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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-09-12
Optimism.

One of the best medicines for the
physical as well as for the mental
and spiritual is. to always expect the
best to happen: If we do not get what
We think il the best. we should seek
to make the best Of what we do get,
for there is always a best, and the
rest''is none too good" If happiness
comes to us. we'll and good; but hap
piness is not the real issue Of life. We
should live every hour. Of our life a.
though it belonged to u, and w
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-09-12

is as bad as too little. The shadows
are full of beautiful, 'softened lights. IL
we would only see them. If we INNS,
dream. let US dream beautiful things.
Think. beautiful. hopeful things: live
beautiful, wholesome lives: livs-do
not be satisfied with . mere existence.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-09-12

should rejoice in our own. If the
shadow falls upon our pathway, it, is
we'll to remember that the sun is just
behind the cloud. and. that the cloud
is one of the agents for our full devel-
opment. II the rain does not fall, the
plant pefishes. and too much sunshine
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
BUTTERMAKERS
EVERY STATE REPRESENTED AT
NATIONAL CONVENTION IN
ST. PAUL

st. Paul, MINI, March 11.-But-
termakers from nearly every state in
the union assembled at the st. Paul
Auditorium this morning to begin a
three-days convention. It is estimat-
ed that between two thousand and
three Thousand buttermakers will be
in attendance by tomorrow. There
will be a representative from every
one of the nine hundred creameries
in Minnesota. Delegates from Mos
ton, New York and Philadelphia ar
rived yesterday Iowa and South
Dakota delegations arrived this
morning. Milwaukee and Des Moin-
es, Iowa, are making strong bids for
the next convention.
Today's meeting began with an
address of welcome by Governor
johnson and response by H. J. Mel
teri OF Walker, Iowa. President j.
,. Farrell, OF Carver, MINI, delivered
his annual address and s. B. Shilling,
Chicago, secretary treasurer, read
his annual report. Just before the
noon adjournment the various COM
mfttees were appointed and then del
egates inspected the exhibits which
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
Horticultural nofes
Cultivation
By Frank Sinaons

1t is useless to plant trees or bushes
In our dry cold climate unless you
can give them the necessary cultiya-
tion.
Ffbrous roots will not start in soil
too wet and cold for corn to germin.
ate. In such soils the roots sour and
rot. Though the tree may leaf out
1t will make no growth. The leaves
will soon wither.
After each heavy rain during the
first three months after planting
while the atmosphere is still laden
with moisture, If possible before the
clouds have cleared away, cultivate
with a horse cultivator each side of
the rows as near the trees as posi-
Die. With a potato hook or garden
rake loosen the remaining soil above
the roots of the tree After the bright
sun has shown an hour on this loose
moist soil, bury your hand In 1T and
see how warm the soil is. All this
warm moisture will settle down deep
below the roots for future use. This
stored moisture by capillary action,
caused by the heat of day and coll
OF night, viii keep the moisture con.
stantly passing up and down past the
rootlets OF the tree, giving to them the
plant food gathered in solution as 1t
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13

have been arranged on the stage of
the auditorium.
At the afternoon session T. Corn
ellison of Eau Claire, Wis, raised a
lively discussion on the subject of
competition between creameries and
centralized plants. In a paper on
How Can Buttermakers Hold Their
Patronage Against Unwholesome
Competition and Yet Get Good Quail
ity of Cream" he advised butter
makers to do their work thoroughly
and well and conduct their business
in an open and frank manner. Com
petetitors are some times tricky, he
said, but 1t is only against the most
fragrant abuses that the law gives
and relief.
A. Slaughter of Menomonie, Wis,
pleaded for legislation against dis
elimination on the part of central
plants.
M. P. Mortenson of Cokato, Mimi,
read the last paper of the day on
Starters and Cream Separators.'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
HONORS MEMORY Of
HON. JOHN F. SELBY
TRAIL COUNTY COURT EuLo.
GiZEs THE LATE LAWYER OF
HILLsBoRo = HILDRETH PAID,
ELOQUENT TRIBUTE.

The opening of the term of dis.
trict court at Hillsboro this week was
taken up with memorial exercises for
the late Hon. John F. Selby. Reso.
lutions of respect were presented on
behalf of the bar of Trail county by
Hon. Frank w. Ames. who also de.
livered very able address. Among
the others who spoke were John Car.
mody, Theo. Kaldor, r. s. Enge and
Col. M. A. Hildreth. The eulogy of
the latter was remarkably fine one
and he went there from Fargo for
the purpose of paying this tribute to
the memory of the deceased, who had
SO long occupied an important posi-
ton in his county and state.
A response was made by Judg Pol.
lock, who ordered the resolutions
spread upon the records.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13

- t-ss - F.
sroWtn' which Is absolutely necessary
to ripen the wood and buds before
anearly frost. This early and vigor-
Gus spring growth is the whole secret
OF HARDNESS. Watch our native
shade and fruit trees They all have.
matured and ripened their wood and
Duds by the middle of the summer
Inc southern trees keep right on
growing as if it was always going to.
De summer. The early frost finds.
the tree in condition for the small
boyboy to slip the bark and make 4
wnistle. In this growing condition
tne tree is as easily frozen as POI
tato and may be killed to the ground
a late growth is sure death to even
our hardy native trees and fruits.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13

member of the house of representatives from
the Twenty-seventh Legislative district subject
to the choice of the republican voters at the
general primary election to be held in june,
1908, upon the following PLATFORM:
First. stand squarely upon the republi.
can platform adopted by the last national re-
publican convention at Chicago and upon the
platform adopted by the republicans of North
town.
Second. am for the election of c. B.
Little of Bismarck for United States senator
past political record for eighteen years in the
senate of North Dakota has amply demonstrate
ed that he has always stood for the best in.
terests of the Missouri Slope, and because !
consider him the peer of any candidate now
aspiring to that Office.
Very respectfully,
T. D. HUGHES
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13

moves through the soil. This ia /.
very important matter, as it explains
why SO many trees, bushes and house
plants fail to grow, or die, when thew
have plenty of water.
The philosophy Of this should no
thoroughly studied by those conten,.
plating irrigation. Bear IN mind that
all the successful irrigated districts
OF the world are located in warm
climate.
irrigation in North Dakota witho,
cultivation would be failure OWNS
to the cool nights.
The days of our great prairie fires
that burned away Dakotas great fur
coat, SO that the suns rays beat
against the bare earth and filled ii
with warmth to give off during the
night; these warm waves beating
against the cold ether waves of space
that would cause frost every month
In the year. Cultivated soil must take
the place of those great fires to warm
the earth and stand off the late and
early frosts.
One OF the principal causes of win.
ter killing is the farmer is too busv
putting in his crops which bring him
his bread and butter and leaves the
fruit trees to be cultivated late in
the season causing a late growth
which is caught by an early frost.
Early cultivation in the spring will
cause the ground to warm up before
the burning, dry air Of summer. which
Will cause an early and vigorous
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
For Sheriff

To sthe Voters of Burleigh County:
I hereby announce myself as candidate
for the Office of sheriff of Burleigh county,
county. am an old resident, having =, come ane
to this county in 1879 and have been a heavy
taxpayer for years. have served on the
police force Of Bismarck, was deputy sheriff
under E. c. Taylor, also under H. P. Bogue.
This experience would enable me to 20 into
the Office with knowledge of its duties
already acquired. This announcement is made
at the solicitation of friends and neighbors
and if elected agree to give the people
of this county the best service my energy
and ability will permit.
JOHN L. HUBERT.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
entitled to representation as follows:

The state committee will pass upon the
rights of those entitled to participate in the
preliminary organization of said convention,
and will meet for that purpose at 10 o'clock
1908, at the Leland Hotel in the city Of
Minot The credentials of all delegates and
all notices of contests of candidates must be
fled with the chairman or secretary of this
herein for the meeting Of the committee to
pass upon the rights of delegates, and no.
tees of contests must be accompanied by
written statement Of the grounds and aondi.
Of hearing and determining contests will be
given in accordance with the dates of filing
of such notices and statement.
By order of the republican state central
committee at meeting held in the city of
Fargo, Wednesday, January a2, 1908.
NJ. H. JEWELL, Chairman.
Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
For Sheriff

x respectfully announce to the republican
voters of Burleigh county that / am candi-
date, subject to their approval at the primary
election, for reelection to the Office Of
sheriff of this county.
now serving my first term as sheriff. Under
the law a person can hold this Office bu> two
consecutive terms and it my administration
of the Office has been such as to merit nomi-
confidence, and promise the people of this
county to do my duty, promptly, impartially
and fearlessly. I cannot say more; I ought
not to say less.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

To the Repablieam Electors, State Of North
Dakota:
In accordance with instructions from the
Republican State Central Committee a com
ysnti9n OF delegated representatives of the
Republican Party of this state will be held
at the Opera House in the City of AIinoe,
THURSDAY. MAY IA, 1908,
1t IL o'clock in the forenoon, for the pur.
pose of choosing eight delegates and eight
alternates to represent the state of North
Dakota in the national convention of repub.
licans called to meet in the city of Chicago
mate a president and vice president Of the
United States; and also to nominate four
presidential electors to be supported at the
next general election, and for the trans
action of such other business as may be
brought before it.
The basis of representation in said con.
vention shall be the average number of votes
cast for the two republican candidates re.
seiving respectively the highest and lowest
aote in each county in the state at the last
General election in 1906 Excluding judges
the supreme court, superintendent of
public instruction and railroad commission-
ers), giving two delegates at large to each
afs fo1 -s COUNTY t and On. additional dele
sra"''~. Il ~ votes, cast for the above Of
n~eis at said election, except in the new
counties of Adams, Bowman, Dunn and Het-
finger, which shall be entitled to three dele.
gates each in addition to the two at large
for each county.
Attention of the various county committees
3 called to the fact that the choosing of
delegates to the national convention and the
nomination of presidential electors are exempt.
ed from the provisions of the of 1907
providing for primary elections, and caucuses
and conventions should be held under the pro-
visions of law existing in the last national
sampaign year Of 1904 (Sections 59s-600 Re-
sised Codes 19O5.)
The different counties in the state will,
under the apportionment herein provided, be
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
I. w. HEALY.
FOR State Auditor


To the People Of the State of North Dakota,
70 Every Newspaper Within the State, and
Especially to the Republicans of the State
Of North Dakota:
sam a republican and shall abide by the
action OF the republican voters at the primaries
oa rs auditor Of Cass county from January,
1897, to March, 1903, I have gained some
knowledge of the work connected with this
once and refer to my official work as such
county auditor as criterion.
ne state auditor is the bookkeeper and &C.
countant for the state. He is member of ali
the important boards, needing his constant
If elected to the Office of state auditor
promise to make Bismarck, the capital CITY.
my home during my term of Office and to Der.
e oSns.s supervise e. and direct the work of the
as state auditor, or, where as such i have A 8
voice, shall deal honestly md ;n.tiv nS W..
ing in mind the welfare Of the people Of the
''-'@ respectfully y. ]. OLSON
For Representative
To the Voters of Burleixh coua.y:
l hereby announce myself as cand;d,..
for member OF the house of representative
IRON the Iwenty.seventh legislative district.
- 20 the decision Of the republican vot.
"a, 1908. = 's eiee'ion 70 DC held Jsne
i have been resident Of North Dakota
vear, inc nd Missouri e Slope for the past thireen
myself na to devote whatever ability I NAV ms.
s ssa to furthering the best interests Of Bu1.
leifh count county and the state Of North Dakota.
Little Of Bismarck, to the United States sen.
Nj Ne, ,Denneying that the western portion of
Moftn Dakota is entitled to Representatives. ~,
the delegation at Washington. ~
H. A. THOMAS.
/. For County Judge
10 the Voters Of Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself 40 !. ...s.,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
For Commissioner End District

To the Voters of the Second Commissioner
District of Burleigh County, North Da-
kota:
At the earnest request of many friends
have consented to be candidate for the
above Office, subject to the decision of the
republican voters of the district at the pri-
maries to be held in June, 1908.
I am an old resident here and think un-
derstand conditions as they exist
If should be nominated and elected I
can only promise to do my very best to give
the county an honest administr alton.
Respectfully,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
Political Feature Page

ballots shall be provided
Tor each party, all of same size, texture and
color. No square at top. Voter must make
X mark in square to the right of the name
of each candidate he desires to vote for. or
each group.
VOIERS-It is unlawful to vote, or call for
ballot, at the primary election, except a
ballot representing the party with which he
ON PRIMARY BALLOT
When time has expired for filing petition
and vacancy exists it may be filled by fling
petition and affidavit 90 days before primary
election. Where there is only one aspirant
1or certain Office and vacancy exists be-
trail committee may fill the vacancy.
SIlCkERS Candidate may be nominated
by. having his name written on ballot or
printed in form of a sticker, but only one
U. S. SENATORS Candidate receiving 40
per cent OF the votes of his party at primary
is the nominee, and if 40 per cent is not
received by any candidate the names of the
the highest number of votes go upon the
ballot in the November election and one
then receiving the most votes is the party
sE noRInes sSf9 ns The ilsgisature
auditors in April the officers to be nomi.
mated - -oA'-
After canvass of primary election returns
Sept. LIST he shall notify each candidate OF
his nomination. and publish list ii, newspaper
at bismarck, the capital = -
Places names of all candidates on of6c;a,
ballot. ~ oine'a'
OF RETURNS - July 9th, by
board composed of clerk of court. COUNTY
auditor, chairman of board of county com
missioners and chairman of republican and
democratic county central committees.
STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERsMR. D.
lhoskins, clerk of supreme court, Alfred
Blaisdell, secretary of state, W. L. Stock.
we'll superintendent of public instruction,
l. 3. Hanna, chairman republican state com.
mittee, and J. l.. Cashel, chairman demo.
e.a.ie state committee, meet at Office of Sec
re!ary OF state Sept LIST and canvass the
primary election returns; they shall prepare
statement and file with secretary Of state.
COMMlTTEES-Presen political comm;ttees
recognized until after primary election.
Al the primary in each precinct, each voter
may write in the names of three electors
1or precinct committeeman, the person { re-
celving the highest number of votes tn h
chairman. ~ "
The chairmen of the various precinct
committees constitute the county central
committee, and, meeting some time betwee,,
August LIST and 10th, must organize at The
county seat by electing chairman secretary
and treasurer, and at same time select a
legal voter as member of state central com.
mittee-one for each district WHERE tSere
IS more than one legislative district in a
county, and where two or more counties
comprise legislative district Committeeman
Is CHOSEN at meeting of the committeeman
OF the various counties held at the county
seat OF the senior county on or before
august 10Th. State committee meets at Biz
marck between Sept. LIST and 10th, oreanize.
adopt rules and promulgate platform mon
which candidates shall stand. Vacancies
hiled by committee.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
lEPUBLIcAN NATIONAL coNVEN-
TON
70 the Republican Electors of the United
-Stntps. |

States:
In accordance with established custom and
N obedience to instruction of the republican
ational convention of 1904, the republican
convention of delegated representatives of the
republican party be held in the city of Chi.
Mgo, in the state of Illinois, at IL O'Clock
soon on Tuesday, the 18th day of June, 1908,
president and vice president to be voted for at
the presidential election, Tuesday, November
g. 1908, and for the transaction of such other
t,siness as may properly come before it.
The delegates-at-large and their alternates
hall be elected by popular state and territorial
pnventions, of which at least thirty days
iptice shall have been published in some news
&per of general circulation in the respective
ate or territory.
The congressional district delegates shall be
lected by convention called by the republican
congressional committee of each district, of
ven published in some newspaper or news
Ppers of general circulation in the district;
provided, that in any congressional district
shere there is no republican congressional
Pmmittee, the republican state committee shall
&c substituted for and represent the congress.
ponal committee in issuing said call and max
ng said publication; and provided. that dele
kates both from the state at large and their
Aternates, and delegates from each congress.
sional district and their alternates, may be
elected in conformity with the laws of the
state IN which the election occurs; provided,
the state committee or any such congressional
committee SO direct; bur provided, further,
that in no state shall an election be SO held
as to prevent the delegates from any con-
gressional district and their a1ternates being
selected by the republican electors of that
district.
All delegates shall be elected not earlier
than thirty days after the date of this call,
and not later than thirty days before the date
OF the meeting of the next republican national
convention.
The credentials of each delegate and alter
nate must be forwarded to the secretary of
the republican national committee, at Wash
ngton, D: e., at least twenty days before the
late fixed for the meeting of the convention,
br use in making un its temporary roll.
HARRY S. New,
GMER DOVER, Chairman.
Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
For County connissioner

To the Voters Of the Second Commissioners
District, Burleigh County,
! hereby announce myself As candidate.
subject to the republican primary, for the
office Of county commissioner from the Second
Commissioner district at the solicitation of
friends in the county and city. believe INV
long residence az a farmer of this COUNTY
makes me familiar with the needs Of the
district and, if nominated and elected, I
pledge my best efforts for the interests Of the
A. D. COkDNER.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
PETERSON.
For County Treasurer

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
! hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office of county treasurer, subject to-
the decision of the republican voters at the
familiar with the records of that Office and
solicit your support for the same.
Yours truly,
WALTER E. SELLENS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
For Member Of LEGISLATURE

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
! hereby announce my candidacy as a re-
publican for election. as a member of the
house of representatives and solicit your sup
port and vote at the primary election to be
held in June.
promise, if elected, to see that, az far
as ! am able, every person has a fair deal.
and all interests of Burleigh county will be
looked ester to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
6. w. WOLBERT.
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For Assessor, end Com, pist.

To the Voters of the Second Commissioner
District:
hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office of assessor for the Second Commis.
sioner district, subject to decision of the vot-
in this county since was three years old.
l think have equal rights with any. I am
respectfully yours,
ROBERT E. EDBERG.
Francis, N. D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
For Sheriff

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the Office of sheriff of Burleigh county,
subject to the decision of the voters at the
primary election to be held in June.
l have lived in Bismarck for the past ten
years and trust that my record is sufficient
guarantee for the future.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
For Sheriff
To the VI

TO the Voters of Burleigh County:
respectfully announce my candidacy for
friends of Burleigh county for their support.
! have lived II years here. Have German
and English education. Occupation farmer,
near Baldwin. If nominated and elected, will
serve in that Office the best possible for county
and state.
JULIUS MEYERS.