The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-24

schools throughout the state the work
ings of this law having already re-
suited in a marked improvement in
the general condition of the public
schools and their receiving in this
county over $4,000 per year from the
appropriation authorized by the act.
Mr.. Argetsinger was also the author
of, and one of the chief factors in Sc
curing the adoption of an important
amendment to the hail insurance
laws, thereby effectually putting a stop
to the numerous frauds which were
being perpetrated on the farming
community under the old law.
1t would seem THAT if this county
wishes to retain its prestige in the
state assembly, it should not depart
from the time honored custom of re-
turning officers, who have proven
| themselves competent, for at least a
second term. In the last election,
Mr. Argetsinger proved to be a good
| vote getter, and should he be renomi-
mated, would not only be source of
strength to the ticket, but with his
experience and legal education, would
make valuable member of the dele
cation from this county which will
undoubtedly be made up in part of
new members.
Geo. Wilder.
of Amboy, is also in the field for the
nomination at the hands of the Re-
publicans He is an old resident Of the
county and one of the most substantial
and successful business men of Am
boy Is shrewd, clear headed man
possessed of most excellent Judgment
in all things, and has in him the
making of most excellent representa-
tive. He is man who would look
closely after the interests of the people
and all that pertains to the interests
of Blue Earth county. He is also a
man who would prove strong before
the people If he is selected no mis-
take will be made and his nomination
will be equal to an election.
o. T Seyerson
Mr.. o. T. Severson, of Mcpherson,
candidate for representative before the
Republican convention was in the city
Tuesday, and expressed himself as
quite well satisfied with the outlook
for his success. He says that there are
so many candidates for various offices
in the field that it is hard to get
much definite information as to what
will be done in the general roundup.
Mr.. Severson is one of the thrifty
farmers of his section and is held in
the highest esteem by all who know
him, and if nominated would make
winning campaign. He is in thorough
accord with the candidacy of Senator
Nelson, and if sent to the legislature
would be an earnest supporter of that
gentlemen as his own successor. Mr.
Severson says that an effort will soon
be made to organize a Mckinley and
Roosevelt club in his section, and he
thinks that strong one can be effect
ed Mr.. S. is also enthusiastic over
the glowing prospects for Republican
success all along the line,
Geo W. Norman.
Another excellent man in the field is
Geo. W. Norman, Of Judson. He is
one of the successful farmers of the
county, and his friends unite in de-
claring that the elements which have
made him successful in his chosen vo-
cation would stand him well in hand
in looking after the peoples business
with equal success and that he would
devote the same close attention to
public affairs that he has to his own
private business. He has held several
town offices of responsibility and has
always discharged the duties devolved
upon him in most faithful manner,
and has shown himself capable of dis
charging the still wider and more i'm
portant duties that would fall upon a
member of the legislature. That he
would make member that would
command influence is unquestioned
and his name on the ticket would add
much strength to it.
James e. SwenSOn.
of Lake Crystal, is also candidate
for Republican nomination. Mr..
Swenson is a Minnesota boy in the
strictest sense, having been born in
Carver county, and knows what hard
ships in new and growing country
are. He is a graduate of the Mankato
high school, He has been engaged in