Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-09
WHERE TODAY !?


Sentinel. Major Arthur M. Nelson,
DOWN in Martin county, takes excep-
ton to recent comment in the col
umns of the Askov American, which
referred to the Sentinel as conserv-
ative or reactionary newspaper. a
newspaper that protects the more
wealthy classes.
In his editorial. Major Nelson
sneeringly refers to the little village
in which the Askov American is
printed, and also Pine county. when
he asks Ever hear of it,"
For his information. We will state
that Pine county is dairy and agri-
cultural section, and that the county
has population of over 10000 people,
In it, are fourteen CO. perative cream
cries, which are a good boost for the
county. 1t is also the county that
went through the great Hinckley fire
of 1894. The early settlers know the
harcships of pioneer life and an ex-
perience such as the Hinckley fire
made for rugged men and women,
those who are not easily deferred in
their onward march for success, good
home life and upright citizenship
They have pioneered to place Pine
county on the map.
Our county is traversed by excel
lent trunk roads and three railroads.
We have an abundance of lakes and
streams, affording good fishing and
recreation to our many citizens and
visitors. The POkegama Sanatorium,
but four miles from Pine City, the
county seat, is an institution known
far and wide. Our farmers have won
many prizes at the state fair and
more than fifteen years ago a farmer
in the Pine City vicinity captured
first prize for corn at the state fair.
Askov village is small, to be sure,
with population of about 1926 people.
1t has cooperative creamery, COOP
erative oil association, feed, store,
rutabaga shipping association, and is
the home office of the Pine County
Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
We pride ourselves in good parent
teacher meetings and other commun-
ity meetings where we listen to able
speakers and experts in the field Of
economics. social affairs and good
community life. We also take an in
terest in music, athletics, and such
the bo6y and soul and result in more
wholesome living.
We are proud of Pine county, it's
citizens and also our little commun-
fly of Askov.
Personal reflections, sarcasms and
sneers delivered through the pen of
the Fairmont editor fall off like
water off ducks back We are not
interested in those, for they mean
absolutely nothing to the people in
general. individuals may come and
go but principles live on.
The Fairmont Daily Sentinel, with
a life of 81 years. is to be congrat-
ulated for its past support of some
worthwhile legislation. If our memory
serves us right, that was in the days
A. Day was editor of the Sentinel
He was, at one time, secretary to the
late Governor John A. Johnson, a
strong Democratic leader, who was
loved and revered by the people of
his state. Mr. Day in later years
served as a state senator, where he
had the reputation of possessing much
intelligence and forcefulness, ready
upon a moments notice to speak eff
fectually upon matters of Importance
to the state.
But what is the present editorial
policy of the Sentinel on important
economic and social reform issues
confronting not only the state. but
the nation? United States Senator
Cummings of Iowa, was progressive
in his day but was retired by the
voters of Iowa as a conservative
This has also been true of others in
political life, such as former United
States Senator LenroOt of Wisconsin
Every newspaper, citizen and politi
clan today processes to demand bet
ter deal for labor, farmers anC. Other
producers, but they can be better
Judged by the stand they take OF
questions such as the following:
Where does the Fairmont Daily
Sentinel stand on the elimination Of
war profits. government control ant
operation of the manufacture and sale
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