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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
Legislative News
By C.. G. MANN,
Representative from Pine County

Work started speeding up in the
Minnesota Legislature this week
with committees operating and many
new bills being introduced daily
Some 200 measures have been in
troduced as we write this, Saturday
and they range from the Dietz bill
which would take all iron ore tax
money away from the range COM
mittee, give them about $35 per cap
tia and distribute the rest over the
state, to small local bills setting
salaries of clerk hire in certain coun-
ties.
The bill to classify 80 beer as in
toxicating has been introduced; one
to double the highway patrol, and
many others. AS you all know, the
larger share of these measures will
never come out of the committees
and the sentiment of the legislature
this year seems to be retrenchment
and economy rather than expansion
of state services. The Civil Service
Small Loan Shark and Labor Rela-
tons bills are probably occupying
the forefront of activities, at the
present time, while measure to con-
solidate all forms of welfare and
relief activities under one department
is being drafted.
Although the appropriations COM
mittee adopted resolution, last week
that they would pay no wild game
damage claims, bills of this nature
are still being introduced but would
bet money that none will be paid
However, have put in measure tc
take two percent out of all hunting
licenses as a fund to pay wild game
damage claims and if we can secure
the passage of this law, claims may
be paid by the Conservation depart
ment to the extent of the funds col
lected.
We are waiting for the Supreme
Court to decide on the constitutions
atty of the tax sale law passed last
session, and if the court upholds the
lower court on this we will have tc
draft a new measure. Also there is
the question of distressed counties
paying their share (for instance Ait
kin county has a case load of one
half the population drawing some
form of relief) of various Federal
and state activities, as well as the
question of bonded and other debt
northern Minnesota.
On Tuesday we recessed for a few
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
The Church And
The Community
BY REV. jobs. KNUDSEN

When we join the ranks of the liv-
ing our parents give us name, and,
normally, this name sticks with us.
It becomes our Identification tag;
by the first name we are known as
an individual, by the second one as
a member of group, family.
Throughout our life we build the
character of this name. We can drag
it in the dust and besmirch it, or we
can make it the symbol of honor and
respect.
Our given name is our own to treat
or mistreat as we please. But we
should always remember that we also
carry a name that belongs to others
too. We share name with our par
ents, our brothers and sisters, and
whenever we soil our own name we
soil theirs. To the world we are not
only known as John or Mary but
as the son or daughter of John Smith
and his wife; our success is their
happiness, our shame is their despair
To most people the name of their
parents is venerable if not sacred
They regard it as an honor to help
build respect for that name, and they
resent the effort of others to defile
it. Few things can kindle anger as
quickly as slurs upon our parents,
and we resent the use of their name
in indecent connections. To use it
that way ourselves would seem we'll
nigh impossible.
Besides representing ourselves and
our family we also represent God.
We call Him Father, and we believe
that we are His children. With men,
ton of our name we are baptized
into His kingdom. Throughout our
life we can therefore help build the
honor of His name, or we can help
defile it or debase it.
It is not only that swearing is a
contemptuous and inexcusable habit,
for such it is. We resent the defiling
of our parents name, yet we con-
stantly permit Gods name to be
dragged in the mire. But whenever
our conduct is reproachable we break
down something which belongs not
only to ourselves but also to God.
We therefore need to pray: HAL
LOWED BE THY NAME-through us.
Have so-called Christian nations
helped build respect for the name of
God among non-Christian peoples?
The ancients knew that it was very
important to teach that THOU
SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF
THE LORD THY GOD IN VAIN.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

to be around eleven millions, but with
the sentiment for economy, I would
prognosticate that this will be re-
duced.
Hundreds of people crowd the Cap
itol daily looking for jobs, and 1 un-
derstand there are already over 10O,-
600 applications for possibly six or
seven thousand jobs. The state pay
roll is expected to be considerably
reduced.
You are invited to write to me in
regard to any legislation in which
you are interested, and will do my
best to serve you, and will try to
give you a resume of the progress
each week through the columns of the
county newspapers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
PINE COUNTY RURAL
SCHOOL NEWS
A. E. GUSTAFSoN, County Supt.

Ninety-three rural teachers, in
Guiding three Cadets" were present
at our sectional group meetings the
past two weeks. Sections one, three,
six and eight had the best attend
ance. Only one teacher was absent
in each of those sections. Section
seven had the poorest record of seven
absent out of Is members.
Among other important things out
lined at these meetings: Our plans,
instructions and tests were given out
for our fourth countrywide testing
survey program. These standard
tests help the teachers to find the
major difficulties and apply the pro-
per remedies. In the past we have
found that defective reading ability
is the major problem. Most of our
schools have made excellent progress
in overcoming these difficulties, as
measured by standard tests. Lack of
plenty of good reading material is
the principal cause of low reading
standards. At least third of our
rural schools are still lacking in ade-
quate teaching tools" Plenty of
good books is no doubt good econ
omy.
The following Pine county rural
school have been designated this year
as training schools for Duluth Teach
ers' College cadets: Rock Creek, Miss
Agnes Myrdahl, teacher; Rutledge,
Miss Van Leeuwen and Miss Glimm,
teachers; Beroun, Miss Helen Ben
nett, teacher; Windemere (B), Miss
Myrtle Overland, teacher.
We appreciate cooperation and re-
cognition given us by the Duluth
Teachers college the past three years,
and also the follow-up assistance
given by them.
February 8, 9 and 10 are the dates
set for the State School Board As
ISOLATION meeting in st. Paul. No
doubt the wishes and influences of
this association will help to influ-
ence school legislation. Many very
vital questions concerning state school
aids and the source of funds for this
purpose will be discussed at the con-
vention. School boards of Pine coun-
ty should send delegates to this con-
vention and help to make our needs
and wishes known.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
BIDS WANTED

Bids will be accepted on or before
February 4 for complete janitor
service (Which includes care of
furnace, care of lawn, care of GEM
etery and cleaning church, etc., or
for janitor service in church, church
cleaning, or care of cemetery indi-
vidually, by the Askov church board.
For additional information see Svend
Petersen, secretary.
(1t)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

English service Sunday, January
%, at 1890 a. m. There will be no
Sunday school, and parents are in
vited to take their children along to
church Also children are invited to
take their parents along to church.
English Bible hour Wednesday,
February l, at p. m.
Dansk Menighedsfest Kirkens I'm
dersal Sondag Aften den 20. Januar
Kl. 8. Man bedes bringe Rage og
Flode.
jobs. KnudSen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

FOR SALE-The church board,
Askov, wishes to dispose of the old
church furnace. With a few re-
pairs it will make an ideal heating
plant for hall or garage; firebox
is two feet wide and six feet long.
For additional information see
Svend Petersen, secretary.
46W20-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

WANTED-Girl to do Homework.
Must be able to do plain cooking
and like children. Come and see me
or write Mrs. Harvey Thrun, Fin
layson. 25w19-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

LUMBER SAVING WANTED-Port-
able mill with edger. Price
reasonable. Good work done by
experienced hand.-L. Anton Ubl
Rt. l, Hinckley; 21a miles west
FrieSland. 25w18-4tA
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

First appearance makes lasting
impression. What does your letter.
head look like to the man at the
other end of the line?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

WANTED TO BUY-Good grade of
rutabagas. Highest market price.
Write or call Harvey A. Thrun,
Finlayson. Phone No. 4. 25w18-3t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
You'll Probably Miss One Answer!

How important is the Great North
ern Railway to you?
Your answer probably will have some
thing to do with your need for railway
transportation.
Or you may realize how important are
the taxes the Great Northern pays. In
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

WANTED-Hardwo ties and spruce
pulpwood. Highest prices. See L.
H. Blackjack, Moose Lake.
25W12-13t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

NEW TRUCKING SERVICE by Fed
Grated Cooperative Trucking As
ISOLATION of Askov. Trips to market
weekly; livestock picked up at your
place, Soc per cwt. for cattle and
hogs; 40c per cwt. for calves and
sheep. List at any cooperative in
Askov.-J. P. Madsen, manager.
44W47-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
Announcements

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, 1939-01-26

WANTED TO BUY-Good, sound
potatoes. Call or write Harvey A..
Thrun, Finlayson. Phone No. 4.
25W19-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

WE ARE OFFERING the following
prices on poultry: Heavy hens, AZ
pounds and over, 14c; light hens,
9c.-Halvorson Poultry Farm,
Sandstone. 25W20-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

BUNCO AND CARD PARTY at the
village hall in Sturgeon Lake Sum-
day evening, Jan. 20, at 7 p. m.
Given by Catholic Ladies' society.
25W20-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

. It is what the Great Northern does to
encourage methods of farming that are
best adapted to conditions in your terri
tory. To help you contend against crop
pests, weeds, droughts, and other
universities.
oTo establish new industries beet
factories, canneries, etc.-which will
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

WANTED TO BUY-Good used pool
table, with or without balls, rack,
cues and markers. Notify American
Publishing Co., Askov. 25w20-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

NOTICE-When you have mich
cows and other livestock to sell,
write or call Harold Nelson, Stur-
geon Lake. Tel. 2F20 Bonded
and licensed dealer 25W19-4t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
PROCEEDINGS OF
SCHOOL BOARD
Dist. No. IL


The school board held its regular
meeting in the schoolhouse January
10, with all members present.
A. w. Conway was named as a
delegate to the school board conven-
ton in st. Paul on February 8, 9
and 10. Otto G. Hoiberg was selected
as the alternate.
The following bills were allowed:
Gen. Paper Corporation, sup
Peter Bovberg, labor ---- 2.70
Otto G. Hoiberg, library books 4.83
Mimi Power & Light Co., &C
count ------------------ 44.oo
Pine Coop Oil Assn, supplies Ito
Fred Olesen, labor --- 1925
st. Paul Book & Stationery Co.,
supplies .25
Thomas Nelson & Son, library
book Observation-Disclosures 1.16
A. c. Jorgensen, labor - loo
Fritz Holm, hauling ------ 2.34
Mrs. Marie Nielsen, laundry - 9.24
Johnson-Olesen Electric Co.,
account 1855
There being no further business,
the meeting was adjourned
IRENE PATRICK NELSON, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

Choir practice in the church Thurs
day (tonight) at IT'S o'clock. We
plan to sing Sunday so please try
to be at the practice.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

CLEARING 40 ACRES-Small wood
stumpage free if taken at once.
Larger wood at Csc per load
Donovan J. Hogan, Kerrick.
25W20-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

FOR SALE-Alsike and timothy seed.
Would consider trading for Guern-
sey heifer calves.-Albert Swan
son, IL miles east of Sandstone.
25W20-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

NOTICE-Don't forget am still pay
ing the most money for any live
stock you have to sell. Write Vern
Anderson, Sturgeon Lake. Lii
cenSed dealer. 25W2-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

FOR SALE-Team horses. See Chris
Sandahl this week, 2 miles east,
Ia south, Askov. 25W2O-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. 0. A. Chase of Min
neapolis, were here from Friday until
Monday for a visit at the Manford
Nelson home.
Rasmus Petersen returned Satur-
day from a few weeks visit at the
home of his daughter, Karen, at Lake
Norden, S. D.
Miss Irma Waananen of Duluth,
was a weekend visitor here with
her sister, Miss Ingrid, of the local
school faculty.
A. w. Conway was in the Twin
Cities from Thursday until Saturday
attending the annual meeting of the
Minnesota Editorial Association.
Friends here will be pleased to
learn that baby boy arrived jan
uary Is at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Paulsen at Balsam Lake, Wis
Mrs. Jorgen Paulsen, who has been
in Michigan for some time, is now
visiting at the home of her son, Alex
at Balsam Lake, and of course help
ing to care for the little grandson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

FOR SALE-About 200 bushels of rye
for feed.-Fritz Holm, Askov viii
lage. 25W2O-l'
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

EXPERT REPAIRING on all makes
and models of radios. All work
Internationally guaranteed for 80
dayS-Sandstone Radio Service,
Chris. Petersen, Prop. 25w20-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

FOR SALE-Horses, ages 6 months
to 16 years; 1881 Chevrolet truck,
with body; also some used furni-
ture.-Clem Rasmussen, mile west,
2 south, Askov. 25w2O-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

DANCE to Jimmie's Merrymakers at
Willow River hall Saturday, Jan.
%. Admission 35c, ladies free.
25W20-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
WANTED TO BUY-About 10 or Is
small pigs. State price.-Soren K.
Christensen, 2h miles east, Askov;
Rt. /, Box 81. 25W20-1t*

with portable saw
mill to saw hardwood ties and lum-
Der. Must be good; big job. In
quire Mattson Bros, Denham, or
write Rt. /, Willow River.
25W20-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

Feb. 4th, is the last day
of CANDLES free blanket deals at
Gamble Store Agencies-"Home of
Crest tires. "-Sandstone, Hinck-
ley, Pine City. 25w20-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

FOR SALE-A load of North Dakota
farm horses and mares, some mares
in foal, ages 4 and up, weight HOO
to 1900 pounds. These horses are
well broke and gentle. Fresh horses
weekly. Horses may be seen at
Hans Jepsen's barn, Sandstone.
43W14-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

NOTICE-The best place to sell your
livestock is at home. I'll buy any
amount you have. Highest prices
paid. Write Vern Anderson, Stur-
geon Lake. 25W2-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

FOR RENT-Two-h u n d r d-a e
farm, good buildings, good soil,
alfalfa; 5k miles northwest, Hinck-
ley. Have for sale-Fordson, clutch
pulley, governor, good power, $10O;
also 2-bottom 14-in. tractor plow.
Aubrey Payne, Hinckley.
34W20-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

WANTED TO BUY-Young hogs, rs
to 100 pounds in weight.-Fred
Christensen, Rt. 2, Askov. Tele-
phone 16F12. 25W20-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

FOR Chester White boar pig,
weight 275 pounds, $18.-John Lob
ner, Bruno. 25W2O-lt"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

DANCE to Herman Sandquist's Mel
ody Mates at the Birthday Ball,
Saturday, Jan. %, at Finlayson
hall. Admission SOC and 15c. Each
dance ticket gives holder chance
on the birthday cake. 28w2O-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

DANISH MAN would like to be-
come acquainted with Scandinavian
woman. Write to 80, care of Askov
American. 25W17-4t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

FARM FOR SALE-Eighty acres, 2R
miles north of Bruno, good house,
small barn, hen house, hog house;
10 acres plowed, acres meadow;
creek, woodlot, gravel. Cheap
ORGY D. Plaisted, Bruno.
32W20-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

TRY A HOWARD 15-volt battery
radio. Very economical. Only
$4,000 with batteries. Emerson
Little Miracle" electric sets, $995
and up.-Sandstone Radio Service.
25W2O-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

FOR SALE-Seven head good, young
work horses. Cheap for cash or will
trade for other livestock. All horses
guaranteed as represented.-J. P.
Madsen, mile west, Askov.
28W19-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

FOR SALE-Team of horses, ages Z
and 9 years, weight about 5000
pounds. Owner, H. A. Perkins,
Shell gas station, Sandstone.
25W20-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
FOR SALE

FOR Chester White pigs,
weeks old.-John Wielgus, 8 miles
west of Sturgeon Lake. 25w20-1tS
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

DR.. JAMES SLAVEN, the dentist
from Pine City, will be in Willow
River Thursday, Feb. 2. 25w20-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

SEE OUR USED Is and 17-in. tires
and tubes.-Shute's Service Station,
Duxbury. 25W20-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

Save yourself time, trouble and
money-Order the Askov American
and follow the ads.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
MISCELLANEOUS

ROLLER SKATING-Pine City Arm
DRY every Sunday night. All new
skates. 25w2O-4t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

Printers ink is the essence of sue
cess in any business.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

FOR SALE OR TRADE-A large
selection of mich cows always on
hand, fresh and coming fresh, all
breeds. See me before you buy.
Turn east in Sturgeon Lake, 60 S
miles.-Vern Anderson. Bonded
and licensed dealer. 38W18-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
WANTED

WANTED TO BUY-Good work
horse, weight 400 or 1900 pounds.
Clarence Johnson, Kerrick.
25W20-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

NOTICE-Anyone having found a
mans Upper overshoe in or around
Askov, please call Phone l4F21.
25W2O-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
They Work for You

E. C.Leedy, General Agricultural
and Development Agt., St. Paul
c. c. Morrison, Asst. General
Agric. and Dew. Agt. = St. Paul
Geo. J. Cannon, Asst. General
Agric. and Dew. Agt., Spokane
TrsveIins Agricultural and
Development Agents
James J. Hare st. Paul
Paul c. c. Wagner, Grand Forks
E. B. Duncan Havre
E. R. Criner, Okanogan, Wash.
w. S. Weber Chicago
F. H. Reeves Wichita, Kan.
VIM. Blonder Omaha, Neb.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26
ASKOV
go to Church" Sunday.

The first of series of Family
Go To Church" Sundays will be OBJ
served in the local church this COM
ing Sunday, January 20. The serv-
ices will be in the English language
There will not be Sunday school that
day. The object is that the children
who go to Sunday school should &C
company their parents to the church
services that day; and not only the
Sunday school children are urged to
come but all the children, regardless
of ages-the entire family.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

D. S. S. Mode Onsdag Eftermiddag
den l. Februar D. B. S. Hall.-Sekr.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

There will be PIT. A. social eve
ming Monday, Jan. 80, at 8 o'clock
at the Schoolhouse Games will be
played Bring lunch as usual-Sec
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

increase your income.
These and numerous
similar activities are car
ried on by our Agricul-
tural and Development
Department. At a cost
which runs in excess of
100000 a year, the
Great Northern main
tains a staff Of agricul-
tural and development
experts whose sole job
is to help you.
For the Transport
tation of Dhat you
produce, the Great
N>skL- 5000
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-26

pete Nth forms of transporta.
ton that are distinctly faUored Nth
direct and indirect subsidies and
exempted from comparable regula-
ton and taxation, but in this COM
structiUe business Of helping you,
your railroad has no competition
from these sources.
Nogales international., 1939-03-04
NogaIes Wins
Bowling Match

Sunday afternoon the NogaieS
Elks boWled the officers team from
Fort Huachuca defeating them all
three games here by a comfortable
margin. The first game scores were
Nogales 799, Fort 688, the second
Nogales SIT, Fort 661, the third.
Nogales 786 and Fort 637, the TO-
tails being 24O2 to 1886.
A return match at the Fort Is
planned for tomorrow. During the
matches Sunday Capt. Gose made
the best sensational shot by pick
ing up most difficult split"
while Hugo w. Miller was high
man of all players with a score of
531, with one 214 game
The individual scores were: All
Camerlin 40, VIM. Lowe 476, Chas.
Fain 443, Syke Marsland ATS, H.
Miller 531, Vic Wager, Jr., 42o,
Capt. Gose 379, 1t. Connor 444, 1t.
Hays 354, Capt. Moore 382, Capt.
Cite 406, and 1t. Ewing 1856. Six
men played on each team but five
high scores of each taken we're for
team score.
Nogales international., 1939-03-04
Arizona S Nickname

THE recent cry raised by certain officials and
newspapers regarding the need Of "good nick
name" for Arizona reveals incredible ignorance
about our state, existing in unbelievable places.
Copper State" has been Arizonas accepted nick
name since shortly after her admittance to the union
in 1912 Because President Taft happened to issue
the admission proclamation on St. Valentines day,
proposal that it be called the Valentine State met
with some favor. Several other suggestions were
made, but none seemed so expressive appropriate
Arizona had taken the lead in copper production
place that she has held since without interrupt
ton serious challenge In red metal she is supreme
and likely to remain
Soon the debate over the nickname of the new
state died down. Arizona was the Copper State 1t is
too late to change now, even if some Of us might
like to have her called the Alfalfa State.-Arizona
Producer.