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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

have accomplished there. 1t makes
one swell with pride to note what his
countrymen have accomplished in a
quarter of a century. There is a
steady stream of large passenger and
cargo carriers passing each way IA
hours day. All the locks are cleo
trically operated by remote control
from a point on the east end of the
canal, where electrical apparatus
shows the boats in transit as well
as the operation of the locks. 1t is
truly wonderful.
No Chances Taken.
They are taking no chances with
sabotage. A guard of eight American
soldiers are placed on each vessel
going through the canal-one of
whom is stationed in the wheelhouse
They have orders to shoot to kill at
the first sign of monkey-business.
The greatest danger lies in some YES
sci deliberately ramming a gate to
block traffic.
To give some idea of the import
ance of the canal to world commerce
let me say that during my three-day
stay in the Zone / saw the flags of
Britain, Scandinavia, Holland, Japan
and number of countries in South
America, as well as our own, pass
through the locks. l was told that
Japan puts greater tonnage through
the canal in any one year than any
other country. Many of the japanese
vessels are built with view to con-
verting them into commerce raiders
in time of war. They are extremely
fast.
The Panama Steamship and Rail-
way Company is owned and operated
by the War department Within the
past year the company launched three
steel turbine boats to ply between
New York and Panama. These ships
can be converted into commerce raid
ers in few days. Each has a speed
of better than % knots, which is
equivalent to about 2514 miles per
hour The three vessels cost Is mil
lion dollars
The New Year.
Let us hope that the year 1910
will witness the end of the wars now
being fought; that in each instance a
just and lasting peace may be had.
Personally, / wish for each of my
readers good health, contentment and
prosperity in the new year and those
that are to follow.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04
Hinckley

Donald Currie spent his Christmas
and New Years vacation with his
sister, Mrs. Curtis Sanford.
Mrs. Morris Folsom entertained the
Meri Kerr club at Christmas party
at her home last Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Shoberg and
daughter left last Thursday morning
for Florida, where they will spend
the remainder of the winter.
Ivan Skinner was on the sick list
the past week.
Marvin Hensey of Pine City, was a
business caller in Hinckley Wednes-
day of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie jackson and
Russell Biwer helped take inventory
in the Sandstone Gamble Store last
Thursday.
Miss Bernice Williams spent Christ
mas and New Years vacation at her
home here with her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Won Ruben.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Healy and
Mary Lou were dinner and supper
guests at the Everett Atkins home New
Years day.
Miss Betty Kersten of Duluth, Wis
tied at the Farmers Store Friday of
last week.
Miss Gladys Workman has been
working at the Louis Milgrom home
in Pine City the past two weeks.
The Misses Dorothy and Irene and
Bernard Edlund were Pine City Wis
itors Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Hunt spent
two weeks recently in Duluth visit
ing their daughter, Helen, and FAM
lily. While there Mrs. Hunt became
i'll and was taken to ST. Mary's hos
pital where she underwent an opera
ton Friday morning. The report is
that she is getting along very nicely.
Mr.. Hunt returned home the first
part of this week.
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Windenere

The Misses Ruby, Hazel and Irene
Mossberg visited at their home here
during the holidays.
Rev. and Mrs. j. Arthur Dahl
strand were last Thursday evening
dinner guests at the Pulling home.
They also called at the Clickner
home
Hugo Mattson spent two days re-
Gently at the Ben Street home.
Mrs. Habeck and Shirley and Har-
vey spent Wednesday of last week at
the Pulling home.
Merle Street returned recently to
his home here after spending Christ
mas at the home of his cousin, Rev.
Harold Street, and family at Water
loo, Iowa.
The members of the David Ander-
son family were Sunday dinner guests
at the Ernest Nyberg home. Fred
Nyberg was also a guest there
S. Overland left Friday for Min
neapolis where he will visit a few
days.
Clarence Mattson of Denham, spent
the past week at the Ben Street home
Mrs. Overland and daughters called
at the Leonard Larson home near
Denham Friday.
Herman Johnson spent Wednesday
evening of last week at the Habeck
home.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Street and son
spent Saturday evening in Finlayson.
Mrs. Schjeldahl left recently for
his work after spending a week at
his home here and Orrin Schjeldahl
returned to Duluth to resume his
studies at the State Teachers college
Members of the Habeck family
were dinner guests at the Harvey
Christensen home in Kerrick Sunday
Mrs. N. Merrifield and children
spent Friday afternoon at the Tracy
Street home.
Mrs. Harry johnson and daughter
of st. Paul, visited relatives here
over New Years day.
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ASKOV

Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmus Petersen and
Mr.. and Mrs. George l. Glenn and
daughter were Minneapolis visitors
Sunday.
Harry Jensen and family of Wright,
were New Years guests at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chris
A. Jensen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Berg of Min
neapolis, visited Wednesday and
Thursday of last week at the home
of Mrs. John Dietz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben DietZ and two
girls of Minneapolis, were visitors
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bertel
Fisher Wednesday and Thursday OF
last week.
Miss Gladys Dubbels left Monday
for her duties in Minneapolis after
spending a Christmas vacation al
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Paul Dubbels.
Mr. and Mrs. Manford Nelson and
son, John, went to Minneapolis Tues
day afternoon. Mr.. Nelson will enter
the Veterans hospital for check-ur
and possibly remain some time fol
treatments.
Edwin Sorensen and family, George
/. Glenn and family, Svend Petersen
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmus
Petersen spent Monday at the HAL
mar Petersen home in Minneapolis
the occasion being Mr.. Petersen's
50th birthday anniversary which Of
ficially falls on January 2.
Marshall Halgren came Saturday
from Minneapolis for an indefinite
rest period at the Wayne E. Jacobsen
home. Mrs. Halgren, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobsen, is also a
home. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Halgrer
have experienced considerable ILL
ness during the last few months.
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APPRECIATION

To all of those who have helped
us since the fire, we wish to express
our deepest appreciation From the
minute we were forced to leave the
building until the present, we have
had every possible evidence of SYM
pathy and willingness to help on
the part of our neighbors around the
lake, in Finlayson and in Sandstone
We wish to thank Mr.. and Mrs. Tony
bosch, who opened their doors to
us and shared their clothing with US
The neighbors who came Immediately
and kept the fire from spreading, and
all of the people who called on us
to help keep our minds off our loss,
To all of those who contributed to
our gifts" the card table and chairs,
radio and lovely silverware, we can
only say that we shall think of you
all very gratefully every time we use
them.
Richard, June and Vallie Foley,
Clara Frances and Alice Laska did
more than they will ever know to
make our Christmas a happy one.
We realize how much of their time
and efforts were given with the ut
most cheerfulness to make us happy.
All of the gifts of food and clothing.
the delicious Christmas dinner to
which we were invited at the Vincent
Laska home have been fully enjoyed.
We want you to know that the friend
ship shown us more than compensates
for our loss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Harty.
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tatives from the copper states, and
it now appears likely that they will
60 along with the Administrators
program. Copper will be saved but
the American farmer will be thrown
to the wolves as so often has been
the case in the past. The producer
of corn, turkeys, hides, wool, cheese,
casein and other farm products will
be made the goat and the uniformed
applaud, exclaiming, what great
Administration we now have in Wash
ington."
A Short Session Promised.
Congress convenes on Wednesday,
January 3. AS this will be the final
session of the 18th Congress every
effort will be made to clean up the
calendars before adjourning sine die.
Unless the Administration should
press for an extended program this
can be accomplished by September 1.
This being a presidential year it is
extremely doubtful if the session will
run much beyond the middle of July.
The program to be presented by the
Administration calls for the extension
for another three years of the recipro-
cal trade law, under which trade
treaties are negotiated. Another
must" measure will be the prepared
ness program, in which the President
will ask for authority to spend $500
million dollars for preparedness. The
President will undoubtedly outline in
his message to Congress several addi-
tional measures for enactment that
he deems necessary.
Canal to be Made Impregnable.
On December 7, left for Panama
where l spent three days inspecting
the canal and its defenses. My pur-
pose in going was to ascertain at first
hand the need for third set of locks
which will cost in the neighborhood
of 285 million dollars. The present
canal consists of two lanes and the
locks are so close together that a
well-placed bomb could very easily
block the canal for months, bottling
up our fleet, unless vt took the long
and dangerous route around the Horn.
1t was my information that the
War department contemplated con-
structing the third set of locks close
beside the present locks and that
didn't look good to me because it
would leave the canal as vulnerable
to attack as before. In talking with
General Ridley, who is governor of
the canal zone, he informed me that
they have decided to construct the
new locks some distance away, which
would make it impossible to put all
three sets out of commission with one
bomb.
There is considerable agitation for
doubling the size of our navy-a full
strength fleet to be maintained in
both oceans. Whatever need there
may be for such building program
will be obviated by the third set of
locks. The Panama canal is probably
one of the best fortified spots on earth.
1t is defended by every conceivable
form of anti-aircraft and artillery.
The interior of the huge hills that
fringe each side of the canal have
been cored out so that each is a
bomb-proof fortress.
Every American should visit the
canal zone and see for himself the
wonderful feat that the Americans
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

ANNOUNCEMENT have opened a
garage to be known as the Johnson
Motor Service. 1 will employ a
first class machinist in the service
department. l will continue to
buy, sell and exchange used cars.
TeXaco products will be handled.
Your patronage will be respectfully
solicited.-John w. Johnson, Prop,
Sandstone. 51w17-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

FOR SALE-1934 Chevrolet pickup,
1881 Model A truck, 112 h. p. gas
engine and jack, DeLaval No. Is
cream separator, feed grinder, 100
feet of 14-in used pipe. Will
take wood or lumber in trade
Sorensen Implement Co., Askov.
41W17-1t
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FOR SALE-McCormi 10
20 tractor, cheap; Fordson tractor,
tractor plows, sulky plows, corn
planters, corn binders, grain bind
ers, other machinery; 1l2-year old
colt.-C. Schultz, Ri. /, Hinckley
25W17-lt*
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Pine Lake

Miss Janice Carroll and DR.. Feidt
drove here from Minneapolis to spend
New Years with Mr. and Mrs
Michael Harry at their cabin.
On New Years day Miss Carroll
got a long distance call from Grand
Rapids to report for teaching at Co
hasset. She will teach English and
music in the junior high school there.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

icals in this coun-
try expressed the
greatest indigna-
ton at Frances at
tack upon the
Democratic a n d
Constitutional gov
eminent of Spain.
Indeed, they were
so indignant over
the assault upon
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popular government" that they held
ass-meetings, collected funds, and
even went to the extent of organizing
military brigade which was sent
to Spain to fight against "Facisim."
All over the land we had tincups
shaken in front of our faces, into
which we were invited to deposit con-
tributions to the cause of freedom in
Spain.
Today we have an altogether diff
ferent picture. Democratic Finland
has been invaded by the Communist
government of Russia. Finland is a
democracy numbering scarcely mil
lion souls against Russia's $50 mil
lions. Bravely she is fighting with
her back to the wall but nowhere
have we been able to find single
instance where American Commun-
lists and radicals are collecting funds
to help in her hour of need. On
the contrary, the Communists and
radicals in this country brand Fin
land as bulwark of capitalism. They
refuse to recognize the fact that Fin
land is fighting the fight of democ-
racy, and from all reports that we get
she is doing mighty good job of it,
the Firms having driven the bloody
invaders back on all fronts.
If these radicals are so sincerely
concerned with the preservation of
popular rule (Which they now have
in Finland) why don't they take up
collections to help the brave Firms
who are really fighting for democracy
and self-preservation.
Very reluctantly we are forced to
the conclusion that the Communists
and radicals in the United States are
a group of opportunists and takers
whose minds have been warped so
that they are incapable of clear think
ing.
Demand Investigation.
Opponents of the Administration S
Reciprocal Trade program have de-
manded to be heard and given an
opportunity to present the reason for
their opposition to the extension of
Mr.. Roosevelt's Reciprocal Trade law,
under which some twenty-odd trade
agreements have been negotiated.
There is general feeling in Wash
ington that the Administration will
seek legislation early in the session
to extend the life of the Trade Agree
ment law for another three years. l
am not so sure but that Roosevelt and
Hull will not be successful in getting
what they want Both are adroit
politicians and they know how to
manipulate Congress, as does Pade-
reWski the piano.
Until very recently there was a
considerable number of Democratic
Senators and Representatives who
were opposed to giving the Recipro-
cal Trade law another lease on life.
They came from the copper producing
states of Montana, Utah, New Mexico
and Arizona. These states were Vio-
lently opposed to the proposed trade
agreement with Chile because that
agreement contemplated a substantial
reduction in the import duty on COP
per. Copper is produced in large
quantities in the states named and
Roosevelt and Hull realized that with
out the support of these states they
could not hope to win in their fight
for an extension of the law.
Presto! What happened? Mr.. Hull
blandly announced that the present
tariff duty on foreign copper will
not be changed, which was good news
to the big and powerful copper min
ing interests that contributed heavily
to Mr.. Roosevelt's election This
placated the Senators and Represen-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

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
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HORSES FOR SALE OR TRADE
Just received load of 4 and 5-year
olds. Several Well-matched teams.
Priced reasonably. Sold with a
guarantee of satisfaction-J. P.
Madsen, Askov. 28w42-tf
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NOTICE TO PARENTS tell
your children to keep away from
minnow boxes and to do no tres
passing on private property, or they
will be prosecuted.-Jackie Cum
ningham, Sturgeon Lake. 30w17-1t
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CARD OF APPRECIATION

We desire to thank the public for
assistance given Sunday in putting
out the fire in our home and saving
so much of our furniture and other
goods.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Marihart.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

FOR SALE-Kitchen range, in good
condition. Cheap for cash or will
trade for calf, yearling, fence posts
or anything / can use.-Carl Thine
sen, 1s4 miles south, Askov.
30Wl7-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

GAMBLE STORES at Sandstone,
Hinckley and Pine City are stocked
with merchandise you need at
prices you can pay. Stop in and
inspect their January specials.
Batteries charged at all stores, Csc
for 2-volt, 4Oc for 6-volt. 38w17-1t*
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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, 1940-01-04

FOR SALE-Holstein cow, will fresh
en- next week, fourth calf; $40
Jes Larsen, mile east, Finlayson
corner. 25w17-1t*
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(FrOm Another Correspondent
The Blomskog Luther League will
meet at the church Friday evening,
Jan. 5.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

Danish service and Communion
Sunday, Jan. 7, at 1890 a. m.
English Sunday school Sunday
Jan. 7, at 1890 a. m.
M. Mikkelsen
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04
Observations
BY CONG. HAROLD KNUTSON
Consistency, Where Art Thou?

When the Spanish Civil war was
at its peak the Communists and rad
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

FOR SALE-High grade Holstein bull
calf, 6 months old, $50. Can use
fat heifer for killing.-H. Stottrup,
mile north, IL east, Askov.
25w17-1t"
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all our friends
and neighbors for their sympathy,
help and offerings during the last
illness and death of our beloved hus-
band and father
Mrs. Fred Rupp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Rynerson.
Mr.. and Mrs Norris Anderson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

LIVESTOCK to South
st. Paul weekly; cattle and hogs,
SOC per cwt., calves and sheep, 40c.
Also short and long distance haul
ing. Call or write Thorvald Jen-
sen, Askov; phone 95 or list stock
at Jens' Cafe, Askov. 38w52-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

FOR SALE-Guitar and case, good
as new; bird cage and stand.-Clara
Sandahl, Askov. Phone 4Fl2O.
25W17-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

Boy Scout meeting Thursday (to-
day.. Bring AK and skates to skat-
ing rink warming house at l p. m.
Saturday evening, Jan. 6, Scout meet
ing in basement of Scoutmaster's
home, 1870 to 9 p. NC. l. Glen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

WOULD LIKE TO TRADE a good
registered three-year old Holstein
bull for a good Holstein cow to
freshen soon.-Wm. F. Schilling and
H. c. Schwyzer, north end, Grind
stone lake, Sandstone 30w16-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

IF YOU INTEND SELLING or buy
ing livestock, it will mean more
money to see me.-Vern Ander-
son, Sturgeon Lake. Licensed
dealer. 25w40-tf
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LEAP YEAR DANCE at Noes Sat-
urday, Jan. 6. Ladies l5c, men free.
Music by Long Johns orchestra.
25W17-1t

RADIO REPAIRING-All materials
and workmanship guaranteed for
90 days at the Gamble Store, Will
low River. 25W7-tf
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WANTED-Two girls want ride to
Minneapolis or farther; going south
to Des Moines this weekend.
Call reverse charge to Chas. Krantz,
Askov. Phone 4F21. 25W17-1t
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The American Legion Auxiliary
will meet at the home of Mrs. Harry
Mortensen Thursday, Jan. 11.-Sec
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If you render pleasant service, let
the public know about it-Advertise.
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WANTED

WANTED-Young girl to work in
office. Must be able to operate
typewriter and do general office
work. Please apply in person.
Harvey Thrun, Finlayson. 25wl6-2t
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MISCELLANEOUS

HARDW WOOD TIES, ROUGH
SPRUCE-For prices see L. H.
Blackjack, Moose Lake. 25W3-tf
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DANCE to Jimmie's Merry-Makers at
Riverview Inn, Rutledge, Saturday,
Jan. 6. Gents 35c, ladies free.
25W17-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

DANCE to Bob Wentworth and his
band, featuring Glen and Dean, at
Finlayson hall Saturday, Jan. 6.
Gents 35c, ladies free. Souvenir
tickets. 25W17-1t*
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WE ARE BUYING potatoes and ruta-
bagas and paying highest market
price.-Askov Produce Co., Asllov.
25W11-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

LEAP YEAR DANCE at Beroun
pavilion Sunday night, Jan. 7.
Music by Thorstein Skarning, Jr.,
Skandinavisk Orkester 25w17-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

ROLLER SKATING every Sunday
afternoon and evening at D. B. S
hall, Askov, beginning January 7
Wilson's Skateland. 25W17-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-01-04

The Misses Ruby, Hazel and Irene
Mossberg visited at their home here
during the holidays.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-10-04
Parachuters
To Perform,
Army VIII Unveil Re-
suits of Experimental
Training for Latin
Americans.

Fort Bcnning, Ga. Oct. 4.-(AP)-
The United States Army is planning
to unvciI results Of several months
experimental training for parachute
troops before 20 Army chicftainS OF
nine Latin American nations here
on a tour of this country'S defense
preparations.
The mass iump-thc first semi
public demonstration by the Army
is scheduled for Saturday morning
anG will follow today'S dcmOnstra-
ton of more than 25,O09 troops at
this largest infantry post in North
America.
Fifteen men of group Of 40 SOL
dicrs and two officers who have been
training in various sections Of the
country the past several months
will drop from an Army transport
near Lawson Field-the forts air
port.
The officers and men. all volun-
teers from the 29th Infantry. have
been training in sections where Spe-
cial facilities were available.
Army officials said the experiment
has been in the "rcstricted informa-
ton" category They stressed that
the mass jump was but a small part
of the trainng-that primarily the
men must be trained in coordination.