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The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-14

A. B. Johnston, the we'll known
Libby mining man, arrived In the
city last night, and reports an era OF
mining activity in the mining dis
trict adjacent to Libby. The majority
of the mines are preparing for the
winter, and there will be far more
work done in that section this winter
than ever before, and a mining boom
is expected in the spring.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-14

Charley Buckley, one of the lead
ers in the searching parties after
b. F. Egan, arrived in the city last
night from Bolton. On account of
the condition of the snow, it is impos-
sible to continue the hunt, and ne
will not return to Bolton for few
DAYS, or until the conditions have
changed.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-14

J. Donald of Breckenridge, Mimi,
and DIR. Quirk of Wahpeton, N. d.,
who have been aiding in the search
for Superintendent Egan returned
from Bolton last night They came
to Bolton from their homes especial
" to search for Mr.. Egan, and are
feeling much downcast over the fail
ure to find the body, which they at
tribute to the deep snow.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-14
About Shoes

Say, see that $500 Shoe, Goodyear
welt, solid oak tan soles.
We Sell the
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-14

At $500. Have you seen them? Our
clear Beaver Hat, the best that ever
happened, We've got EN- in the nobby
styles.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-14

@kE0 ram !
E7lA2z:Ss EzsIZ31%
w. E. Minor of Troy is in the city
on business trip.
C. l. O'Neill was in Great Falls this
week on a business trip.
H. c. Dorman of the M. M. COM |
pany of Missoula is in the city today. |
Jasper Jewell, collector of Gus
toms at Gateway, is in the city today. |
Mrs. j. w. Donaldson of Brecken-
ridge, Mimi, is in the city on a visit
with friends.
Isaac Paulin, John Herman and
Charley Allard are in the city from
the reservation.
Robert Clausen will leave in a few
days for Los Angeles, Cal, where he
will spend the winter.
w. S. Wetzel, a We'll known resi-
dent Of the Blackfoot reservation, is
in the city from Browning
w. NJ Atkinson of Great Falls,
manager of the Royal Milling COM
pany's interests in Montana is in
the city today.
Bonner Reinking, one of Jim Hills
clerks at the depot. expects to leave
in few days for Great Falls, where
he has accepted position.
The next regular examination of
teachers will be held in the court
room Friday and Saturday, November
% and 20, by Fannie Spurck-Maca
ley, County Superintendent,
C. A. DesBrisay, right of way agent
for the Great Northern railway, ar
rived in the city from Spokane last
night. The object of his trip could
not be learned, but it is supposed
to be connected with the Columbia
Falls cutoff.
Ralph R. Edwards of San Francisco
is in the city on visit with his
father, Hon J. c. Edwards. Mr.. Eu-
wards is hospital steward in the
United States transport service be-
tween San Francisco and Manila, and
is at present absent on a furlough.
Mr. and Mrs. d. Breedlove and
family leave Monday night for Seat
tie, where they expect to make
their future home. They have been
residents OF this city for many years
and number a large circle of friends,
who will regret to see them leave.
J. Donald of Breckenridge, Mimi,
and DR.. Quirk of Wahpeton, N. D.,
who have been aiding in the search
for Superintendent Egan returned
from Bolton last night. They came
to Bolton from their homes especial
" to search for Mr. Egan, and are
feeling much downcast over the fail
ure to find the body, which they at
tribute to the deep snow.
Charley Buckley, one of the lead
ers in the searching parties aftel
b. F. Egan arrived in the city last
night from Bolton. On account OF
the condition of the snow it is impos
sible to continue the hunt, and ne
will not return to Bolton for few
DAYS, or until the conditions have
changed.
A. B. Johnston, the we'll known
Libby mining man, arrived in the
city last night, and reports an era o.
mining activity in the mining dis
trict adjacent to Libby. The majorlt!
of the mines are preparing for the
winter, and there will be far mor'
work done in that section this winte
than ever before and a mining boon
is expected in the spring.
For Sedan School.
An entertainment will be given a
Sedan school house Friday evening
November 81, the proceeds to go to
ward repairs on building. The pre-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-20

can get out of assisting In the advance
ment OF the Industrial, political and edu-
catiQnal welfare Of his fellowmen. Still,
with all these material drawbacks in the
profession, rarely ever can country
editor be found willing to change places
with any one; he loves his calling, he Is
true to his trust. and he invariably stands
by his colors to the last.
And this naturally leads to the second
phase of the paper: 1.-THE Country Editor.
Philanthropist.' u.s.
Paradoxical as 1t may seem to think
OF struggling country editor as philan-
thropist, yet little honest investigation
will easily demonstrate that the public
is under more obligation to him in this
respect than to any other class of citizens.
1.-THE pen is mightier than the sword" is
an axiom recognized even by Napoleon,
and to the editor Is afforded the privilege
Of welding this weapon for good or evil,
every day in the year. He discusses the
current events Of his town, county and
state, and the affairs of his fellow-citizens
through the columns of his paper to an
audience limited in size only by his own
enterprise, and he has every opportunity
to exert an influence of incalculable con-
sequence. Good advice we'll said and given
at the right time, not infrequently turns
out to be of material benefit to his COM
muntty, and prudent suppression Of sen
sational news quite often saves a family
from disgrace and humiliation.
There can be no enterprise in town
without a live newspaper. When public
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-20
Comparative Worth of Advertising In the Daily
and w eekIy Field.
By G. S. Pease, Anoka Union.

Little did think that I should ever ap-
pear before this splendid association to
read paper upon any subject, as have
gone on record as being against the con-
sumption of valuable time in reading pro-
auctions which usually receive but faint
consideration from its members; many OF
whom would rather be in a convenient
ante room or corridor joshing each other
and occasionally indulging in smile than
being punished listening to brilliant
disquisition upon this or that subject, and
I'll admit at the start that l plead guilty
to being one of that kind, too; those who
would like to be excused can depart now
and no offense will be taken, but congrat-
ulations extended
Should I tell the trutb-Im not often
taken THAT way-I could say that begged
"Old" Hall to let me off, as was actually
too lazy to prepare a paper for this &C.
casion and besides 1 had had the small
pox. Not hearing a word from either him
or the COMMITTEES, supposed was to be
allowed to shirk and go scot free. Feb.
4 received a letter from him iE forming
me that was not excused and the paper
must be read, and enclosing circular Of
this meeting, containing the official pro-
granl-aDd here goes:
It Is mantfestly proper that I should
claim with no hesitation at the beginning
that the weekly paper is more valuable as
an advertising medium than daily, be-
cause 7 have watched results most care
fully, extending over period OF nearly
thirty-six years. The weekly - the paper
|of the family and Al read ~ every eanbtk
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-20

supplied at reasonable prices, and articles
and products of commerce, sold at values,
set on the supply and demand principle,
at our great commercial centers. Our
present civilization has created a neces-
sity for these receiving and distributing
OF growth and development generates a
jealousy that produces lively compe-
titlon for supremacy, and that point best
equipped with the elements and conditions
for success, will win.
The principal element to insure success
is local press that fearlessly and i'm
partially labors for the benfit and pros
per1ty OF the citizens of Its town, county
and state.
The paramount condition that goes with
this principal element is the loyal sup
port, the friendly encouragement, and the
wise and tudicious counsel of the citizens
who form the community whose interests
are protected, whose rights are defended,
and whose honor and Integrity are main
tanned by the local press It therefore
becomes the duty and should be the
pleasure Of every loyal citizen to furnish
in abundance this paramount condition,
each in manner best suited their nature
and circumst ances.
A local press is an indispensable neces-
sity to the success and prosperity of an
enterprising and progressive town,-to a
great degree the citizen can expand or
contract it's influence; can make it giant
of strength and goodness, with power to
create a reputation for the town that will
benefit the entire community, or poor
puny nonehtity with neither power, influ-
ence or reputation.
The citizen should support the local
press by word and deed, by commission
and omission; by becoming a permanent
subscriber and punctually paying annually
the price Of subscription; by patronizing
the local job Office for all work in that
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-20

Improvement is wanted. or arrangement
is to be made for public function. Its
promoters never fail to enlist the local
paper, and when the preacher oontem-
plates getting up a church fair, or the
fire company a public dance, both inva-
riably make it point to get the assist
ance of the editor. He may not have
much money for the proposition, but they
cannot expect to succeed without liberal
amount OF printers ink judiciously used
in the columns Of the horne paper, and
the editor Is, therefore. apt to become a
more important factor than any other con-
tributor.
In the realm Of every day social events.
the editor is ever moved by spirit OF
broad-minded generosity. OF optimistic
disposition. he presents the characters
and conditions of his surroundings in the
most favorable light, commenting the
good deeds and carefully withholding from
public view all that is course, low, repul-
sive. He praises the virtues of his neigh
bors and compassionately. lends help
ing hand to the transgressor, IL 1t posi-
bly, can be done without compromising his
sacred duty to society He is ever work
ing for others, champions what is best.
noble, desirable. defends the interests of
his town and county always, and rarely
misses chance to contribute his mite
for the happiness of mankind.
Verify, the country; editor Is not only
a business man. CONNIE II faut, but he is
also the foremost philanthropist In the
commonwealth.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-20
"The Country Editor;
A BUSINESS MAN ORA PIIILANTHROPLSI -

When the subject of this paper was first
brought to my attention l was somewhat
in doubt as to the intentions and expec-
tations Of the committee in presenting for
discussion a proposition Of such supreme
Indebtedness. 1t appeared to me that
the committee entertained remote no
ton that the country editor occupies
some useful station in life, and being I'M
able to tell its exact nature tried to put
the task OF finding out upon someone
elses shoulders. Upon further reflection.
however, it occurred to me that there
isn't thing country editor wouldn't
dare try and, moreover, in which be
wouldn't generally succeed, and that 1t
would be pretty safe proposition to take
it for granted that he is both business
man and a, philanthropist.
And from this point Of view the sub
ject will be treated.
1t may be considered rather presump-
tuous attribute, by people not acquainted
with the intricacies OF the business, to
designate the country editor business
man and a philanthropist, but 1t Is.
nevertheless, well established fact, that
in no other vocation OF life is more busl-
ness tact, more knowledge of human ma
turs, more push and energy, and more
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-20
=@ A TIP FOR MINNESOTA.
All the Heavyweights Are Down This Way Today.

look for it with eagerness.. There is some
truth in this. It is certain that many
readers like it, but those whose judgment
we value most do not. Everybody would
rather find something in the paper that
seems alive and smells hot than to read
either Lydia Pinkham eulogies or machine
editorials that have been ground out by
some hack writer for country consumption.
The lack of copy offers another expla-
nation It is easy to write a stickful or
two about the shortcomings of the chump
who attacked us last .week-much easier
than to take position in regard to some
subject of live popular interest and de-
fend 1t against all attacks. One course
takes memory merely-memory of good,
round, mouth-flling epithets; the other
requires possibly study certainly the ne
eessity of ;familiarizing ones self with
;whaIssit Is al about. ~ =
There are many editors. personally Of
the. most harmless type,xz who eeasey a
bloodless bout with pencils. It inspires
them to imagine that in a real fray they
would acquit themselves with courage,
and they know there is not the least dan
ger to their own skins; SO they pile up
the damnatory adjectives with a light
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-20
Amenities of Country Journalism

In the abstract most editors feel that
wordy combats with each other are un-
seemly, but in practice the matter usu-
ally presents itself in different light
Like the old maid at the teachers con-
yention, where the beauties Of moral
suasion were pointed out, they would say:
moral suasion Is my principle, but lick
in is my practice.
During the past three weeks, while
have been thinking deeply on the evils OF
newspaper wars, and preparing this mas
terpiece, have been greatly annoyed by
the attacks Of my Fergus Fails newspaper
contemporaries to whom I could not con-
sistently reply In kind while was argu-
ing against all such scrimmages. Like
the great nations who met In peace con-
ferences at The Hague and then went
home and declared wars with renewed
zeal, this paper ends my own moral re-
sponsibilities in the matter, and after it
is safely delivered 1 propose to go home
and lambast my erring neighbors to the
queens taste, if see fit to do SO.
The country editor occupies a position
in his community something akin to
that Of the medicine man in a tribe
of Indians. He beats tom toms on oc-
casion; he puts on the ghost paint and
bangs the empty bladder to scare away
evil spirits: and the tribe has q hall
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-20
How to Publish a Good Paper in &
Small Town BY Folsom, ne1ey

How to publish a good paper in small
town Is as hard proposition as was ever
tackled by any one away from the corner
grocery. 1t Is limitless task in a limited
field and the ambitious, energetic man,
who alone will run good paper in any
town, treads on tacks and rubs his pate
against the ceiling with regularity that
is wearing on the nerves and drives many
a bright mind to insistant drunkenness or
inocuous desuetude. This being the rule,
there is the exception that proves it
literally scattered over Minnesota and
throughput the northwest, and to the ex-
ample of the men who furnish the brains
and Drawn Of these bright publications I
am indebted for anything 1 may here say
to cheer the fallen and inspire the
faint .t% &
God, In the beginning, made the heavens
and the earth, and subsequently man made
newspapers There is the same wide diff
ference between the ideal journal, which
some may expect me to discuss, and the
good, practical newspaper, to which pro-
pose to confne myself, that exists between
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-20

doubling, half admtring respect for his
prowess. The medicine man takes 1t Ill
when a rival appears, and tries to de-
stroy the new comer's prestige. So
does the editor. Thus Is born the rural
.'amenity of journalism It is garbled
in clothing of different cut from its city
brother, but it comes to about the same
thing in the end. The urban amenity
Is likely to begin with the words: "Our
esteemed and to end with some sarcasm
which the writer hopes will loosen his
contemporaries liver pad; while the
humble countryman, no less ambitious,
but more direct IN his methods, initiates
as best he can by remarking that 1.-THE
lumpy jaw piece of asinin1ty up the street
has again shown his, ears" etc.
This kind Of thing is survival from
the days when every editor imagined
he was the only torch bearer, and ran
the only palladium in the district. Most
Of US have recovered from that form OF
lunacy, and are willing to agree that
personal abuse Is an indication Of UNI
trained intellects and low instincts. Why,
then, should we abuse each other in print
more than persons in other trades and
professions In the last analysis, I
think the reason is that most OF us are
bigger fools than We imagine, but there
are several intermediary explanations
that have force.
One OF these Is the idea that readers
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-20

critically, advertisements and ALL. The
daily paper is but for a day, is cast aside
and then forgotten. Travel anywhere, and
many passengers start out with daily in
their hands Watch its perusal. "A glance
here and a glance there, then discarded,
and the porter or brakeman soon picks 1t
up to get it out Of the way. I honestly be-
lieve that the weekly paper is more closely
read than any other publication that goes
to the home, and being so closely read, the
advertisements come In for their share of
attention, and it is reasonable to claim
better results for the cost is obtained by
the advertiser. The dailies Of to-day,
particularly their Sunday issues, are COM
posed of go many pages that it is greater
stint In reading than most people will al
low thems elves to accept, and again Is the
daily passed up, only to find its way to
the convenient box for starting fires On
the other hand, the weekly is preserved
in nearly every home, and In my own
town know Of many families who have
kept file Of the local paper for years,
and consider it one of their home treas
tureS.
Oftentimes when soliciting advertise
ments, something have done every
week ever since became publisher,
I have often been met with the remark
from some extensive advertiser. our
house has concluded to conf1ne all adj
vertising to the dailies only. Then my
angelic temper comes up and & gtvs him
my Views upon the xreat bene11ts 70 be
derived "a pAkronixfne 8 GOOD subetantaal
vWeslly neSVspep ~, 40 ~ - H. t1slas
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-20

heart. 1t costs less. to pitch into neigh
Dor newspaper man than anybody else in
the community. An attack on any other
Individual is sure to be resented by the
victim and his friends, sometimes with
blows or pistol shots, but more frequently
with loss of business and permanent en-
mites; so the prudent editor who wants a
row but dares not start 1t with his patrons
falls afoul of the rival sheet as safe out
let for belligerency. In the north this is
rarely followed by painful results.
Thus jealousy, laziness and braggart
cowardice combine to produce these ten
derloin roasts. The trinity is one to
keep in the background. Newspaper
feuds do not pay. There is no glory nor
credit in them. There are no dollars. Peo-
pie are too apt to believe that both
scrappers are telling the truth. Usually
the hated rival is a hard working, amiable
fellow who Is trying hard to build UP h
business and behave himself He mayAnet=
be as bright as you are, but he is prob
ably just as good. Outsiders always get
an unpleasant impression Of the town and
it's people by reading such stuff I know
two towns in the state and the four edi-
tors in them. All four are intelligent gen.
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firmness required than In the successful
management of a country newspaper, and
in no other business Is philanthropy so
Systematically cultivated and practtced.
Ordinarily country editor is a man OF
limited means and in the very nature of
things the highest degree Of business
sagacity is required to make both ends
meet The gathering OF news and the
writing OF editorials are essential requi-
sites In getting out paper, but they
constitute only small part Of the duties
devOlving upon a country editor. He
must, Of course, produce good editorial
page and present the happenings Of tho
community in an attractive shape, but
above all, he must be businessman and
never lose an opportunity for getting a
new subscriber, an advertisement, or a
piece of jobwork.
While the business and the editorial
departments of the big da1lies are sepa-
rate and distinct, the country editor must,
of necessity, take care Of both and most
always acquits himself Of the task sue
cessfully and with becoming pride and
dignity. Unlike his colleague of the
wealthy city paper who with all his abil-
tty and brilliant attachments is, after all,
but a cog in large wheel driven by a
power over which he has not the slightest
control, the country editor is the whole
thing But in order to be successful, he
must be familiar with the affairs of his
paper to it's smallest detail, sweep out the
office, build the fire, solicit business, col
lect bills, report big fire or a sermon and
editorially discuss the questions of the
day with equal facility.
The quality and excellence OF paper
always depend upon the character and
ability of the man who conducts it. If he
is a man fit to be a country editor at all,
and gives his best efforts to the enter
prise, is reliable in all things, never loses
sight of what is for the best interest OF
his community always aims to be gener-
Gus, strives to build up rather than to
destroy, leads not follows, and conscien-
tiously supports the highest ideals, he
is sure to earn the confidence and respect
of the public, and his paper win become
a power in the community.
He must, therefore, be man Of affairs,
capable, broad minded, quick of perception
and well-balanced in temperament and
habits. Yet the country editor hardly
ever gets more than mere existence out
of his business, while a merchant or
ordinary intelligence and with no more
capital than the country editor is pretty
certain of doubling his investment before
the newspaperman gets things in fairly
good working condition and the business
sufficiently responsive to meet current
expenses.
To illustrate: Suppose two men OF
about the same age, and with an equal
capital. locate In some town of fair size
where both are strangers. One starts 9
country grocery store and the other q
country newspaper. Both men get an
equally good business location. The mer-
chant puts up his fixtures and lays in q
stock of goods and the newspapermar
AAts an outfit for his printing plant. Soon