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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-04-16
NOT THE OLD AAA IN DISGUISE

From all developments thus far it appears that
those who jumped to the conclusion that the Admin
istraton's new Soil Conservation program is merely
the old AAA in disguise have guessed wrong.
In the first place, the program does not con-
template any minimum diversion of crop land from
oidepleng crops to soil conserving or soil-build-
ing crops.
Moreover Secretary Wallace has announced that
farmers shall paid only they actually divert their
land from soil-depeting to soilconserving or soil
building crops and if they actually build their SOIL To
unbiased observer this is soil conservation in fact
Wouldn't it be well for the social order in gen.
eral if all of little slower to believe that
politics or some other hidden motive the main
spring behind movements that on their face are for
the common good? One reason for government is
that it alone in many instances, is capable OF the
effort necessary to carry out such programs for che
interest of us all does the program for the conserva-
ton of our most precious heritage-the SOIL
At the very moment partsans calling the new
farm program "subterfuge' the ferocity of floods
was grim warning that careful and longtime
plan for the of soil and forests is imperative
1t has too often been overlooked that one OF the
detectives of the old Agricultural Adjustment Act
was the conservation of soil resources Critics their
eagerness to dscredit the Administration deliberately
subordinated or entirely obscured this objective and
the accomplishments under it. These critics have
failed to give credit to the AAA for already having
increased by than twenty-five millions the
acreage of crop land devoted to the cultivation OF
erosion preventing and soil-conserving crops
There may be need for minor alterations in the
new farm program for improvements for admins
tratve fexbility. But in view of the lesson of the
floods and the dust storms, the necessity for the pro-
gram should be taken for granted sound structure
can be built with that premise a starting point
and it, indirect result of such plan there
should be prevention of a return of those burden
some SURPRISES that brought starvation prices for
farm products would not that give the program added
value both for the American farmer and American
industry?
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-04-16
Horoscope
"The stars incline
but do not compel
FRIDAY. APRIL II. 1896

FRIDAY, APRIL II, 1896
According to astrology the stars
smile on the planet Earth today
Not minute should be wasted in
carrying out constructive plans
of every sort.
Banks and banking are under
rule of the planets which appears
to indicate acceleration of business
and changes in the respective val
ues of certain precious metals.
Leaders are under stimulating
direction that encourages loyalty
and progress. In politics amazing
subterfuges may be exposed later
in both the major parties.
The sign that encourages dis,
stimulation and doubled dealing is
read as likely to affect persons in
many lines of activity. Again con-
fidence men will gain dollars in
fraudulent enterprises.
News that will turn public opin-
ion toward men who plan ambitious
governmental projects is forecast
Governors and mayors should bene-
fit through changes in relief pol
icieS. rs
In England the Labor Party is
likely to become even more power
full than formerly. The stars that
lead to advancement also affect
the workers of the United States.
Women should entertain their
friends today for gayety and buoy
ancy assure success in bringing to-
gether men and women. Noteworthy
weddings will distinguish this Eas-
ter social season.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of year of profitable
business and financial affairs. Ad-
vertising will bring returns.
Children born on this day prob
ably viii be physically and mental
ly alert. Subjects of this sign sue
coed in vocations requiring intel
lect of a high order.
William p Davidge, actor, was
born on this day 1914. Others who
have celebrated it as a birthday
include James Ogilvie, lexicograph-
er, 1897; William Rufus Day, jurist.
1919; Samuel Austin Allibone, bib
liographer, 1916
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-04-16
20 YEARS AGO
APRIL 16, 1916
From The Empire

APRIL 16, 1916
The time in the District Court
was taken up in an effort to secure
| a jury to try Edward Krause on
the second count of an indict-
ment, that of kidnapping William
Christie of Douglas, A special ven
ire of Is had been issued.
Ed woods, employed at the Ready
Bullion, and a baseball star leaves
for the south on the Alki.
Bishop R. j. Crimont returns from
trip to the westward On the Adj.
miral Watson.
Max Endelman sailed south on the
Prince John.
Attorney William Holzheimer re-
turns from Petersburg on the Alki.
In smoker pulled off at the
A. B. Hall by Pat Scott, A. B. Os-
borne won from Walters of Tread
well in four rounds. There were
seven bouts on the bill
Mexican Bandit Villa was report
ed to have been killed, his body
being found in a grave. If correct,
the United States troops were to be
withdrawn from Mexico.
Frames Progressive Democrats"
at Valdez, beat the Republicans to
it and nominated James Wicker
sham for Delegate to Congress.
The annual sweepstakes dog race
at Nome was won by Leonhard Sep
pala with all teams on their feet.
Fay Delzene, with two dogs on the
sled, was second.
Weather - Maximum, 40: mini
mum 33, cloudy, rain IA inches.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-04-16
LOOK dnd LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

l. How many cubic feet are re-
quired to store one million 81 bills?
2. In what Shakespearean play
is King Duncan character?
g. What is a Romany?
4. When was the first Kentucky
Derby run?
s. What countries are governed
by negroes?
ANSWERS
l. IS cubic feet.
2. Macbeth"
g. A gypsy.
d In May, 1875.
5. Haiti and Liberia.
SHOP IN JUNEAU. FIRST.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-04-16
MODERN
ETIQUETTE
BY Roberta Lee

@. Which is really preferable,
a church wedding or a home we'd
ding?
A. The church wedding is pre-
ferable when many invitations are
issued, but if only the immediate
families and most intimate friends
are invited, the brides home is
usually preferred.
@. Is it necessary that a formal
invitation to an evening affair
be addressed to both the husband
and the wife?
A. Yes; neither one should be
omitted.
@. Should one insist on seeing a
friend who is gravely i'll and upon
whom one calls?
A. No; this is not considerate.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-04-16
III "A P P y
--B I r T H D A Y

The Empire extends congratulc-
tions and best ,UiSheS todcy, their
birthday anniversary, r. che tolloao-
ing:
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-04-16

Joseph c. Patterson
Joseph A. Mclean
Mrs. A. T. Koski
Jack Mcconnell
Joe Render, Jr.
Thomas Harris
Myrtle Mello
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-04-16

Most radio sets in Moscow homes
sare 18-inch loud speakers connected
to the telephone circuit. Only two
broadcasting stations can be heard.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-04-16
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
By w. l.. Gordon

WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do
not say, Il am through eating Say
Il have finished eating"
OFTEN MISF2ONOUNCED: In
terlocutor. Pronounce in-ter-lok u
ter, as in lock, u as in use, prin-
cipal accent third syllable.
OFTEN .MISSPELLED: Mahog-
any. Observe the two as, one o.
SYNONYMS: Vehement, violent,
fiery, forcible. ardent impetuous.
WORD STUDY: use a word
three times and it is yours" Let us
increase our vocabulary by master
ing one word each day. Today's
word: ADVOCATE; to renounce, to
give up, or withraw from. The king
was forced to abdicate his throne. /"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-04-16
FULL HOIISE

You can get a FULL HOUSE
for dollar Oh less and It's a
Winner! Ask your liquor dealer"
adv.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-04-16
WATER NOTICE

Nelson water will be off west of
Kennedy Street tonight from $3.50
10 9:5O O'Clock. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-04-16

Blushing says beauty expert, is back in style.
There is plenty going to make it possibe.-Detrot
Free Press
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
OLD ARLONE
RESIDENT DIES
Mrs. John NOrlander. Who Went to
Live at Forest Lake Last Fall,
Came Here I'm 1910.

Another old pioneer of the county
ruary 81, Mrs John Norlander of Ar
lone township succumbed at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Herman Peter
son at Forest Lake
The deceased was born on Septem-
Der "a, 1861 in Varmland. Sweden.
Norlander at that place. Five chill
dren were born to them, all of them
living. They came to this country
and were employed on the big jim
Hill farm near Minneapolis until they
purchased eighty acres of wild land
Mrs Norlander moved with their fam
lily here. They built up fine farm
and as other pioneers suffered many
hardships
In recent years son, Einar, and
wife, have been operating the place,
having bought it several years ago.
Mr.. Norlander passed away in 1929
at the Bethesda hospital in st. Paul.
Mrs. Norlander is survived by her five
children. namely, Hiding, of Tampa.
Florida; Carl Of Minneapolis, and
Cloverdale: Mrs. Herman Peterson of
Forest Lake; Mrs. Dewey Carlson and
Einar, both of Cloverdale, as we'll as
eleven grandchildren and host of
friends.
The funeral was held on Monday
at 100 p. m. from the Folsom Chapel
with Rev Nels Benson officiating.
Pallbearers were all old friends and
neighbors of the family, namely.
Charles Peterson, Olaf Hemming.
Joseph Petsko. Walfred Abrahamson,
John Christensen, Jr., and Magnus
Christensen.
Mrs. Norlander was of quiet dis
position and was loved by all who
knew her She made her home with
her children here for many years.
but last fall went to live with her
other daughter at Forest Lake. She
will be greatly missed by all. Sin
cerest sympathy to the Borrowing rel
atives is extended by many friends
and neighbors.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
MADSEN FUNERAL
is HELD SUNDAY
Large ASkOv Church'S Capacity is
Taxed by A Host of AcQuaint-
anceS and Friends.

One of the largest funerals to be
held in Askov in recent years, was
held in the Danish Evangelical Luth-
eran church Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock when last rites were con-
Quoted by Rev. jobs. Knudsen for
Mrs. Otto Madsen. Mrs. Madsen, as
was announced last week. was killed
in an automobile crash in Sandstone
village and her husband was ser
iously injured.
Approximately 20 cars were in the
procession which went to the GENE
terry to lay the body to rest. The
Pallbearers were friends of the fam
lily and included C. Eriksen, Chris
Lund, o. r. Keller, John H. Sorensen
Borge Thomson and Jens Hyldahl
The large church was filled almost
to capacity.
Mr. Madsen was unable to attend
his wife's funeral because of his con-
finement in Cloquet hospital where
he is recovering from his injuries
Mrs. Madsen, his mother, remained
with him.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
PENSION PUZZLE
is FACING BOARD

The board of county commissioners
of Pine county are faced with the
task of financing the old age pension
payments which are to begin March
I. So far the board had not made
provision to levy for this expense,
but it is apparent that a way will
be found at the meeting of the board
to be held Monday.
According to an estimation by
County Auditor Joseph E. Therrien
there are about 400 people eligible
at this time in the county. No defin-
lite figure has yet been established
So far the demand for application
blanks has been greater than the sup
ply, but blanks will be mailed to
those who have requested them just
as soon as more come and some will
be mailed to each of the banks in the
county.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
SEVEN SCHOOLS TO
CONTEST IN DECLAM

The District DeclamatOry contest
will be held in the Sandstone high
school assembly Thursday, February
81, in the evening. The following
schools will participate in the con-
test: Sandstone. Askov, Hinckley
North Branch, Finlayson, Willow
River and Barnum. The following
will be the contestants and selections
given:
Oratorical: Newton Johnson, North
Branch. with Homeless America
Lloyd Anderson, Barnum, "A Way OF
Life; and Robert Sandwich of Sand
stone with What Will This Year
Bring"
Dramatic: Geraldine Lundgren
Willow River. with THE Hill of ST.
lence": Jane Holm, North Branch
with Sabotage; and Dorothy Spager
of Hinckley with The Reprisal"
Humorous: Evelyn Petersen, Askov
with THE Cat Came Back; Florence
Lentz. FinlaysOn, with Ladies AiG
at the Local Theater"; and Maynard
Hazelquist of North Branch with 1.-THE
Widows Mites
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
COLD WEATHER HARD
ON FEATHERED GAME

The continued cold period has made
game birds such as pheasants, and
other upland game birds suffer and
die in large numbers, according to
Gustav Swanson, biologist of the Di-
vision of Game and Fish. According
to Mr.. Swanson, there is immediate
need for more funds to feed the starv-
ing birds and each day the Division
of Game and Fish receive reports
from wardens who are finding birds
that died of starvation or exposure to
the cold.
Localities needing help in order to
feed game birds are urged to COM
municate with their local game war
dens or directly with the Division of
Game and Fish at st. Paul. Individ-
uals desiring to contribute funds may
send their contribution to N. w.
Thompson of the st. Paul Association
of Commerce or to Richard Swanson,
115 Colfax Ave-, North Minneapolis.
Local game wardens are also receiv-
ing contributions.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
PINE CITY QUINT
BEATS NORTH BRANCH

The Pine City high school basket
ball team defeated the North Branch
high in hard fought game at the
Armory in Pine City last Friday
evening The score was % to 20 in
favor of Pine City, and this was the
identical score with which Pine City
had defeated Askov the previous week
Pine City has one more game, that
being with Moose Lake on Friday eve
ming at Hinckley. The game is to be
played at Hinckley owing to the fact
that Moose Lake now has no gymna-
stun. while their new building is I'M
der construction.
On March 4. 5 and 6. the district
tournament opens at Hinckley. Pine
City drew a bye in the first round
and will meet the winner of the
Askov-Bruno game as its opener in
the tournament.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
BARSTOW HAS BEEN
ILL FOR A MONTH

r. w. Barstow, president of the
First National Bank at Sandstone, has
been ill during the past month and
for some time was confined in Twin
City hospital. He is just now recov-
ering and is back at his desk about
an hour a day. However. it is ap-
parent that he will soon be back to
normal health and again be active
both in the field and in his office.
Mr.. Barstow has been delivering
much needed service to the Askov
community since it's bank closed more
than two years ago and his absence
has been felt.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
DENHAM CREAMERY
WILL MEET MARCH 5

The annual meeting of the Den
ham Cooperative Creamery Associa-
ton will be held in the hall in that
village Thursday, March 5. beginning
at 10 a. m. Free lunch will be served
at noon and some speaker from this
district of Land OLakes Creameries
is expected.
According to Oscar w. Anderson
secretary of the organization, 1885
was the largest year in the existence
of the creamery from the standpoint
of production. The creamery has ap-
proximat $50 patrons, who deliv-
cred cream for over 100000 pounds oil
butter during the year.
Allan Irene is the buttermaker
Dick Rye president of the board, Os-
car w. Anderson secretary and c.
Edwin Anderson, the treasurer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
History OfPine
County Asked for

A previous announcement was
published in the ASkov American
stating that historical facts had
guide book might be published
by the federal government to fur
nish employment under the WPA
schedule and to guide tourist
traffic to points of interest. This
has been enlarged upon now with
Mrs. M. G.. Newman of near
Hinckley, being chosen as county
director
Mrs. Newman makes an appeal
for items of county historical in
terest so that not only the guide
may be published but that rec
ord of historical findings may be
compiled and kept for future ref
erence and perhaps, study in the
schools Mrs. Newman's appeal
follows:
starts it grows by leaps and bounds?
Two weeks ago ! volunteered to help
write the historical report for my
village so that we could have place
in the sun--in this, case the big Min
nesota Guide which is being prepared
by PWA workers in st. Paul. The
work began to expand beyond the vii
lage and into the surrounding coun-
try and now have been asked to take
over the responsibility for the entire
ountv. It's a work for more than
one pair of hands.
There is Just month left in which
to gather this information, and no
money for travelling EXPENSES so that
cannot call on any of you. But I
have been given 'franked" envelopes
and | shall write to as many of you
as | can and hope that those to whom
do not write will write to me and
send in anything which they believe
to be of interest in a work Cf this
kind The older settlers will have
much to tell the YOUNGER people can
~erhaps give information that may
he verified in various ways.
After the Minnesota Guide workers
select what they need from our re-
DOrts the material will be turned over
to the Historical Society to be filed
for reference and we will keep copies
so that we may have a history of our
county published at later date and
which will be source book of infor-
nation for our school children. !
IAN ina" inc such book being used
in eighth grade history and citizen
ship classes.
If | can scratch up gas money I
shall visit every spot in the county
reported on sometime during the sum-
mer and check over the reports so
that our Pine county history will be
complete.
We want reports on pioneers who
have left their mark in the progress
If our agricultural pursuits. as we'll
as the beginning and growth Of all
churches. schools. societies. clubs,
summer places. fishing and hunting
camps Also reports on numbering,
mining and other industries.
CONTINUED on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
FARMER.LAB0R
PLANS ARE LAID
County Central Committee
Meets at County Seat
Saturday.
Drafts Seven Resolutions
for Consideration at Con-
VentiOn March IA.

The central committee of the Pine
County Farmer-L abor Association met
at Pine City Saturday to draft fur
Their plans for the county Farmer
Labor convention to be held in the
Madison hotel casino in Sandstone
Saturday, March Il.
An invitation is extended to all pro-
gressive-minded citizens to attend the
convention. Each Farmer-Labor mem
Der within the county has the priv
ilege of being a delegate. Townships
without an organization are entitled
to two delegates. In addition, this
year. it was decided to include all
consumer and marketing co-opera-
tives of the county which are to be
entitled to one delegate per unit.
Several Resolutions Favored.
The committee drew up a set of
resolutions preparatory to considera-
ton by the convention declaring
themselves in favor of the following:
1. Public ownership of natural re-
sources and of those activities with
a public interest-light, heat. power
and transportation.
2. Elimination of war profits; gov
ernmental monopoly on the manufac-
ture and sale of munitions; plebis-
cite on wars which would send Amer
lean soldiers to foreign soil.
3. High inheritance and income
taxes to be levied on the beneficiaries
of monopoly.
4. Development of a strong farmers
cooperative movement and also con
sumers' cooperatives.
5. A government owned central
banking system to break the grip OF
the money trust by carrying out
among other things. the congressional
power Ito coin money and regulate
the value thereof"
6. Adequate old age pensions and
unemployment insurance.
z. Adequate poor and unemplOy-
ment relief and the restoration OF
purchasing power in the hands of the
great masses of the people.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
VICTIM
IMPROVES RAPIDLY

Otto MadSen, who was seriously
injured in an automobile acct
dent in Sandstone Wednesday of
last week and who has been con-
fined since in a Cloquet hospital,
is much improved. According to
medical reports Wednesday, Mr..
Madsen will be confined in the
hospital for several days yet. and
X-ray pictures will be taken soon
to ascertain the extent of his
injuries.
1t is expected that his hand,
which was badly cut, will heal
but partial disability will result.
Friends in and around AskOv and
out over the county will extend
best wishes for his complete and
rapid recovery.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
CONGRESS PASSES
NEUTRALITY BILL

According to a weekly press dis
patch sent out by Congressman Ernest
Lundeen, the neutrality bill, strength
ening and extending the present act
until 1887, passed both houses last
week and now awaits the presidents
signature. The new measure includes
credits and loans beyond the normal
amount with the list of commodities
subject to embargo in the event of
war. The embargo must extend to
both warning nations alike unless one
of the countries involved is an Amer
icap nation. The president is ex-
pected to sign the bill in the near
future.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
VENISON S ALE DRAWS
NINETY DAY SENTENCE

Homer Smith of Chengwatana town
ship, who was arrested February
IA, and charged with selling deer
meat, was found guilty in Ramsey
county municipal court His trial
was held February 90 before Judge
Leibens of Rose township, Ramsey
county, Smith having obtained a
change of venue after being arrested
by Game Warden Charles Beckman
on February IA. Attorney Birkeland
of Minneapolis, represented Smith as
defense counsel at the trial.
The sentence imposed by Judge
Leibens was 80 days i'm the Ramsey
county workhouse without opportun-
ity to pay a cash fine.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-27
PINE COUNTY GETS
ANOTHER ROAD JOB

Among bids on 81 state highway
and county road construction jobs to
cost approximately 100000, which
have been called for March 6. is one
in Pine county. This project is for
grading and gravel surfacing on state
aid road No. between the west coun-
ty line and Pine City with length
of rs miles. The bid calls for S,967
cubic yards of excavation and 1874
cubic yards of gravel surfacing.
N. w. Elsberg, state highway COM
missioner. announces that the March
6 bidding will include grading. gravel
surfacing and bridges in 80 counties
of the state.