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Askov American., 1942-01-15

Before the great depression, the
effect of widespread employment
among the workers was seen only
vaguely as responsible for the eco
nomic health and well-being of the
nation as a whole. We may have
SenSed connections; but if We did,
it was SO dim that we gave it little
thought We were wont to look upon
unemployment as misfortune which
affected the unemployed themselves
only and did not see that mass buy
ing was the factor which spelled the
difference between good and bad
times for the rest of us.
If the depression served no other
good, at least it taught us more
economics than has Adam Smith and
all his disciples and successors. To-
day, even the man on the street has
a fairly good, practical grasp of the
subject. One who possessed, so years
ago, the knowledge that he has to-
day, would have been looked upon
as an eminent authority.
Until the current war, our under
standing of the Importance of raw
materials and markets was slight
1t is still too new to have reached
the consciousness of more than a
small minority; but, increasingly, the
common people are giving it thought,
hn 70
that before long, there will be gen.
eral appreciation of the Importance
of these factors.
Those responsible for writing the
peace which will some day follow the
present world conflict will be severe
ly censured by more enlightened
coming generations for shortsighted-
ness and ignorance if they do not
give it first place. It is becoming
ever more apparent that when one
set of nations, more fortunately stu
ated in this respect than others, con-
trolls essential raw materials, and is
able, by this means, to control mar
ketS, they do so at the expense of the
less fortunate.
1t is not that there is a selfish ex-
ercise of this power or that access
to raw materials is designedly denied
those who lack them. The evil is
inherent in the system itself, with
its boundaries, economic and politi-
cal, it's custom barriers and its null
tiplicity of monetary systems.
1t will not be long before we shall
all be ready to accept, almost as axi-
omatic, that unless there is equal
economic opportunity for all men and
all nations, there can be no perrna-
nent peace.
Askov American., 1942-01-15

by Imperialism under Britain, or un-
der Germany, or for the United States
to bee ON imperialistic, and the
fourth choice, to join with other
countries to form league, union,
or federation of nations to set up a
system of courts.
The Danish minister spoke before a
Joint luncheon of the Minneapolis
Civic and Commerce Association and
the Kiwanis club at noon. The din
ner and evening engagements were
under the auspices of the National
America Denmark Association.
Askov American., 1942-01-15
Arthyde

Harold Manley of Kalavala, spent
the weekend here with Mrs Manley.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Raines and Ken
meth and Archie visited at the Ova
home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. E. w. Grant has gone to
Knapp, Wis, to visit her mother.
Maryann Adams and Annette STAN
dish visited at the E. A. Richardson
home Sunday afternoon and helped
Thaoma celebrate her fourth birth
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Ruud and Dale
of Elk River, visited at the home of
her mother, Mrs. A. Thomson, Sun
day.
Miss Hazel Adams was a guest at
the Clyde Hutchins home Sunday.
Miss Marie Enos and Mrs. Helen
Manley were supper guests at the
August Nortrup home Monday.
Askov American., 1942-01-15
PINE COUNTY RURAL
SCHOOL NEWS
Tests and Measurements.
A. E. GUsTAFsoN, County supt.

Teachers attempt to measure and
evaluate pupil progress and achieve
ment, but all methods of testing,
scoring and measuring contain so
many indefinite and unknown guam
titles that no method is considered
accurate.
Perhaps one of the best systems
of marking report cards is the nor
NAL curve system. A mark of B or
A indicates above the average or
superior. c indicates average or
standard for that grade. D is below
average, and F indicates unsatisfac-
tory or failure.
In large groups of 80 or 40 pupils
per class or grade, this normal curve
system is quite easily and accurately
applied. About 10 per cent of a
normal class reach the superior or A
group, Is per cent are in the B group,
about half the class will fall in the G
group and Is per cent are classed
as D students. The poorest 10 per
cent are failures.
May be Below Average.
In rural schools where there are
only few pupils in each grade, the
tendency of most teachers is to mark
the pupils too high. When Standard
lied tests are applied, those pupils
who receive daily marks of A and B
are often found to be below average
If parents would appreciate the fact
that a mark of c is standard or
average for that grade, pupils and
teachers would not stress too much
the higher marks often unfairly de-
manded. The average person seems
to make the greatest success in life.
The superior person is often un-
settled and dissatisfied. Let us strive
for good average achievement at
school and at home. Appreciate the
teacher who adheres fairly to the
normal curve system of marking.
We made three complete standard
lied testing surveys of our rural Pine
county schools in 1885 to 1889. Two
of these surveys were made with
the help of the Federal government.
The results of these tests were n
great help in remedial work applied.
Much improvement was made. These
surveys showed many interesting
facts. Among other things indicated,
we found that most of our rural
schools were very poor or low in
reading This we have tried to i'm
prove. In most of our rural schools
the improved book situation and
teaching methods have helped to
make these improvements. We also
found that most A and B students
were only good average students
when measured by standardized tests.
Reasons for Poor Work.
If parents and teachers would all
remember that mark of c indicates
average or standard for that subject
and grade, report card marks would
mean more nearly as they were in
tended.
Askov American., 1942-01-15
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
wish to have his name used. it will
be withheld).
Askov American., 1942-01-15

poverty for all our future senior
citizens-for those of us who will be
senior citizens tomorrow-and per-
manently safeguard our American
system of free enterprise against any
"ism' after the war.
MAMIE M. STEAMER.
Minneapolis, MINI.
Askov American., 1942-01-15

STATE OF MINNESOTA
County of Pine 80
We. ]. F. Hawley, Vice President and Robert
Good. Cashier of the above named bank. do
solemnly swear that the above statement is true
to the best of our knowledge and belief.
]. F. Hawley. Vice President
Robert Good. Cashier.
Correct Attest: Harry Madison
1.-TWO directors) Katherine Hurley
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th
day of JAN, 1872
Michael B. Hurley
(Seall Notary Public Pine County Minn
My commission expires Oct. 81. 1948
Askov American., 1942-01-15
Fact And Opinion
By E. C. Stengelsen.
THE SLOW SPREAD OF
KNOWLEDGE

It sometimes takes more than an
ordinary jolt to teach mankind much
needed lessons. Of this truth, there
have probably been more illustra-
tions in our day than in any previ-
Gus age.
Askov American., 1942-01-15

Sure, in a democracy every man
is king, but kings don't rate so
high any more.
Askov American., 1942-01-15

STATE OF MINNESOTA
County of Pine
We. Jas H. Hogan. president. and Louis X.
Hogan, cashier of the above named bank.
do solemnly swear that the above statement is
true to the best of our knowledge and belief.
JAS H. HOGAN, President.
LOUIS X. HOGAN. Cashier.
Correct Attest: w. P. Hogan
1.-TWO directors) Matt McGrath
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th
day of JAM, 1912.
Russell Gilbert
(Seal] Notary Public. Pine County. Mimi.
My commission expires May %. 1947.
Askov American., 1942-01-15
Kingsdale
School Notes.

The eighth graders have completed
drawings of a tooth and cross Sec
ton of skin this week.
Donna Mae Bearheart leads DON
aid Feigum by one star in the read
ing contest.
The following have been i'll the
past week: Lois Ristrom and James
and Robert Haines. Classmates will
be glad when they can come back to
school.
The first graders have started their
new readers called "Round About"
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Pahoes of Mark
vile, visited at the c. A. Lund home
Sunday.
John Aarlie and Del Profit motored
to Pine City Monday.
Mrs. A. S. Nordquist spent Tues
day at the Dickman home at Moose
Junction.
Russell and Ruth Nelson went to
Pine City Monday. They brought
Bennie Livingston there, as he was
one of Pine county's draftees and left
for Fort Smelling.
Askov American., 1942-01-15
Statement of the condition of
Security State Bank
Askov. Minnesota
Bank No. 3S3

Bank No. 3S3
as of Dec. 81. 1941.
RESOURCES
Overdrafts Observation-Disclosures. 41.49
Bonds and securities OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81, 90
Banking house. furniture and fixtures 5.585.0O
Other real estate owned d................ 4,370.37
Checks and drafts in transit " CTS
Due from other banks and cash on hand 35. .766.6O
Cash items and checks ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Ills
Other assets, If any y......-.............. 1000
Total. l........................... .S110.577.99
LIABILITIES
surplus funo 3,O0O.0O
Undivided profits. net.............. 327.53
lime certlncateS l1,116.S7
CaSnlerS cneckS. S........................ 1S2.75
Deposits subject to check ........ 601l21T
Other liabilities. if any............. 100000
Total. S110, SO
Askov American., 1942-01-15

Statement of the condition of
KERRICK STATE BANK
Kerrick, Minnesota
Bank No. 1177
as of Dec. 81. 1941.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts ................. SS1.S74.O2
Overdrafts. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 45.1s
Bonds and securities ............... $4,000
Banking house. furniture and fixtures 2OOO.OO
Other real estate owned ed.... 6s773
Checks and drafts in transit. .... l4.50
Due from other banks and cash on
hand Observation-Disclosures. 33.O6s. AZ
Total slS5. .sO9. .s5
LIABILITIES
Capital stock 10000
Surplus fund Observation-Disclosures. 100000
Undivided profits. net t................. 1926. sc
Savings deposits Observation-Disclosures. 72.b97.4
Time certificates s......... %. 1853 20
Cashiers checks ................. 4.012.27
Deposits subject to check. k............. 54.7O6.O4
Total. s1s5. .SO9. .s5
Askov American., 1942-01-15
Reasons for Poor Work.

If parents and teachers would all
remember that mark of G indicates
average or standard for that subject
and grade, report card marks would
mean more nearly as they were in
tended.
Askov American., 1942-01-15

Under the above caption, Doro-
thy Deter, executive secretary of
the Women's International
League for Peace and Freedom,
emphasizes winning the peace,
in the follo1uino arfinla.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
6. U. viii Graduate Son
OF AZ American Mother

Ii. Francis Xavier Berry. IS. one
OF the I3 children OF this years
American Mother. Mrs. william N
Berry of Greensboro. N C. will
De graduated from Georgetown Uni
versity Medical School May IS and
go Immediately into the Army as
a first lieutenant in the Medical
Corps
1t Berry was commissioned a
second lieutenant in the medical
corps two months ago.
II the usual period OF interneship
is permitted by the Army. 1t. Berry
hopes to work at the Sisters of
Charity Hospital in Buffalo. N. Y.
One of his sisters. Mary Elizabeth
Berry is a member of the order and
treasurer of the hospital
Like several OF the other chill
dren OF the Greensboro woman who
was chosen this month by the
American Mothers Committee of
the Golden Rule Foundation as the
American Mother of 1912. Lit. Berry
studied at Mount ST. Mary's Pre-
paratory School in Emmitsburg,
Md. He received his A. B. de-
gree from Notre Dame University
In 1898. He lives at 1915 Thirty
fifth street NV.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
Jap Butler and Wife Lose
AppeaI TO AnnuI Marriage

The United States Court of Ap-
pesls today affirmed rulings of Dis
trict Court refusing to annul the
marriage of Jesse S. Shima, Jap
anese butler, who inherited about
$50 900 from the late Mrs. John B.
Henderson. a dominant figure in
Washington society before her death.
Both Mr.. Shima and his wife,
the former Sobretta Brown, had
sought a separation.
Mrs. Shima had appealed from a
judgment dismissing her suit for
limited divorce on grounds of cruel
ty. Mr. Shima had appealed from
a finding that their marriage was
valid. He claimed that the annul-
ment of her previous marriage to
a Mississippian was invalid and
that, therefore, her subsequent
marriage to him also was invalid.
The money he inherited, of which
only about $4,000 remains, has been
tied up by court injunction pend
ing settlement of the disputes.
Mrs. Henderson, whose husband
was United States Senator from
Missouri, ruled the inner circles of
Washington society for many years
from the famous Henderson Castle
on Sixteenth street.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
Natures Children
Black-Eyed Susan
(Rudbeckia hirta)

selves From our eastern shores the
weeds have marched toward the
west. and year by year you will
notice that the trek Ia going stead
lily on. SO We find that black eyed
Susan, q native of our western clover
fields. Is travelling toward the At
lantic. This is going to be a fast
Journey. as she Is tucked away IN
bundles of hay and Is a stovawsy
IN many bags Of grain.
The scientific name gives you 4
clue to Susan's ancestry. She is q
showy rudbeckia. Some members
of the family. instead Of having a
black eye. have one OF orange-red.
and these latter cousins have
choice spot assigned them in Euro
pean gardens. This super care will
give them an opportunity to over
run the Old World. For once. an
American weed has seen a chance to
become aff1uent in Europe.
Black-eyed Susan Is a firm be
lever in mass advertising, She
gathers her clan about her and
masses her florets in the center,
placing bracts around them to at
tract attention-just like the daisy
and other blossoms with their real
flowers packed in tight formation
with banners flying so that cruising
insects will be tagged and call.
The composite family uses the
clever business-like methods of man
and of the flowers and there are
some that could teach humans a
point or two. They defy their furi-
Gus victims, the farmers. by getting
into fields of valuable grain. They
offer their own partners a liberal
profit in nectar and pollen. They
fill their deep, slender brown goblets
with delectable refreshments for
their most important guests and give
bread tpollen) TO those who cannot
serve them quite SO well
Black eyed Susans and their sturdy
offspring will go marching on, and
we shall be likely to see them as
we pass their way. They have
given freely of their food and drink
and, in return, they have pros
pered. We admire Susan's persist
ence. though sometimes, in our
wrath, We gladly behead her.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
By LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

Maryland has chosen the black
eyed Susan as her floral emblem.
This strong flower. classified as a
weed. is an independent traveller,
having covered the many miles from
Ontario and the Northwest Terri
tory south TO Colorado and the
Gulf States by sending out into the
world many sturdy children.
Open sunny. dry fields are selected
as choice home sites, II Ne are TO
Judge by the number OF black-eyed
Susans established in these spots.
Prom May until September. there
are Susans in bloom. and each one
Is maturing many seed children 10
keep UP the family traditions.
The flower heads are from 10 TO
20 orange-yellov neutral rays around
Evening star., 1942-04-20
o. {. D. Official Will Speak
AT D. {. Salvage Rally

Jonathan Daniels, chief of civilian
mobilization in the Office of Civilian
Defense, will be among the speakers
at the mass meeting sponsored by
the Women's Division, District
Salvage for Victory Committee, at
the United States Chamber of Com
merce at 8:l5 pm. Tuesday
Mr. Daniels will discuss the work
of his organization. Other speak
ers will be Commissioner Mason,
Lessing j. Rosenwald, administrator
of the Bureau of Industrial Con-
servation, War Production Board,
and Mrs. p C. Elicit, president of
the District Congress of Parents and
Teachers, who will speak on the
paper salvage campaign being con-
Quoted in the schools.
Lyle O'Rourke of the National
Council, Junior Board of Commerce,
will discuss the cleanup for victory
week" his organization will sponsor
April 27-May 2.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
Grady Begins Parleys
Today in India on
Industrial Effort
More Munitions for
United Motions TO Be
Discussed With Leaders
BY PRESTON GROVER,

Associated Press War Correspondent.
NEW DELHI, India, April 90
DR.. Henry F. Grady. former Assist
ant United States Secretary of State
who is directing efforts to increase
India's war production. will begin
a series OF conferences with Indian
industrialists today for more mu-
nitions for the United Nations.
With the Japanese advancing
through Burma, urgency has become
Mr.. Grady's watchword because next
to Burma lies 1ndia's frontier and
Immediately behind that frontier
lies the greatest producing area in
India-the Calcutta -Jamshedpur re-
gion in Bengal.
Mr.. Grady already has found some
problems which needed settling be-
fore the real job of determining
which of India's industrial wants
could be supplied quickly by the
United States.
Both Indian and British opera
tors Of various industrial plants here
harbored the suspicion that United
States activity in India was, in
part at least, aimed at getting in
to share in India's wealth after the
war.
Acts to Quiet Feelings.
The State Department sought to
quiet such feelings before Mr..
Grady and his commission of econo-
mists arrived. Mr.. Grady took fur
ther steps by issuing a statement
asserting the missions work is "di-
rectly related to the common war
effort of the United Nations and in
no way has to do with postwar in
dustrial and commercial questions
American sources here have said
that it is unlikely at this stage that
any effffort will be made to intro
duce any immense amount Of Amer
lean equipment into India.
The aim seems TO be TO determine
where relatively limited amounts
OF American tool and production
machinery can be supplied TO sus-
tain or increase present production
which is now vital not only to the
Near East but even more so to
China.
For instance. it is apparent that
time is lacking to build up a motor
industry, but it is possible to in
crease production OF military type
auto bodies for which American
motors can be supplied.
Economists say this represents a
tremendous saving in shipping
space. which is increasingly impor-
tant as Americas own demands for
shipping increase TO supply her
overseas forces,
Impressed With Importance
Americans here are increasingly
impressed with India's Importance
as a base not only from which to
supply the fighting forces in the
Near East and the Orient but also
as a possible jumping off place for
a land attack against the japanese.
/ OF all the bases from which Amer
4 leans are presently operating in the
Far East, India is possibly the
easiest to supply as the shipping
route around South Africa is the
least menaced by the Axis
How long such favorable situa-
ton will last naturally depends on
the military campaigns being waged
by the Axis both east and west OF
India Negotiators on both sides
recognize that what they can dc
depends entirely on how long the
defenSes beyond India's Burma
frontier hold out.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
Yyonne Dionne Hos
Minor Eor Operation
an th. Aksociated Prtss.


NORTH BAY. Ontario. April 20
A minor ear operation was per-
formed last night on Yyonne Dionne,
usually the most robust of the
ouintuplets, and she was reported
resting fairly well" today in a
North Bay hospital
The operation was performed by
DR.. G. F. Guest. North Bay special
lst, and Or. /. loyal. the Quintuplets
North Bay physician.
The trip TO the hospital was the
first time Yvonne has left her home
in nearby Callsnder without her
sisters. II was not known how long
she would remain In the hospital.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
PoIotiuI Bermuda Hotel
Leased for u. S. Troops
By tho Associated Press.

BN the Associated Press.
HAMILTON. Bermuda, April 20.
The palatial Hamilton Hotel was
leased by the United States Govern
ment yesterday and will be trans
formed into a recreational center
for troops of the United Nations
stationed in Bermuda
Among other things United States
authorities intend to set up with
the hotel a roller skating rink and
a bowling alley, neither of which
ever has been seen here.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
HELP MEN G WOMEN.

MAN OR WOMAN wanted by May /, ex-
perienced. take complete charge OF restau-
rant kitchen. food buying in Charlottes-
vile, Va. Write, giving qualifications, ref
erences. to P. o. Box 1914, Charlottes-
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION needs man
or woman for research, publicity and cover
Capitol Hill: should have experience and
problems Government affairs, current
events and membership promotion; give
SPECIFIC education, former business or
other connections and other qualifications;
legal, tax or newspaper training an asset;
state salary desired. Write Box 329-X'
Star. ~
Evening star., 1942-04-20
Jop Envoy in Vichy

SAN FRANCISCO. April 20 lP).-
Japan's newly appointed Ambassador
to France. Takanobu Mitani. arrived
in Vichy Saturday. the Domei Jap
snesel news agency said in broad
cast from Toxic heard last night by
the Columbia Broadcasting system
listening station.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BILLS UN-
less contracted by myself HARRY BAG
ALMAN. 4S01 4Sth 81. NV. 90
/ WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
debts other than those contracted by my
self, .; l.. FOSTER. 5603 30th ave,
Hyattsville. Md.
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Washington Permanent Building Associa-
tion, will be held at the once. 629 r st
NV May 8. 1912. at pm. for election
Of ofhcers and directors. Polls operf from
10 am to pm. HERMANN H. BERG
MANN, secretary.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders of the Washington Sanitary
Housing Company will be held at 9Is F
st. NV. Washington, D. c. on wednes-
day. May 20. 1912, at $50 O'Clock pm.
AFTER THIS DATE, APRIL 90. 1912,
l will not be responsible for any debts
contracted other than by myself. JACINTO
PARONG, Hillside, Nd
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT COU-
pom No. % on the First MortgaRe Bonds
of the Washington Auditorium Corpora =
ton will be paid upon presentation to
the American Security and Trust Com
pany WASHINGTON, D. c., on and after
Wednesday, April %, 1912
WASHINGTON AUDITORIUM
BY B. L. COTTON. President
Evening star., 1942-04-20
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Evening star., 1942-04-20
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Evening star., 1942-04-20
CLASSIFIED AD RATES

Claims for errors must be made in
time for correction before the second
insertion.
Business advertisements under Situ-
ations Wanted will be charged the
regular classified rate.
Business cards under Special No
tices and all advertisements under
Personal Sc per line additional.
Orders to insert or cancel classified
advertisements for the Daily Star must
be received by IL pm. evening before:
for The Sunday Star by 4 pm.
Saturday
Evening star., 1942-04-20
HELP MEN G WOMEN

COUPLE, white or colored, as cook, general
housework and laundress. Man general
utility work 3 adults, 3 children. No
care of children. Suburbs Good place
fol- right parties WI. 5040.