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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
1913 Fire Claim
Situation sMade
Clear By Dodge
Windemere Mutual Fire In
surance Company's Re-
ownership is Detailed.

Many residents of northern Pine
county have in the past had dealings
with the Windemere Mutual Fire In
surance Company and many who yet
remain, suffered fire losses. These
people will be interested in the fol-
lowing detail of business transactions
in regards to the receivership of the
company and the fire losses, says
c. j. Dodge, attorney at Moose Lake,
who together with L. H. Blackjack,
is looking after the affairs of several
county residents. Mr.. Dodge'S report
of the affairs follows:
"The fire claim of the company was
approximately $4,000 of which $4,000
was paid to attorneys among whom
was Mr.. Burdick, acting also as the
attorney for the receivers; J. B. Mel
son of Sturgeon Lake, and L. J.
Palmer of Duluth. This receivership
was conducted in the district court
of Carlton county, but we have never
clearly understood why the matter
was not commenced in Pine county
where the company formerly had its
main place of business and where
most of its policyholders at the time
of the forest fire of 1918 resided. The
net amount, after deducting approx
imately $4,000 attorneys fees from
the fire claim, was $34, 1883, depos-
tied in the First National Bank of
Moose Lake, and $109.38 of old funds
left on deposit in the Sturgeon Lake
State Bank, or total of $34 ,287.96
in cash, which the receivers have in
their hands.
From this amount, $167.50 was dis
bursed for bond fee, and $13, 124.38,
we understand, will be paid to the
contributing companies who made
contributions to the Windemere Com
pany after the fire. Miscellaneous ex-
penses, we understand, to date were
S313.47. j. B. Nelson was allowed
1852 Attorney Burdick was allowed
$4,000 attorneys fees for services
since last November and Mr.. Palmer
was allowed $500 for his services
as receiver. These disbursements are
in addition to the $4,000 fees paid
out for collection of the fire claim
The matter of the hearing on the
account of the receivers came on
before the Hon. c. R. Magney, one
of the judges of the district court,
at Duluth on Monday, July 18. We
thought the item of attorneys fees
for Mr.. Burdick was too high, as
well as Mr.. Palmer's bill, but the
Hon. c. R. Magney ruled that the
charges were reasonable. The re-
sponsibility, of course, for the allow
ance of these items rests with the
court.
There will be some other items
of expense before the claimants get
their checks, but we are informed
by Mr.. Burdick, that claimants will
receive something over 80 percent
of their claims as allowed"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
Learning From A Useful Life

he would give himself, and was the
man to set good example for others.
The well known pioneer was YER
satile. For time he raised bees to
considerable extent. Business err
rands and social calls brought me to
his office or home frequently. l
recall on one occasion being greeted
by swarm of his bees. It was in
the days of derby hats. 1 started
fighting with my hat, ran from the
bees, put the hat back on and sud-
denly discovered that bee had got
ten under the hat with the result that
was stung and stunned.
Mr.. Mosbak said that if you fight
bull it fights back, and to be I'M
concerned when around bees. How
ever, told my friend that being ac-
customed to it, he could stand the
bee sting better than 1, and in the
second place his head was covered
with a screened box.
Good Adviser.
When we organized the brass band
at Askov in the fall of 1914, Mr.
Mosb9k was one of the good boosters
for that community enterprise, giving
it his moral support. Naturally a
newspaper and printing plant in a
village as small as Askov, back in
1914, was a precarious undertaking
Mr.. Mosbak had catalogs, leaflets
and office stationery to be printed
and 1 recall very well the help he was
to our struggling business in those
early days.
1 was also glad to have his advice
gained through years of experience
and recall one time he said: eve
farmers can disagree and sometimes
be very outspoken at our cooperative
meetings, but it is well for you not
to enter into those disputes too much
for you need the help and assistance
of the entire community. Even that
will be none too much"
Our departed friend was man who
fought for freedom and for individual
rights. He was militantly against
domination and always demanded the
right of free expression from every
citizen. 1t was my regret that in the
last few visits with him during the
past year or two, it was difficult for
him to hear, but was always glad
to receive from him letters, state
ments and documents in which he
thought I would be interested and
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
International
News Review
BY GEORG STRANDvOLD

Last weeks Review started out
with reference to the beginning of
the round-the-world airplane flight
undertaken by Howard Hughes and
four companions, and with cautious
statement of a rumor which alleged
that Germany would not let them
cross its territory; it subsequently de-
veloped that the German government
in no way placed any distractions in
the amazing pathway which these five
Americans chiseled out of the sky
and when MIR. Hughes, at the termina-
ton of journey completed in 81
hours 8 minutes 10 seconds, in the
New York city hall responded to
an official speech of welcome, he said
gracious words about aviation foster
ing the brotherhood of men, the amity
among nations. Whether that same
thought was in the mind of one
Douglas P. Corrigan who ushered in
the present week by making a sue
cessful solo flight from New York
to Dublin, is not known, but a fact
it is that this achievement brought
expressions of amazement because the
fellow flew in an 8-year old dilapi-
dated plane without a radio and
without most of the instruments
which usually are considered indis-
pensable by aerial navigators. De-
flying all warnings and regulations,
he simply went ahead and did it.
Venezuela, too!
After all, it may be that aviation
is destined to build the true bridge
of friendship between nations, and
one is sorely needed, for the League
of Nations is patiently becoming OBJ
solete because of many deeds it left
undone. And now members drift
away, one by one; the latest to re-
sign is Venezuela, and Colombia is
planning to follow the example.
Members deserving the League with
in recent years are Japan, Germany,
Italy, Brazil, Paraguay, Costa Rica,
Guatemala, Chile, Ell Salvador, Hon.
duras and-now Venezuela. Whether
the League will be able to Withstand
this continued blood-letting may be
a question.
"WOrds, Words, Words -w
One of the greatest disappointments
caused by the League was its pitiful
inability to do anything about one
of its major tasks, that of disarm-
ament; it would seem that the more
the League said about it, the more
eagerly the nations rushed increasing
ornaments
The other day President Roosevelt
in San Notwithstanding in the
protecting shadow of far-reaching
naval guns-expounded his own ideas
about disarmament. Yes, he said
the United States would gladly disarm
Continued on page -
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
Historical and Scenic Places
DrdlU Visitors TO East, South
By INGRID o. MILLER, Pine City.

BY INGRID o. MILLER, Pine City.
From the pines of Minnesota to
the palms of Georgia, we travelled,
my brother and l. We saw many
strange places, met a number of diff
ferent people, and experienced many
strange and new adventures.
When we left home, the iris were
just beginning to bloom. Trees and
grass stood in full glory of green as
result of the wonderful spring rains,
but farmers, forgetful of the past
drouth years, complained that the
fields were too wet to plant corn. In
two weeks we had arrived in Savan-
nah, Georgia, to see corn seven feet
in height, fast approaching the ripen-
ing stage. We left the land of pota-
toes and rutabagas and saw fields of
blooming tobacco and cotton. Such
was the contrast.
Before we came to Savannah, how
ever, we traversed many states and
took little jaunt into foreign soil.
Toronto was our goal in Canada and
enroute we glimpsed bit of Canad-
ian life and manners. AS we passed
through Windsor 1 laughingly re-
marked that the people were no diff
ferent from us. Toward evening,
however, we began to see difference
A filling station attendant emerged
from his elaborate domain to help
us. Yes, we wanted gasoline even
at 81 cents per gallon, which was
only few cents more than our price
because the Canadian gallons are
five-fourths of ours. Indeed, we must
have our windshield washed. Oh,
yes, the tires must be checked! We
surely needed oil! 1t would take just
a few moments to change the oil
entirely. Yes, this is the best road
to take to New York. No, shouldn't
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
Denham Resident
50 Years Succumbs

Funeral services were held Monday
at l p. m. from the Bohemian lodge
hall south of Denham for John Bro
Yak, who passed away Friday in ST
Mary's hospital in Duluth. Burial
was made in the Willow River ceme-
terry. Mr.. Brozak had been i'll 1C
weeks with cancer.
Mr.. BroZak was born in CZecho-
slovakia in September, 1864 and came
to the United States when but g
young man and resided at Chicago
for a period of time Soon after his
marriage he came to Denham ano
had made his home there for approx
imately 38 years. He is survived by
his wife, three sisters and three broth
ers.
The pallbearers at the funeral were
Jim Dolezal, Laddy Janasoski, FranE
Urianek, John Hyska, Frank Cisal
and Joseph Dobesh.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
Sturgeon Lake Is
Victor Sunday
Pine County Nine Protects
Lead in Head O'Lakes
Baseball Loop.

The Sturgeon Lake baseball team
went to Superior, Wis, Sunday when
it participated in League game with
Superior Local 288 and came away
with a to 7 victory to protect its
lead in the League race. Each team
received seven hits from the oppos-
ing pitchers and a three-run rally
in the closing moment of the game
fell short of giving Superior the vic
tory.
The Lakers were without the serv-
ices of their regular moundsman,
Monroe Cunningham, who has been
ill, but Palon and Olson took care
of the duties on the mound in good
manner. Following is the box score:
Sturgeon Lake 8; Local 288 Superior, Z.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21

Indications are that the second half
of the Pine County Baseball League
schedule will be close until the finish.
Present standings show that four
teams are tied for first place with
two victories and one defeat each,
while Sandstone rests in the cellar
with three straight losses. The sched-
ule Sunday, however, bids well to
break the tie at the top for several
leading teams play each other. Fol-
lowing are the box scores:
Mp S. Club 8; Sandstone 2.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
h would help me in my public
Inspiration to Others.

Of course, we differed now and then
on public questions. That was only
to be expected. Through those diff
ferences, however, I was the gamer
for he was more mellow and the
man of mature judgment.
On many of those visits at the
home, especially if at afternoon coffee
time, Mrs. Mosbek, the mother of
the community" Joined with refresh
ments. She likewise took an active
interest in economic and social ques-
tons. 1t was interesting, enlighten-
ing and inspirational to discuss mat
tiers of community interest or sub
jects covering a wider area with those
folks. Their hospitality and their
interest in others will be remem-
bered by the hundreds of people with
whom they came in contact and be a
guide and inspiration to younger
people.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21

Peter McFarlane (above), super
intendent of the Gospel Mission of
st. Paul, will be the speaker at a
young peoples rally to be held in the
Hinckley school auditorium under
auspices of the District Christian En-
deavor, Wednesday evening, July 26,
at 8 o'clock.
The famed Colored Jubilee Singers
of Chicago, who thrilled audiences at
Hinckley last year will be there. 1t
is expected that young people from
throughout this section will gather
in large numbers to hear the good
program to be presented. This is the
first of a series of rallies which are
to be held throughout the country.
The Jubilee Singers are rated as the
best of their kind and they are in
demand by some of the largest
churches in the land.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
Farmers Union To
Meet At Duxbury

The Farmers Union will hold a
meeting at the DuXbury hall Mon
day evening, July rs, beginning at 8
o'clock. All interested in their COM
munity welfare are invited to attend.
A good speaker will be present, it is
announced, and social period and
dance will be enjoyed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21

Summary-Two base hits. Nelson. Gay
out. by johnson 3, by Farrell 2, by PaIor
2, by Olson Z; hit by pitched ball. Olson
and Peterson by johnson: bases on balls
off johnson 3, off Farrell l, off Palon 3
off Olson 4; umpire, Castonquay; scorer
Wallin; time, 90.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21

Summary-Two base hits, Klinker, john
son; three base hits, Gagnon Cahlander;
struck out, by Cahlander TO- by Edin Is:
bases on balls, off Cahlander none, off
Edin 1; umpire, Tarnowski; scorer,
GabrielSon; time, 200.
CONTINUED on Page 100
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
Four Teams Tied
For Top Place
In County Race
Second Half Schedule Con-
sists of Two More Games
for Each Team.

Schedule Sunday, July "a.
Beroun at Moose Lake, N. P. S. Club
at Willow River, Sandstone at Rut-
ledge.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
S. Club 8; Sandstone 2.
SANDSTONE


w. Johnson sub. for c.. Johnson.
Alters sub. for Jensen.
Miller sub. for w. Johnson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
. 288 SUPERIOR

BerkoWitZ sub. for CologSki.
Farrell sub. for johnson.
STURGEON LAKE
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21

"A National Record
Largest circulation of any
newspaper in the United
States published in a COM
munity of its size.
By far the largest circu-
lation of any newspaper in
Pine county.
A good advertising medium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10
BALDWIN PREPS, GENTS FAVORED
Washington Hill Games Tonight; Sacred Hearts,
 Robins Listed

The Sacred Hearts will seek their first win of the basketball season at Washington Park tonight in meeting Baldwin Props who to date have only lost one game. With Jim mic Tracey refereeing, the game will get underway at 7:30, as prelim- mary to the feature between the Robins and the Gents of the Hill.
 The Props, still in the running for the first round title, will be at full strength for the game, not taking any chances which might be disas- trous. They must yet meet the Raymond Hillies, rowever, and that team is at present leading the en- tire circuit.
 A loss for the Gents tonight would also practically spoil their chances for title to the first round. By the present standing they are deadlock ed with the Props for third place and have yet to playoff a 35-35 tie with the Props. That score was the result of their meeting several weeks ago in a league game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10

WILEY FAVORED TO TAKE FIRST CROSBY CONTEST
Local High School Rivals Clash Saturday; Naugy
 Away Twice

Crosby and Wilby, which won and lost high school basketball tests over the weekend, meet each other for the first time this season on Sat- urday night, while Leavenworth, fresh from a victory irl Watertown, takes on West Haven tomorrow night at the Wilby gym. Crosby broke even in it's two-game series with AnSonia last Saturday by win ming a tight 29-27 game in this city, while Wilby was losing its first game of five starts in Torrington, 28 to g.
 Wilby the Choice
 On the basis of present standing and past performances, Wilby will be favored to win from a Crosby team that has played fin and out" basketball in four starts, after a good looking show against the Alumni on Christmas night, but against Wilby, and with the new rules on field goals anything can, and probably will happen.
 Took Tests Ahead
 Down in Naugatuck the high school fans are entertaining valley championship ideas already in view of the boys excellent showing on their home court, their latest victims being Bridgeport Central, but Coach Pete Foley is sitting tight and hoping for the best until the boys get their first tests off the home floor which comes this week at An sonia and Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10
BY HENRY McLEMORE

Los Angeles, Jan. 10.-(UP)-That there is a broken heart for every bulb on Broadway is not one bit truer than that there is a broken hoss player for every system to make money at the tracks that was ever devised.
 This means that there must be fully a million broken hoss players at large in the country, because l myself know nearly that many fool proof systems. They are known as "foolproof," I imagine, chiefly be- cause they offer concrete proof that those of us who employ them are fools.
 I started collecting" systems many years>ago at the annual county fair races where the track was SC bad that the very fact that the horses could run over it without boWine anything more serious than tendons proved them something slightly less than thoroughbreds and that they had more than trace of AL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10
Basketball

StS. Peter and Paul Downs Cadets
 The Sts. Peter and Paul Societiers under the management of Jack Hartley defeated the Cadets Friday night at the Washington Commun- ity Club 20 to 15. Cincola was high scorer with three baskets. Razor" Doran, captain of the team per- formed a brilliant game.
 The Sts. Peter and Paul team would like to book any teams from 14 to IT years of age. They would like to hear from Sammy Proco- pion's Bulldogs, West Side Jrs., the Brooklyn Y Danes, and the Revelers from the South End. For games, call Manager Jack Hartley or Dial 3-6034 between two or five o'clock on Sunday or Tuesday afternoons
 Bulldogs TrOunce Raiders
 The Bulldogs defeated the Raid CTS at the Brooklyn Y. M. c. A. Traver was High scorer of the game making 13 points. Manager Santora of the raiders made nine points. DeSchenes also played a brilliant game.
 The Bulldogs would like to meet any team in the city from IA to l6 years of age. For games please write to Manager Sam tsProcopion, 623 South Main street, or Dial 3-9631 between three and five o'clock.
 The scnre.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10

St. Joseph's Girls basketball team, anxious to bring the most formid- able opponents to Waterbury, have secured the highly-touted Under wood Damsels of Hartford to show against them at the Brooklyn Y Thursday evening at o'clock.
 The rivalry between these two clubs has been keen for years Thursdays encounter will be the first the clubs have played this year, the second to be played in the capi- tai city later in the season.
 Coach Paul Bernier of the Saints has been drilling his charges faith fully for this contest, realizing they'll have to be in tip-top form to stop the clever sharpshooters from the Insurance City.
 The Misses Kirschberger, Focus and Phelan will be the trio the wis., itors will have to stop to check the locals. A small admission will be charged. The game will be followed by dancing until 11:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10

The games for next week are as follows:
 A League
 Wednesday, 6:30-Beta vs. Crosby.
 Friday, 6:30-Cedar vs. Highland CTS.
 Friday, 7:30-Gamma vs. Colon ials.
 , B League
 Monday, 6:30-Tech vs. Water town.
 Tuesday, 6:30-Crusaders vs. Aces.
 Thursday, 6:30-Terriors vs. Blue Demons.
 The Senior Inter-Club Basketball league of the Central Y. M. c. A. will get under way next Tuesday night when the first games of the league will be played. There are 8 teams entered in the league. All games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Games for next week are as follows:
 Tuesday, 8:00-Y. M. H. A. vs. Kenosha.
 Tuesday, s:oo-Psi Phi Theta vs. Orions.
 Thursday, s:oo-olympics vs. Full ton. 4f
 Thursday, s:oO-Black Knights vs. Royals.
 The league will be ill the form of round robin tournament. Last year the league was won by the Centrals who have broken up and formed new club, the Royals. Sev- eral teams will bid for the cham pionship this year and the league should be a close contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10

pine goat in their blood lines.
 Since that time I have collected systems from here to Budapest, Bowie. Pimlico. the Downs, both Churchill and Epson, Hialeah, Havre De Grace, Tanforan, Fair grounds, Lincoln Park, Auteuil, and now, Santa Anita.
 Small Child System
 Santa Anita has been very pro- ductive. For a good collector Oi systems two hours in the turf clut there is just as satisfactory as day in a newly discovered tomb would be for an Egyptoligist. I hadn't been in the place more than ter minutes before I overheard a new one - the "small-child-wit with-stub- pencil-in- hand" system.
 It belonged to Mrs. Dick Arlen the former Jobyna Ralston. It is worked in this manner. Before leaving her home for the track Mrs Arlen places a pencil in her young sons hands and leaves him alone in the nursery with a list of the days entries. Five minutes later she studies the list. One day the baby tabbed many winning long shots, an6 his choices since have been eagerly sought after by the racing gentry.
 Then there is the beauty parlol operator system. This has tre- mendous vogue among women play CTS and consists of betting noth- ing that was not told them by ar operator while undergoing the tor lures of being beautified. Tips re- ce:ved while the hair dryer is blow ing are considered infallable.
 A great many men are devoteef of the bartender system. No ancient Greek ever listened more profound ly to an oracle than do many play CTS to the tips offered by the pro- fessional cocktail stirrer-up
 Kibbee Idea
 A system that is being giyer much attention at Santa Anita right now is the Kibbee system, which was named after it s inventor, Guy Kibbee. To play it, one must spend the night before studying in the form charts the past performances of the next days runners. The next step is to be at the track full hour before the first race and question every owner, handicapper, jockey stable boy, and trainer possible. The last five minutes before the bugle sounds must be, spent in reviewing the form charts. From the moment the horses step on the track unUl they near the starting gate, the play CT of the Kibbee system must Sift his findings and get his informa- tion all julnbled. Then comes the final step. At the last moment a mad dash must be made to the cashiers window and this breath lessly shouted:
 Give me something! Give me something! Give me anything!"
 Often the cashier, in his amaze ment will select a ticket on a horse that wins.
 Personally I don't fool with any of these. systems. know them to be uncertain. play safe and always buy the same ticket that the man in front of me in the line buys. figure he must know something else why would be be risking, his money?
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