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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-04
THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY.


primary last Tuesday eclipsed somewhat by the
interest in the result of the election. The that
TO other election that kind ever was held
overlooked feature of unusual interest," for the
reason that within the last few years the people
have become accustomed to direct primaries
that they do not regard presidential primary
extraordinary event. But the spectacle OF
Western state leading off in movement which has
become already national issue, and obviously des-
tined to overturn every rule that has heretofore
governed the selection presidents is we'll worth
reviewing.
The Republicans of North Dakota poed about
forty-eight thousand votes. The Democrats did not
poll anything like so large percentage OF their to-
tai vote because it agreed that there should be
10 fight there on Governor Burke for the Demo-
cratic nomination. But the forty-eght thousand
votes cast by the Republicans makes wonderful
showing in favor Of the presidential primary. That
is more votes than the Republicans poled in North
Dakota two years ago. when there were full state
and congressional tickets to elect, and within ten
thousand Of their vote cast for President in 1908.
Under the Presidential Primary Law in North Da-
kota the candidate supported by the postmasters
and federal officeholders was not in the running.
The progressive sentiment in the state entirely
eliminated President Taft from the race. Under
delegate convention system such situation could
hardly exist. The federal machine and hepoiti
clans would have made the President one of the
leading candidates.
But postmasters cannot dominate primaries.
There is chance to bolt presidential primary
such as North Dakota held last week. The dele
gates instructed to vote for La Toilette 40 long
as in their judgment he Is in the race After that
they will 60 to Roosevelt the second choice Of the
voters of the state Scheming politicians and brok
ers in federal patronage cannot bolt the expressed
will o. the North Dakota election. A national COM
nittee could not be counted upon to unseat the del
egates elected by majority of the voters If those
delegates carried with them certificate of election
such as the North Dakota delegates will carry to
Chicago.
North Dakota has reduced its representation In
political conventions to the safe and rational basis
OF taking the matter out Of the hands Of politicians
and restoring it to the people, where it prop
cry belongs. Five other states have the primary
law, including New Jersey, thanks to Governor Will
son, and Massachusetts, thanks to the efforts Of
the Roosevelt men.
1t is worth the while of any thoughtful citizen
Roosevelt awakened the progressive conscience OF
the Nation ten years ago. revealed so forcefuly
In the single item of the presidential primary IS
held in North Dakota last Tuesday 1t is one of the
sas City Star.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-04

The Independent understands that Jens Gie.n
would become a candidate or county commissioner
again i he could only BE- sure that the Independent
would let him alone. Now the Independent wants Mr..
G!ein to understand that as far con-
cerned he should have hestancy in entering
the race providing he considers that his official
record can stand the glare Of the lime light. we
don't intend to make any personal fight on Mr.
Glein Let the voters consider his record Ii +
can be shown that is to the best interest Of the
tax payers that he be returned naturally the voters
" Guild be foolish to support any one else. Mr.
Glein and the other commissioners could furnish
the voters with the necessary data by urging an in
vestigation of the record of the present board
Don't YOU think the voters are entitled to It?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-04

After eight years. Colonel Roosevelt reappeared
in Minnesota last Saturday in the form OF presl-
Dental candidate. In ten hours, the Colonel ad-
dressed nine audiences in the Twin Cities, the arg'
est crowd being 10000, that packed the huge st.
Paul auditorium. The Colonel attacked Taft bitter
ly on the presidential primary question, and also
because the president has failed to carry out the
plan for commission for country life. He referred
to La Toilette but once when he said: I am not
concerned with the personal fortunes OF any man
least o. all my own Ny interest Is in the great
cause for which we are struggling, to see these
principles for which we striking triumph
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-04

The Appeal to Reason announces that It Is going
to suspend publication. The Appeal has served
purpose, but is longer regarded by Socialists -
an ideal Socialist It is too radical and while
1t has told great deal Of nvarnshed truth the 80
cialists have other publications far more useful
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-04

Using North Dakota tcr Al erample Illinois has
passed preferential presidential primary bin. A.
vavs knew those fuckers were right At heart.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22

Ridgeyille she took It into her mead
to start something.
The men succeeded in climbing In
to the wagon and the COW started
down the railroad tracks. Day and
Smithson chased her and when they
reached an open field the cow turned
on them. Smithson, who weighs more
than 200 pounds, and Is somewhat
slow Of foot made a bee line tyr a
fence. Just as his coat tails dlsap-
peared on the other side the COW
hinged for him. Day had taken
refuge behind a tree and the COW
went on about her business until Day
thought be would persuade her TO re-
turn to town. She was not in mood
to obey commands and when she
caught glimpse OF Day she started
for him with lowered head. Day beat
her to a tree by about three feet.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
HER AILMENT
A COMMON ONE
Happy Experience Of Mrs. Dill;nger.
Who Finally Found Relief in
Cardui, The Woman's Tonic.

West Baden, Ind.-"For about four
years says Mrs. Sarah Dillinger, Of
this place, Il suffered with an allment
common to women, and | wac so poor
~ that l could not DO my work.
Since taking Cardui. the womans
tonic, am stout, and able to work al
day. hard. 1t is certainly q great
medicine for women. l recommend
Il to great many ladies'.
My daughter Is now taking Cardui
and it seems to be helping her al
ready, although she has now taken
only one bottle.
Cardui Is the best medicine I ever
took. 1t has done me SO much good,
It saved my life, and | can't praise
1t too much"
Every woman would always keep
Cardui handy. for use when needed, il
she knew what benefit it gives. In
cases where weakened vitality makes
the body and brain seem tired and
WORKOUT.
A few doses Of Cardui, at the right
time, will often save much suffering
by preventing a more serious sick
ness.
To relieve pain and misery. due to
womanly troubles, nothing has been
found. during the so years that 1t has
been before the public to take the
place Of Cardui.
Won't you try It?
n. B.-Write TOT Ladies' Advisory
Dept, Chattanooga Medicine CO., Chat
tanOOEa, Tenn, for Special Instruc-
lions, and 84-page book, "HOme Treat-
ment for Women" sent in plain wrap.
per, on request.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
Shows Nerve, Then Faints.

Camden, N. AT the point of re-
volver, Mrs. Mary Borich of Master
street and Ferry avenue the other aft
ernoon compelled a thief to drop
some jewelry he had stolen after he
had engaged board at the house. and
then hustled him into the street. Hard.
ly had the thief disappeared before
the woman tainted, but soon was re
vived by neighbors. Early in the day
q welldresed youth, who gave the
name Of Stanislaus Sobliski, was di.
fected to room upstairs. Mrs. Bor,
lch later became suspicious and caught
him In the act of taking jewelry from
her room.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
HorrIbie!

Il think the worst pun ! ever
heard" Ode Wolf Hopper is taiking)
was perpetrated in my presence the
other day A bachelor friend OF mine
has curious custom OF never carry
ing or even possessing a watch. J
was talking to him about this, and
said:
How do you know what time 1t is
in the morning. when you want to get
up?'
That's easy replied he. MY
neighbo keep chickens. The rooster
ia nv crownometer.' THE Sunday
Magazine.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
Didn't Fully Understand.

A New York Judge went over to Ire
land recently and met the brother Of
tom" Costigan, well-known dis
trict leader in one wing Of the Democ-
racy. The Judge told Toms broth
err in Ireland all about what a great
man tom" had become, about his
popularity and influence, devotion to
politics. The brother, instead of shar-
ing the judges enthusiasm, looked
anxious. Before you CO." said Tom s.
brother, please satisfy me on one
point. Isn't all this attention to
politics interfering with my brothers
BUSINESS"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22

To remove nicotine from the teeth.
disinfect the mouth and purify the
breath after smoking. Paxtine IS
boon to all. Al druggists. 25c box
or sent postpaid on receipt OF price by
The Paxton Toilet Co, Boston. Mass.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
r ell l..

Mrs. Murphy-So you son Dinnis fell
from his airyoplane? Sure. OF thought
he was learnin to fly in a corrispon-
dence school,
Mrs. Casey-He was, but he
shtopped short in the middle OF a les
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
KIDNAPPED a Monkev

new Woodworking a little mon
Icy suspended from her neck. Mrs.
%inicent Miller Of London, landed
we're rom the steamer Cedric. She kid
aaped the little fellow from his mother
n Africa.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
Matched Grasshoppers.

Graham, Mo.-After Matching chick.
ems In an incubator. Allen McNeal
Matched a swarm Of grasshoppers in
me same Incubator to feed the young
spring fries.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22

The man who says he would be WILL
ing to die for a girl during the court
ship stunt may after marriage wish
he had.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
The Bunco Game.

you can't fool all the people all
the time"
You don't need to; II you can fool
half of the people some of the time
YOU can make a good living"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
Fight With Gun and Gas Pine.

Fight With Gun and Gas Pipe.
Cnlcago.-Folfowing a fight growing
out Of quarrel over a penny ante
same, Michael RADIUS and Peter Mar
'ick are dying In the hospital. One
useo gun. the other a piece of gas
pipa
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
Why They Struck.

Chicago.-Waiters of the Illinois
Athletic club went on strike when
they saw the words mo tipping allow
90" printed on the menu cards. They
make $50 q month in wages, they say.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
The Governor Promised

: AiOany. N. WHEN Governor
=. auto became stuck in the mud,
mer refused to pull It out until
sovernor would promise to sign a
~ se roads bill. The governor prom
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
Removes lion's Claw.

sa'caso.-Half dozen physicians
1u score of veterinarians performed
s,.. e.auon on a lion belonging to q
1s mere The brute was rendered
=. oseious and a claw removed from
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22

II woman did not turn man out OF
paradise, she has done her best ever
since to make it up to him.-Frederick
Sheldon
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22

Lots of people live and learn the
things that are Of no use to them.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22
DIR. PIERCE'S FAVORITE PRESCR
has ito value in thousands Of like the following:

When the nervous man reaches the
top, he Is apt to look around for the
fire escapes.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-06-22

A pure, mild and potent laxative Garfield
Teal All druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
PARKER FOR AUDITOR.

Mr.. James Parker has announced his
name as candidate for county auditor
subject to the republican primaries.
James is one of the best qualified men
in Polk county for said Office as he has
worked in that Office for more than 10
years and is an expert on the books
of Polk county. He was city assessor
for four years and he made many
advance methods and efficient skill
that he put into execution and
demonstrated his knowledge and worth.
He has always been a republican but
has never held or asked for an office
before his many friends know his I'M
usual qualifications and urge the peo-
pie to support him. He is friendly to
our race and will give them an equal
chance if they are found worthy. Mr..
Parker s platform is an economical and
business like administration the county
business to be done in legal way and
no favoritism shown giving each man
an equal chance. He solicits your sup
port and vote June 3.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

That there is an opportunity to nom
mate and elect a negro constable at
this time is conceded by every negro
familiar with politics in Polk County.
There are twenty-eight candidates in
the field for the position. A. L. Smith
and his friends are pleased to see so
many candidates in the race against
him as the vote will be so divided that
the two high men will not possibly poll
very large vote. We predict that our
candidate will lead the field Of candi-
dates against him. And yet, while we
feel assured of that, it behooves every
negro in Des Moines to support him to
the finish by their votes and in fuence.
He is and has been a resident of Des
Moines nearly twenty years, and dur
ing that time has been in business con-
tinuously and has always taken an ae-
tive part in politics. He has never
asked for any Office heretofore for HIM
self, but has always done everything in
his power to aid other worthy negroes
to secure political recognition. We ad-
vocate his candidacy and appeal to our
citizens regardless Of color or nation.
atty to support him for constable as we
are justly entitled to at least one place
on the ticket Mr.. Smith is q frater.
nifty man Of high standing and has :
wide acquaintance and host Of friends
who desire that our race 30 given rec.
egnition through Ais nominstion. Il =
now up u tAs republicans " give us1
! square deal. J. CLIFF WILL1ANO.}
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
FISHER roR MEMBER OF BOARD,

Mr.. A. c. Fisher of Saylor township
has announced his name as candidate
for the office Of supervisor Of the oth
district. Mr.. Fisher is one Of the sub
stantial self made farmers of that com.
munity. He was nominated and elected
three years ago and now asks for his
second term. He has made good,
honest member of the board and is now
chairman of the board by his age and
experience and contact with men has
made him one of the best supervisors
on the board. His district comprises
the townships Bloomfield, Walnut, Say
lor. Four Mile and Allen and his many
friends think it no more than right that
he should be returned TO serve his sec
ond term. He has lived in Polk for
many years and has never before held
any county Office. He has treated the
colored people fair and now solicit
their support.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
Notice to Redeem from Tax Sal,

Notice to Redeem from Tax Sale.
ToJ. T. Gutman:-Th person in whose
name the real estate described below
is taxed
You are hereby notified that at a
regular tax sale held in and fer Polk
County, Iowa. on December Seventh,
1908, the following described real estate
to-wit:
Lot twenty (2O in Block Three (9 in
Jacks Plat now included in and form
ing part of the City of Des Moines,
Polk County, Iowa, was sold to W E.
Kersey for the payment of taxes for
the year 1907 thereon, and certificate
of purchase was duly Issued to him by
the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa,
therefor that said certificate has been
duly assigned to E. C Worthington
who is now the legal owner and holder
thereof. @ #. ~'.
That the time for redemption from
said sale will expire and q deed for said
real estate will be issued to him by the
treasurer Of said Polk county, Iowa,
unless redemption from said sale b
made within ninety days from the com
pistsd service Of this notics.
Dated, De- kotHss, Isva, April q, 1ol2.
!. 6. Wsstaiagtoa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
MT, PLEASANT, IOWA.

Miss Latisha Mccain of Monmouth is
visiting relatives and friends in the
city.
Mrs. Lucian Carter has returned to
Mt. Pleasant after spending the Win
ter in Streatir.
Mrs. Chas. Watson and children are
visiting at the home of her mother,
Mrs. II. Hedge.
Mrs. Hedge and daughter Ruth We're
Burlington visitors.
Among those who attended the high
school banquet given by the juniors to
the seniors were Misses Fac Mosley, be-
ing a junior, and Ruth Hedge and
Madden Burnaugh, seniors. A very en-
ioyable time was reported.
Preparations are being made to en-
terrain the Sunday school convention
and ministers and deacons union here
from II to Is.
The Kings Daughters held their
regular meeting Friday. Mesdames
Harry and Ralph Burnaugh were host
esses at the home of the latter. The
ladies are planning for an entertain
ment July for improvements on their
church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
CEDAR RAPIDS.

Last Sunday was very busy day at
Bethel A. NJ. E. church, although Rev.
Hackley was at general conference.
Rev. Ford filed the pulpit Sunday
morning in the evening there was q
short discourse by Rev. E. c, Thomas.
after which the Allen Guards render
ed splendid program which was enjoy
ed by all.
We are very sorry to note that we are
soon to lose one of our best families
this being Mrs, Francis Holly and dau-
ghters, who expect to leave for Gales
burg, Ills. to make their future home.
We will miss them in the church as all
were faithful workers. as well as else
where.
Mrs. Jennie Robinson is indisposed
but we hope for her speedy recovery.
There will Re an entertainment on
Wednesday evening. given by the j. S.
Y. club, preparatory to the state meet
ing, which convenes in Sioux City in
May. Mrs. Mary Joyce delegate, MRS.
A. j. Gray, alternate.
We are having juvenile choir for
morning service at Bethel A. M. E
church.
Miss Mabel Price has accepted posi-
ton with the Bayson Drug Co.
Rev. R. Holly viii preach for us on
next Sunday evening. We hope there
will be large attendance, as he was
pastor of the church for four years.
There is going to be some very lone
some boys around here in few weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

Mr.. l.. NJ. Young has announced
his name as a candidate for con-
stable of Les Moines township, West
Des Moines, subject to the primaries.
He was born in Madison county in
1882; came to Polk in 1894, worked
in the Des Moines Bridge and Iron
Works, after which he was employed
in the Des Moines City Railway Co.
as conductor. He has never before
asked for an office. He is the only
candidate that is endorsed by the
labor league. He will endeavor to
treat all classes fair He is a repub
lican worker and his many friend:
among the street car boys are only
asking that you give him one of you,
two votes for constable on June 3rd
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

mONGEH fOH OONS ABLE.
We present the cut Of Mr.. T. D.
Munger, who is a candidate for con-
ADDITIONAL LOCALS FROM PAGE
stable of Des Moines township or
West Des Moines. He was born in
Kansas in 1872, came to Polk County
in 1872, where he was educated in
the public schools. He has never
asked or held an office. He worked
as an engineer on the c. 3. 60. Ry.
Co., having worked from the bottom
up to machinist in the motive power
and has some fine letters of credit
and recommendation from the Bur-
lington head offices in Chicago. He
was police officer for one year; also
served in the secret service four
years and has made good. He is at
present employed in the post office.
He solicits your vote at the primaries.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

came to Des Moines in 1871 where he
has lived ever since. He has never
before asked or held any Office, al
though q republican worker. He has
been in the real estate business for
the past IS years. Hee believes in
strict business methods and will give
all people an equal chance before him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
Grass catchers -Dawson's.
MCCOY FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY

This week we present to our readers
the name of Lawyer Hugh B. Mccoy
Of Oskaloosa, Iowa, who is q candidate
for the republican nomination for
county attorney Of Mahaska county,
subject to tho primaries. Mr.. Mccoy
was born In 1878, educated il the pub
lie schools. Later Ne attended Penn
College and Anishsd q the Iowa Wes-
lsysa Co!lsss, Admitted 70 ~ pRac.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

There will be given at the A. NJ. E.
church a grand concert and supper on
Friday evening May "a for benefit of
said church, the affair is under the
management of Mrs. T. II. Sturgis.
The Iowa State Federation of col
ored women s clubs will convene in our
city May 2s-29-3o, 1912, and great
preparations are being made to en-
terrain the guests when they come.
A new society has been organized In
the city to help the church and out
side work. 1t could be called rescue
society and their motto, ''Lift up as
they climb" Mrs. J.. Fl. Hudsin is
the organizer. ~ ..,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

We present the name of Dan Nc
Nearney. who is candidate for con.
stable for West Des Moines or Des
Moines Township. Dan was born In
our city thirty-four years. ago and is
self-made young man, who is well
known in the city. He is at present
city health inspector. He has never
before held or asked for an elective
office. He received the recommends
ton Of the Labor League few nights
ago and his many friends believe
that Dams long residence in this city,
his active work for the G. 0. p, his
wide acquaintance, his experience, all
go to prove him as the logical can
didate for one of the constables Of
Des Moines township. He is a good
friend of the colored people and
those who know him speak we'll of
him. He asks your support and vote
at the primaries.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
Screen Doors-Dawson's.

Lame back is usually caused by rheu.
matism of the muscles of the back, for
which you will find nothing better
than Chamberlain s LiuiUant. For
sale by al dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

tice Of law in 1908, He has been in
actual practice ever since and has never
before held or asked for any county
office. He is the SON of Judge Ben
Mccoy, who for many years lived here
and he was good friend of the col,
ored people. Let the colored voters or
old Mahaska vote for Young Mr..
Mccoy in June. A. .-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

WILCOXEN FOR SUPERVISOR. n
The above cut is the well known
real estate man Mr.. "A. s. Wilcoxen,
who is a candidate for member OF the
board Of supervisors from Des Monies
township, first district. which COM
prises all Of West Des Moines. He.
was born in New York in 1S4S and