The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-04-30

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paid for the banquet, and not Mr.
Hanna nor Mr.. Gronna as the journal
states"
Excites Interest in 6IaisdelI.
A Washington dispatch says: The
attitude of North Dakota toward the
practical methods of the Standard Oil
CO. is attracting much attention
through the order Of Secretary Of
State Blaisdell that it must show
cause why it should not be forbidden
to do business in the state because OF
unfair discrimination in the sale OF
| its products at different points.
There is in consequence consider
able interest in the personality Of Mr..
Blaisdell. Reports Of his youth and
energetic abilities mark him as an
unusual man.
Some papers have made the mistake
Of supposing him to be Democrat be
cause Governor Burke is Of that po-
llitical phase. He should, however, be
credited to the stalwart wing OF the
Republican party, which is standing
for a continuation Of the polocy Of
President Roosevelt through the nomi-
nation and election Of Secretary Taft
as his successor.
The Stanley Sun is giving Commins-
sioner A. ]. De Lance a lot of rotten,
slushy writing which he does not de-
serve. Mr.. De Lance is doing all in
his power to benefit the constituents
of the Fourth Commissioners District,
and the voters in that community
should consider him, regardless OF
the Stanley Suns unwarranted abuse.
Bismarck Tribune: A noticeable
feature of the campaign is the grow
ing popularity of G. A. Johnson OF
Minot, Republican candidate for gov
ernor. Backed by the warmest and
most sincere support of his home peo-
pie Mr.. johnson seems to be no less
favorably received wherever he COS
in the state. Mr.. Johnson is the type
of a man who impresses his sincerity.
Socially, politically and professionally,
he is clean. honest and frank, and II
elected governor will make good.
or all the candidates making cam
paigns in the state none are receiv-
ing such flatering press notices and
assurances Of success at both the
primaries and general election as our
own C. A. johnson of Minot, candidate
for governor.
The people recognize in Mr.. John
son a man. OF ability and are railing
to his support. At the primaries he
will carry most every county in the
state Sawyer Clipper.
|. The way the Independent went after
the editor of the Plaza Pioneer was
something fierce. A few more such
doses and Bro. Smith may begin to
realize the "Me and Hansbrough' are
not the only pebbles on the beach
Sawyer Clipper.
Candidates for the legislature are
now before the people. The best
way to find out whether you want a
man elected or not is to go to him
and ask him what he is going to do,
If elected, about matters in which
you are interested. If his policy
I doesn't suit you vote for someone
i who is more fit When the man
from your district gets to the legis-
lature keep track Of his doings. He
is your hired man-remember that.
Write to him sometimes to encour-
age him if he is trying to do his duty,
and if he isn't remind him OF it.
The farmers of this state can get
just about anything they want in the
way OF laws If they go at It right.
In selecting legislators 1t Is not so
important to know what party brand
or tag they wear as to know what
|you can expect them to do II elected.
LIT is results you want and when the
men of your party understands this
thoroughly you will get better ser
4 vice and your party will be better
one. Take an interest in your law
makers. 1t will help you and it will
Ihelp them
4 Among the county candidates to
make the rounds this week was o. M
lChamplin of. Surrey, who was with us
Tuesday. Mr.. Champlin is out for the
ONCE of Clerk Of the District court
and is making a winning campaign
HE runs on his merits and refers the
voters to the hundreds OF acquain
tances he has over the county due. e
lhis long residence here and also fol
1.-THE fact that he used to be travelling
Representative for the Mccormick
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