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Ohio Waisenfreund. [volume] (Pomeroy, O. [Ohio]) 1874-1953, 1942-08-05

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ausbra6. -gr tpuroe i'm Stunt 5.
S. bon 8iidof SAUL 6. S6ulte
bon 2eabenportb eeipeibt. &nbere
Perionen auf 6em 8iloe, bon linfs
na6 rebts: Sergio Ssmena, Gises
prGlioent ser Bbilippinen; Hep.
Ohio Waisenfreund. [volume] (Pomeroy, O. [Ohio]) 1874-1953, 1942-08-05

Das 81. Sffiaium bat Elm 9efret
ber0ffentlidt, tpelhes cine itrengere
lleberpa6une BET Ser Seraus9a6e
Ohio Waisenfreund. [volume] (Pomeroy, O. [Ohio]) 1874-1953, 1942-08-05

gum friiden fr0bliden Saiasen, bort,
uo ein opferfrobes fatboliides Sa
ser 8ereiti6aft eeiproben peroen
ion. Sagt: Mmen! - (6bilbna1e.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17

emote and get historical over some
thing they think is love. By the time
l reach for the third handkerchief on
comes a little ditty about cigaret
that's got a Summer-zephyr flavor
and an mn-tinctured aroma and
tastes good all the way down.
Or maybe it's one of 'leventy-steen
varieties of coup (or soap), which
makes biceps bulge on old Skinand-
bones. Or maybe its magic little
pellet that contains the double-dis-
titled extract of the elixer of eternal
youth, or the vigor and vim that
makes old Walking Skeleton crave
to pull out the whiskers of den full
of lions.
Then there are the plugs" sung
to the tune the old cow died on,
which tell me that "Goez" simply
goes and gets it, whatever lit" is.
Who is responsible for all this
moronic rubbish? Not the cone
headed Ga bone shaped like Gomez
inhabitants of the simpleton-house,
but the bullying monarchs OF
industry, the bull-workers of bust
ness and the tottering towers of fl
nance.
o. M. THOMSON.
Willernie, MINI.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17

ing the high school students. In his
experience as judge in juvenile
court he has had much experience
in handling cases arising from the
effects of drink on young people and
speaks fearlessly on the subject.
He does not spare the national
leaders in their weak handling of the
problem and in his speech stated
that there is much polyanna patriot
ism in saying that we will win the
war when peak of production is
reached. He mentioned the fall of
France as being directly traceable to
debauchery caused by the free use
of liquor and said he thought that
the doomsday of America would be
set by future historians as that day
when she repealed prohibition.
A nation which permits liquor to
rule, as does America today, is build
ing its house on the sands of time,
said the judge, and when our national
leaders permit liquor to follow the
youthful soldiers into the military
camps, it is surely following in the
footsteps of PROSTATE France. Amer
lea and England must wake up, said
Judge Vail, and put down the liquor
traffic, or they will lose this war.
The judge also attacked the ration
ing program, stating that thousands
of trucks are burning up gas and
using rubber to carry liquor to all
parts of the country, and added that
even ships which might have carried
vitality needed supplies to our soldiers
in the Orient, were too busy carrying
whiskey from Scotland to America
to offer help. We can never begin
to win the war until we lick John
Barleycorn, said the judge.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17
Washing Machine
In Victory Drive

Making the washing machine last
longer and give better service will
help in the all-out campaign for vic
tory, says County Agent Clyde Shum-
way. The breakdown of washing
machine may be serious now when
new washers are no longer being
made and the farm woman's time is
more valuable than ever before. Here
are some tips on how to make it last:
/. Read the directions that came
with the machine. If you have lost
them, get an extra copy from the
dealer. .'s.'
2. Keep moving parts properly
oiled and all bolts and screws tight.
Manufacturers directions tell how to
oil the machine.
3. Protect your machine against
bumps that may injure the motor,
dent the metal or chip the finish.
Never pour hot water into very
cold porcelain tub since sudden
changes in temperature may crack
the enamel.
4. For safety in handling an cleo
trio machine, stand on dry floor
and have dry hands when connecting
plug. Keep cord dry and in good
repair.
S. Put in just enough water to
reach the line marked on inside of
tub. Too much water may strain
the motor; too little does poor wash
ing job.
6. Wash by the clock. Too long
washing forces dirt back into clothes;
too short washing leaves them. dirty.
Use a second suds if necessary.
Z. To avoid strain on wringer and
motor, set wringer at the right pres
sure and avoid heavy loads. After
every wash, release pressure on roll
ers, rinse and dry. Keep rubber
parts free of oil. .,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17
NO NEED FOR SLAUGHTER
(Christian Science Monitor)

(ChrlStlan Science MOnltor)
Professional conservationists and
lay citizens interested in wildlife will
do we'll to oppose vigorously pro-
posals for mass hunting expeditions
in the United States.
The current meat shortage has
given rise to various suggestions in
regard to the killing of wild animals
Whatever the motives behind these
ideas, the general plans proposed are
both impractical and harmful. Deer,
raccoons, moose, bears, muskrats and
other animals play vital part in
Natures scheme of life which cannot
be disturbed without bringing HARM
full results.
Conservationists and farmers know
that occasionally species grows
too numerous in given area. Some
times one kind decreases to a point
which causes alarm. Both conditions
are now controlled by orderly pro-
cess of law under supervision.
Wild animals played necessary
part in providing food as the nation
was settled; in certain rural areas
today, the winters meat supply comes
partly from this source. But this is
far different from holiday
mass slaughter expeditions.
There is no good reason for such a
degrading spectacle. Meat substi-
tutes and cheaper cuts are plentiful
But even a meat shortage is not valid
argument for indiscriminate killing
of wild animals.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17
BRAVE NEW WORLD
(Post War World CounciD

With the immensely improved mil
itary position of the United Nations,
there have come ominous signs of
increasing imperialism. It is not too
late to guard against this danger to
lasting peace.
The outstanding evidence that i'm
perialism marches with triumphant
armies is, of course, Winston Church.
ills famous declarations: eve mean
to hold our own" Aside from the
fact that it is now more a question
of Eegaining, rather than of holding
her own, Britain cannot claim that
India, Hongkong, Burma and Malaga
are hers by virtue either of right or
of might. She cannot hold these
areas except with the aid of the
United Nations and, particularly and
directly, of the United States. We
in America should, therefore, ask our
selves if the attempt to enable Brit
ain to hold her own may not un-
necessarily prolong this war and lay
the groundwork for another.
Events in North Africa give an
other illustration of how difficult it
is to advance democracy by total war.
In terms of the immediate military
situation in North Africa, the Amer
lean recognition of Admiral Darlan
perhaps has paid dividends, but OAR
lan's character and acts have been
such as to invite profound suspicion
among European anti-Fascists. If
military expediency makes it wise
to cooperate with Darlan, will there
not be other Darlans in other re-
gions wrested by the arms of the
United Nations from the German
overlords and, indeed, in Germany
itself?
To be sure, President Roosevelt
has explained that recognition of
Admiral Darlan is only temporary
and that the final fate of France is
to be decided by the French people.
That declaration is all to the good,
but it is much easier to build up your
Darlans in troubled world than to
tear them down. More than ever,
we need a Qualification of war aims
and a program of political action as
evidence that the United Nations do
not intend, by nurturing their own
Quislings, to defeat all hope for a
just and democratic peace.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17
INTERNATIONAL
NEWS REVIEW
CONTINUED from Page II


Nazis have not for many, many
weeks won any victory; they are
slowly, Systematically, and effec-
lively being forced back nearly
all the time, and now, as the end
of the year approaches, they must
realize that they will never be
able to capture Stalingrad, Mos
COW and Leningrad.
This very week it is exactly-De-
cember 17-one year since the great
German retreat started at Rostov;
it seems as though the perform
ance of year ago is being repeated
now, and as it looks, with promises
of better success for the Russians,
for the Nazis have become motor
iously weaker by sheer loss of man
power and equipment; the winter is
severe, and Hitler has had to draw
on his Russian armies for use in
southern Europe. He has no possible
chance of winning his campaign
against the Soviets, and the future
will prove the correctness of that
forecast .''-
American Offensive.
On the front in the southwest
Pacific, American forces are keeping
up their offensive war against the
Japanese on the islands of Guadal-
canal and New Guinea. .
You hear, these days, nothing par
ticularly exciting from that part of
the world, and the reason is that
one important part of the task has
been carried out by the Americans:
Although they have not sue
ceeded in chasing the enemy off
the islands, they have stopped
his further progress; have made
it impossible for him to reach
Australia; to land additional re-
Inducements. That's really some
thing-isn't it?
Now the next objective is to force
the Japanese away from all territories
which they have taken and occupied,
and it seems to be writ in the stars
that the Nipponese are headed for
some most unpleasant surprises
when the proper time comes. There
was in ancient Rome a famous gen.
eral, Fabius, who had the habit of
waiting and waiting and waiting, so
scornful Romans called him "Fabius
Cunctator" is Fabius who hest
tates, who tarries. He knew, how
ever, what he was doing: He just
remained quiet while he gathered
strength, and when he felt himself
sufficiently strong, he struck.
This is the method adapted by the
Americans in the Pacific; they, first,
check the enemy, make him inmobile,
cut him off from further support,
and then, while they themselves are
outstanding and increasing their
strength, prepare for the final knock
out. ."t..
That's on the way-noW.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17
Health Ward
Information furnished by Pine County
Nursing Service

In diphtheria, the germs form a
characteristic membrane on the ton
sils, on the pharynX, in the nose, or
down in the larynx proper where il
may cause an obstruction Diph-
liberia infection in the larynx is often
called 'black Group" Children who
have died of "black Group" had a
diphtheria infection in the larynx
When the strangulation occurred the
child's face became black or blue
from the lack of oxygen. Such things
are no longer necessary, but are still
occurring.
At birth, the majority of infants
are protected against diphtheria be-
cause the mother is able to confer
this protection on the baby. At about
the age of six months, babies lose
this immunity and become extremely
susceptible to diphtheria. That is
why physicians everywhere recon-
mend the NEGOTIATIONS which cause
the child's body to build up its i'm
munity. These NEGOTIATIONS should
be given in the last six months of
the first year of life. This period of
increased susceptibility from six
months to school age is the time
when we should protect our chill
dren.
The Central Auxiliary Nursing
committee held a work meeting re-
Gently at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Reid in Hinckley. Surgical
dressings which are to be used for
casualties which occur during black
outs were made Although there
were only a few members present,
good supply of dressings were made.
After the work and business of the
meeting were completed, Mrs. Reid
served delicious lunch.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17
RADIO NITWITS
Editor AskoU American:

All one needs to erase any linger-
ing doubt that we are nation of
baby-minded nitwits is to turn on
the radio and get an ear half full of
what pours therefrom daily, nightly,
in the afternoon-especially the lat
ter. If one is careful he can pick
number, say a musical piece, which
he can endure, even enjoy. But I
do not mean that Anticipated Cor
syncopated) stuff that sounds like a
crazy cat in the pots-and-pans closet
with hat full of mice.
In the evening, when the programs
are (sometimes) good, sit near the
radio so l can grab it by the nose
and choke it off at the intermission.
Even then, too often, I turn it on
too soon and get the tail end of a
fearful appeal to grab my hat and
flee to my dealer" and buy 'steen
packages branded PDQ on the left
hip and three green dots over the
right eye.
AS diversion try certain slight"
numbers. can, sometimes, rib up
visibility of the ribs over grand
pappy wheeze, especially when said
wheeze's whiskers are long enough
to float through the loud speaker and
tickle my ear It takes me back to
my puppyhood days when the cat
purred in my ear.
But l must be ready with a quick
twist of the wrist if I'm to escape
the Daniel Websterian sonorous SOL
emnity about the double-extra vital
building-powers of "our" vitamins
which will give my fallen arches the
graceful curve of swans neck and
send my appetite to .gulping scrap
iron and old shoes.
have, cautiously, tuned in after
moons. Those programs are made
especially for the dear, frustrated
women (God help 'em). In no time
I'm driveling idiot as two silly nuts
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17

(The clipping in part, is published
below:
To the pulse-stirring music of the
new post band, the recruits of the
Coffeyville air base who have COM
pleted their basic military training
marched in review this morning be-
fore their commanding officer, Col
c. I. Ferris.
Although most of the men who took
part in the review have had only
three to FIVE weeks military training
they paraded like veterans. Their
marching attested to the efficiency
of their drill instructors.
Colonel Ferris was highly pleased
with the showing made.
Maj. John M. Lamb, commanding
officer of the 366th air base squadron
was in charge of the review.
The squadron assembled on the
ramp about 9 o'clock and there was
some 80 minutes of drill for all the
men on the field before the review
started.
To the south, farther down the
ramp, stood the long line of training
planes, grounded while the review
was in progress.
Promptly at $50 the review be-
gan. The band, led by Corp. Rich
ard H. Reineman, made a double
sweep up and down the ramp and
then took its position to play for the
march past. Major Lamb, standing
in front of the line of squadrons
ordered the squadron leaders to re-
port and when they had made their
reports he turned and informed Col
onel Ferris that the men were "all
present or accounted for"
'Pass in review" the colonel or
dered, and the squadron, led by the
color guard, turned north and then
wheeled and came down the ramp
past the reviewing officers.
The men who participated in to-
days review were Air Corps tech
nicians recruited during an enlist
ment campaign last fall and stationed
at the Coffeyville base for their basic
military training.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17
Clearbrook, MINI.

Referring to your editorial of De-
cember and to Prof William An
derson's views on the number of small
governmental units in Minnesota, I
wish to present some points on the
opposite side of the question:
l. 1t was the local governing units
which built up the spirit of democ-
racy in this country. The good old
town meeting started most of our
best politicians on their careers. It
is because this training has not been
possible to any great extent in the
larger cities of late years, that most
of our leaders have sprung from the
rural communities.
2. The smaller governing units en-
able the local people to have voice
in their local affairs. They could
never obtain such a hearing at the
larger or the consolidated unit. Most
of their problems are local and often
different. The local people should
not be deprived of the right to de-
termine what the local majority de-
sire. Taxation without such repre-
sentation would not be Americanism.
8. The savings estimated would
never be realized, because the larger
the governing body the greater the
per cent of overhead. Costs run
higher when the work is done on a
larger scale. Regardless of all the
cries to the contrary, there are plenty
of figures which prove this.
4. The consolidation of concentra-
ton of power has never yet been a
benefit to the common man.
S. The writer has spent a life
time doing business almost exclusive
ly with public officials, and resents
the implication that smaller govern
ing bodies are more inclined to graft
and to machine politics-because it
is not true. Most graft, when it does
exist, is petty. Most of our public
officials are extremely honest. No
rogue stays in office long here in
Minnesota. My experience is that
the smaller the unit the more honest
the officials. ! could count on my
fingers, and have fingers to spare,
all the counties which have any SEM
blance or reputation of being crooked.
Among townships, cases of graft have
been so rare, considering the number
of towns, as to be negligible.
think it is unwise when this
question is raised (and it seems to
come up just before every session of
our Legislature) not to have both
sides of the question fully aired.
Your editorial seemed to express
doubt on some points Mr.. Anderson
had raised and in that think you
were wise.
Democracy is what we are now at
war about. Let's not take steps too
hastily under war conditions and do
something that might cause us to
c. L. Brown,
President Mortified Iron Co.
Mortified, Mimi
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17

To this stubborn realist, it looks
as if our internationalists reason along
much the same lines as the Hebrew
clothing merchant. He was urging
particular suit upon customer:
''Ve pay eighteen dollahs for this
suit" he told the prospect, "and sell
it for fifteen" Said the customer:
eyes, but how can you do that? You
lose money on every one."
The Hebrew smiled in a wisely
superior manner: "Ah, but We sell
so many of them!"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17
News From The
Victory Front
Askov American
Dear Sir.

Askov American
Dear Sir:
At this time want to take the
opportunity to thank those of the
Red Cross responsible for sending
me the Askov American, as it is al
ways interesting for one away from
home to know what is taking place at
the old stamping grounds.
I wish, however, that the Winde-
mere news reporter would give us
much more news SO we know all that
is taking place at home.
I am enclosing a clipping taken
from the Coffeyville Daily Journal
of December IL, which gives a pic
ture of the activities at our air base.
am very proud to belong to the
Army Air Corps.
Wishing you all Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year,<I remain,
very truly yours,
MERLE SWANSON.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17
Opinions OF Others

(Short timely letters on topics of
public interest are welcome whether
or not the writer's opinions con-
form with those of the American.
All letters must be signed with the
writer's name for our information.
Signed articles always are more eff
fective. but If the writer does not
wish to have his name used, it will
be witfheld). 2,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17
Gives Talks On
Liquor Problems

Judge Vail of Columbus, Ohio, who
is now making d tour of Minnesota,
speaking on the liquor problem and
it's relation to the youth of America
in time of war, spoke twice at Pine
City Tuesday Of last week, address
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17

and given recognition by our Legis-
lature in promoting the destruction
of our local governmental units, it
will eventually destroy our demo-
cratic form of government, and begin
that damnable bureaucratic form of
government such at headed by Hitler,
Mussolini and Hirohito.
We believe that our present Legis-
lature will not give any group who
may recommend doing away with
local governmental units any con-
sideration.
Albert Anderson.
C1aarhrook' Mimi
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17
From Exchanges

Editorial Comment From Other News
papers Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions of the
Askov American.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17

The Minnesota Institute of govern
mental research located in St. Paul
is busy working on plan to destroy
the first and last visage of grass root
government by the people in this
state. Their big object is to destroy
township organizations, school dis
tricts and county units.
Our present local governmental
units of school districts, townships
and counties are the basic founda-
ton upon which our state and ma
tional government are built. 1t is the
original form of government upon
which was built our present democ-
racy for which we are fighting a
global war today.
If this organization is encouraged
to carry on its undemocratic doctrine,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-17
Fact And Opinion
Our Postwar Prosperity.
BY E. C. Stengelsen.

Unlike past wars, the present con-
flict will not be followed by a post
war depression. We're going to avoid
it by adopting the plans proposed by
our internationalists, Roosevelt, WAL
lace, Stassen, Ball and others.
If we do as these bright lads sug-
gest, we shall have endless prosperity
and the goose will hang eternally
high.