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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
International
News Review
BY GEORG sTRANDVOLD

The Changkufeng conflict between
Soviet Russia and Japan anchukuo
has been pushed into the background
since the governments at Moscow
and Tokyo agreed on an armistice
along the disputed border between
Siberia and the former Manchuria
now japanese protectorate; it ap-
pears that all soldiers have been re-
moved from the immediate region OF
the holly contested hill, and that
negotiations are in progress in an
effort to fix definite line of demarca-
ton.
AS it was until the moment OF
the armistice, the situation was men,
acing enough to make Europe and
parts of Asia jittery, for it was real
lied that should the Changkufeng
controversy develop into a major
armed conflict, it might carry with il
incalculable ramifications.
Potential Dangers.
All the world understood that a
new Russo-Japanese war could hard
ly be isolated; Japan has an "anti-
Communist" friendship treaty with
Germany and Italy, and those two
powers might, conceivably, step in
however farfetched the results of
their possible intervention might be
because of distance and other factors;
Soviet Russia, on the other hand, has
definite military alliance with
France.
In case of a Russo-Japanese war in
the Far East, Germany might start
something in Central Europe, thus
harassing the European borders of the
Soviet republics. A clash between
Germany and Czecho-Slovakia could
not be considered an utter impossi-
bility, and that would, as far as can
be seen, have meant a German attack
on Ukraine, long ago designated as
one of the detectives of Germany's
military aspirations. Should that take
place, the Soviets would, of course, be
appreciably weakened in the Far East,
Continued on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
State Officials
Speak At Picnics
In Pine County
COOperatives and Game
Wardens Stage Gather
ings simultaneously.

Many hundreds of Pine county
people were drawn to Grindstone and
Pine lakes Sunday when the coop
eratives and eighth district game
wardens sponsored picnics at those
lakes respectively. Two state off,
Gals, E. F. Selvig and Herman c.
Wenzel spoke to the gatherings, Mr..
Selvig to the Coop picnic and Mr.
Wenzel to the game warden picnic.
Coop Crowd Hear Selvig.
Mr.. Selvig, state director of Co.
operatives, talking before the coop
erative gathering at Grindstone lake,
brought out that the cooperative
movement as it is today, is slightly less
than 100 years old; that it was started
in Rochdale, England, by % poor
weavers, 81 men and one woman, with
an initial capital of about $40 in
American money. From this it has
extended into about 40 countries and
has membership of more than 100
million families. That in this coun-
try the cooperatives, after paying all
expenses of operation in 1886 had a
total of $38,OOO,OOO left over. Of
this amount more than Is million dol
lars was paid to farmers as patronage
dividends and Is million was plowed
back into their cooperatives to pro-
vide additional operating capital.
That the bushes done in Minnesota
through cooperatives for 1927 would
equal about 200 million dollars.
The speaker pointed out that if all
of the business in petroleum products,
including such accessories as are Or
dinarily handled by the filling sta
tons as has been done through nine
representative cooperatives in this
state, or like cooperatives, that in
1886 the patronage cash refunds on
consumers petroleum products would
have amounted to more than $780,
900 for the state of Minnesota. That
if all of this similar business in Ram
sey county would have been done
through cooperatives such as the CO.
operative on Como Avenue in st.
CONTINUED on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
|ClOvertOn Man Is
Married Sunday

Miss Hattie Pierson of Blaine town.
ship, Wisconsin, and Mr.. Frank Hol-
ter of Cloverton, were married on
Tuesday evening, August 9. The cere-
mony took place at the home of the
brides father, with Rev. Paul J. R.
Peterson of Markville, reading the
service.
Following the ceremony, after con-
gratulations and good wishes had been
extended the newly welded pair by
those present, all were treated to
delicious homemade ice cream and
cake.
Among those at the wedding were
Miss Vernilda Jensen who was the
brides maid of honor, and Gustav
Mohr, who acted as best man; Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Hotter of Cloverton
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Carlson of DAN
bury, Wis, and other near relatives
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Carlton Fair Will
Be Very Elaborate

That the Carlton County fair which
opens at Barnum Thursday, August
rs, will be among the best in the
state is practically assured. That ex-
hibits will be on par with and in
some departments far better than in
former years is very probable con-
sidering the many inquiries that have
been received not only for space but
for information as to how soon the
buildings would be ready to receive
them. Supervisors of the individual
departments have all strived to make
improvements in order that their de-
partment will be the outstanding one
Fair visitors will note many changes
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Former Sandstone
Resident Is Buried

Role Russell, a former resident
of the Sandstone community, died al
his home in Grand Forks, N. D., last
week from a heart ailment. He was
Sc years of age. The body was laid
to rest Saturday in the family lot in
Springhill cemetery at Sandstone be-
side his father and mother.
The family came to Sandstone in
1894 from North Dakota where the
senior Mr.. Russell was established in
the real estate business for many
years.
Role received his education in the
Sandstone school and after his mar
riage to Cecial Parish, Sandstone
girl, moved to Minneapolis where he
was employed for many years before
going to Grand Forks.
The deceased is survived by his
wife, three sons and two daughters
and one sister.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
County Will Get
Clothing Project
Various Township Chair
men Have Been Selected
to Conduct the Work.

A home project course in clothing
is being offered to women in Pine
county, the first lesson to start the
last of September, according to Max
McMillin, county agent.
This is the first home project work
that has been available in Pine county
for 10 years, according to McMillin
and the township chairmen who will
organize the women in their respec-
tive townships, report considerable
interest in their local communities.
This project is free to all women
in the county. 1t is an educational
and instructive project consisting OF
three lessons. This is not a WPA
project, but it is adult education Of
fered through the University of Min
nesota by the extension service.
The following women are the chair
men in their respective townships
and any woman interested in taking
the course, whether they live in town
or in the country, should contact the
chairman in their township: Mrs
Otto Wiedemann, Pine City; Mrs
Chris Miller, Chengwatana; Mrs. Ell
mer Henderson, Pokegama; Mrs. Chas
Hendrickson, Pine Lake; Mrs. John
J. Molloy, Finlayson; Mrs. Edw
Danelski, Bremen; Mrs. w. w. Ogil-
vie, Norman; Mrs. J. B. Nelson, Birch
Creek; Mrs. Ernest Anderson, Stur-
geon Lake; Mrs. Clarence Loken, Dell
Grove; Mrs. Dale Harris, Sandstone;
Mrs Nils Anderson, Rock Creek; Mrs
Ellen Frye, Arlone; Mrs. Frank Sacre,
Clover; Mrs. Henry Kramer, Ogema;
Mrs. Chris. Frederiksen, Partridge;
Mrs. Herman Hancock, Mission Creek;
Mrs. Melvin Anderson, Brook Park;
Mrs. Frank McFerran, Barry; Mrs.
Claus Toering, Hinckley; Mrs. Ben
Street, Windemere; Mrs. Ed Arm
strong, Kerrick; Mrs. Joe Wurm, Roy
alton; Mrs. Adrian Berglund, Bruno;
Mrs. Ed Goring, Kettle River; and
Mrs. VIM. Kelch, Arna.
The women in the townships in
which no chairman has been selected
should get in touch with the chair
man closest to them, as it is not the
desire to leave out anyone who is
interested in the project.
Some of the lessons which are
available are thrift practices, which
includes pressing and pressing equip
ment, home dry cleaning and short
cut overall patch; other lessons in
clude tricks in clothing care, simple
steps in smart tailoring, tailored de-
tails for wash fabrics and modern
underwear.
More information can be obtained
from each chairman. 5 :.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Public Meetings
Discuss The Tax
Forfeited Lands
Officials and Residents of
Eastern Pine COmmun-
tiles Try for Solution.

In series of eight meetings during
the past two weeks officials of IL
townships in eastern Pine county met
with representatives of the Conserva-
ton Commission, the county board
and the United States Department OF
Agriculture to discuss problems of tax
delinquent land. Commissioner Oscar
Eklund and County Auditor Joseph
E. Therrien represented the county
board. The seriousness of the tax
delinquency problem which has been
responsible for At percent of the IL
townships under consideration being
forfeited to the state, and with indi-
vidual townships ranging from IL to
70 percent The desire of the county
board and the State Conservation
Commission to work out a program
to deal with this land which would
be satisfactory to the local residents
led to these meetings.
The failure of undeveloped wild
land to remain on the tax roll has
resulted in the shifting of local in
debtedness, hitherto resting on the
entire township, to relatively small
area of land in farms. The taxes
necessary to meet these debt charges
have become well nigh confscatory in
several of the townships, although the
tax paying record of farmers has been
relatively good, it was pointed out
State Should Share Burden.
In developing program for the
area it was strongly emphasized in
every township with school or town
Indebtedness that the state should
assume at least part of the burden
of the bonds. One specific proposal
that met with general approval was
that the state should assume the por-
ton of the debt on the land FORGETTING
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Brook Park Girl
Wins High Ranking

Recently the American Youth
Forum conducted an essay contest
through the American Magazine on
various subjects and Jean Nuetzman,
a sophomore of the Brook Park high
school, chose as her topic, "The Amer
lea l Want" Sunday she received
word that her contribution ranked
high and was given a certificate in
dicating honorable mention.
A personal letter from John Dun
gan, director of the Forum, stated
that 231, 1884 essays had been received
and he congratulated Miss Nuetzman
on winning honorable mention. The
list of winners of awards will be pub
lished in the September and October
issues of the magazine.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Section Foreman
Becomes A Groom

Oscar Carlson, genial section fore
man on the Great Northern railroad
through Askov and former baseball
player in the Pine County League,
was united in marriage to Ruby Loken
in Sandstone Saturday afternoon.
Both the bride and groom are well
known in the Sandstone community,
Mr.. Carlson being member of the
village council. Mrs. Carlson is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Loken of near Friesland.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Sturgeon Lake Wins
From EskO's Corner

Sturgeon Lake annexed another
victory in the Head O'Lakes League
race when it defeated Esko's Corner
Sunday by score of 8 to 4. The
game was featured by the heavy hit
ting of Olson and Gay of Sturgeon
Lake, each getting three hits, which
included home run by the former
and double and triple by the latter
In the last game of the schedule to
be played at Sturgeon Lake Sunday,
August 81, the Lakers will meet the
Zenith Coke team. Following is the
box score of last Sundays game:
Sturgeon Lake 8; Eskos Corner A.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Former AskOv Pair
Purchase A Cafe

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Paulsen, former
Askov residents, have purchased
Peggy's Cafe in Sandstone and opened
it for business Tuesday, after having
it remodeled. The couple need no
introduction to people of the Askov
community since they once resided
here. Mrs. Paulsen is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Jorgen Christensen,
now of Sandstone, but who resided
here on a farm few years ago.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Marriage Applications

The following have applied to the
clerk of district court of Pine county
for marriage licenses the past two
weeks:
Glen Goodwin Swenson of Pine
City, to Gladys E. Workman of Hinck-
ley.
Carl Oscar Carlson of Sandstone, to
Ruby E. Loken of Friesland.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Kerrick School
/; Grounds Leveled

Workmen have just recently COM
pleted leveling and filling the school
grounds in front of the Kerrick
schoolhouse. A new cement walk and
steps have been added and the new
arrangement will afford a much bet
ter entrance to the building and to
the premises.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
|Kerrick Bank Gets
Some "Dolling Up

The private office and ceiling of
the Kerrick State Bank has just been
given an application of Nu-Wood on
its interior which makes very pleas
ing atmosphere. The private office
was improved and the ceiling of the
bank proper was lowered and re-
designed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Farmers Union To
Meet At Scandia

A Farmers Union meeting will be
held at Scandal hall south of Bruno
Tuesday, August %, at 8 p. m. A
speaker from the state committee as
well as the district supervisor, will be
present.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Pine City School
Mans Wife Dies

Mrs. v. w. Ziebarth, 41-year old
wife of the superintendent of schools
at Pine City, passed away Monday
at noon after ailing since February
with abcesses around the heart.
Mrs. Ziebarth leaves no children,
but her husband survives. Funeral
services were held at Pine City and
the body was taken to Minneapolis
for burial.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Rutledge Wins The
BIB Championship

The Rutledge baseball team de-
feated the N. P. S. Club to l in a
game at Sandstone Sunday. The con-
test was to decide the championship
of the second half. There still remains
a runner up series however, before
the final representative from the
League is decided.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Hinckley Fire Day Is
Set For September 4

The Hinckley Fire Survivors Asso-
citation announces that meeting of
the association will be held Septem-
Der 4. The graves will be decorated
as usual, says the announcement, and
all are invited. "a
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Barnicks Return
From Their Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Barnick of
Sandstone, returned Monday from
their two weeks auto trip through
several western states and in Canada.
Mr.. Barnick reports that they had
a fine trip but that crop conditions,
in general are rather poor, except
in the Red River valley and Alberta,
Canada, where they have a bumper
crop.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18
Rifle Shoot Will
Be Held Sunday

The Askov, Bruno, Finlayson and
Denham rifle teams will again COM
pete in meet at the Askov rifle range
in the gravel pit west of the Kettle
river bridge. Everyone interested in
this sport are invited and urged to be
there at 10 a. m. when the contest
will begin.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-08-18

Summary-Two base hits, A. johnson
Gay; three base hits, Cay. Don Palon;
home runs, Olson; sacrifice hits, P. Klar,
mango. Koivasto to johnson; struck out,
by johnson S, by Cunningham 6; hit by
pitched ball, B. johnson, Sariin; bases
umpire. Robinson; scorer. Wallin; time,
1:50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-02

Pictured above is one of Amer
 ica's greatest birdmen. He is
 shown in flying attire. His flight
 from Buenos Aires to Los Angeles
 was but one of his greatest
 achievements.
 artists of MT. Mecca Notably among the visiting celebrities in the musical world will be Joe Biviano, popular radio star and featured NEG artist; Louis Pedemonte of Hartford, one of MT. Mecca's stu dents, who recently completed a weeks engagement at the State theater in Hartford and Phil Bond mi, headliner on the Keith circuit. Attorney Carmine Cipriano will be master of ceremonies for the occa- sion. MT. Mecca will be assisted by his brother, Anthony and his assist ants, Edward Digimus and Valerian Morucs, rated among the "tops" in the local entertainment field. A student band of fifty will be one of the highlights of Saturday nights concert.
 Commander Hawks is making a special visit here from his residence, Hawks Nest', Bedding, Conn, be- cause he is interested in muisc, es- pecially accordion music. He plans to take accordion lessons and again believe-it- -or-not he has selected Domenic Mecca as his prospective teacher. What a boost for the home town boy!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-02
PALS TO ELECT
 NEW TREASURER

The North End Y Pals will hold a special meeting tomorrow night at the East Farms street hut at 7:15 o'clock. The rumor that the club will be diSbanded due to split in the ranks was denied this morning by President Peter Polletto. He claims the club will be in no way connected with the newly chartered Pals who were former members of the Y Pals.
 A new treasurer will be elected at tomorrow's barley and a program of summer activities outlined. The following are asked to attend: Vice. president Joseph Renaldb Secretary, James Jannetty. John Lauria, Son ny Lattanzio. Thomas Gunshanan, Salvatore Gugliotti and Henry Poultes.
 Any other North End youth wish ing to join will be welcome to at- tend Tuesdays gathering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-02

The grand list was announced as $167, 1926, 720.
 To maintain WPA projects trans fers from one appropriation to an- other were recommended to the board of aldermen on request of the board of public works. They are: From the Abbott avenue proj- ect to the Hamilton avenue project, $5,00O: from the Fulton park proj- ect to the Cherry street project, $5,000; from the golf course project to the South Main street project, $3,000.
 Assessments
 Tax Collector Ennis was instruct ed to collect $6,16291 in sidewalk and curb assessments for work done last year and chargeable to prop erty owners now.
 The board postponed action on requests of the registrars of voters for transfer of appropriations in the office to purchase new filing equip- ment at $1,950, and $250 for creden- tial badges for election officials, di- recting Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor to report on the matter after it has been determined whether the funds are available without creating shortage of the supplies account before the end of the year.
 Action Deferred
 This matter and the board of edu- cations request of transfer of an ap- propriation in the public works de- partment for WPA funds to con- tinue employment of no persons were postponed for action until the regular meeting Thursday, due to absence of Commissioner John H. Goss, member of 8 committee to re- port on the proposals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-02
FAMOUS FLYER
 TO VISIT HERE
Commander Hawks to At= tend Concert Arranged
 By Local Maestro

Captain Frank Hawks, intrepid flyer, conqueror of the Andes in flight from Buenos Aires to Los Angeles and holder of many speed records, is coming to Waterbury next Saturday. His reason, is a swell Believe It. -Or-Not for Ripley! Commander Hawks is executive-vice- president of the Junior Birdmen of America, but neither aviation or birdmen has prompted his accept ance of an invitation to visit the Brass City.
 Commander Hawks to use his of ficial title is coming here as the guest of Domenic Mecca, Water bury's outstanding interpreter and teacher of accordion music. He will attend the recital in Buckingham hall Saturday evening and will hear some of the worlds accordion play CTS, who will be presented as guest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-02
20 ODD FELLOWS
 RECEIVE DECREE
Close to 1000 Attend Mass Meeting at Tor=
 ringtOn Armory
Special to The Democrat)

NSpeclaI to lnc DemOcTat)
 Torrington, May 2-Twenty can didates took the initiatory degree at mass meeting of the Odd Fellows Advancement association at the state armory Saturday evening. Osceola lodge of Pittsfield, Mass, exemplified the ritual viewed by Special Deputy Grand Sire Fred erick L. Phelps of Middletown.
 The general committee in charge of the meeting which was attended by neraly 1000 odd Fellows from all parts of the state included: Will liam Brink and Charles Schmidt of Nosahogan lodge, Waterbury; Rob- ert Prevent and Russell Gould, of Winsted; Joseph Franks and Nathan Wellner, of Canaan; Clifford Mig mercy and Harvey Smith, of Tor rington; George Smith and Lisle Wilder, of Collinsville; William Maton and Ernest Burdett, of Townsend lodge. Waterbury; Jesse Barrett and C. Edwin Anderson, of Naugatuck; R. Heaton Guernsey and George B. Tibbals. of Thomas ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-02
WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILE-
Without CalemeI--And You Jump Out of Bed
 the Morning Karin to Co

the Morning Karin to Go
 The liver should pour out two pounds of liouid bile into your bowels daily. If this bile is not flowing freely, your food doesn 'td digest. It just decays in the bowels. Gas bloats up your stomach. You get constipated. Your whole system is poisoned and you feel sour. sunk and the world looks punk.
 A mere bowel movement doesn't get at the cause. It takes those good. old Carter's Little Liver Pills to get these two pounds of bile flowing freely and make you feel ''up and up." Harmless. gentle. yet amaz- ing In making bile flow freely. Ask for Carter's Little Liver Pills by name. 25c. Stubbornly refuse anything else.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-02
Secretary

ard of The Press Club, Waterbury, Maurice the Magician" to many who remember him as a performer of years ago, will preside as master of ceremonies. There will be many of the disappearing feats for which magicians are famous, many manlp- ulations of cards, of rabbits, of flow CTS, of plucking forth various objects from the innocent spectators. It is entitled, "A Night of Mystery this entertainment. and as such will pro- duce many sleight of hand perform ances for which the entertainers are noted in their especial lines.
 Among those who will appear is the elderly veteran, John H. Davl- son, of Rhode Island, father of the Dr. Davison who is General John J.. Pershing's personal physician.
 There will be "The Great Le- Roy" and company, of Meriden, with many strange display of the science" of the occult, of manipu- lation.
 Silent Mora" of New York, will be & headliner at the show where what you see is only half of what goes on behind the scenes. He is noted for many feats, such as the vanishing bowl of water. the billiard ball manipulation, the vanishing lamp on the table, the Chinese sticks, egg bag, the table changing into a walking stick and fan.
 Others will include Ingram, of Providence; Paul Knoffsky, of Springfield, Mass, George Morrow, Bridgeport, who does a general as sortment of tricks. And still more acts will be displayed by Joseph S. Bucket, Dick Edmonson, mysterious Ingram" Latham Lambert and Me- Cafferty. Adam Jentoch of Water bury is secretary of the society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-02
NEW YORK YOUTH
 CONTEST WINNER

Twenty amateur accordionists competed for prizes yesterday in a contest sponsored at Temple hall by Charles Deloisio, of New York, who is 8 former local resident.
 First prize in the senior division was won by Guido Massano of New York; second. Aldo Tulipani, of Ridgefield. First prize in the jun for division went to Anthony Ferrari of Wallingford and Frank Banche of Waterbury won second.
 Several renditions were given by Nicholas Mecca and Betty DiMecca of this city.