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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
Church and Home
By REV. M. MIKKELSEN

Getting or giving, denotes the diff
ference b w e n Christianity and
paganism. The OXfordistS struck the
fundamental note. Sharing is es-
sential in the lives of Christians.
From times of old the order has been:
Thou shalt not covet.
Thanksgiving is distinctly Ameri-
can holiday; there is nothing like
it elsewhere in the world. 1t cele-
brates just the simple, the true, the
good things that come to us out of
the soil, that we draw out of the
soil, that God with His rain and His
sun helps us to draw. Moreover, we
celebrate it in ways peculiarly our
own.
Contentment and thanksgiving, it
seems, amount to much the same
thing. Can we under the prevailing
circumstances join in the real spirit
of thanksgiving? Must we not learn
in whatever state we are, first to be
content?
We like to compare ourselves with
other people. If the comparison is
between what they have been able to
get for themselves and what we have
managed to accumulate, it is apt to
create bitterness and a feeling of
ingratitude toward t h e happier
people, as we imagine them to be,
because they have the things we
lack and therefore the things we be-
lieve makes for happiness. Now, l
am not so sure that they are the
happier people of our nation. Sue
cess in getting is not the road to real
happiness unless you are willing to
give what you get. And very few
really are.
But there are other things than
money which have value. We have
an abundancy of spiritual wealth and
values that increase as we use them
and share them with one another.
Educational values can be shared and
enjoyed by all. We may worship as
we please, and our homes are still
the castles of free men. We are for
tunate to have all this, fortunate not
only to enjoy it but to have the
DI1V1SSS VI Slldl ing II. WHY
we envy those who have more than
we? These things may not make
us happier. We should rather envy
ourselves if we have more than
others and are unwilling to share it
with them. People will find way
of expressing their gratitude if it is
in them; if not, how can they? Con-
tributions to the general welfare and
happiness of mankind does more to
create thankful hearts than ever so
much possessed wealth. May this
season be one of genuine thanksgiv-
ing in which we shall join with the
whole nation in expressing its graft
tude especially for the privilege ex-
tended to us as nation to serve
a suffering world, and as individuals
to serve our less fortunate fellow
men.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

FIVE YEARS in Sandstone. The
Gamble Store in Sandstone was
opened in November, 1885. Since
that time we have enjoyed a good
business from northern Pine county
and the surrounding territory. We
do appreciate your patronage and
invite you all to attend our Birth
day Party" at Sandstone Saturday,
November %. Free coffee and
cookies. Bring the kids The new
1910 toys will be there at Gamble
Store, Sandstone, Carl Lars on,
manager; Eddie Jackson, owner.
75W11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
ASKOV
No Caucus.

Last week it was stated that a viii
lage caucus would be held November
IS. That was an error. There is no
caucus this year. November 10 was
the deadline for candidates filing for
such offices as they may seek.
The new law states that there is to
be no caucus but candidates seeking
office are to file with the clerk. In
the event no one files for an office
then the voters merely write the
name of their choice. There is of
course also provided a blank space
for writing name if voter does
not care to vote for such candidates as
have filed and have their name on
the ballot.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

Arnold Jensen and friend from
Minneapolis, were here the first part
of the hunting season and went home
well supplied with venison.
George c. H. Jensen went to Min
neapolis the first of the week for a
few days visit with relatives and
friends. Mr. Jensen and son Ingvard
are now quite comfortably located
in the basement of their future home
in the east part of the village.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

FOR SALE-A number of used cleo
trio motors 11O-22O volt, AC, care
fully overhauled, in sizes IA h. D.,
h. p, 2 h. p, 3 h. p, 5 h. p. Also
new electric motors, any sizes. Elec-
trio pump jack, and water systems;
also used IL h. p. gas engine, So;
used hand force pump. Write for
prices.-Geo. Poslusny & Son, well
drilling and repairing, willow
River. 69W11-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear son
and brother, Emmett Asleson, who
passed away one sad year ago No
vember 49,
Till memory fades and life departs,
You will live forever in our hearts.
Time takes away the edge of grief,
But memory turns back every leaf
Sadly missed by
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Asleson
and family.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all our friends
and neighbors for the surprise rem
dered us on our 25th wedding ami
versary, for the purse of money and
other gifts. Especially do we thank
Roy Albion for the beautiful solos,
also the groups who sang. Things
like this will never be forgotten.
Mr.. and Mrs. EdW. Younguuist.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
PROCEEDINGS OF
SCHOOL BOARD
District No. FL

The regular monthly school board
meeting was held on October II,
1910.
All members were present but M.
L. Melberg asked to be excused.
The meeting was called to order
by the president of the board, Dr.
w. c. Ehmke.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
1t was moved, seconded and carried
to levy the same amount as last year:
Thirty mills on non-agricultural land
and personal property, ten per cent
above county average for school
maintenance; or enough to qualify
for supplemental aid.
It was moved, seconded and carried
to approve Scheme B for Science
room number 4.
1t was moved, seconded and car
ried that the suggestion of the archi-
tect to substitute glass window for
lowered door in the boiler room be
approved.
1t was moved, seconded and car
ried that we take out a $1,000 fire
insurance on the addition to the
school building in the Hartford In
surance Co.
The board granted the teachers two
days off in order that the teachers
may attend the convention of the
M. E. A.
The following bills were allowed:
Mrs. A. E. Borchard, expenses S $50
A. E. Wahlstrom, expenses - Clio
H. Nortrup, expenses -- $40
M. L. Melberg, expenses 1850 $50
Oscar Larson, livery - 11.25
M. L. Melberg, freight, etc. - 2.87
Minnesota Power & Light Co.,
service 1918
American Book Co., books 49, 77.66
United Toy Book Publishers,
games 6.49
Lyons & Carnahan, books 49, 3O.79
Farnham Co., supplies ----- 1878
Victor Price, telephone -- 9.25
On motion seconded and carried
the board adjourned.
H. NORTRUP, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

PRESSING and repair
ing. Also refining and altering
mems clothes. Orders taken for
suits and overcoats. Call at Soren-
sen Implement Store, Askov.-
George Lindegaard. 25w37-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

HAVE LARGE and small Christmas
trees, balsam; will trade for feed
or some other grain. Please let
me know at once-Geo. Baran,
Willow River. 25W11-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

HAVE ON HAND bulls to rent out
or sell for cash. Also buy and sell
dairy cows, heifers, beef stock. See,
write or call at barn in town.-Ray
Jacobsen, Box IS, Sturgeon Lake.
35W10-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

WANTED-Poultry and hides. Buy
ing at my home each Saturday,
Erling Christensen, Askov. Phone
20. 25W11-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

THINK, DON'T GAMBLE-Selly your
you get. For highest prices write or
see Vern Anderson, Sturgeon Lake.
Always in the market 27w20-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

Regular meeting of the PIT. A.
Friday evening, November 20. Short
program. The plays which were
originally scheduled for this date have
been postponed until spring.-Sec.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

to cut about 20 cords
of hardwood. Call at my home
six miles west of Willow River or
write to Edward Rudolph, Rt. l,
Willow River. 25W11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

FEDERAL LAND BANK farms for
sale on easy terms. Call or write
Anton Gravesen, Askov; Oscar
Thilquist, Sec.-Treas., National
Farm Loan Association, Mora, or
A. E. Peterson, Fieldman, 1923
East 7th ST., Duluth. 33w52-13t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
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, 1940-11-21

BUY OR TRADE LIVESTOCK
For your auction sale, see me. l
solicit sales anywhere. Licensed
and bonded for your protection
Erling Christensen, Askov. Phone
20. 25W1l-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
Postponed Sale Will
Be Held This Week

The John Eells auction sale, post
poned last week, will be held Sat-
urday, November %, beginning at IL
o'clock noon. Location is AZ miles
northeast of Askov. Directions marked
from highway %. Roads will be
open.
Team of horses, ii head cattle,
pigs, pullets, machinery, household
goods, hay and feed.
Usual auction terms.
JOHN EELLS, Owner.
VIM. H. Barnick and Sons, Sandstone,
auctioneers.
Security State Bank, Askov, clerk.
GD
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

HORSES FOR SALE-I always have
several head of good work horses
for SALE Sold with a guarantee to
be as represented and priced rea-
sonably.-J. P. Madsen, Askov.
29W28-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

FREE COFFEE and cookies on Sat-
urday, November %, at Gamble
Store, Sandstone. The 1910 toys
will be in. Bring the kids. We
appreciate your business the past
five years.-Carl Larson, manager,
Sandstone. 33W11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

FOR SALE-Ten cords dry mixed
wood, maple, birch, oak, $3.50 cord.
Also 6-tube Zenith radio, complete
with batteries, windcharger. Rea-
son for selling, have power line
Millerd Torkelson, Willow River.
30W11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

Den d S k Kvindeforening af-
holder Mode hos Mrs. Carl Eriksen,
Onsdag Eftermiddag den 81. Novem-
Der, Kl. 2. All er Velkomne.-Sekr.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Sixty cords of birch and
maple cordwood. Also fifty acres
of wood stumpage.-Daniel Clean,
Finlayson. 25Wll-It
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

LIVESTOCK to South
st. Paul weekly. Go down in eve
ming for early morning markets.
Cattle and hogs, soc per cwt., calves
and sheep, 40c. Long distance
hauling. Call or write Thorvald
Jensen, Askov, phone 95; or list
stock at Jens' Cafe, Askov.
43W3-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

DANCE to Jimmie's Merry Makers
at Finlayson hall Saturday, Novem-
Der %. Gents 35c, ladies free.
25W11-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

FOR SALE-1934 Chevrolet coach,
Al conditional. Henriksen, Go
N. B. Miller, l mile south of Askov.
25W11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

FOR SALE-Two goats, male and fe-
male, $3.50 for the pair, or will
take wood in trade.-Richard Koo-
istra, Rt. l, ASkov. 25w11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

Heard at poker party: ''No
woman can rule me! / believe in
treating her as was done at the begin
ming. How was that?" "As side
issue.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
AUCTION POSTPONED

On account of the storm and i'm
passable roads, brakes Furniture
Auction was postponed and business
will resume as usual until further
notice, when announcement of date
of auction will be made.
BRAKES FURNITURE STORE,
Pine City, Mimi.
UD
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

COW FOR SALE To freShen in
April, 212 years old, from Jersey
and Guernsey stock. See Irwin Fos-
ter, Rutledge. 25w11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

I'D like to look at a mans comb,
said a lady customer in local store.
you want marrow mans comb"
asked the salesgirl. mo, l want a
comb for fat man with rubber
teeth, replied the customer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

FOR SALE-Purebred HolStein bull
calves, three weeks to Is months
old. Buy them young and save the
difference.-Chr Morgensen, mile
west, Askov. 25W11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
DR.. JAMES SLAVEN, the dentist,
will be in Willow River Thursday,
November %. 25W11-1t

DANCE at Beroun pavilion Sunday,
November "a. Music by Thorstein
Skarning, Jr., and his orchestra.
25w11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

FOR SALE-G uernsey bull, 20
months old; two Guernsey heifers.
Chris Petersen, mile west, ~
north, Askov. 25W11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

Show the town you're alive-Ad-
vertise.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

FOR SALE-Bobsled, in good condi-
ton; runners 6x6x1A. Cheap.
Meet me in the forenoon.-John
c. Hasler, 9 miles northwest of Fin
laySon on Rt. l. 25W11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

FOR SALE-High grade Guernsey
bull, 10 months old; heifers, five
and eight months old.-N. c. Peder-
sen, 31a miles north, Askov.
25W11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
MISCELLANEOUS

DANCE at Riverview pavilion, Rut-
ledge, Saturday evening, November
%. Music by Kokomo Trio. Ladies
free, gents Csc. Roller skating Fri
day night. 25w11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

FOR SALE-Twenty tons tame
hay and about 100 bushels new
corn. All located near Groningen.
Farm for rent. Inquire DR.. H. P.
Dredge, Sandstone. 25W11-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21

Classify to get a crop of buyers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-11-21
WANTED

size and price.-George Sorensen,
Holyoke. 25W11-1t*
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16

1.-THE modern small town business
man has many problems, but II he
keeps his feet on the ground and
uses his head there is no reason why
he shold not hold his own with any
and all competition" says the Chief
tain, of Enterprise, Oregon. He has
the means at hand to give PERSONAL
ICED service, sell good merchandise
at fair prices and above all be a
friend of his customers"
The fact is that the small town
business man has demonstrated be-
yond argument his ability to do just
that. The modern independent goes
to work In the face of competition,
exerts himself still more to please
his trade and the customers keep
right on coming in. The small mer-
chant, no less than the big one, has
ideas and vision-and the small mer-
chant has been responsible for many
inovations whichs have helped build
and hold business.
1t Is to the credit of the American
business man that he has always
adjusted himself to the changing
times But 1t is not surprising The
biggest businesses this country
knows, and especially those in the
food and merchandising field, have
grown from little businesses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16
CoNoWINcO POWER COMPANY
Lire Electrically and Save
MARYLAND BANKERS
ASSOCIATION

A conference of bankers through
out the Fifth Federal Reserve Dis
trict will be held in Richmond on
March 1921. The announcement was
made by letter to the twelve hun
dred and fifty banks In the District
by c. L. Robey, President, The Pur-
cellville National Bank, Purcellville,
Virginia. The Conference is spon-
sored by the Bankers Associations
of the District of Columbia, Mary
land, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Virginia and West Virginia
The Federal Reserve Bank of
Richmond Is contributing Its audi
torium for the meetings and is act
ing as host at luncheon on both
days of the Conference. The Rich
mond banks will entertain preceding
the banquet on the evening Of the
Goth, at which speaker of interna-
tional reputation will address the
assembled bankers.
The entire time of the Conference
will be devoted to problems affect
ing the employment of bank funds
and investment policies and pro-
grams. There will be morning and
afternoon sessions each day. At
each session two well-known speak
ers will talk ON current subjects in
volving problems with which banks
are faced in investing properly and
profitably the huge sums Of money
piled up by the nations financial
houses today.
The Bond Conference Committee
is composed of: c. L. Robey, Presi-
dent, The Purcellville Nationa, Bank,
Purcellville, Virginia, Chairman;
James w. McElroy, Vice President,
First National Bank, Baltimore,
Maryland; E. G. Otey, President,
First National Bank, Bluefeld, West
Virginia; w. r. Forster, Vice-Presi-
dent, Hamilton National Bank,
Washington, D. c.; r. P. Holding,
President, First-Citizens Bank &
Trust Company, Smithfield, North
Carolina; F. E. Grier, President, Of
Greenwood, Greenwood, South Caro-
lima Consultant to the Committee
DR.. E. A. Kincaid, Consulting Eco
nomist of the Federal Reserve Bank
of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16
TOO MANY HOGS

The farmers who raise the ma
tons pork are In difficult posi-
ton. The current crop of pigs Is
estimated by the Department of
Commerce at more than 84,300,000
head-13,2OO,000 above the proceed
ing year. The heavy production is
largely due to successive years of
abnormally large corn crops-and
corn must find its way to market
as live pigs.
On top Of that, pork prices have
been steadily going down, and dur
ing December were over $2.00 per
CWT less than the five-year average
from 1909 to 1914
Last but not least, the war has
reduced foreign demand for pork to
extremely low levels
That makes Oppressive picture
but the bright side has now appear
ed. For organized retailers, led by
the chains, and with cooperation
from Independents, have met the
farmers requests for assistance. The
result is a. National Economy Pork
Sale" aggressively carried on dur
ing two periods-February l to 10,
and February 20 to March 8. Every
kind of pork and pork product
loins, ribs, side meat, lard, roasts,
etc.-will be featured. The idea 1t to
encourage the consumer to think
about pork, talk about pork, and
buy pork.
From the consumer point of view,
the pork sale will also serve a
worthy purpose. Prices will be rea-
sonable. The housewife will learn
of new and appetizing ways to cook
and serve pork. And the dietary
standards of thousands of families
will be improved.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16

phrase collective bargaining sug-
gests to the average individual .
states the Detroiter, organ of the
Detroit Board of Commerce. In its
C am align for the repeal
of the wagner Act, tn e
Detroit organization states that this
law is not only bad for business
generally but even worse for the
working man."
Spurred into action by the fact
that Detroit has been a focal point
for labor agitators working behind
the protection OF the Wagner Act,
the Detroit Board of Commerce
under resolution adopted by its
board of directors, has been enlist
ing the support of communities
throughout the nation for the re-
peal of this bill. AS a result of this
campaign and at the request of the
Detroit organization food Of let
ters and kilograms is being received
by Congressman and Senators at
Washington. not only from Detroit
but from civic and business organ
izations as well as individuals
throughout the country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16
THE FARMER GETS THE AXE
BY J. E. Jones

Washington, d. G., February-The
economy wave" in Congress is cut
ting into legislation for the nation
al farm program. The appropriation
group seems likely to cut the items
proposed for agriculture about one
half. The budget figures presented
by the president have been heavily
slashed in committee, and farm
parity payments of $212,00O,0 900 re-
quested by Secretary Wallace have
been refused. This proposed sum was
not approved by President Roose-
welt, unless taxes were provided to
meet the entire costs.
Congress evidently does not intend
to load the 400 million dollars OF
new taxes onto the shoulders of the
public. The President recommended
this taxa ton in the hopes of avoid
ing increasing the national debt
limit. The economy drive is stimu.
lated by a determination to keep
the national debt below 45 million
dollars.
The program providing benefits
for farmers, and the movement to
make fresh appropriation of 25 mil
lion dollars for farm tenancy loans
have been plowed under in the
House of Representatives.
AS this correspondence to The
Midland Journal, leaves Washington
there are indications that groups oil
farm4bloc leaders are trying to in
duce the Agricultural Committee Of
the House to start work at once or
bill embodying compromise farm
plan.
There are unquestioned merits
and dement's in the ECONOMY
drive" but there is roar of vigor
GUS criticism on Capitol Hill against
the well-laid plans of the Admins
| tration and Congress to tear the lie
off appropriations to defend the
Western Hemisphere" against {
mythical war. The farm and Other
domestic needs should come first
and that's hopeful note now re
echoing in Congressional halls.
Nobody disputes the fact that the
time has arrived for economy il
Government.