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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12
Selfishness

We are living in democracy, the
greatest democracy in the entire
world. However, sometimes we Won
der how it can remain so when we
witness all the selfishness and greed
around us. Some people will actually
steal from their own flesh and blood
to better their own ends and some
will deliberately lie themselves into
getting something they don't need,
just because it is there to be had.
Recently, while duck hunting, we
witnessed case of rank selfishness
in which the nearby hunter who per-
petrated the deed was not alone in
his act, although he was the first
The law governing the hunting of
ducks, states that no shooting at the
game shall be done before a. m.
This hunter began his shooting at
about els o'clock. 1t was better
then . . for his bag. One could
almost knock the ducks down with
sticks, and he knew it. However,
the reeds and rushes were full of
hunters and the 'early bird" did not
stay on the lake long; he was hooted
Off
His action was only an indication
of what is really going on in the
world. There is selishness in all
walks of life and it is a popularity
of human beings that we cannot see
our own weaknesses, or at least we
do not want to admit them. Our
SelfishneSs leads to a widespread dis
elimination of others. The hunter
wanted his ducks while it was easy
to get them and he would cheat his
fellow-hunters to gain his own ends.
He possibly never gave that angle
a thought, for he was so wrapped
up in his own welfare. He possibly
never had read the Ten Command
ments; at any rate he had not needed
them.
Greed of the human race has, since
the beginning of history, brought on
wars. People just can't be con-
tented with what is rightfully theirs,
but must 60 out after what is some
one else's.
One shouldn't be a "cheat" We
should first see that our felloWman
is on even terms with us and then
if we beat him at the game, our
greed has not necessarily contributed
to his defeat or our victory.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12
WAR DOESN'T SOLVE ANYTHING
Editor ASkov American.

War in many ways is an escape
from reality, rather than a solution
of what seems to be insurmountable
problems. The statesmen in charge
dashes the county into war. There
is a certain relief in doing this
there being plenty of precedence
During the Napoleonic wars one Eng
lish statesman expressed it thus:
Thank God, we are happily back in
war again"
Most people in America as well as
in western Europe prefer the demo-
cratic system based on capitalism
No democracy is possible based on
the socialist system. BY removing
the profit motive it is necessary to
substitute compulsion. Yet, democ-
racy is plainly committing suicide by
piling up indebtedness which can
never be repaid except through in
flation. Most capitalistic countries
have more debt now than at the
end of the last war by adding more
through war destruction-suicide is
virtually committed.
1t is the fear of the unknown that
prompts nations into war, a certain
fear that if they do not declare war
something terrible will happen to
them. At the same time they never
figure that war in itself is terrible
and is about as bad as anything that
could possibly happen. The idea, to
fight wars in order to prevent war
what folly and inconsistency.
The nations with the strongest
nerves and with the least illusion
and who are fighting for something
tangible usually win, if there is any
thing to be won from war, which
is doubtful. The capitalistic coun-
tries have dreaded Communism and
with good reasons the past 20 years
long before Hitler arose. Yet, in their
insane hate of Hitlerism, they are
allowing Communism to expand with
the possibility of succumbing them
selves. These nations lack vision and
real wisdom.
S. j. SIMONSEN.
Pease, Mimi, October 9, 1899.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12
ABOUT THE EMBARGO
litor ASkoV American:

Editor ASkOv American:
Another ''last war" to save democ-
racy is going on in Europe. The kill
ing is being done on better" and
larger scale than ever before. Have
we, here in America, reached the
stage where we must trade with GRIM
inals for living? Only few mer-
chants of death would cash in anyway
Keep your head-and your sons
this time folks, remember 1914?
Let us stay away from this filth
before it is too late, we could not
put out fire by throwing more fire;
neither can we eliminate war with
more wars. Not shell, not penny
to the murderers.
A. ESPOINTOUR.
Askov, Mimi, Oct. 10, 1889.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

A new traffic code requires that all
vehicles come to a stop when ap.
preaching school bus in the pro-
cess of unloading its cargo. We
haven't noticed any exceptions ir
the code, but the writer was follow
ing large transportation bus and il
in turn was following a school bus
on the pavement one day this week
The school bus stopped to unload
some of its children, but did the large
bus stop? 1t did not. Maybe the thing
wouldn't hurt child if it were tt
hit him anyway, we don't know, dc
you?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

Chief Mud-in-the-face had assigned
to him by the Indian Reservation Of
ficer. The officer said to the willy
old Indian: "See here, it is viola
ton of the law now to have more
than one wife, and the law must be
obeyed. You 60 back home and tell
all your squaws except one, that you
are no longer their husband" The
old chief meditated for full minute,
then replied: "You tell EN-"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12
Az. Conservation
Committee Is Set
Continued from Page u

man, Cornelius Nieboer; regular
member, Elmer o. Nelson; first alter
nate, Louis NJ Ziegler; second alter
nate, Elmer johnson.
Windemere, Sturgeon Lake and
Birch Creek Observation-Disclosures
James j. Zalesky; alternate delegate
Ben w. Street; chairman, James J
Zalesky; vice chairman, Albert A
Upgren; regular member, Ben w
Street; first alternate, Anthony E
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

Estate Highway Costs Show Cut
of SLABS, 000," says news report
from the states capital city. We in
this country wish they had not cut
so much when No. % needs black
topping so badly. Drivers take more
out of their cars on two trips on that
road than they would, extra, out of
their pockets in three trips to the
tax collector, if it were to be COM
pleted.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

decent living wage. Thus, we would
solve the unemployment problem and
remove the cause that breeds unrest,
Communism, Fascism and labor trou-
bles.
S. o. SANDERSON.
Rochester, MINI.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

In 1903 the Louisiana Territory
was bought from France The pres
ent state of Louisiana is but small
part of this territory, which extended
northward to Canada and northwest
from the Mississippi river to the
Rocky Mountains.
Young seals are called pups, despite
the fact that adult males are called
bulls and the females, cows.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12
Opinions OF Others

(Short timely letters on topics Of
public interest are welcome whether
or not the writer's opinions con-
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).
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

George Bernard Shaw urges Prime
Minister Chamberlain to bomb Ber-
lin as he promised or make peace
with Hitler. The latter course would
kill less innocent people, at least at
present.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

There are violations, galore, var
ious school men tell us, but one had
better be sure there is no traffic
patrolman in sight when he violates
the law. We can just imagine a
judges attitude if child-killer were
to be hailed before him.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12
From Exchanges

Editorial Comment From Other News
papers Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions of the
Askov American.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

1t might be form of economy in
the minds of some to build new
and expensive road and then let it
go to wrack and ruin for want of
permanent top, but in compliance
with most hard-headed business
methods it is false economy.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

Eveleth News-Whoever wins in
1910, let's hope that we all have
plenty of what we haven't got now.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

Two popular ways of committing
suicide are by turning on the gas and
stepping on it.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

The old political story of how
many men get added to the employ
ment rolls is fraught with almost as
many dangers as was the task old
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

Fast growing in the American Pa
cific northwest is the oyster industry
which has jumped its annual pro-
duction from 100000 to 100000
bushels in the past five years. And
just think one don't have to weed
or thin the bloomin' things in grow
ing season. But, 1 betcha, just like
all crops they slip from the grasp
of the producers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

There's something grand, though,
about World Series and that is its
moral teaching. We see team going
into its last bat in the ninth inning
two runs behind apparently de-
feated. But is it? No, those boys,
who are at the top in their field,
don't know the meaning of the word
quit" They know that many games
are won and lost after two men are
out in the ninth inning. They teach
our youngsters, also, that the game
of life" is won also by a stick-toitive-
ness. Yes, we can learn lot from
successful athletes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

One person said to me this week:
you shouldn't be too hard in your
column on the Republicans" Shucks,
many people believe one can't be
too hard on 'em . they're accus-
toned to hard times.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

l received a piece of literature this
week from Poor's Investment Advis-
DRY Service it advocated buying
low-priced stocks. If the apostrophe
IS" had been left off of poor" it
would have been a perfect name
for most advices along that line.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

Strange materials are being used
to build highways. Germany is add
ing powdered aluminium to asphalt
roads to prevent softening and to
increase visibility at night. Queens
land, Australia, has some rubber paw
ing; iron roads are now being built
in Paris. A road of flattened tin cans
covered with packed sand has been
built in Georgia, while experimental
roads of cotton are being laid in
the American South. Right here in
Minnesota we could just as well
build our roads mostly out of polit-
ical platforms :. we certainly have
many planks which are not in use.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

A news item tells us that more
than $500 in state obtain jobs dur
ing August; 5,210 in private indus
try and 2,5Ol in public employment"
The item didn't tell us how many
were laid off in that period.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12
| Would Say
BY A. w. CONAWAY

The World Series is over; the Yam
KEGS won, as they always do, and the
country can get back to normally
now, or at least attend to its foot
ball. And, too, you know Congress
is in session. However, that never
seems to worry the mass of Amer
lean people as much as the outcome
of the World Series or who is to
be the National football champ.
And there lies the reason that SO
many times we, the people, are
thrown for loss, or that our for
ward passes are incomplete or inter-
copied. We just don't bother our
selves with the fundamentals of max
ing progress on the old gridiron OF
life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

A columnist, writing from Wash
ington, states that the real reason be-
hind the embargo repeal move is to
make it possible to supply Britain
and France. Over in many of the
old countries man would be shot
for writing such a thing, but here
all he will get is . more readers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

F. R. is silent on the question as
to whether he will act as mediator
(referee to you and l dear reader)
in the European situation. 1 don't
blame him for it either the life
of referee is miserable and he ap-
parently has enough troubles being
a Democrat.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

Latest figures show there is one
automobile to SIS persons in Germany,
compared with one to every five per-
sons in the United States. That's
one more reason we don't want to
go over there and fight they
wouldn't have any rent-a-ride ga
RACES.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

Over here they just "beef' at the
referee, but over there they appar-
emily take their game more seriously.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12
Petition Signers
Show Great Interest

Continued from Page u
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

The largest library in the world
is not in America or Great Britain,
it's said, but rather in the Soviet
Union. There you will find in Mos
cow what is believed to be the world s
largest, a 10000 OO-volume collec-
ton of books. And they must need
every volume to deal with all the
organizations under which people say
Communists operate.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

Furthermore, none of them polit-
ical parties are perfect. Why, one
time Democrat called upon Re-
publican political boss who had a
Great Dane pet lying in front of his
desk. Twill that dog bite?" inquired
the disciple of Thomas Jefferson. HE
will if he finds out you are Demo-
crat," was the reassuring reply.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-10-12

So you see there amt great deal
of difference between a Republican
and Democrat Great Dane
will bite Democrat and a Republican
will bite on most anything.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-19
GREENBELT BOWLING LEAGUE NEWS

Maintaining tn sizzling pace that put them tor.
the Beavers continued their steady march pennanWard
by handing the Bears three-game lacing. The final
game, however. thriller from the word "go". in
WIFI CHI the two teams dead1ocked three essive
times. Up to the final ball. when the two anchor
men, Temple and Jones. ed, the result still
NAMED unsettled. depending upon the counts. At
this point. Capt. Jones Of the Bears required
eight-pin count to put te game ice, but this
asking too much. and he fell short by four pins.
The Cobras, minus their gingery captain, Frank
lastner barely struggled through wi tn victory
the hard fighting Alligators by capturing the odd
skirmish.
The b ig upset Of the afternoon the three-geme
trourcing that the last place Jeeps handed the third
place Cardinals. The sta1warts in the Jeeps victory
Chapman and McGoldrick. wo pr divided plenty Of
action for the opposition to offset. decisive
victory enabled the Jeeps to tie for seventh place.
Recovering from setback received last week, the
brakes came back to win the odd game from the Eagles.
Credit due the fine games played by those Drake
sharpshooters DeJager. Meek and Brown. For tho OPP
position. both Capt. Hi tchcook and sidwell played
bang-up sets.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-19
TO ALL GREEJBELT BOYS

The members Of the Bowl ing League appeal to the
boys Of Greonbelt to refrain from mo1esting the
bowling signs in the bus depot. These signs are
neighbor, of the league standing An appeal is
made to craftsmanship Of the boys not to inter-
fere wi tn the pastime Of many sidents.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-19
THUMBNAIL SKETCHES OF OUR BoWLERs

THUMBNAIL SKETCHES OF OUR BoW1ERs
by
CTS in cahoots with SHD
(Note This is the second Of the present series, i,
which prove that the average bowler i.
thick-skimed. And long as they can taxi
it, WE'LL di sh it out.
BEARS
cH1LDs (e6-4) Remember his sofFbell everege7 Il
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-19

High Team Sets Beavers. LISTS; brakes. 1850,
bras. l,517.
High team Beavers. SEA, brakes, 544; cobras
$50.
High individual averages Temple (Beavers), 1851,
DeJager (Drakes), lo4-3o, EacEwen
(Beavers). lo3-42.
High individual sets Meek (rakes) 387; Temple
(Beavers). 383; DeJager (Drakes),
354.
High Individual games MacEwen (Beavers), l42,
Brown (Drakes), 1873; Meek (Drakes)
Cain (cobras). l36.
High individual strikes Temple (Beavers), Brown
(Drakes). 1s;EacEwen beavers SIS.
High individual spares Temple beavers .l1e, De-
jaeger (Drahes), 80, NacEwen (Beav-
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-19


led. And as long as they can take
i sh it out.
BEARS
Remember his softball average2 If
only he could have saved some for
his bowling. Mebbe his squat"
delivery is in back Of it all, meb.-
be.
Now here's a bowler for you, what
with plenty Of elan, verve, dash
ct. ell -- and what dashJ Mostly
down the gutter. This last, no
doubt, is due to that fiery thatch.
A mys terry Watts on;and most emazingJ
Fell off to nothing land now boast
ing healthy Sc plus and still
climbing Is it because he's
sporting around with Cain? lNo pun
intended.
CAPTAIN Jones, to youse and in
spite Of his dignified title. pos
sesses a sunny disposition that is
the envy Of all who lnW him. Yet.
Withal .he's a nifty and consi stent
bowler. Lucky Beersi
Started out with 81 and climbed to
80. Should come out oftener end
perhaps go to who knows where?
Give me man who keeps trying all
the time -- and there you have
Sonmers. Good support, especially
his sleeve gerters.
Here's something the Bears need --
Wood. mustache end all. especially
wood. Would you believe it?
? the darn Beavers e thorough duck
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-19

Next week give The darn Beavers thorough duck
Evening star., 1939-03-01
Deaths Reported

Robert W. Wilson. 93 354s Warder ct
Alice F, Robertson, "a. Southern Relief
John p Clancy. "a. zoos ordway st. NV
Frances N. Ely. so. Washington Home fol-
am. Anna 2 p HgTssss, =, 1Ss5 East Capitol st
Aff Mism M H strober 3 !s?e 1ssh ivtns Ss st.
louise vosel. IS, Garfield Hospital i'''''"'
Herbert C. Davis. &c. 265O Wisconsin ave.
Mary B. McMillen; 81, sibley Hospital.
University Hospital
Nellie NJ. Losey. IS. Walter Reed Hospital
Ralph E. Young, So. 400 Nicholson st. NV.
susie r. Simpson, Simpson " 81, 1919 illinois ave
Lake M Emry 81, IL Sth St Sc.
Elizabeth Casteel. As, Providence Hospital
Opal Underwood a. Sbley Hospital.
Barbara Moore, "a. sibley, Hospital.
Julia j. Brooks. "a. 40 8 8 St. 01n'ssf' NV
Emma Francis. 20, 1923 Vernon st. NV.
John H. Briscoe. 20. $40 4sth pl ne.
joseph H. Butler. 90, 17l7 Corcoran St
Benjamin Akears. 90. Gallinger Hospital.
George HouSen "a. Casualty Hospital.
William H. Gordon, 50. Freedmen's Hos
Lynn catlett, 50, Gallineer Hospital.
Julia Scott; so. St. Elizabeths Hospital.
Anna Wright, 40, Galnger Hospital.
William L. RICE, A.; Gallinger Hospital.
Mars Ahrs TFse Thomss s. g. GaIlnEer in sa Hospital
JACK sherman, 3;i. Carried Hospital:
Charles Hall. 81, 62S N st. NV.
Evening star., 1939-03-01
oEElclAI NOTICES.

COMMISSIONERS OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia. February "a I939-A public
hearing having, been held by the Com
missionerS of the District of Columbia in
the matter OF closing certain street area as
hereinafter described. and the said Com
mlssioners being satisfied as to the equity,
Justice ana advisablity of the said clos
interests and not detrimental to the
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the SAID
Commissioners have prepared the follow
Ing order: Ordered, That pursuant to the
provisions OF Public Act No. 301, approved
December lo 1882. the street area as
shown in green on plat filed in the Office of
the Surveyor Of the District of Columbia
and MN nnmhe5ed as Map 2os3. is hereby
and, after March %. la39 the title to the
land comprised in said area so closed to
revert to the abutting property owners as
shown on said map the said street area
hereby ordered closed being described as
Io!!oWs; Closing of FULTON STREET
NV" between New Mexico Avenue and
Foxhall Road: closing 43rd STREET NV.
from Its southern terminus south of Fulton
Street s, to Gar garfield Street: CLOSING, part o:
GaTfiesld Streets, lPToy!dins also for a
north Of Fulton Street," ANY and all
parties interested must file objections
II any, to said closngs in writing before
the effective, date of above order otherwise
said order shall become effective on March
20. 1882 as aforesaid. and said street
eosed m accordanes Ms with the proylsions
of Columbia I4texSu
Evening star., 1939-03-01
Plans for Clubhouse
For Northeast Bows
Made al Meeting
Leo Rover Heads
Committee to Map
Concrete Plans

Tentative plans were laid last
night for the first neighborhood
boys club in Northeast Washington
at mass meeting of more than $50
residents of Michigan Park. Brook
land and adjacent areas.
A committee, under the leadership
of Leo Rover. former District attor-
ney, was selected at the meeting to
formulate definite plans for the
construction, supervision, admins
tration and equipping of boys club
in the area.
The site of Turkey Thicket. on
Michigan avenue NE, near Tenth
street, was mentioned as the prob
able choice of the committee for the
club.
The idea for a boys club for the
section, not under the authority of
municipal departments, was begun
February % when group of small
boys from the Michigan Park neigh
borhood formed temporary boxing
team and staged team match with
the Fourth Precinct Club.
Priest Calls Meeting.
Father Paul Grace of st. An
thongs Catholic Church, called the
meeting last night, which was held
in the church hall. The committee
chosen consists of Mr.. Rover, presi-
dent; Capt. Sidney Marks of No.
II precinct, vice president: James j.
Lynagh, treasurer; George Heider,
secretary, and Col. Harry Coope,
financial secretary.
According to ideas brought forth
by the attending citizens and visi-
tors, who included j. P. Collins,
principal of the Anacostia High
School, and Forrest Benswanger, di-
rector of the Police Boys Clubs in
Washington, the club would be nom
sectarian and affiliated with no ex-
isting body.
The clubhouse. as conceived
tentatively last night, would re-
semble in some features the Pal
isades fieldhouse in the Conduit
road area.
Would Provide Gymnasium.
1t was brought out that a gym
nasium and facilities for showers
would be necessary for the club
house. Details of the location and
type, however, were net decided.
Persons attending voiced the be-
lief that funds for the financing of
the club would come from many
sources including the District, the
National Capital Parks and from
private subscriptions among the
residents of the area.
Mr.. Rover said his Executive Com
mittee would meet Immediately to
work out details of the organization
and formation of the cub, probably
before the end of the week.
John j. Hurley. president of the
Michigan Park Citizens Associa-
ton, said juvenile delinquency in
the area was practically non-ex-
istent and the purpose of the pro-
posed club would be to keep it so.
Committee assignments and more
complete details of the club will be
worked out at the meeting this week.