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Newspaper
Askov American
Location
Askov, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
1
John Jepson former Worcester manufacturer leaves 15000 to Hoganees Sweden for poor students. Danish and Norwegian communities grow with births, settlers, lodge consolidations, birthdays, and visiting Swedish architects studying American home building methods.
The Askev Band will perform an outdoor concert in the park next Saturday evening, August 31, starting at 8 30. The event invites residents to enjoy music in a relaxed atmosphere under clear skies.
The Minnesota Potato Exchange News reports a three day meeting that elected Senator James Cumming as president with Fast Grand Forks as vice president and H O Bjorge of Lake Park as secretary treasurer. A contract with North American Fruit Exchange covers all potatoes and vegetables. A W Aamodt was chosen general manager, Ludvig Mosbeek resigns, and the exchange will handle produce for farmers unable to organize, at 15 cents per 100 pounds for one season.
Pine County beekeepers plan a July 31 meeting at 2 P M in the Farm Bureau office Hinckley to organize a county beekeepers association. The piece notes Pine County’s favorable honey supply and urges broad attendance to promote beekeeping and prevent bee diseases. It also warns of perennial sow thistle spreading from northwestern counties and urges vigilance.
Reports note sow thistle patches found in the county. The weed is described as highly pernicious and demands a concerted effort from authorities and residents to control its spread.
Articles urge landowners to cut and burn sow thistle twice yearly to prevent seed spread. Town board chairmen must enforce measures in each township, with posters at banks and creameries. For more details request the circular from University Farm St. Paul Farm Bureau.
Harold Bachmans Million Dollar Band gave two concerts at Sandstone. About 2 000 attended the evening show with a large Pine City and Askov turnout. The program featured Rossinis overture William Tell and Boyers Ariane with soloist Robert Bruce the Indian cornetist earning warm appreciation.
A thanks note expresses gratitude for support during a long illness and death of Chris Krag, appreciation for floral offerings and Rev Rodholm. It mentions banker John Brunner of Markville reporting progress in the county, about fifteen new settler families, and Brunner’s role as Markville baseball manager and his pride in the team’s clean play and success.
The Askov Co-Operative Association announces the Askov Fair will be held Saturday September 11, with community support to showcase exhibits before frost. A 12 member committee chaired by C. M. Jorgensen will manage. Dr. P. N. Fenger is secretary and Emil Christensen and Emil Andersen serve on the finance group. The Pine County Fair follows September 16 to 18.
Chris Krag 24 son of Jens Krag died Saturday forenoon after a six year battle with tuberculosis. Born in Sully County Nebraska then moved to North Dakota Oregon and finally Askov as early settlers in the Danish colony. He spent two years in Brush Colorado and two in California sanatoriums before returning home in April. Funeral held Monday at the Danish Lutheran church with Rev. Rodolm officiating. He is survived by his father Ove and sisters Mrs Bent Jorgensen and Mrs Magnus Hansen.
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