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Askov American

Location

Askov, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1920

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Scandinavian notables noted in North American posts

Hallvard Askeland of Minneapolis is named general American secretary for the Nordmandsforbund with offices in Christiania. Oscar Malmgren, 47, died in Los Angeles while trying to rescue a child as a car sped through a street. Danish American banquet plans mark the Slesvig reunion in Chicago.

Hallvard Askeland Minneapolis Nordmandsforbund Christiania Norway Askeland Oscar Malmgren Los Angeles Cal Mr. Malmgren Sweden California Chicago Slesvig Denmark North Side Turner Hall Dybbel Hill B. Esk Moller New York Cerro de Pasco Peru American-Scandinavia Foundation Georg Beech London

Minnesota health exhibits seek new state fair health building

State health forces from the State Board of Health the Public Health Association and county units urge the Minnesota State Fair Board to provide a new dedicated health building or allocate an existing one for health exhibits. The effort notes current facilities are inadequate as separate facilities retrofit for cattle and stock, while human health displays are improvised. The push was led by Dr. H W Hill through Thomas Canfield with broad agency backing including Red Cross and university health services.

St. Paul Minnesota Minnesota State Fair Board H. W. Hill Minnesota Public Health Association Thomas Canfield State Fair Board State Board of Health State Advisory Commission On Tuberculosis State Sanatorium Northern Division The American Red Cross State Agricultural Extension Bureau University Students Health Service State Board of Control

Women barred from local voting by AG ruling

Attorney General Clifford L. Hilton states women may not vote in city village and township elections on March 9. They may vote only for presidential electors and school officials. Rol lin L. Smith, assistant AG, notes that ratification by twenty one states is not enough without thirty six.

Clifford L. Hilton Rollin L. Smith

Farm Names Boost Local Identity and Records

Farmers urged to register farm names with the Pine County register of deeds for 50 cents to prevent duplication. The piece lists a dozen named farms such as Clover Crest, Meadowbrook, Oak Dale, and Sunny Side, noting 75 such registrations in Pine County since 1910.

Pine County Minnesota Register of Deeds Pine City Baumgarten Heim Clover Crest Cloverdale Clover Leaf Center Grove Clover Lawn Elmwood Fast View Evergreen Feirview Highland Havewell Tollewild Lake View Meadowbrook Midway Manor Oswald Oak Dale Pine Grove Dairy Paws

Two Minute Talks To Americans Association

A speech urges welcoming foreign born residents while promoting quick assimilation into American culture. It argues patriots must tolerate and aid newcomers, with emphasis on language, customs, and loyalty, and condemns any foreigner who fails to adopt American ways.

America Reien Cing

Prominent Mason of Sandstone Dies

Wm Aiken a 67 year resident of Sandstone dies at home from bronchial pneumonia. Born Aberdeenshire Scotland Sept 16 1852 he came to America in 1875 settling first in Quebec then Minnesota before moving to Sandstone. Survived by wife and three sons in St Paul St Louis and Washington funeral held at Sandstone Congregational Church with Masonic attendance.

Wm. Aiken Sandstone Mr. Aiken Aberdeen Scotland America Quebec Canada Minnesota St. Cloud Masonic Lodge Masonic Veterans Association Order Aiken St. Paul St. Louis Washington Sandstone Congregational Church W. H. Evans Ph. B Masonic Order of Sandstone

Resignation of A S Dean as Sandstone First National Bank cashier

A S Dean resigns as cashier of the First National Bank at Sandstone after 14 years in the post. He came from Minneapolis and helped build a strong bank with about a quarter million dollars in deposits. Dean plans to stay in Sandstone, pursue personal affairs, and has not decided his future. The bank now seeks a successor of his notable skill and leadership.

A. S. Dean Sandstone Minneapolis First National Bank Dean First National

Jenks To Speak At Askov Community Meeting

Dr. Jenks of the State University will speak at the Askov community meeting Thursday evening March 4. He is a well known eloquent speaker who addressed the town last winter and is expected to draw a large crowd.

Askov Dr. Jenks the State University Jenks

Fragmentary Old Note Mentions Drained Health Claim

A fragmentary OCR line hints at a historic health matter described as draining and extraordinary. It contains unclear references and stray words, offering no clear names, dates, or events.

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North Dakota Fargo Mary Lindquist James Eriksen United States Sewell Gloucester N. J Ericksen Broadway National Red Cross Organization Erwin A. Petersen Cleveland Peterson Red Cross H.W. Fklund H. W. Fklund Brookton, N.Y Huskvarnta Jonkopjing Rockford, Ill Mr. Eklund Atlantic States U.S Slyvester Hvid Copenhagen Scandinavia Hvid Paul Sarauw Sarauw Sylvester Hvid Northwest Streight Hjalmar Branting Swedish Social Democratic Party MT. Lassen MDL Lassen Kamberg Springdale Sunny Side Shady Wood Sunny Hill Maple Grove Grand Meadow Popple Grove North Star Willow Lane North Land Stock Elmhurst Stock and Dairy Sothakke Ferndale Silver Wood Ranch America First St Paul Minn Cranes Bayan Mire Quarry City Aly
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