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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
Mass Production
In Resolutions

Sometimes the cat is let out of the
bag. A person by the name of Roland
Hill, formerly of Minneapolis but
now at Stevens Point, Wis.,, wrote
an article in the Minnesota Leader
unfolding the custer of Victor Christ
gau. former WPA administrator for
Minnesota.
This seems to be an era of resolu-
ton making. How effective canned
and quantity resolutions are is very
questionable. Mr. Hill throws lit
tie light on how they are brought
about in the following paragraph
from his article:
at is to laugh to see all the
Democrats and Republicans run
ming to the aid of Christgau when
every Democratic club and Farm
er-Labor club in the state sent
resolutions to the President, Hop
kins and Shipstead asking Christ
gau's removal. know, for didn't
l write nearly every resolution
myself and have the clubs APP
prove them and send them in?"
Mr.. Hill must be ''big-shot" when
he could 'have" the clubs approve
his resolutions. The recipients OF
such resolutions usually know their
importance or lack of importance and
weigh them accordingly.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
Second Lone Eagle

The world is acclaiming today an
other feat similar if not greater In
daring than accomplished by Col
Charles A. Lindbergh when he crossed
the Atlantic more than 10 years ago
It is the solo flight of Douglas G
Corrigan, who unsung and unan-
nounced, flew across the great ocean
which has been the bane of several
intrepid airmen.
Corrigan had, few days before
flown from California to New York
and on the morning of his flight across
the Atlantic was supposed to Nave
started on his return trip to Cali
fornia. He bore out to sea and dis
appeared in the misty clouds hover
ing over the great ocean.
While the deed was possibly un-
called for since nothing much could
be learned or derived from an engi-
neering standpoint in so antiquated a
craft, however it brings forth once
again to the world the courage OF
young American manhood. Perhaps
the 31-year old Irishman's nodesty
which prompted him to say that the
flight was a mistake" is his most
pleasing asset, but his courage and
bravery which has set the world
agog speaks well for further aviation
progress in this country and in the
world.
The same spirit and courage that
carried Corrigan across the ocean in
his nine-year old plane has been
the trademark of American progress
during the years which have inter-
vened since Columbus first proved to
a doubling world that the earth was
round and made possible the first
settlement on these shores.
Regardless of whether the fearless
aviator has committed breaches of
aviation etiquette and regardless of
the utter uselessness of his deed, we
will have to admit that he has justly
earned the praise of a hero-admiring
world and young manhood can look
to his feat as an incentive to in
creased courage in facing conditions
in the world today.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21

be all right for US to take pictures,
but the lad was more interested in
us than in his work. Finally, he was
induced to work, but as soon as the
pictures were taken, he again ceased
work. A few moments later he was
joined in the field by the mother, and
a short time thereafter by two small
er children. One wore dress made
from a flour sack from which the
lettering had never been bleached.
Soon two more joined the little group
of spectators, and still two more came.
All seven of these pickaninnies
viewed us with curiosity from their
vantage point on the slope of the
field. All seven pairs of eyes sparkled
as we gave them candy. All seven
faces frightened into smiles as the
children ate their candy. They seemed
happy and satisfied in spite of their
poor clothes and their cabin, which
was little larger than one of our
rooms.
journeys End.
We journeyed farther south into
South Carolina and visited a pirate
home in Charleston. The anchor hung
outside the door and gave it naut-
ical tang that we enjoyed immensely.
Around the corner we saw the first
Huguenot church in America with
its odd pointed panels to keep out
the cold draft in winter. We saw the
longest row of palm trees in the world
at Savannah and again bathed in the
ocean. Then we turned northward
through the mountains, around hair
pin curves and down again through
the Tennessee valley and the Ken
lucky coal fields. Winding through
the hills after heavy rain, we saw
a rushing river below us and noun
tain streams pouring down over the
road. Here and there were homes
with people lazily sitting on their
front porches although it was morn
ing and no holiday. Coming up one
by-path, was haggard, shrunken,
old woman with her sack of coal
over one shoulder, and everywhere
we saw crudely painted signs above
coal chutes advertising the sale of
coal.
Leaving the tall corn and the palm
trees of Savannah, the rushing
streams and coal fields of Kentucky,
we wendell our way back to Iowa's
rich plains and the fresh verdure of
Minnesota's early summer. 1t was
pleasant to have travelled and seen
so much of interest, but it was good
to be back in familiar places again.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
AGAINST CLASS LEGISLATION

Editor Askov American:
j. A. Wye must be in favor of hav-
ing the Farmer-Labor party downed
here in Minnesota.
It is not the time now to discuss
who would be the best Governor,
Petersen or Benson; that fight is over
for this time and if WYE will help the
Republicans he must show and prove
the bad things which Benson has done
and the good he could and should
have done, but neglected. The way
he goes at it, it will not help the
Republicans much. The readers will
probably read his article once more so
as to find Benson's bad doings q did
that) but may think: Well-when he
has not done anything bad enough for
wye to mention particularly, will not
60 Republican on account of not
getting Petersen to vote for.
l will say, let all bad hot feelings
cool down, and vote for the candidates
nominated, unless you know one or
another not to be fit for the position,
and watch their doings, and write
to any one who is stepping outside
after getting into office. Do not ask
the Legislature or Congress for class
legislation only where there is class
laws, then ask to have such repealed.
And do not ask for any law Gas has
been done before) which is unconsti-
tutional Let the Constitution be
amended first.
We should not vote for one for
Congress who is opposed to having
Federal taxes shifted over from being
paid on living expenses to be paid
on net incomes at a rising scale to
full ability to pay That is the reform
we need the most of all.
Once l said that in a letter to Con-
gresham Harold Knutson and his an
swer to it was, that that is the only
honest way of taxation but it should
be left on oil he said.
ANDREW RASMUSSEN.
5000 West River Blvd, Minneapolis.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
Indians Win

The Indian agency removal from
Cass Lake to Duluth which a few
months ago caused considerable stir
in Indian as we'll as political circles,
has finally been settled and the agency
will once again be located at Cass
Lake. After the removal, refer
endum among the Indians was or
dered by Washington and the Indians
proved their adeptness at the ballot
box by voting to retain it at Cass
Lake.
Once again the power of the bal
lot box has proved satisfactory
means for those concerned, to settle
their difficulties and that is the rea-
son that life in democracy is so
worthwhile. Freedom OF speech and
freedom of thought are wonderful
assets and we must guard them.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21

I hope too, that we can do diff
ferently in the case of Senator Lom-
mems trip than what the father told
the little boy when explaining the
chaplain's functions at the opening
of legislative session. The little
boy had asked if the chaplain prayed
for the Senators and his father an
swered by saying that he didn't pray
for the Senators but that he took one
look at them and prayed for the
country.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
PETERsEN's RECORD WAS GOOD

Editor Askov American:
l read with interest the article by
j. A. wye in your letter column last
week. In the main, l agree with Mr..
Wye but there are few points I
should like to bring out and call to
the attention of him as we'll as other
readers of the Askov American.
I have been a reader of the Amer
lean for some years and have also
followed the political career of
Hjalmar Petersen since he was elected
to the Legislature in the fall of 1880.
know his record as a liberal and
progressive. There was no criticism
of that record on the part of any
Farmer-Laborite until Mr.. Petersen
took up battle against the inside po-
litical machine with its meal ticket
coercion and other un-American
practices.
l recall that in the 1888 session of
the Legislature when about 1000
miles were added to the trunk road
system of Minnesota, Mr.. Petersen
secured about twice as many miles
for Pine county as the average county
of the state. He got the bridge over
Kettle river, the new road to Duluth,
as well as other material things, but
never once did he waiver on his
principles in voting on proposed leg
iSlation. He is not a pork-barrel
politician, but is businessman, and
will make a good accounting for his
constituents.
1t would be only natural for his
home county folks to appreciate his
alertness while member of the
Legislature and to show appreciation
of his interest in their behalf. How
ever, the fact remains that Hjalmar
Petersen received about 600 votes
more in Pine county than did his OPP
ponent, Governor Elmer A. Benson,
while in Benson's home county of
Swift, Petersen was but about 200
votes behind Benson. The official
Pine county vote was Benson 2137,
Petersen 2734; Swift county, Benson
1891, Petersen 1894.
1t must be remembered, also, that
practically all of those individuals in
Pine county for whom Petersen had
secured state jobs during his years
in the Legislature and as Lieutenant
Governor and Governor, were now
out working against him in this re-
cent Primary election. They got their
orders or pressure from the inside
political machine. In Swift county it
was otherwise-the state job holders
were all out working for Benson, he
being the choice and the tool of the
political machine at Capitol HILL
Perusing the statewide election
returns one finds that Petersen was
ahead mainly in southern, western
and central Minnesota where people
still make their own living and pay
their taxes. Benson's lead was more
in the counties where there is much
relief, WPA, Workers Alliance, Com
munists and where propaganda in his
behalf was more gullibly accepted.
AN OBSERVER.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
PETERSEN STANDS NOW WHERE
HE STOOD BEFORE

WIN Shhd Ddily enterprise, July ~
Hjalmar Petersen has said the
fortnight word. There will be no
yielding to the frantic opportunities
OF the Bensonites that he say the word
or do the deed which shall defect his
votes to Governor Elmer Benson in
the November election That much
is assured in the pungent statement
made by the Askov publisher and
member of the Railroad & Warehouse
Commission just the other day. HAL
mar Petersen cannot be lured by the
political eXigencies which threaten a
party which failed to pick its most
available and able man.
Mr.. Petersen made his fight on
Governor Benson because of the
things for which Mr.. Benson stands
That fight was a matter of high
principle. Not one word said against
the Benson administration may be
retracted or changed and it is quite
apparent that Mr. Petersen has no in
tention of comprising his own in
tegrity. That which he brought
against the gubernatorial choice of the
Farmer-Labor party as an indictment
of his direction of state government
stands-aS, indeed, it must. Governor
Benson and his crew have set Min
nesota back immeasurably.
But a short time ago Mr.. Benson
was extremely intolerant and Off
cious in his advocacy of this or that
He could not see a sound merit OF
civil service measure. Now he is
for it. He assumed to be very OBJ
livious to Mr.. Petersen's candidacy
He made light of it-then came the
primary. One can understand the
reason now for unusual activity or
the part of Mexican generals" ir
their endeavor to swing Hjalma1
Petersen in line They would ever
let few of their number be sacri-
feed, if only the ticket might wir
a smile from the man they so lately
vilified and abused.
There is but one prescription by
which the Mexican general" con-
tingent can be Northumberland that:
in the utter rout and defeat of Cover
nor Benson and all who stand with
him. Every word said against Gov
ernor Benson by Hjalmar Petersen
| in the campaign is true-not jo
or title may be taken back. de
the people rule" said Mr. Petersen
in reaffirming his opposition to {
corrupt and selfish oligarchy. Yes
indeed, ''let the people rule" They
have been given incontrovertiblt
| facts. They will decide in November
and their decision will effect an in.
nocuous retirement to private life fol
those who have so maladministerec
| the state
Hjalmar Petersen's supporters
many of them at ,least-are not sat-
isfied with the count of the ballots
| They appear to have much reason fol
| believing that their candidate received
more votes than were tabulated, anc
| that the winner actually received {
great many less than were recorded
for him. There ought to be re-
count. 1t ought to be undertaken a:
| a matter of definitely aScertaining the
truth or falsity of charges and i'm.
plications. Indeed, it ought to be
launched just as matter of principle
that no candidate and no machine
will in the future dare assault the
integrity of the ballot. Any candidate
can accept an honest loss at the polls
No candidate can be cheerful under
circumstances which suggest that he
may have won, yet was counted out
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21

A news story describes race be-
tween Al rattlesnakes, who were
started on their journey from a box
by 6000-volt shock They had all
been defanged so that they wouldn't
bite any of the interested bystanders.
Well by gum, we have watched some
little iron horses race in a wooden
box and they were started on their
journey by nickle in the slot; they
were not defanged but the player
was,-he had his eye-teeth pulled.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21

The cabinet member, who would,
according to the survey, get next
recognition, is Secretary of Labor
Frances Perkins. Now that is nat
ural and 1 would say is good choice
for we here in Minnesota, especially,
realize that labor is pretty well
known. Why, those fellows are so
we'll known and value their services
so highly that the farmers 25-cents-a-
pound butterfat can't hire them.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21

Policeman (about to reprimand fair
motorist): Now, miss, I've had my
eye on you for long time
Lady Driver: How perfectly thrill
ing for you, and I thought you came
over to me about some beastly driving
offenSe .-PearSon'S.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21

Air is composed of about 70 percent
oxygen, 81 percent hydrogen and one
percent argon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21

The American goes in the mail
each Thursday; want your message
to 60 along?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
Opinions of Others

(Short timely letters on topics OF
public interest are welcome whether
form with those of the American.
All letters must be signed with the
writer's name for our information
Signed articles always are more eff
fective, but If the writer does not
wish to have his name used. 1t will
be withheld.)
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-11-04
English Broadcast
 Heard With Interest

D. L. Wing last night heard in a news broadcast from a radio sta ton in England, an account of tho one member of the English Parlia- ment. Col. Chas. Ropner. was not under a terrific strain during the time of the Czechosloyakian-German war fright.
 Colonel Ropner was in the sticks" of the Cassiar on a big game hunt. He was away from all communication with the outside world for several weeks and it was not until October 4th, when he came in to Telegraph Creek that he learn ed the first dread crisis was pasr.
 Colonel Ropner brought out a set of moose horns and a set of caribou horns from the Cassiar. It is pre- sumed that he will have the heads mounted for his home in Yorkshire.
 MT. and Mrs. Wing and other Wrangellites who met the colonel in Telegraph Greek were pleasantly surprised at an M. P's being such a ajolly, good fellow" He was much interested in learning various idio- matic expressions of the North country. Having had certain stories verified that muchers address theiI dogs in such terms as "haw, you blankety blank!' or "gee, you blankety blank,s he declared that he was going to put those remarks in his diary, word for word. Placer gold mining interested him greatly, also, and he made Yoluminous notes on all he saw and heard.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-11-04
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TO
 HOLD SILVER TEA

The silver tea sponsored by the Hospital Auxiliary each year will be held at the Elks hall Friday af.er- noon, Armistice Day, of next week from to 5. An informal musical program is being arranged for the occasion and the afternoon will sf- ford everyone interested in the hos pital and it's financial problems an opportunity to get together in a social way and to add 10 it's support by silver offering no matter how small
 The public is invited and com mittee will enable strangers in tht community to become acquainted and made welcome For the benefi of the men of the community, i may be stated that coffee will b' served, also, that the cakes will b. very good, and that it is hoped man, men will attend with the ladies. el withaat thsnA.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-11-04
Progress In Sanitation Far From
 Satisfactory To Engineer

to enforce the regulations is the police officer instructed by a city council to do his duty without fear or favor"
 The police officers vigilance to protect public health will be of no avail, he pointed out, unless he is backed Up by the city council.
 Vital Interest
 Every citizen is vitally interest ed in a high standard of sanitary requirements" stated MT. Clements, because his own health is involved. He has the right when he raises a glass of beer to his lips, to know positively that the glass is sanitary: that the food served to him in pub lie eating places and at soda foun- tains, is prepared in sanitary uten- sils, served in sanitary dishes and that no food handler has a con- municable disease"
 He repeated that while every cit izen has law enforcing powers, the police officers are paid to enforce IhS INV nO uldIlSI uOW CStsOAC enforcement may be, If an officer can't take it" be believes he should then refrain from taking any pay for services he has not performed. He should step out from office and l let some one fill it, who will police the city But back of the police of ficer must be a strong council and back of that body, a community oi aroused citizens who are tired oi putting up with filth conditions and who demand that the town be clean. | ed up and kept clean.
 Free Laboratory Service MT. Clements emphasized the ne eessity for all persons coming under requirements of a health examin ation to have it done at once so thai the necessary specimens taken by the doctor during the examination can be sent to Juneau where labor ]; atory service maintained by tn, !, territorial department of. health ii |. offered free to all practicing phy ! sieians in Alaska in regard to an, rI matters eonesrning pahsis health,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-11-04
Wade Worries How To
 Spend Million Dollars

ANCHORAGE - Alaska was the first political subdivision of the Un- tied States to enact legislation rela- tive to old age assistance, said Hugh J. Wade, Administrator of the Social Security act in Alaska, at the Civies and International Relations group of the Anchorage Woman's Club. He further stated that there are about 1900 persons 65 years of age or over in the territory receiving approXi- mately $27 per month through this board, 400 of whom are natives.
 Many amusing situations arose when pensioners under the old ter ritorial law were transferred to the Social Security Board where proof of their age was required. Many an old timer, 85 or 90 years of age, had difficulty proving he had attained che age of 65 years.
 It is expected that by next year there will be 1900 or 1,400 Alas kans receiving old age assistance. The territory will receive $200,O0O to $25O,0O0 from the Federal Gov
 (Continued on Page Three)
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-11-04
MRS. BREED TO RETURN
 FOR CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE

Mrs. Florence Breed of the Ma tional Tuberculosis Association was a Wrangell visitor Saturday while the Northland was in port and con ferred briefly with one or two of the local members of the Health Council. Mrs. Breed was on her way to Ketchikan where she would spend several days and hopes to return here later to make ar engagements for the Seal Sale. Wran- gell's quota is $100., based on pop ulation.
 As has been stated before, only very small sum of the money rais- ed here by the sale of the little seals is sent to the National Headquar- ters, 95 percent being kept right in the Territory. Much work has al ready been done in the fight against the dread disease and each April there is conducted a nationwide Early Diagnosis Campaign. The 1888 slogan is Help Find Tuberculosis" for once found, remedial steps car be taken for those already affected and protection can be given to those who are we'll There are six essential factors in the eradication of tuber culosis: Health education, nursing clinics. case finding. hospitalizatioH |,ana rehabilitation
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-11-04
Wrangell Patients
 Praise Marine Hospital

In a letter to the Sentinel from the United States Marine Hospital at Seattle under date of october 23rd. Otis H. speer wrote as fol- lows:
 Perhaps some of our Wrangell friends may wish to hear from the Wrangell men who are now confined in the Marine hospital here.
 q have been here three weeks re- cuperating from an operation. To- day the doctor told me that l may De obliged to go on the table again, which will mean another weeks stay. Yesterday l visited with Bob Hurley and Lloyd Rinehart, both of whom have been here for some time. Bob has been improving to some extent until two days ago when he suffered a relapse and has been in a critical condition, but just came from a visit with him and found him resting some better this morning. Lloyd says he is feel ing fine and getting along very well. There is another Wrangell man here whose name I do not re- call and two oldtimers from Ketehi- kan.
 T have just finished reading the last three Sentinels. They have been going the rounds among the boys and are still doing duty. Of course, we are all very anxious to learn what has happened since we left
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