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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
A POWER MOGUL MOANS
(The Minnesota Union Advocated

Last week in a New York federal
court room one Howard C.. HOpson
moaned as only cheap racketeer
knows how to moan when the law cat
CheS up with him.
HopsOn it will be remembered.
headed the now defunct Associated
Gas & Electric company, the second
largest holding company in the U. S.
A. Wendell WILKES Commonwealth
& Southern is the largest. In 1922
Hopson bought the Associated Gas &
Electric Co. for 100000. This comp
any had subsidiaries controlling &c.
0OO,00 utility properties. HOpson i'm
mediately began to expand this stock
by the usual watering methods until
it was almost billion dollar utility.
For every one dollar he put into the
company he gained control of $4,000.
Having gained control of the huge
holding company Hopson went out to
Systematically defraud the 800. 1000 in
vestOrs in Associated Gas & Electric
stock. He would employ a stenographer
for S12O a month and then bill the
corporation for S24O, pocketing 1920
for his personal use. He used the same
method in employing high priced at
torneys, engineers, cOnsultants, etc,
and in Is years profited to the extent
of S7,5OO,O00.
For years Hopson ruled the AssOci-
ated Gas & Electric company like an
oriental potentate, defying the govern
ment, scOrning all attempts at regula-
ton and ignoring the laws. When the
Wheeler-Rayburn utility holding COM
pany measure was pending in Con-
gress, Hopson spent million dollars
for fake kilograms, newspaper propa-
ganda and lobbyists in a vain effort
to defeat it. After it was passed he
used every trick in the bag to ham,
string and Obstruct its enforcement.
When the law finally caught up
with this scofflaw his arrogance col
lapsed like flat tire, and he staged
nervous collapse that looked real
for while. AS a matter of fact lie
was committed to a private insane
asylum until experts examined him
and found him merely suffering from
bad case of 1.-The blues" Now he is
facing trial in federal court for de-
frauding investors to a tune of $780,
OOO, 900. Two of his high priced attor-
neys are being tried with him.
When HOpson came into court he
mOaned and groaned so loudly that
he interrupted the court proceedings.
But he was not moaning for the 300,-
600 stockholders he cheated. He was
moaning for Howard C. HOpson, who
is headed for prison.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
MUST REPEAL LIEN LAW
Editor ASkov American:

Editor ASkov American:
Now that the campaign is over,
Minnesotans must organize to work
for the repeal of law that is both
vicious and unfair. 1 refer to none
other than the old age lien pro-
vision passed at the last legislative
session.
l have worked for Governor Stas-
sen in two successive campaigns, and
this year 1 served as member of the
state committee for his reelection,
as we'll as a member of our Republic
can county committee. I will say
that 1 have the utmost faith in the
Governor, and believe that in sup
porting the ''lien", he had the good
of the people at heart, but was mis-
taken in this method of serving the
public good. 1t is utterly wrong
to attempt to economic at the eX-
pense of the aged and infirm, and it
is both unfair and unjust to penalize
thrift. The Governors opponent, a
conscientious man, made the "lien'
major issue of his campaign, and
the large vote pplled by that candi-
date indicates popular disapproval of
the lien law. But rather than using
the ''lien" as tomahawk to pry off
political scalps, the people of Min
nesota should concentrate their eff
forts towards bringing about the re-
peal of that law in an orderly, demo-
cratic and non-partisan m r,
through the joint introduction Of
proper legislation by members of the
majority and minority groups in both
houses. Rather than make this a
partisan issue, we should work to-
gether in harmony, and see that the
Governor and his legislative leaders
are approached courteously, and with
out hostility, so that they may give
the matter further thought and study,
and be convinced that this law brings
suffering upon the honest, hard
working men and women of our state.
This is a fight for public spirited
citizens in every walk of life, and
we hardly expect assistance from
those whose interests lie only in pro-
noting themselves and their selfish
ambitions for political gain. I'M
mediate action must be taken, and
every State Representative and Sena-
tor must be approached, and their
aid solicited. The fight must start
at once, to be effective when legis-
lature convenes in January
CARL E. DAVIDSON.
Kettle River, Mimi.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
Teachers Assist County Nurse.

Some inspections of the school chill
dren have been done in the Hinck-
ley and Willow River schools. The
teachers this year are doing some of
these inspections with Miss Karlson's
help. Teachers can weigh and meas
ure children and test their eyes. In
this way more children can be in
spected and more children become
conscious of their health habits.
Miss Karlson finds that many chill
dren have been to the dentist since
her last visit. Parents and teachers
are urged to see that children drink
enough milk and eat vegetables, fruit,
eggs, cereals, cheese, 1neat and other
nourishing foods, and less candy and
cakes Your child cannot be healthy
and free from colds if he or she is
not fed properly or dressed warm
enough at all times.
Word has been received that Mrs.
Grace Wilcox of Willow River, has
been selected for housekeeping aid.
Anyone who needs this service should
notify Miss Karlson at Hinckley or
Mrs. H r b e r Johnson of Willow
River.
Fight tuberculosis.
Plans are now completed for the
1910 Christmas Seal sale to raise
funds for the fight against tubercu-
losis under the direction of local
chairmen.
The campaign will open November
25, and will continue until Christ
mas. This is the 34th Christmas
season that local workers have CO.
operated with the State and National
Association in the fund raising and
educational campaign against tuber-
culOsis.
Buy 81 worth of seals This would
amount to less than &c a week in
your effort, to eradicate tuberculosis
from your county and state. This
is not much to ask of every American
who is willing to help.
Pointing out the importance of in
creased effort against tuberculosis,
DR.. S. A. Slater, president of the
Minnesota Public Health Association
speaks as follows in a recent mes
sage to workers.
eve come to think of our final
victory over tuberculosis as inevi-
table. Unfortunately, it is not in
evitable. We are even now con-
fronted with situation which. unless
we actively fortify ourselves against
it, may undo all that has been &C
complished in this century in wiping
out tuberculosis" He refers to the
war in Europe, and states that the
white plague is on the march again,
for war and tuberculosis always go
hand in hand.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
leaking out through other channels,

leaking out through other channels, 1
think that was dictated.
| think it is a poor plan to help
people in those countries that are I'm
der German or Italian control or in
fluence, as their actions show that
they will take all they can get hold
Of, and we know that their soldiers
will have all they need whether the
common class of civilians live or die.
There is no humanity in that kind
of governments. If it was not for what
the Germans have robbed from the
small neutral nations, they would have
been starved out long ago. Under nor
NAL conditions they can not produce
enough farm products for their people
to live on; they had no workers, they
were all in military service and they
had no money.
So it is plain that all that robbery
was planned before starting the war,
but who will feed them free of CHARGE
when there is no more to take by
robbery?
ANDREW RASMUSSEN
5000 West River Blvd, Minneapolis.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
ENGLISH MONEY HELPED
Editor Askov American:

Editor Askov American:
In Mr.. Rasmusson's recent article
Money Had Nothing To Do With
IT,. he says:
''Why didn't Chamberlain stop Hit
Ter from robbing Poland?"
Like many more of his group liv-
ing in this country he denounces some
aggressors and commends others. Does
not the gentleman know that Stain
was a partner of Hitler's in the in
vasion and partition Of Poland? Why
try to shield the arch-dictator of all
time?
1t is also very interesting to note
that on the very day these two die
tators started their blitzkrieg on Po-
land, England invaded Iceland, for
exactly the same official e o n,
namely to protect the countrys neu-
trality.
Did England's money have nothing
to do with the arming of Germany
after the World war?
l quote from G.. K. Chesterton's
magazine, an English publications:
1T is well known that Hitler rose
to power thanks to the privately
owned corporation, the Bank of Eng
land, which has the right to issue
and regulate the value of money di-
rectly in Engla and, and indirectly
throughout the Empire and the world.
incidentally, the directors thought
that by arming Germany, the Ger
mans would prove to be modern Hes
slams employed to beat down Russian
Communists. This time the judg-
ment of the directors of the Bank was
erroneous The tables were turned
on them; a union between Germany
and Russia was the result"
Why should Germany try to circu-
late what Mr.. Rasmussen says was
not real money? She had an
abundance of pound sterling loaned
her by the Bank of England.
1 condemn and oppose all unjust
aggressors. These principles would
disqualify me from being appointed
aid to any unjust aggression against
my country; but l believe that Mr..
Rasmussen could qualify for such a
position seeing that he believes in
some Unjust aggressors and not in
others. He would not have to change
his principles-just his allegiance.
E. E. SEXTON.
1119-6th ST., S. E., Minneapolis.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

cover n m t, be we Republicans,
Democrats, or Farmer-Laborites. In
this hour of peril, we must see to it
that America is strong and ready to
defend what is so precious to all. We
must dedicate our lives to program
which will uphold democracy and in
crease security and happiness. Such
a program will strengthen our inter-
nal defense so that we can Withstand
the threat of dictatorship from with
in, and the competition of totalitarian-
ism from without. Likewise, we must
support our state government, which,
although a separate sovereignty, is
also a part of our national govern
ment America must be American
and stand together.
l want to thank the many thousand
of supporters in the campaign just
closed. Your volunteer efforts are
deeply appreciated. The results are
gratifying. Upward of half mil
lion voters rallied to our cause. What
we stand for has a big following in
this state. We must continue the
struggle. AS victors, or as the party
of the opposition, we have duty to
uphold the principles in which we
believe. We must be alert, not only
during the months proceeding cleo
ton, but all the time. We have no
more important duty as citizens OF
a land, where we can think as we
please, speak our minds freely, and
cast our ballots in secret.
AS we give our support to the po-
litical parties in power, let us also,
as loyal Americans, give thought to
our common interest nc express
those thoughts SO that the march OF
good and honest government may
ever be onward and forward.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
DECADENT LEADERSHIP
Editor Askov American:

AShOF AIIlcI ICdn.
1t was not the strength or popular
ity of the Roosevelt administration
that won the election. 1t was the utter
weakness and decay of Republican
leadership that lost it for the Repub-
licans.
The voters were compelled to make
their decision as between two evils
and l firmly believe they chose the
lesser.
1t is true that Roosevelt has been
a bitter disappointment in his none
tary and fiscal policies.
In 1888, when every bank in the
nation was closed, Roosevelt could have
natiOnalized the Federal r serve
Banks and made the system govern
ment owned institution. He failed to
do it.
On May 18th 1888, Roosevelt was
given the power to issue up to three
billion dollars in currency with which
to retire interest-bearing, tax-exempt
bonds. He has failed to exercise that
power.
Later, when Congress passed the Pat
man Bonus bill providing for the pay
ment of the soldiers bonus by an issue
OF currency instead of interest-bear-
ing, tax-exempt bonds, Roosevelt We
tOed that bill.
Through the inaction and action on
the part of the President in these
matters, the toilers of America have
had to contribute billions of dollars
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
I'M THANKFUL

I'm thankful for the heartache,
The anguish an the pain
That makes me feel lots better,
When I'm all right again.
The clouds that blacken out the sky,
An turn the day to night,
I've found they merely serve to make
The sun bit more bright.
I'm glad to see the songbirds leave
Because l know they'll sing
More thrillin'er and sweeter,
When they come back next spring.
I'm thankful for the chillin' winds,
The ice an sleet an snow,
Because 1 know it takes all this
To make the roses grow.
The tear that trickles down your
cheek
I'm thankful for that too,-
Because it makes a rainbow,
When your smile starts smilin'
through.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
A Little Spice

There are few arguments which
silence will not win.
In America, axe-handle history is
going into golf clubs.
MOlasses and love are both sweet,
but too sticky to be taken in public.
The only one that should put faith
in rabbits foot is a rabbit.
The sooner man begins to behave
himself, the happier will be his old
age.
Our Operations" grow in painful
ness the more often we tell them. The
people who hear us suffer some, too.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
RELIEF WOULD AID AGGREssORs

Editor Askov American:
1t is argued that we should help
the needy people in the countries
which the Germans have robbed, but
we can not do that when they keep
on robbing them; then there would be
that much more for them to take, and
we would by that help the Germans
instead of the needy people.
They can not get letter from here
before the Germans have read it, and
according to that, they would also get
hold of the help we would give to the
needy.
The letters from Denmark are all
read at the post office before being
sealed, and then marked approved
by the Germans.
had a letter from Denmark
wherein the writer said, 81 can get
all l need, so you must not worry
about me-" On account Of what is
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
NATIONAL SECURITY
(The Minnesota Union AdvOcate }

ter of ships and guns and armed
forces. National security is best indi-
Gated in healthy economic order,
in work for those willing to work. iii
social security for the aged and de-
crepit, in a sound, democratic industri-
al order that recognizes the fact that
buying power for the greatest number
is the only sure test of lasting pros
perity. When these things have been
achieved, along with a twO-ocean navy
and an economic order to keep them
afloat, then this nation can boast Of
national security.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
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. it will
be Withheld).
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
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, 1940-11-21

Another political election has de-
termined the will of the majority. II
now behooves us to do all in our
power to work unitedly that our ma
ton and our state might progress
and our people enjoy security and
happiness.
This is particularly true in these
times when the world seems on fire
and we do not know how far that
fire may spread.
1t is not the function of the oppo-
sition or anybody to hope that the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
Gardeners Nook
By GARDEN CLUB EDITOR

Courtesy is the eye which over
looks your friends broken gateway
but sees the rose which blossoms in
his garden"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

If you see small flies emerging
from the surface of the soil, you
may take it as a fairly good indi-
cation that there are insect larvae
at work on the roots of your plant.
Try limewater treatment. Saturate
the soil with limewater once or twice
instead of giving the usual watering.
Dissolve a piece of fresh lime in
water. Let this settle until the water
is clear. Then pour off the clear
liquid and set it aside ready to use.
Don't overlook the excellent nu-
tritional qualities of kale. 1t has
been found that " cup of cooked
kale contains $4,000 units of vitamin
A. This is So times more than one
cup of milk, almost 35 times more
than serving of cheese, exactly 26
times more than one egg.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

Some people get very tired of poll
tics. Some of our citizens think so
little of their privilege that they do
not even vote. In not voting, they
show their indifference to our form
of government. They show their
lack Of appreciation to those who
gave us freedom. In not thinking
about our problems, and rendering
their decision at the polls, they show
disregard for their own welfare. II
persisted in generally, this would
eventually mean the end of our form
of government. The government
national, state and local, will be nc
better than the majority action OF
its citizens.
We must all support our national
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

Pathfinder mag's remark that the
Literary Digest didn't fold up be-
cause of its bum guess on the 1886
election That's like saying the
bird died from the fall instead of
the bullet The forthcoming
book by Don Quinn about the radio
censors who spoil programs. 1t is
brilliantly titled: Idiots Delete!
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-29
Many Attend Elks
Bridge Dinner
Thursday Night

Winners In the third event in
the annual bridge tournament spon-
sored by the Ell Centre Elks club,
and which took place Thursday
night IN the lodge headquarters,
are:
Contract, Mrs George w. Damron,
high for the women, and Mrs. Nor
man E Dupont, second; Neal H.
Gavin high for the men, and George
w. DamrOn, second.
Duplicate, Mrs. Lorena Taylor and
N. j. Sleem, north and south high
pair; Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Ogden.
jr.. north and south second high
pair; Mrs. B. f. Lemons and Mrs.
George l.. WinWright east and west
high pair; Mrs. Guy G. Beynon and
Mrs. r. P. Moore east and west
second high pair
The bridge play was preceded by
q delicious dinner attended by a
large number of Elks and their
friends.
Final play in the tournament is
on April 18 when the tournament
prizes will be awarded in addition
to those for evenings play.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-29
Section Bridge Luncheon Is
Outstanding Event Of Year

/ tunes, adorned with leiS and flow
ers, made a charming picture as
they served the luncheon which re
peated the Hawaiian theme and
which was as pretty to look at as
it was good to eat Fresh pineapple
slices made pretty baskets for the
tempting fruit and avocado salad,
and the dessert was luscious Cocoa
nut cake.
Special Program
| During the luncheon hour add
| tional atmosphere was provided by
| the program of music and dance
numbers arranged by Oria Kenah:
Hawaiian music, records played from
one OF the large machines, songs by
/ the section chorus composed OF
Mesdames Guy A. Weakley, George
r. Kirk N. A. ContoS, B. o. Mitch
ell, j. B. McNeece, Donald w. Ket-
chen, Keith Nets, Warren E. Sage
l.. A. Lewis, directed by Julia Brack-
EFT with ukelele Accomplishments by
MeSdames McNeece, Ketchen, Nets,
Sage and Lewis.
Junior York, who, with his par
entS spent last summer in Honolulu,
danced a number of the authentic
folk dances of Hawaii, wearing an
attractive native costume.
Bridge followed and the prizes
were all the work of the section.
Prize Winners
Mrs. Keith Nets and Mrs. Pearl
Brooks were the holders of the two
high scores, and the other prizes
were won by MesdameS r. H. Shaw,
Karl Kaiser, w. B. Collins, George
C. Holleran of BraWley. Donald w.
ketchen, II l.. Rentz, f. N. d.
Hatch, L. l.. Odle, Arnold M. Black
burn
Door prizes were awarded to: Mrs
S. D. Carey of Brawley, Mrs. F.. ".
Taylor of Los Angeles, Mrs. E. E.
Clements and Mrs. P. E. RyerSon.
Mrs. W. A. Vie and Mrs. R. c..
Barter were cochairmen in charge
of the luncheon, assisted by every
member of the section.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-29

Muzzy Marcellino and his famous
11-piece dance band will provide
the music for this Week-end'S lead
ing event. the Elks club annual
charity ball which will take place
Saturday night in the veterans hall,
Ell Centre, starting at 9 pm.
Marcellino and his orchestra have
played leading engagements at ia
nous hotels and restaurants and
are radio headlinerS so the patrons
of the dance are certain TO have
good music featuring the very latest
arrangements.
This is the only time of the year
that the Elks ask assistance from
the pubic, and in return for the
assistance the Elks promise guests
a wonderful evening.
All proceeds are used in welfare
work in Imperial Valley in the COM
munitios of Ell Centre, Heber, I'm
perial, Holtville and Seeley which
come under the jurisdiction of this
lodge. The dance is open to the
public.
H. c. Buehner is general chairman
and the committees are:
Ticket sales chairman, VIM. D.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-03-29
A|askans Visit
Relatives in
E|Cen+ro

Mrs. Jessie ChildS and her daugh-
ter, Miss Susie Childs, 752 Olive
avenue, have been enjoying a visit
from two distinguished AlaSkanS,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred E. Powers and
their small son, Fred, jr who make
their home in Circle, Alaska, where
Mr.. Powers operates trading post.
Mr.. Powers is Mrs. Childs' brother.
The visitors spent several days
in the valley visiting the many
points Of interest and one evening
delighted their Imperial Valley
friends with the showing of colored
motion pictures of Alaska.
Mr.. Powers was asked many queS-
tons IN regard to the country with
which he is most familiar as he
has lived there for four years and
has flown by plane over many parts
of the territory
His pictures proved to be of much
interest particularly those showing
the midnight sun in all its beauty
and splendor and which is at its
height ca June 90. In contrast were
the pictures of the December sun
which rises and sinks within two or
three hours. and whose reddish
color is reflected in the Yukon
river.
Mr. and Mrs. Powers and their
son lett Tuesday for Wyoming &C
companied by Mrs Childs and Miss
Childs, the five attending family
reunion. The Powers family will
return to Alaska in May and Miss
! Childs. to the valley. while Mrs.
ChildS will remain in Wyoming for
the summer. Miss Childs is presi-
dent of the l. V. Nurses association.