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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
Season On Beaver Is
March % To April Z

A Today beaver trapping season
has been set by the Minnesota De-
partment of Conservation, from March
20 to April inclusive in limited
area following a survey begun last
October which estimated the beaver
population in the state at more than
$4,000
Acting under a law passed only
two weeks ago by the 1941 legisla-
ture, Commissioner w. L. Strunk took
steps to preserve an adequate brood
stock by prohibiting trapping in the
area bordering the Lake Superior
trout streams, the six northwestern
bog" counties, and in approximately
100000 acres of game refuge scat
tered throughout the trapping terri
tory.
Trappers are limited to eight bea-
yer. All beaver taken must be sub
mitted with tails attached to the hides
to wardens within five days follow
ing the seasons close for sealing and
inspection.
Closed to trapping are the huge
northern refuge areas, and other ter
ritory where the animals value as
water conservationist is needed. In
Guided in the latter are the north
half of Beltrami county, and Koochi-
ching, Marshall, Kittson, Roseau and
Lake of the Woods counties.
Because the beaver is a welcome
resident on the Lake Superior trout
stream watershed, the commissioner
said, that area has been closed.
The open trapping area includes
the counties of Anoka, Sherburne,
Benton, Mile Laos, Isanti, Chisago,
Pine, Kanabec, Carlton, Aitkin, Itasca,
Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, Wadena,
Cass, Hubbard, Clearwater and Cook.
The Today muskrat trapping sea-
son which opened March % will close
at p. m. March 81.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
Clinic For Crippled
At Carlton April 5

An opportunity for medical ex-
animation and other valuable serv-
ices will be provided for the crippled
children of this district who are under
81, and financially unable to obtain
private orthopedic care at a clinic
to be held at the community building
in Carlton, April 5, 1941. Registra-
ton hours will be from 8 a. m. to 2
p. m.
1t is requested that persons attend
ing the clinic for the first time bring
letter from their family physicians
In addition to the medical examina-
ton, which will be given by ar
orthopedic specialist, the clinic serv-
ice includes an opportunity for voca-
tional consultation. Arrangements
will also be made for disqualification
and field nursing service for those
cases requiring it.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
AskOu Y.P. S. Team
Wins Third Trophy

The Askov Y. p S. basketball team
again emerged victorious at the an
nual Young Peoples society tourna-
ment, held Friday and Saturday last
week at Grand View college, Des
Moines, Iowa. This marked the third
consecutive year the boys from the
north have carried home the coveted
trophy. All opponents were Iowa
teams.
The closest game was the first one
when Fredsville was defeated 80 to
20 Friday evening. Saturday after
noon the Cedar Waterloo quint
bowed to Askov SIS to Is and Kim
ballton was the final victim that night
81 to Is.
The players from here making the
trip were Arden Hyldahl, Arliss Fogt
Eldon Abrahamsen, Eiler Frederiksen
and Niels Nielsen who were also on
this years high school basketball
squad and Carl Sandahl of last years
team.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
Fed Lambs Rise
To Higher Level
Reach Sill Peak at Week S
Opening; Slaughter Cat
tie Weak; Hogs Decline.

South ST. Paul, Mimi, March Is,
1941: A realization of $11 lambs
keynoted the local fed lamb session.
The general strength of the slaughter
sheep and lamb trade saw fed lambs
selling 15c to Csc higher, good to
choice grades clearing from SLOTS to
Sill, according to the Federal-State
Market News Service. Slaughter
ewes were fully Csc up, with best
fed westerns reaching $685.. Shear
ing lambs also recorded gains, with
bulk of the crop moving from $1,000
to $10.65, peak price being 5000.
Eastern dressed lamb centers re-
ported good to choice carcasses I'M
der 40 pounds seasonally scarce and
selling up to $40. Marked depreci-
alton in quality was noted in recent
lamb arrivals.
Cattle Supplies Increase.
A slight trend towards easier prices
developed on slaughter cattle as sup
plies were increased early in the
week. Stocker and feeder cattle,
however, were in broad demand and
advanced mostly Csc. Vealers turned
weak to soc lower. Top on steers
was S11.75 for a load of choice 1885
Founders, while bulk of medium and
good steers went at SO to $10.5O. A
fairly liberal number of stocker and
feeder cattle appeared so that sales
were quite numerous at So to SO,
medium and good making SO to $3.50
and some good to choice reaching
S1025. Good and choice vealers sold
late at $3.50 to Sill with only a few
selects to $11.50.
Hog Trade Drops.
A steady to weak opening session
followed by. a general 1Oc decline
the following day made Tuesdays hog
trade mostly 10c to zoe under the
close of last week. Good and choice
$50 to 220 pound barrows and gifts
bulked Tuesday at $7.65, for the
days top, while similar grades 22O
to 240 pounds cashed from $7.55 to
S7.65, and 240 to 270 pound offerings
made $725 to $3.50 Weights from
270 to 300 pounds grading good and
choice bulked at $705 to $7.4O, with
800 to $50 pound heavies at $3.50 to
$7.15. The brisk and strong feeder
pig trade was reflected in the light
light contingent.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
Use Lime To Control
Early Garden Slugs

When garden slugs wage war on
the tender young plants in the cold
frame, they can be headed off by a
three-inch ribbon of hydrated lime
spread around the plant bed, says
A. G. Ruggles, state entomologist
The slug is a mollusk like the snail,
but without shell. When it en-
counters the powdered-lime barrier,
it secretes large amounts of protec-
tive slime, then shrivels up and dies.
The lime should be spread COM
pletely around the bed of plants,
and it must be renewed after every
rain or watering. If plants are in
the open garden, slugs can be con-
trolled by sprinkling calcium arse
nate and lime plentifully on leaves
and on the ground.
More recently, chemical called
metaldehyde is being used to poison
slugs When this chemical is avail
able, one part mixed with so parts
of wheat bran, scattered around the
seed bed proves very effective.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
Job Agency Making
Farm Help Survey

All farm owners in need of help
this coming season and all farm hands
desiring employment are asked to
register with the state Division of
Employment and Security, with Of
fees at 369 Cedar Street, st. Paul.
The division is now making a sur
vey to determine the prospective
supply and demand to prevent as far
as possible any dislocation of farm
help in Minnesota this summer and
fall.
There may not be a shortage of
farm help, but farmers are being adj
vised to recognize that the normal
supply of such workers is being re-
duced by induction of selectees into
military service and by employment
of large number of workers, as a
result of the defense program.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
County Polio Drive
Nets Nearly 800

J. j. Madden, county chairman for
the infantile paralysis fund drive this
spring announces that the various
programs for this purpose ct tie d
$336.40, which, together with $54.25
from tabs sold, made a total of
$390.65.
Fifty per cent of the money will
remain in Pine county for use locally.
Mr. Madden is well pleased with the
fine response to the drive stating
that it is a very creditable showing
considering the many activities for
other purposes. On behalf of himself
and the committee he extends his ap-
probation to all who helped to con-
tribute to this worthy cause.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
International News Review

by the fact that Hitler has some
powerful armies stationed in Russia
and Bulgaria.
Turkeys fate appears to have
to be determined by the greater
persuasive power of British For
eign Minister Anthony Eden or
that of Germ a Ambassador
Franz Won Papen, and while Tur-
key in her dilemma is looking
somewhat hopefully toward Rus
STA whence no definite promise Of
support of any kind is forthcom-
ing, whatever present indications
may be, it seems to be chiefly
question of INDEPENDENTLY
looking out for her own inter-
ests and trying to decide what
would be most advantageous, af-
filiation with Germany or with
Great Britain.
To us here, at still safe distance
from the turmoil, it might look easy
for the Turks. Facts show that it is
but easy.
Belgrade Vacations.
Then there is Yugoslavia. Back
and forth rumors have swept, hint
ing that the Belgrade government
was ready to join the axis alliance.
and that again, it was not. When
it seemed to be just about on the
verge OF signing treaty which would
give Germany not all that Hitler was
asking for but a good deal of it, the
old Serbian element asserted itself;
there was a cabinet crisis; there was
opposition in the parliament; there
was trouble in the streets in some
cities-a1 kindled by the
apparent fact that the government
was about to sign away Yugoslav in
CONTINUED on page ~
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
Signing Up Work
For Triple A Begun

Sign-up meetings on the Agricul-
tural Conservation program w h C h
were started Wednesday of last week
have been very well attended con-
sidering the condition of the roads,
according to Melvin Anderson, chair
man.
At these meetings farmers signify
their intention of cooperating in the
1941 farm program and sign the in
tention form. 1t is necessary for
every farm to be signed up before
the first of May if a payment is ex-
pected on that farm this year, ac-
cording to Mr.. Anderson.
Many farmers are taking advan-
tage of the grant of aid program on
lime and orders for from four to
five hundred cubic yards are secured
every day, according to Chris. Fred
eriksen of Askov, who is in charge
of the lime program.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
Group Will Discuss
Pending Legislation

The Pine County Township Officers
Association will hold its semi-annual
meeting at the Royal Neighbors hall
in Hinckley Saturday, March 80
Proceedings will get under way al
IL a. M, with lunch being served al
noon.
Oscar w. Anderson of Sturgeon
Lake, secretary of the association
states that among the items to be
discussed will be pending legislation
pertaining to counties and townships
including bill to adjust salaries OF
county officials and one to secure
for counties So per car from the
license tax. Town and county prob
lens may also be discussed.
All town officers as well as others
interested are invited to attend the
meeting.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
Defense Workers Are
Asked To Register

Registrations of unemployed skilled
workers available for work or train
ing in defense jobs, and of every
person with an urgently needed skill
that is not being used in his present
job, are being received in nation
wide effort to register defense work
erS.
Offices of the Minnesota Division
of Employment and Security are col
laborating in the work. The full
time office of the division in this area
is located in the Serline Building al
Mora, in charge of Edward NJ Glib
lette.
All unemployed workers are urged
to register at once, and all employ
ers holding defense contracts are re-
quested to refrain from recruiting
workers outside their localities with
out first checking with the employ
ment offices.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
BY GEORG STRANDVOLD

When Yosuke Matsuoka, Japan's
foreign minister, last Sunday arrived
in Moscow, he may have started a
chain of events of-so far-incalcu-
liable Importance in the world war 60
ing on at the present time. 1t wasn't
SO much the fact that he visited the
capital of Soviet Russia, although
that, from certain viewpoints, was
an event in itself, but it was the i'm
plications of his further trip to Ber-
lin and Rome that opened what may
turn out to be wide perspectives.
They don't say much about it,
officially, but there is in the
minds of many observers the not
entirely unfounded suspicion that
Matsuoka's European journey
may pave the way for a WIDEN
ing of the axis-power alliance.
There is this, too, in connection
with the conferences which Matsuoka
carried on with the Soviet statesmen,
that the Balkan problem is becoming
more vital than ever, and the posi-
bility that Russia may soon announce
her willingness to sign non-ag-
erosion treaty with Turkey is taken
to mean that the Moscow diplomats
are not conceding Hitler the right to
continue his penetration of the Bal
kan peninsula. But-as always be-
fore, Russia officially says nothing;
just sits back and watches, and the
world has to be satisfied with getting
along with guesses.
Hanging Fire.
For the moment, the question of
Turkeys position is undecided. An
kara statesmen are being influenced
by both British and German influ-
ences, the latter being strengthened
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
Respected Askov
Resident Called
To Rest Tuesday
Henry Petersen Stricken by
Heart Attack at Home i'm
Village.

Friends and neighbors of Henry
Petersen, an Askov resident since
1915, were shocked and saddened
Tuesday by his unexpected death that
forenoon from heart attack. He
had been in apparent good health,
was up and about to the last, taking
care of his daily tasks and making
his regular trips to the stores and
for mail At the time of his death
he had been at work in the yard and
was on his way to the house when he
collapsed in a snowbank where he
was found dead few minutes later
by his nephew, Clarence Mattson.
Was Danish Emigrant.
Henry Petersen was born on March
9, 1865, in Kialderness, Laaland, Den
mark. At about the age of 20 he
emigrated to the United States, re-
siding for a time at Ironwood, Mich.
He later moved to near New Brighton,
in Minnesota, and farmed there to-
gether with his brother Peter, the
two later moving to Lac Qui Parle
county.
They farmed successfully in that
community for the next % years and
in 1915 decided to come to Askov.
Here they built up fine farm and
home a mile and half north of
town, now occupied by Clarence
Mattson and family Several years
ago they moved into the village and
it was here that Peter died on De-
cember 7, 1889.
Industrious Workers.
Since 1900 the brothers had as
their housekeeper, Mrs. Sine Sunke,
who was with them until her death
in the spring of 1888. All three were
faithful members of the Danish Luth-
eran church, honest and industrious
people, always ready to lend aid
wherever possible. All were of the
sturdy pioneer type, the backbone of
the community.
Henry, left to carry on alone, had
kept busy about the house and garden
but still found time to help others,
especially one friend and neighbor,
Mrs Holden Hansen. Since the death
of Mr.. Hansen a few years ago Henry
had taken over the work of keeping
up the neat little garden plot and
grounds about the Hansen residence
on Main street. But, busy or other
wise, Henry Petersen always had a
ready smile and kind greeting for his
friends and acquaintance, and was
well liked and respected by both
young and old.
Leaves Nephew at Askov.
Those left to mourn his passing are
his nephew, Clarence Mattson, at
Askov; niece, Mrs. Gerda Petersen
at Kingsdale; nieces, Mrs. Hiram
Bracket and Clara Andersen of Eve
leth; brother, John, at Ironwood
Mich, and sister in Denmark.
While final arrangements have not
yet been made, funeral services will
be held Friday afternoon from the
Danish Lutheran church here at 2:3O
o'clock, with previous service from
the home at 2. Rev. M. Mikkelsen
will officiate. The body will be laid
to rest in the local cemetery.
The community joins in extending
sincere sympathy to the bereaved
relatives in their hour of sadness.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27

There is today one life insurance
agent for each 200 families, on the
average, taking care of all life in
surance service for both policyhold-
ers and beneiciaries. The established
agent today spends nearly half of his
time in this service work, the Insti-
tute of Life Insurance says.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-03-27
AskOv Riflemen
Defeat CrindstOne

The Askov rifle team Tuesday night
won another match, this time down.
ing the Grindstone Lake shooters
1894 to 1898. Hans Nielsen, Askov's
consistent marksman, posted a score
of 191 to lead both teams and Alfred
Watrin was high for the losers with
1874.
More than 100000 Boy Scouts had
some camping experience during 1910.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1941-01-18

Urging immediate ACTON toward
completion of the surfacing job on
the Nogales-Fort Huachuca high
way, a letter was addressed to the
State Highway Department by the
Board of Supervisors, January 10.
Signed by Louis Escalada, chair
man, and r. T. Frazier and A. B.
Sorrells, members, the letter, in
part, said:
"Nogales, Arizona,
January 10, 1941.
Arizona State Highway Dept,
Phoenix, Arizona.
"Gentlemen:-
"a year ago when you came to
Nogales in a group we held meet
ing at the office of the Santa Cruz
County Chamber of Commerce and
there we requested that you take
immediate action in surfacing the
Patagonia highway, Route 81.
cat the meeting the members Of
your Commission congratulated the
officials and citizens of Santa Cruz
County for being united on a single
project and you gave us your pro-
mise that the oiling of the route
would be started. That was a year
ago.
1--WE would like to call your at
tention to the fact that this
highway is our main route to
Fl. Huachuca and is therefore
defense route. AS you are aware
the activity at Fort Huachuca at
the present time is exceeding all
dreams and the construction
work in that area now forms the
largest civilian payroll in Arr
iona. We are informed that the
Post will be the home of many
thousands Of American soldiers.
1t will be permanent and con-
/ sequently this means much to
our County from trade stand
point.
1--WE are interested, and believe
you are also, in the promotion and
development of trade because in
dustrial activity stimulates private
employment.
THE Patagonia highway for
many years has been recognized
as a "relief road" and construction
work upon it is largely intended to
provide work for those who must
seek governmental employment
The work which has been done in
the past was largely through the
assistance of the WP.A.
THE time has come, gentlemen,
when we must demand contract
construction activity on this i'm
portant route.
1.-The people of our County, and
we speak advisedly, are determined
that we get the highway surfaced
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1941-01-18

DEFENSE POWER AS industry and government sought
make aluminium for planes work sped forward Nam
ahaa c. DAM Of two hydro electric projects building
dusa customer of IVA and Bonneville Part of firms $l50o0
defense expansion project will have highest head east OF
Rockies
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1941-01-18

that we believe the days for Nogales so far
as an annual fiesta is concerned
The fiesta was a big annual, successful event for
four consecutive years in1936 1897, 1898 and 1889
and the Nogales International through considerable
publicity was of the main factors in keeping 1T
alive
Last year there was no fiesta for the reason that
three ministers 1.-TWO of the number have moved away
from Nogales since last spring. objected to four days
Of gambling, Notwithstanding sale of the gambling
concession had made the celebration possible in 1885,
1897 1888 and 1882
Although they killed the fiesta, those three minis
ters didn't raise hand against other gambling
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1941-01-18
Democracy On Trial

THERE is no use in being meek and wishy-washy
about it. Democracy itself is trial Forces
are at work in the world today which determined
that democracy shall longer exist We here in
this country face crisis. Let u.s. each Of resolve
to fortfy and strengthen understanding of what
it means to be an American and make determined
effort, not necessarily to fight for democracy-be
hope that we here in America will never be
called upon to do that-but to live for democracy,
participating citizens in the community, state and
nation. ,. -.
This is easily within the capacity Of boys OF Boy
Scout age. Scouts are privileged to have espe
cial responsibility at this time. Through the Scout
Program of activities with the Motto "Be Prepared,
they have been able to develop skills to make them
selves physically strong, mentally awake and moral
y straight. Not only the Scouts but every boy can
follow simple program of activities that will make
him vital and practical asset to country in these
critical days.
: He can make sincere and earnest effort to hard
and tougher himself physically by vigorous out
door exercise and with simple health rules He
continue his school and normal activities much
possible and he should make an effort to equip him.
self for service along some special lines. Now is the
time for him to seek to discover what things ne can
do most readily and with greatest satisfaction to
himself
Above all, he can strengthen and fortify his char
acter with firm determination to give to the ut
most extent of his ability for the preservation OF the
ideasm of our democracy. He can take part in COM
munity enterprises, help existing agencies, keep him
self intellgently informed about what is going in
our country and throughout the world. He can talk
this over with his friends and tell about his convic
tions and experiences In this way he can make a
contribution to the accomplishment Of the ideal end
whereby all over America there will be new awak-
ening to the values Of our form of government In
the whole history Of the world going back over the
centuries no nation has been able to do so much for
its people, to bring them to such high standard OF
living to enjoy many privileges, to give them such
abundant opportunity, has been the record in the
United States of America.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1941-01-18

It the earliest possible time.
Every member of our Board of
Supervisors, the Noeales City Coun-
Gil and the Santa Cruz County
Chamber of Commerce and all our
organizations and our private citi-
zens are now demanding that some
definite, concerted action be taken
Immediately to surface this route
and provide decent highway to
Fort Huachuca.
"Col. Lee D. Davis, command
ing officer Of the 25th U. S. In
fantry, has appealed to our citizens
to do what they can, and immedi-
ately, to complete this highway.
1--WE now ask that you set date,
in the near future, so we can ap-
pear before you and place our re-
ques+, again fer the immediate sur
facing on this route.
1--WE believe you will agree with
us that we have been extremely
patent in this matter, even to- the
detriment of our own welfare. We
must have action.
May we hear from you, please,
setting a date for our appearance
before your Commission.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1941-01-18
Immediate Completion OF Surfacing
Job On Huachuca Road
Urged By County Board Supervisors

inmediate action towardat the earliest possible time
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1941-01-18
Nogales Needs More Conventions
0NE wear ago not less than seven conventions

ONE year ago not less than seven conventions were
~ scheduled for Nogales for the year 1910
Today, with the exception of the annual meeting
of social workers this spring. not single convention
is scheduled for 1911, we have been informed.
If Nogales could get seven conventions in 1910,
surely, with the proper effort, than can be
obtained for 1941.
Folks up the state like to hold conventions here.
What is needed we believe is for one to contact
officials of various organizations and if can't get
them here this year, maybe we can get 'em to come
in 1912.
Conventions pay big dividends.