The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-06-18


derstand that Marshall and Gronna
are more nearly owned by Aldrich and
Morgan than any who have represents
ed the state at Washington. They
would now be the agents of the cor
porations IL they had not played both
sides Of the game and lost the conf
dence Of party leaders. Now they
mount the progressive band wagon and
Guido honest men in their endeavors
to discredit those who are known to be
honest in their attempts to serve the
state and the republican party.
Monango Journal: Tom MarshalPs
Dickey county neighbors and friends
smile wisely and wink knowingly at
his attempts to hoodwink the voters
of the state into believing him such a
political purist. OF course if Tom
really succeeds in fooling enough
voters to elect himself why we will
be pleased he is a home man and be-
cause we have the laugh on the other
fellows after they find out what they
have done, You see Tom was once an
officer holder in the republican party
and served several years as a member
Of congress at washington. However,
he did so little outside of drawing his
salary that most people over the state
have forgotten he ever sat in congress-
He had many splendid opportunities
then, If he had been of large enough
calibre, to be a LaFollette, a Hughes,
Cummins or Dolliyer, whom he now
processes to follow If "Our Tom
''the man who does things-and ev-.
drybody make good then
how can he make the voters believe
he will make good this time? But
perhaps Barnum was right when he
said the American people like to be
humbugged" and so after all they
might elect Tom.
Regent Times: George H. stone Of
Mott, the popular states attorney, is
a candidate for insurance commission
er, and his name will be before the
voters at the coming primary election
for the republican nomination for that
Office. Mr.. Stone is well and favor
ably known in the state He removed
to Mott over three years ago and has
been states attorney of Hettinger
county since it's organization
He is a capable and reliable young
republican, good representative. of
the young republicans of the state
who are taking part in the develop
ment and growth OF North Dakota and
particularly of the western part, where
additional lines of railroad have
brought in an increasing population. If
nominated and elected, Mr.. stone will
make a first-class commissioner of in
surance.
The territory west of the Missouri
river has never been represented and
Mr.. Stones endorsement at the primar-
les will be a fitting recognition of this
section.
Cooperstown Courier: Two weeks
from next Tuesday the primary cleo
ton will be held. At this writing 1t
looks as If McCumber was a sure win
ner for a place on the official ballot
next November which is equivalent to
an election. The race for the short
term seems to be an exciting one be-
tween Judge Engerud and Congress-
man Gronna with Thos. F.. Marshall
making valiant fight to save himself
from being tagged at the Apole Con-
| gresham Hanna is a sure winner
which is conceded by both factions
H. t. Helgesen, Bardi Skulason. AL
fred Blaisdell and James johnson, OF
Minot, will fight it out for the second
congressional nomination with the
chances a little bit in favor of the
former. For governor James Al,
Buchanan and c. A. Johnson are max
ing a close fight with H. II. Aaker
coming along at q pretty stiff clip
1t is hard to tell who will be winner
in this contest but it is safe to say
| that 1t will be either Buchanan OF
johnson.
/ Williston State: The people Of Scha-
fer and vicinity will no doubt feel a
| peculiar interest in the candidacy 81
| Thomas f. Marshall for the United
| States senate. This interest will nc
doubt be largely due to Mr.. Marshall's
interest in the telephone system which
used to reach Schafer but which has
been down for many months. The
service OF the Dakota Western Tele-
phone Co. is bad enough when it il
running, but when the wires to .
neighboring county seat are down fol-
many weeks and no effort is made By
the telephone people to secure an i'm
i provement of conditions there Is one
potent influence. Teach the world thai
you can strike back You people who
have been saying harsh things about
the Dakota Western Telephone Co
have one chance here and now. Vote
against Tom Marshall for United
States senator.
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