. Thursday,
August 6, (tonight) for the purpose
OF forming Junior Farmer-Labor
club. Besides several prominent
Farmer-Labor members being present,
Harold Azine, a junior Farmer-Labor
member of Duluth, will have charge.
ALI young people are urged by the
sponsors to be present at the meeting.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
BOSCH WILL SPEAK
AT BRUNO MEETING

A Farmers Holiday meeting will be
held at Bruno in the schoolhouse Mon
day, August 10, at p. m. John Bosch,
national president of the association,
will be the principal speaker. The
drouth situation will be discussed.
Ladies are requested to bring cake
and sandwiches.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06
RUTLEDCE AND
STURGEON HIGH
Moose Lake and Yellow
Banks Lose to Leaders
Last Sunday.
Regional Tournament Will
be Played at Milaca
This Year.
Schedule Sunday, August 8.

Yellow Banks CCC Camp at Stur-
seon Lake, Willow River at Askov,
Duquette at Denham, Moose Lake at
Rutledge.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-08-06

UcIISCH'
Score by Innings r H e
yellow Banks CCC O01 600 0Oo-1
Rutledge .........0i coo 04O-5
Summary-Two base hits. Seamans, A.
Morse. p. Anderson; three base hit, b.
G. Schmidt IA; bases on balls. off j. Ra-
PACE z. off G.. Schmidt 4; umpire, j.
johnson; scorer. w. Hanson.
Evening star., 1936-11-08
ROOMS UNFURNIsHEp.

So RANDOLPH PL. NV rm.. COM
piete Kitchen. glass screened porch: semi-
priv. bdth; gas. heat. elec.; $3.50,
3 LARGE ROOMS. porches. in detached
1900 KANSAS AVE. NV room and
kitchen, bath; modern improvements; Frig-
idaire. heat, gas and electricity furnished.
IN sEAUTIFUL NEW HAMPsAIRE AYE:
able. Decatur $500.
23O CHAsTLEToN APTs.-Rm., porch.
use k, b.; Frigidaire; S2S mo-; or 2-rm.
apt. to empl. Gentle lady.
ill2 OATES ST. NE large rooms and
elec.; adults only.
I'll. VAN BUREN sT-Entire. 2nd foori
2 housekeeping rooms. kitchen. bath;
adults; Gentiles; inspect after ].
WIDOW and son with apartment would
niture. Met. O471.
1856 QUINCY ST. NV or bright.
2nd-fioor rooms: bath. Ink; gas. cleo.
phone incl; adults; Protestant home: =
Adams 5oe7.
LARGE. UNFURNISHED ROOM private
layatory In apartment. Decatur 314D.
l23 18th ST NE-Two rooms unfur-
Seefn nshed $3.50 sss electricity and heat supplied
lilo BUCHANAN ST. N.w-Two rooms.
one exceptionally large. S25 with large,
inclosed sleeping porch S35; in private
home; convenient to car and bus lines;
adults only: garage available. Phone
Georgia 5S62.
7oI INGRAHAM ST. NV rooms. End
floor front. Ink; southen exposure; newly
papered. gas and cleo; S26.50; adults only.
GLOVER PARK-Double and single front
room. private bath with shower, furnished
or unfurnished. Cleveland 1851.
437 LURAY PL. N.w.-Two rooms in home
of prof. couple. suitable for business couple
or 2 girls; gas, cleo. heat. use Of phone.
1O1I NJ ST. Nw-1 large room and
kitchen: frst-class condition; no chill
dren.
Evening star., 1936-11-08

l24l N. H. AVE. NW.-Double roomS
quiet Christian home; no smoking or
drinking; walking distance departments.
Evening star., 1936-11-08

DUPONT CIRCLE. 1622 18th st.-Base-
ment studio. private bath and entrance;
bed-lIvlng room, shower; telephone
Evening star., 1936-11-08

2O30 ST NV. The Connor-Large
md floor. front; = closets: lavatory; suit
able for two or three; reasonable
Evening star., 1936-11-08
THE VIVIAN

1873 q st. n.W.-Just opened: 100 Iarge
Well-heated ideal guest rooms. near shower
oaths; plenty hot water: choice OF ali new
modern or maple furniture. with double or
Twin beds lnner-coil-spring mattresses
Venetian blinds: double rooms 50. SIU.
Evening star., 1936-11-08
1859 EUCLID ST. NV.

oIIeItL IuLIILR WdltI IN IOOm.
NEAR CONN. AVE.-Single or
double room, private bath and
shower in brand-new house; will
furnish to suit; unlimited phone.
Half block to bus. Small family,
no other roomerS. Adams 007O-M.
Evening star., 1936-11-08

33l7 HOLMEAD PL. NV. I4th ana
Park-Studio room. suitable > or 9; new
Simmons oversize studio couch
Evening star., 1936-11-08

studio couch; use of kitchen: unusually
large rooms, tastefuIly furnished; select
location. Potomac 3HnO-W
Evening star., 1936-11-08
ARLINGTON COAL CO.

MUSICAL INsTRUMENTs-RADio.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS wanted--Brass
and wind instruments to EQUIP a band;
must be reasonable. Call Potomac O451.
PIANOS FOR .RENT-s3 per month and
up. All rental paid applies on @ the ,llr pnr-
Natl. Natl 47so. :sos Kits. 1880 g St. For spe-
cial sale values see our ad under the
"For Sale Miscellaneous" classification.
VIOLIN-Old solo tone instrument: COM
plete outfit: by retired professor; please
no tritlers: cash. Address Box 232-s.
condition: Just tuned: owner will sacrifice.
At American Storage.
VIOLIN; fine old instrument: beautiful
tone: with bow and case. $50. 2011 st.
sTIEFF upright and steinway; other good
pianos: your choice, $4,000: apt. grand.
apt upright fnew3. Harry P. Jones. care
Security Storage Co. District 4040.
VIOLIN. old German, handmade: beauti-
sIANo-AGcqRRIoM,1so base sssos rsopraani" agaI
GRAND PIANOS and uprights at reduc
Non in prices for quick sales during No
He' stocp. V %urlitser fs .0s Grand, $ss5 Lsnter
grand like new. .S315; Starr grand. $500:
midget & sD,snt;s sn;, q tr aSS%aa q krs g
mich & Bach Gable. Becker Bros; and
occasions Hugo Worch. ITO @.
CELLO. old Marine Band; value. $3.50; no
reasonable offer refused: tone is sublime.
KNABE PIANO fine condition: will sacri-
Aes cheap because Of rovins' Decatur
E94,