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Askov American

Location

Askov, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1920

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Norwegian consul named to New York post in Calcutta background

Hans Fay Norwegian consul general in Calcutta has been appointed consul general in New York He previously served with Norwegian legations in Paris and Stockholm and long service in the Foreign Office The item lists other Scandinavian figures including a Jenny Lind relative and several North American life events among Norwegians Danes Swedes and Danes living in the United States are noted with occupations migrations and upcoming cultural activities

Hans Fay Calcutta India New York Mr. Fay Paris Stockholm Foreign Office

Poultry Culling Reduces Pine County Flocks

W E Stanfield of the North West Farmstead with County Agent Tdtee culled sixteen flocks in Pine County last week. A total of 2 045 birds were culled with about 600 nonproductive birds removed representing roughly 30 percent. Stanfield says each culled bird saves two dollars in annual feed, totaling about 1200 dollars in relief for affected farmers.

W. E. Stanfield Northwest Tdtee Pine County Stenfield

Pickle meeting set for November thirteenth

The Gedney Company of Minneapolis plans a November 13 meeting at 2 p.m. with Askov farmers and others to discuss establishing a pickle factory here and whether sufficient patronage exists. The event will cover planting and care for the pickle crop and aims for large attendance.

M. A Gedney Company Minneapolis Askev Askov Gedney Company

Armistice Day Celebration Planned in Askew

The American Legion post hosts Armistice Day events at the D B.S hall on November 11 at 2 p m. A local speaker is sought, with high school students contributing and the band likely present. Ladies invited to attend.

Jeanue Amica Est John Ericsgon Washington, D. C Red Cross Askew The American Legion D B.S Hall All Ladies

Election Returns Show Harding Victory and Local Races

National results place Harding and Coolidge ahead by a large margin while local contests highlight Thomas Schall’s likely reelection in the tenth district. LC Pedersen wins state representative seat with a larger majority, and county offices shift as Thomas succeeds No A Anderson amid votes tallied across districts.

JA . Preus Henrik Shipstead Thomas D. Schall Washington Schall LC Pedersen Paul Perkins C. N. Han Wilcox Therrien Thomas A Anderson Hogan Johnson

Women Vote in County at First Opportunity

Women in the county turned out in large numbers for the first opportunity to vote and helped push toward final totals, though complete counts were not secured for this issue.

Madsen Family Mourns Loss After Danish American Farm Life

Anders Madsen of the Askov area died Saturday morning of stomach cancer. Born September 12, 1868 in Aagerup Denmark, he was 52. He married Kirsten Petersen on February 1, 1895 and had seven children. The family lived in Jamestown and Am erica before settling near Askov in 1917. Funeral services were held Monday by Rev. Redholm with many relatives in attendance.

Andrew Jorgensen Nevada Iowa Alok. Reitanat North Dake Petersburg Aalesund Norway North Dakota Son County Anders Madsen Askov Moshnek Mr. Madsen Aagerup Denmark Kirsten Petersen Alex Jamestown, N. D America Hutchinson Minn Soren Madsen Jamestown N. D Askev Madsen SD. Redholm A. Christensen Simon Smidt Fred Johnsen N Nielsen Fred Hansen N. P. Uldbjerg Janesville Wis Ange Minnesota State University

Askov Creamery Burned to Ground

The Askov Creamery Association suffered a major loss when its creamery building and most machinery burned Monday. Workers saved office records, tubs, and ice. coal in the burning structure hampered extinguishing efforts as the building collapsed in about two hours. The association carried 9000 dollars in fire loss. stockholders meet to discuss immediate steps.

Askov Creamery Association

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