Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-02
A Mean and UnCaLked For Article

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The contemplate slur cast at one OF tn pio!'No't
state officials by local paper which was Known ''
week as The State News, has caused Il storm OF pro-
test to sweep over the city. The article III G'eS'1o"
attempted TO belitte the work Of Commissioners o.
Agriculture and Labor W. G. GilDreath in connection
with the Third Annual North Dakota lnduStrs'! IN
position which drew thousands OF people to b'harcN
last month"; and caused the eyes Of the nation 10 10
turned towards North Dakota. OH account OF nc pros
ress along agricultural lines demonstrated at he o's
show The story even went SO far as TO state 'l'''
the exposition not Il success ana tAt lneic WAS
general dissatisfaction expressed by the exhibitors
and the visitors In contradiction Of that insnuation
there is the fact that the last evening OF 'Ae tx
position the men who represented the various couE'
ties at the show net in Mr.. Gbreatns once ana W
word and gift expressed their appreciation OF INC
good the exposition had done and the value OF tIc
show to- Interstate advertising medium. Hun
dreds of people expressed themselves heg highly
pleased with the showings made and there was not
single instance of dissatisfaction found, either among
the visitors or the exhibitors. The statement that
the show was failure needs no refutaton the en-
position speaks for itself and tie good that it VIII
do cannot be counted in dollars and cents. The
insinuation that MI Gbrcath has not and Will not
make proper accounting of the money expended
also, is direct Justification, as there has been Il
statement printed and distributed, showing all rc
ceipts and expenditures for the shows held i'll former
years, and possible there Will De report
made to the state auditing board as to the finances
Of the show held this year.
The Tribune believes that it i'll becomes paper.
especially one printed in the capital city OF the state
to criticize the management Of the Industrial 1Aposl'
tion as it is admittedly Of the best propositions
ever held in the state and has done more to promote
better farming and engender spirit of commendabe
friendly rivalry among the farmers of North Dakota
than any other public undertaking ever held i'll the
state Letters and words Of commentator have
been received by Commissioner Gbreah by the hun
dreds and farmers and land owners after witnessing
the excellent products Of the soil exhibited at the
exposition have taken renewed courage, have greater
confidence in the productive qualities Of the soil and
have greater hopes for the future Of this great com
monwealth
Carpng critics, puerile editors and Delittlins mtl
can be found in every city, town and hamlet in TIE
state They see no good in ony thing they do mo-
manage or control. Such men are detrlment to an!
community and if the state rid itself OF this cias
of men the sooner will come tie era of prosperit
and business expansion, not only in this city, but il
the entire state.
The following, from the Dakota Farmer, publisle
at Aberdeen written by a nan Who made Vls]
or several Gays at the eApOSllon llls ld anu ouo"
whether or not the show may be considered sue
CESS
"The Third Annual North Dakota Industrial Exp
sition recently held at Bismarck has aided anothe
mark indicative of the wisoddm Of its inception
was created principally to fill the gap left by the Jul
state fairs in the incompeteness OF their displays
agricultural products 1t has done this and more.
has grown with age beyond the original conception
its creators and now represents most SATISFACTORY
the best in North Dakotas agricultural and industri
development Held a. the state capital and its sc
graphic center brings it within easy and fair aces
to all parts of the state and enables many TO- enjt
something of the state fair who would be practical
unable to journey to the great states eastern borde
The slope country has felt it's responsibility in ma
ing this exposition success and has We'd with Il
eastern sections in bringing out the splendid coun
and individual agricultural exhibits that have maj
this exposition.
sThis exposition has been potent factor in e
couraging and exemplifying sane systems of farmil
1t has striven to teach the moral Of diversified far
ing operations in contrast to exclusive grain prodl
ton. 1t has proclaimed the gospel of in Nor
Dakota and has witnessed the most wonderful e7
luton in corn selection and breeding that the wht
northwest afords.qIt has brought the alfalfa i'd
home tosthousands andsnot county but points wi
pride to it's displays of alfalfa hay and seed. So wi
the silo and the undermining of farm homes. In Il
betterment this exposition has been leading I'M
ence in North Dakota for the past three years.
has been truly educational.
"The Industrial Exposition is no longer an exp
cnent 1t has proven itself and its steady growth
influence is assured. It is making for better thing
Sunday, November 2, 1913
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Harry Thaw doubtless feels that he is having
least . temporary advantage in the fight, 50 long g
keeps him out Of Matteawan