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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
FUNDAMENTAL COOPERATION

DR.. Toyohiko Kagawa, the learned
Woodworking cooperative leader from
Japan, gave talks in Minneapolis, st.
Paul, Duluth and Superior within the
last few days, preaching the ideals
of Christian brotherhood.
This great cooperative leader says
that the creed of Christianity must be
put into practice. He started the CO
operative movement in Japan II years
ago.
DR.. Kagawa is the author of no less
than 1O6 books and devOtes nearly all
of his income to the establishment
of Christianity. In fact, he states
that "if Christianity were put into
practice we would not have IL mil
lion unemployed in America today
The cooperator stated also that the
cooperative movement is simply the
message of practical Christianity an(
that consideration of ones fellow
man is the basic element of applied
Christianity.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
LOCALIZING RELIEF

The portion Of the national Repub-
lican platform pertaining to relief
contains these words: "A fair proper
ton of the total relief burden to be
provided from the revenues of states
and local governments"
The reason conservatives and reac-
tionaries desire big portion, if not
all of relief burdens, to be borne by
local governments is to help the big
taxpayers.
The federal government collects nc
taxes on real estate and personal
property. The state collects only a
portion on general property, but coun.
ties, school districts, townships, vii
lagos and cities collect practically all
their revenue from general property
taxes. The state collects part of its
revenue on the basis of ability to pay
and the federal government proper
tionately more of it's revenue on that
basis. That explains why cOnserva-
tives and reactionaries want relief
removed from the federal government
and more of it paid for out of local
treasures.
To have relief money come from
townships, villages. cities and coun-
ties. will only add to general property
taxes-the taxes on farms, homes and
business property.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18

In March, 1880, the Farmer-Labor
leader declared: 81 believe the indi-
vidual entitled to the fruits of his
industry" but in 1894 he shouted
down with individualism, up with
the cooperative commonwealth"
Replying to that the Winnebago
Times publishes the following COM
ment:
1.-The first campaign slogan natur-
ally would appeal to the individual
as a salve and stir. up discomfort
The second does the Same thing, with
the mass of the voters. Under the
clever manipulation of clever dem
agogue, such appeals are often sue
cessful for time. especially in times
of economic stress"
Certainly there can be nothing
wrong about the statement that the
individual is entitled to the fruits OF
his industry. Likewise, person
should receive the fruits of his indus
try under cooperation. In fact with
we'll managed and thorough going CO.
operatives the producers and consum-
ers would indeed fare very we'll.
There has been plenty proof of that.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
KINGSDALE

Fred Anderson and son, Leroy, Of
Minneapolis, and Mr.. and Mrs. Hans
Anderson and two children of Eve
leth, visited at the Albert Anderson
home Saturday and Sunday.
Raymond Oman of Chicago, is
spending his vacation at the home
OF his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Oman.
Mrs. Bert Wessler and daughter,
Sharon OF st. Paul, visited for several
days at the c. ]. Slipper home before
going to Duluth and Baudette where
she will visit other relatives.
Mrs. A. S. Nordquist visited at the
Dickman home at Moose Junction
Saturday evening and Sunday.
Guests at the A. Oman home Sum-
day were Mr.. and Mrs. P. E. Yngve
and Helen and Mrs. M. HELENE Of
Cambridge, and Mr. and Mrs. C. C..
Oman and sons, Jackie and Charles.
of Duluth.
Mrs. Hartley Pennison and chill
dren of Minneapolis, are spending
several days at the C. A. Lund home.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Anderson and Hazel
and Roy l.. Pinn from east of here
spent last Thursday evening at the
Oman home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
TEXAS CENTENNIAL

It was in the year 1886, an even CEN
tury ago, that Texas threw off the
yoke of Mexico and stood for the first
time as a free and Independent re-
public. Therefore, Texas is now cele-
brating her centennial. In 1845 the
stars and stripes superseded the flag
with the lone star.
Texas contains 265,OO0 square miles
or approximately 8 per cent OF our
national area. 1t is such an enor-
NOUS state that she may some day
avail herself of right granted to
her by joint resolution of Congress
in 1S45. Under this resolution, she
may subdivide her area into any num-
Der not exceeding four additional
states of convenient size, having suf-
ficient population, which shall be en-
titled to admission to the Union.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
POKEGAMA

Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Bloomberg
were supper guests at the Chas. Novak
home Monday evening.
Mrs. Chas. Novak and children
spent Tuesday afternoon at the Hedin
home.
Mrs. Frank Forest and three chill
dren of Wisconsin are visiting at the
Mrs. Carrie Stockman home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Minar and FAM
lily of st. Paul, spent the weekend
at the Tuna and Novak homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Hedin and son,
Robert, spent Friday evening at the
Clint Drury home in Henriette.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Reed and Harve
Jewell visited at the Lee Reed home
Sunday in Hinckley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Carlson and Miss
Helen Bergwick of Minneapolis, spent
Sunday at the home of their father,
Ole Bergwick. They returned to Min
neapolis Monday morning.
Mrs. Carrie Stockman and Mrs.
Frank Forest and children spent Sum
day at the Joe Martina home near
Beroun.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
FROM EXCHANGES
editorial Comment From other News
papers. Which May or Nay Not
Conform With the Opinions
of the AskOv Ameriean.)
OPPORTUNISTS PROBLEM OF
EVERY PARTY
(Willmar Tribune)

\"lllludI 1IlUuuc)
There are two types of politicians
which never get very far and never can
be depended upon to stay put along
the lines of staying by principles and
issues that mean something for good
government and real democracy. One
of these is the man who cannot take
a licking or defeat without souring on
the cause, and either quitting or turn
ing traitor and going over to the oppo-
sition. The other is the person who
after receiving recognition and lead
ership swells up to the extent that he
will rule or ruin the party. Until
such opportunists have been found
out and disposed of any party or po-
litical movement does not have the
leadership that it needs to succeed
and stay in power to carry it's prin-
ciples to successful fruition.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
COMMUNISM VERSUS
CHRISTIANITY

Editor Askov American:
Many people of this day and age
believe that Communism is something
new and up to date, something de-
sirable, patented and monopolized by
the Russians. This is true only In
so far as the name is concerned; the
underlying purpose is as old as civil
ization itself, namely: Overthrow OF
orderly Government, to cause strife
between capital and labor, to stamp
out religion, etc. The serpent who
Kissed to the people in the Garden
of Eden: Thou shalt not die if you
eat of the fruit of that tree, etc., is
kissing to the people on earth today.
If you accept Communism and throw
Jesus out of your hearts, and out OF
your lives, out of churches, schools.
government, you shall be happy.
prosperous and contented people, and,
sad to say, people are falling for it
everywhere.
If we delve into the word of God.
we find that ever since the beginning
of time, Communism Tor perhaps you
choose to call it rebellion against
Cody has cropped out time and again;
it was present when they built the
tower of Babel, also when they stoned
the prophet of God and broke down
the affairs and walked the way of the
transgressor. 1t was present two
thousand years ago when before
Pilates judgment hall the mob clam
mored: Away with this (Jesus) and
give us Barrabas free. Today there
is a gigantic move on foot, not only
| in Russia but also in the rest of the
world, to do away with Christ and
His followers. Some readers may ask
why Communism is coming to our
Land and spreading like wildfire?
To their question there can be but
one answer, namely: We are getting
just what we deserve. AS a nation
we failed to realize that we had the
best government under the sun; we
failed to obey the laws of that govern
ment, and we have trampled under
foot the devine laws of God; and es-
pecially have we, who call ourselves
Christians, failed utterly. Instead OF
letting our lights shine, we have be-
come luke warm and negligent in our
duties for Christ. We have failed to
take up the cross and follow our Lord
and Master, Jesus Christ, as He told
us to do. Is it any wonder, dear
readers, that Communism is gaining
momentum every day in this dear
land of ours?
Christianity and Communism can.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
TO CONTROL A PEST

The Minnesota Department of Agri-
culture, Dairy and Food in it's at
tempt at insect control issues the fol-
lowing bulletin in dealing with the
strawberry root-weevil:
A strawberry root-weevil, (Brachy-
rhinus ovatus) has appeared in Min
nesota as pest of evergreens. This
species is well known in several other
sections of the United States, par
ticularly in the far west, as a SER
known to attack raspberries, black
berries and various grasses in other
localities. To date it has not been
found in strawberry paintings in Min
nesota to any extent.
The injury to the trees is done
during the fall and also in the spring
up to the middle of June. At this
time the insect is in the form of a
small white grub about A-inch or
less in length. This grub feeds on
the roots. When numerous, all the
small fibrous roots are destroyed and
the tree dies. The first symptom of
injury is a noticeable weakening of
the new growth, which is usually re-
duced one half or more in length.
When injury is more severe the en-
tire new growth willis. This usually
occurs during the first part of June
and is followed by the death of the
tree. :
The adult weevil appears about the
third week of June. This is a light
brown to very dark brown beetle
about 3/16 inch long. After a short
time eggs are laid and in the late
summer or early fall a new genera
ton of grubs appears.
These weevils can be readily con-
trolled by the use of a poison bran
bait applied when the weevils appear
in June and before eggs are laid.
The proper time to apply this bait
is as soon as 1870 to 900 of the in
sects have changed into adult weevils
The bait should be broadcast around
the trees during the late afternoon
or evening so that it remains moist
overnight. The weevils feed at night
and moist bait is much more attrac-
tive than a dry bait. Two applica-
tions about days apart or three ap-
plications about days apart are rec
commended
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18

AA6 LII SOuAiOH. 1ucy dIC do uiIiCI
ent as night and day. Hence we hear
Of tearing down the churches in
Spain; burning and forbidding the
reading of christian literature and
general persecution of the christians
in the countries where Communism
has gained control.
Did you ever stop to think, dear
friends, that the very element, which
Communism seeks to kill and destroy,
is the atlas which has borne the ma
tions through ages--the christian
faith. And the people who suffer per-
secution and torment today in the
hands of Communism are the ones
who carry, as it were, this sin-cursed
world before God in prayer, pleading
and interceding for it as did Abraham
of old for Sodom and Gomorrah. Just
what will become of this sin-cursed
world when the last of these cham
pions are laid beneath the sod is not
pleasant to think about.
Now let us draw nigh and see the
effect Of Communism in our immed-
late vicinity. l refer to it's creeping
into our own community activities to
the detriment of our general happi-
ness and welfare. Speakers, several of
them, have been engaged from time
to time to come here and spread their
propaganda to influence our children.
Fellow American citizens! Is it
not about time for us to wake up and
take hand in this business? We
owe it to our children, to our country
and to our God. l would not think
Of writing this letter on Communism
without mentioning its foster brother,
the sO-called League Against War and
Fascism, because so many people are
misinformed and misled because they
are not acquainted with the funda-
mentals of it. The very name of it
is misleading, as the sponsors of it
keep and maintain the largest stand
ing army on earth. The idea of it
all is to cripple the morale of the
American youth and to hull the Amer
lean people into the sleep of false
security until we are hopelessly out
classed insofar as preparedness is
concerned. If they succeed, the u.
S. A. will be the goat of all nations;
and we will become an easy prey for
any country who wishes to attack US.
War is terrible and undesirable, tits
true. but there are some things even
more horrible than war, yes, even
deaf Communism.
Some people think that in order to
abolish war we have to stop manufac-
turing arms and ammunition. This
may be true, but, dear friends, we
must go deeper than that. War has
its origin in the wicked hearts of
man. Hatred, jealousy, greed, intol-
erance are the real causes of war.
When those evils have been removed
from the hearts of mankind, then, and
not until then, will peace reign on
earth. ,-ft ,t. 81
JACOB JENSEN,
Askov, Minn- June 8, 1896. =.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
QUESTIONS MANN'S STAND

Editor Askov American:
Two years ago we had state cam
paign and in November, 1884, at the
general election we elected Floyd B:
Olson as governor for a third term.
Pine county gave Floyd B. Olson an
excellent vote as they did the rest
of the Farmer-Labor ticket.
Mr.. Mann was elected to the leg
islature and the following January
on meeting in st. Paul, aided tha
Conservative or Reactionary forces in
organization of the House by the
election of George w. johnson as
speaker of the House.
The House is organized by the cleo
tion of Speaker who appoints the
permanent committees. AS always
there were two candidates. The con-
sentative, or the so-called "Inde-
pendent Progressive" candidate was
George w. johnson, and the liberal
candidate was Harold Barker.
The membership Of the Standing
Committees is very important because
they determine which bills shall be
voted on by the House. These COM
mittees also have power to amend val
liable bills SO as to make them worth
less.
This roll call on the election Of
speaker conclusively proves that the
House was controlled by an over
whelming majority of sO-called I'm
dependent Progressives," in ether
words the conservatives. The roll
call also shows which group your Rep
resentatiye chose to follow.
Pine county taxpayers, in meeting
assembled, have in the past gone on
record for increased taxes on inherit
ances, a proposal of this nature was
submitted to a vote of the members
of the House. This roll call was
on the amendment to increase the in
heritance tax rate in the omnibus tax
bill, the increase in this amendment
was only slightly over the present
rate.
No one disputes the justice Of tax
on inheritances, such tax cannot
injure business, nor an Individual
VINO receives d large VI
lated wealth he or she has not earned.
every tax expert in the world believes
that an inheritance tax is fair and
just tax.
Mr.. Mann owes an explanation for
these two votes to the people of this
county, an inheritance tax is only an
accumulated income tax, it is based
on ability to pay, the idea OF an in
heritance tax has had the O. K. OF
our greatest progressive statesmen.
1t would have been of benefit to put
over as part of our tax league pro-
gram, to $3.50 of the families of Pine
county. 1t is very hard to under
stand the vote of legislator from
Pine county against such measure.
am happy to say that in the Sen
ate our Senator C. Elmer Johnson sup
ported a like amendment, he repre-
sents the best interests of the people.
A. E. BORCHARDT.
Willow River, Mimi, June 9. 1886.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
IN THE OPEN
(The st. Paul Daily News)

(The st. Paul Daily News)
The old question of just how much
the public is entitled to know about
the public's business has at last
caught up with the right answer in
Michigan.
The answer came decisively from
Gov. Frank D. Fitzgerald after the
Michigan state prison commission
decided to bar newspaper men from
its sessions.
Gov. Fitzgerald sat on that plan
with a thump. He held that, in eff.
feet, newspapermen are liaison off.
GERS between the public and its gov.
eminent and that, therefore, they
must be admitted to all meetings Of
all state commissions.
There is no excuse for conducting
any of the states business in the
dark, Fitzgerald pointed out.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
UNUSUAL REVENGE

The old saying is that ere
venge is sweet. Younger people
may glory in it but as they grow
older usually they draw farther
and farther away from that type
of Standardization. An unusual
case of revenge has been reported
from way over in the antipodes-
Australia. The case. is interest
ing due to being so unusual and
was tersely told by Arthur Bris-
bane the other day in the follow
ing words:
Melbourne, Australia, sends q
strange story of a dying mans ven
geance. A white trapper was found
in his lonely camp, killed by many
spear wounds; around him were the
dead bodies of five natives that muir.
dered him.
Bleeding to death, but determined
the white man crawled back to his
camp and mixed all the camp food
flour, tea, sugar, with a can OF
strychnine which he kept to poison
wild dogs.
He died and the murderous natives
following the blood trail. all died be-
side him, after swallowing the strych.
nine. AS part of a moving picture
that would seem improbable, but il
happened. Desire for vengeance is
one ingredient of human nature
Theoretically the white trapper should
have forgiven the savages. and cooked
supper for them, before dying, but he
preferred to poison them.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
INTERPRETATIONS

Conservative newspapers in Mime
sofa criticized Farmer-Laborites for
interpreting their platform after the
convention of 1884. In fact those
newspapers kept on reminding the
public that the Farmer-Labor plat
form had to be interpreted.
Now comes Interpretation of blanks
in the Republican national platform
by Governor Landon, nominee for
president. Maybe it is all right if
the Interpretation is by Landon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-06-18
LANDON-KNOX

AS was expected. the national Re-
publican convention at Cleveland
nominated Governor ALT M. Landon of
Topeka, Kans.. as the candidate for
president. The convention chose Chi
Cages newspaper publis! er. Frank
Knox, as the running mate to Mr..
Landon.
1t seems, however, that there is
Still much dissatisfaction or friction
within the Republican party, for one
of the greatest leaders in the nation.
United States Senator George w. Nor
ris of Nebraska, who has always been
elected on the Republican ticket, de-
clares that he is still backing Roose-
welt for president. Senator VIM. E.
Borah of Idaho. said something about
weasel words" in the Republican
platform and has not yet decided
what stand he will take in the cam
paign.
Many long time leaders in the Re-
publican party were turned down to
give the nomination to Governor Lam
don and tina. naturally has caused
some dissatisfaction within the party.
1t is rather surprising what build
up campaign can do for an individual.
About IS months ago Governor Lam
don was practically unknown outside
of his home state of Kansas. A pub
licity campaign was commenced with
the result that today he is the pres
idential nominee on the Republican
ticket. n