The Dickinson press., 1912-08-31
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dent Conklin said that whenever he had
occasion to travel in other states he was
always glad to get back to Gods country
of North Dakota. Inasmuch as the tour
ing party was largely in the interests
of the North Dakota Industrial fair and
seeking to further interest the west
ern part of the state in its exhibits, he
must. at the outset give Commissioner
Gilbreatb credit for its organization.
When the matter of an Industrial fair
was suggested by Mr.. Gilbreath there
were some who tried to discourage him
in his efforts but the conclusion of the
FIRST years work showed him and those
associated with him the possibilities Of
the project and the fair for 1912 10 on q
much larger plan.
The fair was helped greatly by the
Northern Pacific, which, when the
committee were casting about for floor
space, came 10 their rescue by offering
the Northwest hotel and ever since then
the railroad people have been their o n
slant backers.
Mr.. Conklin congratulated Stark
county upon securing with the other
Slope counties an exhibit that would.
he believed. add greatly to the up
building Of the state az a whole and the
county in particular.
Mi. Conklin handed Mr.. Lillibridge
one on getting the Stark county land as
sessment reduced but MIR. Lillibridge
was plenty enough for him and said the
Development League of this county
wanted 10 see fair play for the tax payers
and did not propose to pay some other
county's share of the state tax.
A change was here given to the pro-
gram in a most pleasing solo by Bert
Price. with Armour g. Co., who. after
rendering in a clear baritone voice. a
popular song THE Roses was recall
ed, and gave a humorous song that met
with the heartiest approval.
Chairman Richards complimented tn e
state in having a supreme court without
a stain upon it and introduced Judge
A. A. Bruce. who had been fratern-
izing with judge W. G.. Crawford. to
give the next address.
Judge Bruce spoke of the great change
that had come over eastern people rela-
tive 10 the state of which we. her
people. are justly proud. We were toll
Grated, said Judge Bruce. by the rest of
the United States years ago, simply be-
cause we were an integral part of the
union but today North Dakota is receiv-
ed for her WI sake. Indeed it is fast
becoming one of the ideal states of the
union. We have in her a ::cohesiveenss
a co-partnership and q oaeness that ap-
peals to other states, and that makes
what would otherwise be a disintegra-
ted body a compact, composite whole.
The n~ationalities represented in the
state bring some Of the unworthy traits
from the old land, it is true, but the
major qualities are those for good and
welded together make a perfect whole.
The east. that cast a slur on IN fair
e%scutcheon, minimizing our culture,
education and moral life, is today
seeking, through its sons and daugh-
tiers, an entrance into our life. It is
when you hear them knocking at the
door, seeking an entrance into the very
heart of that which has been ignored,
that real value is discovered. Our min
eral resources. commercial opportuni-
ties and boundless prairie lands could
support so million people just as we'll
as Belgium o. other of the congested
countries of the world. Our soil posi-
bilities are making North Dakota the
Mecca for a worlds immigration.
Henry Klein. who, with his party,
joined the touring party at Richardton,
wal introduced by MI. Richards as one
of the we'll known hustlers from the
eastern part of the county and made
an interesting speech.
The key note of Mr.. Klein's address
was the value of competition. No town
or city could expect to make Roadway
without the push that competition
makes.
Clarence Winters. chairman of the
publicity committee, entered very fully
into details relative to the October fair.
Mr.. Winter said that the railways were
each viewing with the other as to space
and position for exhibits. The man
asement contemplated a ten thousand
foot floor space as against W last
year. There will be special days, N.
P. day. 500 day, Milwaukee day. old
settlers day, union day and the added
interest of a dog and poultry show,
with entries from kennels in Chicago,
Winnepeg and the Twin Cities. New
buildings will be erected for dairy
products, for more machinery and the
interesting sight of q silo being bull,
on the grounds will draw the crowd.