The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-03
EDITORIAL COMMENT

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ynbn A johnson has been nominated for cover
nor Of Minnesota on the Democratic party for the
zhird time altho he had stoutly protested asalnse
it, and once declared that he would not accept tns
nomination under any circumstances Jonhsoa
gpuld much, rather have not received the nomlna- 4
sion He has held the Office for two terms, ana mas
made a conscientious capable governor He IS CON
sidered one of the greatest governors In the UNIT
ed states at this time notwithstanding this fact
ne was against being nominated the third time and
tI1ere are many Of the johnson admirers Who VIII
NOT vote for him on account of his already having
FAD the Office two terms Jacobson the candidate
Of the Republicans is a capable and will give
johnson a mighty hard race with good chance OF
being elected. Johnson is defeated, will have lost
much OF his prestage. He is too good man to
ba sacrificed and should be allowed to make thea
light for the senate which it is believed he has been
Intending to do for some time
According to statement made by the county
treasurer to the board of county commissioners
recently, Ward county has approximately a quarter
OF million dollars in her Golfers This the
amount on hand June 80, 1908, or to be more
act The sum was s225,Ss435. The outstanding
amount yet it looks to the Independent as tho it
would be business to take up as many of these out
standing warrants possible and stop interest
Them. Figuring interest on the $225,000 at seven
cent, the amount of interest that the warrants
dragging you will find that the county is paying
about forty dollars day interest that could be
cut down. Forty dollars day would be quite
little bit saved, for it would to $4,000
In year. Ward county is in prosperous condition
Notwithstanding the large amount of outstanding
warrants, but we believe that with a little eng-
Eeer;ng and careful expenditure, the county could
soon be placed on paying basis. Since Jan. l. this
year, the county has collected in 1921 42813, up to
June 80.
The Independent is glad to note that the butter
and egg commission man who operated for several
months in this city, has flown the coop" and we
Bear that he has gone back to Bismarck where he
belongs This fellow made many mistakes in
weighing his butter and counting his eggs, many
~ fact that the merchants Of many Of the sur.
rounding towns went after him properly. Peter
Bertleson recently down from Kenmare and
demanded a check for about s26-and got it--for \
shortage in the payment for some produce-and
Included his fare to and from Minot and his
hotel bill while in this city. Others demanded
gone money which they believed belonged to them,
and many succeeded in making the fellow come
afiru j. r. Nelson, the Granville merchant was up
after about $40 which he believed is coming to him.
snf arrived too late. Such business methods hurt
aalno' and the quicker such concerns quit the city
ane better it will be for the men who want to do
business in a conservative careful manner
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The Independent certainly would like to see the
powers that be, investigate the recent freight in
crease OF the railroads It is right for the rail
roads to charge much for hauling a five pound
package from Minneapolis to Minot as it does for
100 pounds? This is what is being done. Think OF
Fa-lng $l.lo for small package which perhaps
cost you quarter in the first place We believe
shat the railroads be compelled to adjust this
5aae SO that it will be burdensome for the com
mpn people After all, they are the ones who will
haVe to pay the extra charges. Here is a chance
Tor some of the party leaders to get in their
Work and show the masses that they are with them
The refusal OF the prohibition state convention to
endorse Governor John Burke for second term Il
certainly cold rebuke from the action OF that
party two years ago. It is evident that the prohi-
bifion people are generally getting their eyes open
to the exact attitude OF Gov Burke on this cues
ton. Gov Burke never claimed that he was
prohibitions that he is in favor Of the prohibition
law of North Dakota All that he ever claimed was
that The law is on statute books and ought to
be enforced" This is long ways from being in
sympathy with the principles Of prohibition
The farmers should remember that Minot a.
was has been OF the best graiy markets in the
state, There is just enough rivalry between the
buyers to insure the best possible grades and the
IDp rUtch prices. a couple OF hundred Thousand
bushels OF grain ought to be marketed here snd It
WDdl1 not surpffye us much IL the number would