Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-09-30
The State of Oregon to Publish q
NewspaDer.

Philanthropist have been urged to
endow great newspapers as they en-
dow libraries and museums, the idea
being that only an endowed paper"
could be absolutely free, candid and
fearless. In Oregon, where pure and
absolute democracy, we are assured,
has finally been established, where
the people rule and officials tremble
and obey, they have different notions
about journalism. Millionaire aid is
not wanted. Dissatisfaction with the
Commercial press" has led to the
submission to the electorate of a pro-
posal for the publication by the state
of an official gazette and its free dis
tribution among the people.
The plan as carefully thought out
is ingenious and interesting. A board
of three "inspectors of government"
representing labor, the farmers and
the great commercial bodies is to
edit the paper. with expert help. The
paper would publish not merely state
news, state documents and reports on
county and municipal affairs, but
also news of progress and govern
mental experiments" all over the
world. Criticism and complaints of
official acts from citizens are to have
place In the paper, though no COM
munication must exceed 200 words
a blow to the verbose correspondent
or enthusiastic convert.
The referred measure limits the
maximum cost of the paper to 81 for
each registered voter, but If more
money should be needed the editorial
board would have to ask not the legis-
lature but the people for 1t, the in
tention being to make the board in
dependent of politicians and to dis
courage all intrigue and pull. Ad-
vertisements are barred; to this rule
there are to be no exceptions under
any disguise.
Oregon is our most advanced "soci-
illogical laboratory" Even Kansas
has to borrow from 1t. 1t is not un-
likely that the voters will approve
the bill in question and make the
state the publisher of a olive" journ-
al of the higher political and social
thought. But why not charge a
reasonable price? Papers given away
are not valued anywhere, and human
nature IS still human nature even in
radical Oregon.
Jack Frost paid us visit Monday
night but did little harm.
State Treasurer George G. johnson
left for Pierre Monday to resume his
duties.
Mrs. Joseph Bragstad entertained
the Lutheran ladies last Saturday
afternoon.
| Mrs. John Brenner and daughter
Miss Nellie entertained twenty ladies
of the Harmony chain Monday after
noon.
Ben Churchyard and a few friends
were out near the Worthing slough
looking for ducks Monday but we
have yet to hear Of any "big kill"
E. o. Hvattum will hold at his
place miles east of Canton at p. m.
Wednesday, October 5th, a public
sale. Mr.. Hvattum will sell his stock
of high grade blooded Herfords.
Col. Arthur Linn is in the Black
Hills this week and owing to the fact
that we lack fighting editor, we ask
that all mistakes be overlooked this
week. The Force.
Augustana College has opened again
for the fall term with a larger at
tendance than ever and Canton
should be proud Of her college and
boost for a school that offers such IN
excellent training for yonng men and
women.
Sam Mac of I1wood was IN Canton
Tuesday shaking hands with old
friends and handing out bills for In
woods coming celebration. Sam is .
booster and Inwood should be proud
of q man like Sam for his willingness
and ability to carry through anything
that Is for the good Of Inwood.