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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

Mrs. Peter Simonsgaard and son
Kaj, returned Wednesday of last week
from a weeks visit in Chicago.
Gov. and Mrs. Hjalmar Petersen and
daughters Evelyn and Karla, spent
the weekend in Askov visiting at the
homes of relatives.
Dennis Feltmose left recently fol
Detroit, Mich, where he has secured
employment. He plans to attend bust
ness school in the evenings.
Miss Magdalene Abrahamsen, who
is employed in the home of Gov. anC
Mrs. Hjalmar Petersen in Minneapolis
spent the weekend in Askov.
Mrs. Paul N. Froker is spending the
week in Minneapolis where she will
visit friends and officiate as matron
of honor at a friends wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Sigvald Martensen and
two children came Saturday night for
a weeks visit at the home of Mrs
Martensen's father, X. j. Feldtmose
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Conway OF
Cando. N. D., spent Monday night as
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
A. w. Conway. The gentlemen are
brothers.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. c. Petersen recent
ly received word that 7-pound daugh-
ter arrived at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Petersen in Minneapolis
on Sept. Is.
Miss Alma Nielsen is taking a va
cation from her duties at OttOs Cafe
and is spending the week at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Louis P. Jensen
near Northfield.
Svend Petersen left Monday evening
for Omaha, Nebr, where he will spend
the balance of the week attending the
annual meeting of the supreme board
of the Danish Brotherhood Society.
The Misses Frances and Isabel
Christilaw, members of the st. Paul
public school faculty, and sisters OF
G. M. Christilaw, spent the weekend
at the Christilaw home in the village
The Askov rifle team will go to
Finlayson Sunday morning to shoot
a third match with the team at that
place. Each team has won one match
anu lHS COIuIlS SuOOl Will pl OCldlu
the winner of the series.
Services were held in the church
Sunday morning and afternoon fol
the first times since the interior was
entirely redecorated. Every one who
have expressed themselves upon the
job claim it to have few peers ir
rural churches.
Supt. Otto Hoiberg and family left
early Monday morning for Des Moines
Iowa, for a brief visit with his par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. c. p. Hoiberg, Of
Nysted, Nebr., who are on their way
to Denmark, where they expect to take
up permanent residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chr. Hyldahl ant
Jens X. Hyldahl and family were ir
Duluth Saturday for visit with Hen.
ry Hyldahl, whose Great Lakes boat
was in the Duluth harbor that day
incidentally it was the first time this
season that Henry had been in the
Twin Ports.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

Ingen Gudstjeneste den 81. Sept.
Kredsmcde Minneapolis.
English Sunday school, Sept. q, at
1890 a. m.
Social gathering in the church
basement Thursday, Sept. "a, spon-
sored by the local congregation and
English division to welcome teachers
and others into the community.
English confirmation class will start
Saturday, Oct. 3, at a. m. in the
parsonage.
jobs. Knudsen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

CORONADO RADIOS are now in sea-
son. A-C sets, $9.95 up; battery sets
that operate on 2-volt or 6-vOlt bat
terry. Hear the new S-tube battery
Console at Sandstone. It's beauty,
only $685. complete. See catalog
for description.-G m e Store
Agencies, Sandstone-Hinc
44W2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

NEW TRUCKING SERVICE by Fed
Grated Cooperative Trucking As
ISOLATION of Askov. Trips to market
weekly; livestock picked up at your
place, 30c per cwt. List at any
cooperative in Askov.-J. P. Mad
sen, manager. 33w46-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24
New Organists at Church.

The Misses Myrtes Johnson and
Mavis Conway will alternate as or
ganists at future English services in
the local Danish church. Miss john
son played for the first time Sunday
afternoon and Miss Conway will make
her first appearance at the next Eng
lish service on October IL.
Mrs. Erling Nielsen is organist now
for the Danish services, following the
resignation of Miss Meta Nielsen who
is attending st. Cloud teachers college.
The first mentioned young ladies
have recently undergone period OF
training on the electric organ by Mrs.
Andrew Henriksen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE OR RENT-Four-room
bungalow and garage on acre Of
Land in town. Will also sell Cole
man gas range with oven; 1884
Chevrolet panel ~ ton truck, dual
wheels and heater, in Al shape.
Denham. 42w2-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE WEEK

This column is free for use by
churches. schools. societies. lodges
etc.. for the purpose of announcing
meetings where no admission is to
be charged. such meetings as are
held for social or educational pur-
poses and not for pecuniary gain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

The United States produces more
coal, iron ore, petroleum, copper, and
silver than any other country in the
world, and stands second only to
South Africa in the production of gold
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24
ASKOV
New Residents.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Harskjold and
baby and Lloyd johnson motored to
Hibbing Sunday where they met Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Cratz and daughter
and brought them to Askov where Mr..
Cratz has accepted a job in Hap's
Service Station. At present the Cratz
family is staying with the Har-
skjolds.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

| HAUL LIVESTOCK to market reg
ularly each week at soc per cwt.
from your place and have Railroad
and Warehouse permit to haul any
thing you have at a fair charge.
Telephone Askov, Straightforward
Jensen, Askov. 36w2-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE-All of Section 31-3-
IS, NEA of Section 31-43-19, and
SWA of NWA of Section 35-3-19
in Pine county. Any reasonable price
will be considered as land must be
disposed of at once-C. w. Wander
sluis, 4th st. and Minnesota Ave.,
Bemidji. 43w2-3t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE%Eight head of young
horses; two well matched teams.
Will sell reasonably or will trade
for cattle.-J. P. Madsen, Askov.
25W46-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE-High grade Holstein bull,
IL years old.-John Babiarz, R. 2.
Askov. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE+Model T Ford truck with
shift. Has good grain box. Will
trade for hay or anything l can use.
Inquire at American office.
25w1-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24
WANTED

TO BUY-Holstein bull.
year old or over, or will trade for
heifer.-Theo. Duit, Rt. 2. Willow
River. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR FALL-Auto batteries. $3.50 ex-
change and up; car heaters, CSC up;
light motor oil, 35c gallon, up; SOC
mentholatum, 23c; gloves, 10c pair,
up; flex-o-glass, &c running foot;
roofing, SOC up.-Gamble Store
Agencies, Sandstone Hinckley.
44w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

NOTICE TO CREAM PATRONS
Beginning Sunday, October 4, no
cream will be taken at the Askov
creamery on Sundays.
ALFRED L. NIELSEN,
Buttermaker.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

Der oliver Kvindemode hos A. C..
Jergensens Onsdag den 30. September.
er Vartinder. ALE er velkomne.
-Sekr.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR RENT-Eighty acres of improved
land, 51s miles north and one east.
Askov. See or write Fannie Fargeal,
Askov. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24
FOR SALE

FOR SALE+No. 16 DeLaval cream
separator. used very little. Inquire
at American office. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

HAY BALING by the ton or bale.
Have new power baler, mounted on
rubber. Can move fast and bale
three tons per hour. Write or see
Fred Kubesh, R. 2, Hinckley.
32w1-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE-175 White Leghorn pull
lets, 5 months old, now producing,
$3.50; or rs pullets, 31s months old,
$4O.-Fred Dahlberg, Sandstone.
25w2-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE-Rhubarb &c; ripe cue UNI
bers, &c; carrots, &c; cabbage, &C.
100 pounds, So; tomatoes, &C, SO
pounds, S1.50; lettuce, 3 for sc; Gel
cry, 5c.-Ludvig Mosbek, Askov vii
lage. 29w2-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE OR RENT-Several good
Pine county farms. Easy terms.
For full particulars as to sale or
rent write w. F.. Hammargren, Dis
trict Supervisor, Department of
Rural Credit, Mora. 29w1-4t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE OR TRADEISorrel mare,
weight 400 pounds. nearly s years
old, gentle and sound; trade for
cows or sheep.-C. ]. Carlson, II
miles east, Sandstone. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE-Registered Hampshire
rams, also some Ramboluts rams.
Located on the old Gardner ranch.
B. A. Seibel, Hinckley. 25w2-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE+Two high grade Chester
White boar pigs, weight about ITO
pounds each. Price SIT each. In
quire of Carl Meidlinger, Whisper
ing Pine Farm, Finlayson. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

DENHAM BASEBALL club dance at
Bohemian hall Saturday, Sept. 26.
Music by the RUBBISH Boys. 25w2-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

OSCAR NORDENSTROM and his
Royal Syncopators playing at
Georges Place Saturday evening,
Sept. 26. Gents 25c, ladies free.
Everybody welcome. 25w2-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24
MISCELLANEOUS

FREE DANCE at Pine Lake Resort
Saturday, Sept. 26. Music by Nell
son Twins. 25w2-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE-1926 Dodge sedan, fair
condition, almost new tires; $50
cash or will trade for what l can
use.-Fred Schoenrock, 9 miles
west, Finlayson on Highway &c.
25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Two Holstein
bull calves, months old. Will
trade for heifers of equal size.-
A. c. Eriksen, Askov. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FARM FOR RENT-120 acres, good
barn, well and house. Plenty hay.
pasture and cultivated land. OPP
portunity for good farmer.-Carl
Ranum, Askov village. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALEIMcCormick corn binder
or will trade for fall cow.-Martin
Andersen, Askov. Phone 4F12.
25w2-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

LUMBER PLANNING wanted for first
class portable outfit. See us about
your job.-Schoenrock Bros, Phone
&c or 100, FinlaysOn. 25w2-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE-Dry. mixed, one and two
inch lumber. Will sell cheaply for
quick sale.-Geo. Kahn, Sturgeon
Lake. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE-Purebred bull, two years
old; four purebred bulls, two weeks
to five months old; team heavy
farm horses. Will sell reasonably.
In Windemere township on Lake
Twelve.-W. R. Barnett, r. 2, Stur-
geon Lake. 31w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

MUST SELL my beautiful two-piece
living room set, complete with mat
tress. Also cabinet radio and other
articles.-A. Espointour, 80 miles
north, AskOv. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE-Pair of colts, months
old. Wanted to buy-Purebred
Hampshire buck.-Carl Swanson,
Star Route, Sandstone. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

WE ARE BUYING POULTRY every
day and paying highest market
prices Poultry Farm &
Hatchery. Sandstone. 25w1-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24
FOR LE+Northwestern Dent seed
corn.-Nlis Whiting, Sturgeon Lake.
25w2-1t*

FOR SALE-Eight six weeks old pigs,
S. a pair.-Ben Stockamp, Finlay-
son. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

WANT ADS
Rate-1 cent per word per insertion.
Minimum Is cents per insertion.
American office not later than Wedncs-
day noon to insure insertion in that
weeks issue.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE-No. 16 DeLaval cream
separator. used very little. Inquire
at American office. 25w21t*
FOR SALE-High grade Holstein bull,
IL years old.-John Babiarz, R. 2.
ASkov. 25w2-1t*
FOR SALE-Registered Hampshire
rams. also some Ramboluts rams.
Located on the old Gardner ranch.
B. A. Seibel, Hinckley. 25w2-2t*
FOR SALE-McCormic corn binder
or will trade for fall cow.-Martin
Andersen, Askov. Phone 4F12.
25w2-1t
FOR SALE-Pair of colts, S months
old. Wanted to buy-Purebred
Hampshire buck.-Carl Swanson,
Star Route, Sandstone. 25w2-1t*
FOR SALE-Dry. mixed, one and two
inch lumber. Will sell cheaply for
quick sale.-Geo. Kahn, Sturgeon
Lake. 25w2-1t*
FOR SALE OR TRADE-Two Holstein
bull calves, months old. Will
trade for heifers of equal size.-
A. c. Eriksen, Askov. 25w2-1t*
FOR SALE OR TRADE-Sorrel mare,
weight 400 pounds. nearly s years
old, gentle and sound; trade for
cows or sheep.-C. ]. Carlson, II
miles east, Sandstone. 25w2-1t*
FOR SALE-Two high grade Chester
White boar pigs, weight about ITO
quire of Carl Meidlinger, Whisper
ing Pine Farm, Finlayson. 25w2-1t*
FOR SALE-175 White Leghorn pull
lets, months old, now producing,
$3.50; or rs pullets, 31s months old,
$40.-Fred Dahlberg, Sandstone.
25w2-1t
FOR SALE-Eight head Of young
horses; two we'll matched teams.
Will sell reasonably or will trade
for cattle.-J. P. Madsen, Askov.
25w46-tf
FOR SALE-Model T Ford truck with
shift. Has good grain box. Will
trade for hay or anything / can use.
Inquire at American office.
25w1-2t*
FOR SALE OR RENT-Several good
Pine county farms. Easy terms.
For full particulars as to sale or
rent write w. F.. Hammargren, Dis
trict Supervisor, Department of
Rural Credit, Mora. 29w14t*
FOR SALE-1926 Dodge sedan, fair
condition, almost new tires; $50
cash or will trade for what l can
use.-Fred Schoenrock, 9 miles
west, Finlayson on Highway &c.
25w2-1t*
FOR SALE-Rhubarb, &c; ripe cuCum-
bers, Sc; carrots, &c; cabbage, &C,
100 pounds, So; tomatoes, &C, so
pounds, $50; lettuce, for sc; eel
cry, 5c.-Ludvig Mosbak, Askov viii
lage. 29w2-1t
FOR SALE-Purebred bull, two years
old; four purebred bulls, two weeks
to five months old; team heavy
farm horses. Will sell reasonably.
In Windemere township on Lake
Twelve-W. r. Barnett, r. 2, Stur-
geon Lake. 31w2-1t*
FOR FALL-Auto batteries. $3.50 ex
change and up; car heaters, CSC up;
light motor oil, 35c gallon, up; 3Oc
mentholatum, 23c; gloves, 10c pair,
up; flex-o-glass. &c running foot;
roofing, soc up.-Gamble Store
Agencies. Sandstone-Hinckley.
44w2-1t*
EOp CAJn np PENT- Eourroono
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE OR TRADE+Two mich
cows, six horses, % ewes and two
sets of work harness.-John Doug
las, Bruno. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALEIGood ~ year old grade
Guernsey bull. Good by 9 oak
on, u mile east, PA miles north,
Finlayson. 25w2-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-09-24

FOR SALE-John Deere brush break
er, 22-inch, in Al condition.-John
SOutherton, Bruno; 31a miles east
of Kerrick. 25w2-1t*
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-04-23
Teeth regain dazzling whiteness

EYLM is the cause of dull, dis
l. colored teeth. 1t is also the
cause of serious tooth and gum
disorders. Run your tongue across,
your eeeth and you will feel this
film. 1t absorbs stains from food
and smoking and turns white teeth
dull. 1t clings to teeth and hardens
into tartar. Germs by the millions
breed in it. And germs, with tar
tar, are the chief cause of pyorrhea.
Ordinary brushing fails to remove
film successfully. So dentists urge
the specialtflm-removing dentifrice
called Pepsodent.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-04-23

First, Pepsodent curdles film,
then removes it in gentle safety to
enamel. No other way will make
teeth as sparkling white.
Pepsodent contains no purnice,
harmful grit or crude abrasive. 1t
is so safe that dentists recommend
it for cleaning the soft teeth of
children.
accept Pepsodent Test
To prove results, send coupon for
Today free test or buy tube-for
sale everywhere. Do this now for
your own sake
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-04-23
Publication

1t is herby made known that Govern
ment has transmitted to the undersigned
sheriff the list of arrears of House and
Land Taxes to the Colonial Treasury for.
the year 1884, with orders to levy for
said. taxes if receipt for payment of the
taxes be not produced within three weeks
from date. ), -.
The branches of "The Department of
Finance in Chrlstiansted and Frederik-
sted are authorized. by Government to re-
ceive and give receipt for the taxes every
weekday at the above mentioned depart
ment from 8 to IL a. m. and from to
$50 p. m. s
Christiansted's and FrederikstePs
Sheriff Office.
March 4th. 1886.
D. S. ARMSTRONG
Sheriff
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-04-23
Auction

At the request OF Chas. A, de. Chabert
Administrator of the estate of James
Darling, deceased. and by virtue of an
Order issued out of the District Court of
the Virgin Islands of the United States
of America. Gated March q, 1886 there
will be offered for sale at the Police
Court House on
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
DON'TS FOR
THE FOURTH OF JULY

Do not wear fIimsy clothing While
shooting fireworks or playing with
sparklers.
Do not try to force a defective crack
er, rocket or other piece of fireworks
to ignite.
Keep away from "duds;" don't go
near them at all.
Do not throw firecrackers; light them
on the ground and get away.
Do not throw crackers at passing cars.
Be careful in handling cap pistols and
blank cartridges.
Point no gun-cap pistol or otherwise
at anyone.
THAT PARENT WHOSE CHILD IS
INJURED IS AT LEAST PARTLY RE-
SPONSIBLE.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE
APPOINTED FOR PROVING
WILL AND HEARING APPLI-
CATION FOR LETTERS OF AD-
MINISTRATION WITH WILL
ANNEXED.
In the Superior Court of the State
of California In and for the COun-
ty of Imperial,

In the Superior Court of the State
of California In and for the COun-
ty of Imperial,
In the Matter of the Estate Of
MARY E. GREAT'HOUSE,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that a pc
tition for the probate of the will Of
MARY E. GREATHOUSE, deceas-
ed, and for the issuance to D. L..
ZINN, Public Administrator of I'm
perial County, California, of letters
of Administration, with will an
nexed, has been filed in this court,
and that Friday. the 3rd day of
July, 1886, at Two O'clock P. M. Of
said day, at the courtroom of said
court, at the County Courthouse in
the City of Ell Centre, County Of
Imperial, State of California, has
been set for the hearing of said
petition, when and where any per-
son interested may appear and
contest the same, and show cause,
if any they have, why said petit
ton should not be granted.
Dated June 18th, 1886.
EDWARD II. LAW, Clerk.
BY M. A. CHRISTIAN,
Deputy Clerk.
(June 10 to 20 Inc)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
EDITOR VALLEY PRESS:

The first old age pension law passed
just and could have been paid, the gov
ernment paying one-haf as agreed on.
The Hornblower Amendment that was rush.
ed through the state legislature without oppoSi-
tion or argument would bankrupt the tsate and
coonize California with old age pensioners
Before passing old age pension the egis-
lature should know these facts 1t is estimated
on good authority, that there are more old
people in California, to to l, than in any east
ern state with the same population. This is a
mild climate more suitable to old people. They
have been treking west since the days of '49.
We don't have to make special laws TO bring
them here
have travelled through the east and south
ern states and when I say it costs us to
times as much to support all of indgents
as it does there 1 know whereof I speak. Here
is the proof: This came from the information
bureau at Washington D. c.: In reply to your
question the cost to the state of California for
the support of the indigents is 25c per capita
and in Kentucky it is Sc
In some counties in the east and south the
cost to support their indigents is not more than
4 or dollars per month Those who live out
side are given 5 TO dollars per month grocery
orders We invite them to California. We will
give them 10 to IS dollars per month grocery
orders and at the end Of years we put them
on easy street with S35 per month for life. Bet
ter still man and wife will be cheerfuly hand
ed $40 per month for life
The Hornblower Amendment reducing resi-
dents to five years limit and putting an ever
lasting mortgage on the taxpayer was the last
straw and would break every tax payer in the
state if it could be enforced
w s. HOLCOMB.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
USE CARE IN FOURTH
OF JULY CELEBRATIONS

Thousands of boys and girls in the
United States are looking forward to
one summer day which means more
than any other to them-the Fourth of
July. Seven or eight thousand of them,
thrilling now to plans for the glorious
occasion, one week hence will have lost
an eye, a finger, hand or their life.
Today they are whole-bodied and healthy
children of whom their parents are
proud. What price will they pay for
celebrating the Fourth of July with
fireworks and black powder?
Fear is not a good policy for individ-
uals or communities. 1t is not wise for
humankind to abstain from an activity
merely because of an element of danger
but the first rule of those who are
successful in dangerous undertakings
is caution. Playing with fireworks is
a dangerous undertaking. Last July
Fourth, according to incomplete figures,
fireworks:
Killed "a persons.
Caused 539 eye injuries.
Made 81 people blind.
Caused countless minor injuries and
many major injuries. Seven thousand
were injured in places where statistics
were kept, and goodness knows how
many where no record was made.
As another July Fourth approaches,
this newspaper awaits with trepidation
the news stories which will come to its
office, telling of accidents to Imperial
Valley children We hope there will be
none.
An inexpert person has no right to
drive a car, pilot a railroad engine or
play with a gun or stick of dynamite
without competent supervision.
Neither has he a right to play with
fireworks without similar supervision
from those who know that caution is
the first law of July Fourth and Safety
First" is no empty phrase.