The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-10-31
Press Comment


Edinburg Tribune: AS the election
approaches 1t becomes more and more
evident that l.. B. Hanna is adding most
rapidly to his strength. The general
tone of the state press reflects the popu.
lar sentiment at this time in the most
optimistic prophesy al to the outcome
of the ~gnbernatoriaI contest. In this
connection it is well to note increasing
loyalty to the primary nominees, and
the more general adherence to the i'm
pied principles of the primary law,
Many of those who have antagonized
Mr.. Hanna since the primaries are now
most enthusiastic in furthering his in
t~erests in the campaign, and are leav-
ing nothing undone to promote his can
didacy.
New Rockford Transcripts: The peo-
pie Of North Dakota have in Commits
sioner of Agriculture and Labor, w. G,
Gilbreath a man who has done much to
place North Dakota on the map. His
handling of the industrial exposition
has also been mastery n he should
receive a big endorsement at the hands
of the voters on Nov. 5.
Milton Globe: If you vote for any
one but L. B. Hanna for governor, you
are experimenting with something that
mayor may not a out satisfactory.
will regret your experiment and wish
you had voted the other way. OF
course he has enemies who try to rake
up s~omething&in his past political ca
reer that will injure his chances of
| election. Despite all their efforts
IFnothing has been brought to light and
no charge has been made, save the
charge of stalwartism. Look into his
record with an impartial eye and you
Will find that even this charge has ne
foundation, as Mr.. Hanna has almost
without exception voted with the pro-
gressive movement and in every single
Instance in fhp hest infarnata Of hts
North Dakota constituents. He has
made a study of North Dakota wants
II knows what we need, and has al
all times given especial attention to the
best interests of the farmer. Mr.. Han.
ma is the owner of much LAND himself
and personally supervises the manage.
ment of his farms. He does not need
to experiment to find out what tht
farmer, the merchant, the professional
man or the laborer needs-he knows
And moreover, he acts.
Wahpeton Globe Gazette: There ap,
pears to be little doubt as to the cleo.
ton of /. B. Hanna, the republican can
didate for governor. The thirds party
candidate seems to be drawing very
few votes from the republican party, ir
fact, 1t appears that what little oppo
sition there is to Hanna will be spill
between the progressive and democratic
nominees thus making his plurality
larger than 1t would have been witt
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Tower City Topics: With Hon. L. B
Hanna as governor of North Dakota
as he surely will be, If the support of
very large per cent of the newspaper
over the state indicates anything, tn,
taxpayers can rest assured that the
state will be given a wise and econom,
ical administration and that the inter
ests of the state will be CAREFUL!
guarded at all times. AS a member O.
both branches of the Legislature and
representative in congress Mr.. Hanna
has always found time to look after tn
Interests of any citizen who required
his services and did 1t cheerfuly am
promptly. He LIS a man OF his wore
and what, he promises he performs
His experience in public life makes
him, we believe. the best qualified mar
to act as the chief executive of tn
state. Having been connected with thu
affairs of North Dakota for so long
time he knows its needs and Is there
fore in q much better position to loo
after and administer them than any on,
else. In voting for him every one cal
feel that they are voting for their owl
best interests and that his official a
well as his private acts will alwayi
make them feel proud that they helpet
to elect him.
Page Record: Congressman Ham;
is making an active personal campaign
over the state the same as he did be
fore the primary election, and will vii
out Just as he did then, but by a large
majority. 1t will be remembered tina
his opponents claimed to have him beat
en- at that time, just as they do now
EHoweYer, MI. Hanna always comes GU
with a good lead The people hay
faith N his ability and integrity.
Hamilton Independent: The presen
indications are that Il. 3. Hanna vii
be elected governor by a substantial
plurality.