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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

treasurer and general manager, his
private secretary being man by the
name of Lewis, who writes the news
papers of his district as follows: II
am writing you to learn if we may de-
pend upon you to assist thru the ed
itorial and news columns Of your pa
per to secure Mr.. Norton's reelection,
and to present the work that he has
done in Congress to the readers of
your paper" Most of the publishers
would be willing to "enlighten" their
readers concerning what Mr.. Norton
has done in Congress at regular adver-
Using rates and it wouldn't require
a great deal of space at that. So
many of our Congressman figure that
they are not making good unless they
secure enormous appropriations, and
this is about the extent of Mr.. Nor
tons work down at Washington. A
Congressman's ability should not be
measured by the amount of federal
coin that is spent in his district.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

The Ward County Independent
should read up on the legal residences
of some of the candidates for state
offices. It says this week in editorial
comment that there are no less than
half a dozen candidates for state Of
fees from Bismarck this year.
Among the twelve it includes Thar
alison, whose residence is at Grafton;
Reeder, who resides at Anamoose, and
Hebron, whose home is at Dickinson.
That narrows the list down somewhat.
Elk.
The Independent wasn't referring
to the legal residences of the above
named candidates, but where they &C
tually lived. For instance, Tharalson
advertises in the Grand Forks Herald
that his family resides in Bismarck;
Reeder is custodian of the State Cap
itol and Hebron is the left bower in
Andy Miller's Office.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

The Independent is watching the
fight for sheriff over in Renville coun.
ty with considerable interest. The
candidate who seems to have all the
best of it is George Scofield of Crane
Mr.. Scofield was in business in Grano
but unfortunately lost his store by fire,
He has paid taxes in Renville county
for years. He is a big, good hearted,
conscientious gentleman, and one who
has friends by the hundreds, because
he treats his fellow men right. The
southern half of the county where he
resides, is with him almost to man
and he will make splendid showing
in the north end as we'll.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

The county appears in a very rosy
condition just now. Most of the seed
ing has been completed, tho it is said
that it is safe to sow barley until
June 20, generally. If you have an
eastern friend visiting you, take him
out to see one of the alfalfa fields at
the John Ehr, Major Person or John
REM farms. He will marvel at the
number of silos that have been con-
structed in the county, at the herds
of fine mich cows, droves of hogs and
sets Of good farm buildings. OF course
we are going to get crop this year
and indications are that it will be a
good one. Land in this section of the
state ought to double in value in five
years. This isn't a real estate adver-
tisement. We haven't an acre of land
that is for sale.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

For the benefit of those who may
not possibly be at home on June "a,
we want to call attention to the absent
voters law, which gives everybody a
chance to participate in the primaries,
if they have registered, whether they
are at home that day or not. Within
thirty days of the primary, the voter
may make application with the county
auditor for ballot and after the bal
lots are printed, the auditor will send
one to the address of the party, who
may mark it and return to the auditor.
Many will take advantage of this law
which appears to be good one.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

Already there are practical results
Of the Soo's immigration movement,
Eleven eastern farmers were sent to
Garrison this week and everyone Of
them bought land. Twenty-Five visit
ed Darlington and nineteen purchased
farm homes. One hundred seventy.
five are routed for various sections Of
the state next week. In short time
prospective settlers will arrive by the
hundreds. This is the greatest move.
ment ever started in the state and il
will result in great deal of good
thanks to the 500 and Major Murphy
the originator of the plan.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04
STATE NEWS

Ben Enochson of Kenmare is maxi
ing an interesting fight for the nomi-
nation for county commissioner.
Road overseers in all parts Of the
county have gotten busy an good work
will result.
Fred Dockton of Anamoose lost five
horses from lightning and three others
were badly injured.
Adam Pfeifer, an Anamoose farmer.
was instantly killed by lightning. He
leaves wife and several small chill
dren.
0. R. Fisher, formerly publisher Of
the Bantry Advocate, is now located at
Little Falls, MINI.
R. S. Bradley, who was in the steam
fitting business here several months.
has returned to Chicago. He writes
that the weather is very hot in Chi
cago, the thermometer registering 90
in the shade Sunday. There are MANY
men out of employment and big
brick strike is on which stops all build,
ing operations.
Cap. Wigdahl, the big, good-looking
cigar salesman from Fargo, is here
boosting the R. B. cigars, which are
having phenomenal run over the
state. Manson Bros. of this CITY are
jobbing these cigars. They are manu-
featured in New York and this is the
first time that western dealer has
been able to handle them.
Pres. Crane has started the erection
of a fine bungalow on Roach avenue
which will be completed some time
during the summer. This is not far
from the Normal school.
Mr.. Ferris of the Leland Depart
ment store, is building a $4,000 bun
galow on Roach avenue.
Seventeen hundred and nineteen
Pierce county voters registered their
political affiliations with the assessors
this year. Of these 1883 were repub-
licans, 522 were democrats, 100 were
socialists and 8 were progressives. @
The extent Of the hog and cattle
industry in this section Of Richland
county is not realized by many Of
our own people, and it will doubtless
surprise some Of our people to learn
that during 1918 John Jones shipped
over $500 head Of hogs from this
point. This is in addition to cattle and
sheep Of which he shipped a large
number. He averaged a shipment .
week throughout the year. M. A.
Whipperman shipped SO cars Of live
stock during the same period, and 9th
er parties also shipped several cars.
Hankinson News. .s ii
In LaMoure county the commissions
|ers, during the month Of April, paid
out $92 for wolf scalps and $218.76
for gopher tails. 1t looks as though
there is more money in being hunter
than a farmer.
The postoffice department announces
that stamps Of the denominations Of Z.
8, IL, 20 and 80 cents are being print
ed, and will soon be issued for use.
These new stamps are intended espec-
tally for the parcel post, and will be of
the same size as the ordinary 2-cent
stamp.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

Will E. Holbein, Republican candi-
date for Commissioner of Agriculture
and Labor, is the only one of the var
ious candidates for this Office that is a
member of labor union. He has been
member of the Typographical Union
since 1892, and takes great pride in
the fact that he has always been
"fair," both as a worker and as an
employer. He has always paid over
the union scale of the nearest union
in his territory, and knows the life of
a union printer from A to z.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04
JAMES DUNCAN.
For Commissioner of Railroads on the
Republican BALLOT.

| Believing that every person who
comes before the people and asks, at
their hands, an Office as important as
Commissioner Of Railroads, should
briefly state the reasons why such
support is asked, wish to say that a
careful inspection of my private and
public life is freely invited. During the
six years that was member of the
House of Representatives, (from the
goth District) and the four years as
State Senator from Benson county, I
have worked for the best interests of
the people and have done my honest
duty, as saw it. s,7 n, =
Should be honored with the nomi-
nation and election to this important
office, I will honestly and faithfully
do my best to make the office of Rail-
road Commissioner help to the peo-
pie of the great state of North Dakota.
During my legislative experience,
from 1904 to the present time, have
served as member on some of the
most important committees, such as
Appropriations, State Affairs, Rail-
roads, Taxes and Tax Laws, and have
assisted in procuring the passage of
some of the most important measures
passed by the Legislature during that
period. a 49,. 49,.
From my experience as legislator
and my residence in the state for twen-
ty-nine years as a farmer, stock
raiser and business man, I believe am
properly qualified to give the questions
arising in this office the attention they
require:
I believe that such matters as
Transportation of Passengers, the
Regulation of Railroad Connections so
as to accommodate the travelling pub
lie, the matter of Shipments of Com
modities to and from the state, also
the proper regulation of grain ware
houses, grain-buyers and shippers, as
prescribed by law, should be very care
fully considered by this commission,
and the laws regulating the same
strictly enforced
Sincerely Yours.
(Pol. Adv. JAMES DUNCAN,
1t Josephine, Benson Co., N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

Knute Hagen will not have an op.
portunity to make very extensive
campaign for his contest for clerk OF
the district court, but this will hardly
be necessary. Mr.. Hagen believes that
county official ought to tend pretty
closely to his duties and he has always
followed this plan. He expects to
make short tour of the county before
June "a.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

In justice to Mr.. Reishus, the indie
pendent wants to make it clear that
the report that in the event of Mr.
Reishus' election, he will occupy quar-.
tiers in the rear of his Office, is not
true. In the first place there is moth.
ing to the report, because Mr.. Reishus
would never think of doing such a
thing. In the second place, Mr.. Rel.
shus would not have the opportunity
because the voters are going to retire
him very gracefully. No, there is alb.
solutely nothing to the report.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04
FEELS HIMSELF SLIPPING.

p. D. Norton, second choice Con-
gresham from this district, not long
ago played hockey from his duties at
Washington, and came out to North
Dakota, to look after some matters
of patronage with the leading demo-
Gratis of the state, and presumably also
to fix up his fences little for the
coming primary campaign.
In the campaign two years ago,
there were five candidates for the Re-
publican nomination and Norton won
because there was at that time pro-
vision in the North Dakota law that
If no one had majority of the first
choice votes, the candidate having the
highest number of first and second
choice votes should be declared the
nominee. L. A. Simpson, of Dickin-
son, was high man, but Norton had
made a special plea for second choice
votes, and when these were taken into
account, he had a few hundred more
votes than Simpson, and was declared
the nominee. That provision of the
law has been repealed, so that this
year, the high man will be nominated.
AS our readers we'll know, we op-
posed Norton two years ago, for rea-
sons that we considered good, and we
have seen no reason since that time
to change our position. In fact, we
believe there are stronger reasons now
for opposing him than there were at
that time, for he has had term in
congress and has not shown any par
ticular ability, and the fact he skipped
out for home just at the time when the
Mexico embroglio was the most SER
ious, does not put his position in any
better light.
1t seems that Norton can already see
the handwriting on the wall, and
knows that his days as congressman
are about over. When the returns
are all in after the June primaries it
will be seen that he has been showed
under by a man who will be real
Congressman, who will do things for
the district, and of whom the people
will have no reason to be ashamed,
the Hon. Leslie A. Simpson, the real
choice of the people two years ago.
Rhame Review.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

Over at Neville, in Nelson county
the citizens have the right idea. Re-
Gently they went to the river, dug up
65 fine box elder trees and planted
them along one Of the principal
streets of that city. These trees are
almost certain to grow. Following
the good work, the townsmen sat
down to sumptous picnic dinner to
add zest to the occasion. A little
work along this line in every city in
the state will do wonders in a few
years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

years last past, and two years as AS
sistant Attorney General. I am we'll
acquainted with the manner in which
laws are made and administered. be-
lieve my long experience in public life
has qualified me for the high position
to which aspire, and would respect
fully refer you to my record as At
torney General as my recommends
ton.
If elected I promise to devote all my
time and talents to the best interests
of the people. e.
Respectfully,
ANDREW MILLER.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

The pardoning of G. L. Bickford met
with the approval of practically every.
body. No good could possibly result
from sending the former state treas
urer to prison, even for a few days.
Just now Mr.. Bickford is engaged in
farming extensively at Bowbells and
he is making strenuous effort to re-
gain portion of his lost fortune. We
are mighty glad that Bickford has
been pardoned.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04
For State Treasurer.

am a candidate for Nomination for
State Treasurer on the Republican
Ticket at the June Gath, 1914, primary
election. s3.
Born in Fillmore County, Minnesota
in 1858. Located at Cooperstown, N
D. in 1884. Served as Register OF
Deeds Of Griggs County, eight consec-
nay, Stutsman County, in 1897, where
! am engaged in the Implement bust
ness and farming.
Your support and votes thankfully
received. 5 NJ.
(Pol. Adv ROLLEF BERG.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

It is reported that $4,000 girls sent
orders through the. mails for a book
advertised under the caption, "What
every girl should know before mar
rage" They received a cook book.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04
ATTY. GEN. ANDREW MILLER
Bismarck, North Dakota
Republican Candidate for United
States Senator,

julio ITIW8r1eS, 1871.
To the Voters of North Dakota:
Dear Sirs:
I am seeking nomination to the Of
fee of United States Senator on the
Republican ticket at the coming June
primary election. Realizing that I will
be able to see personally only few of
the voters l take this method of ask
ing for your votes and support.
have served the people of North Dako-
ia as Attorney General for the six
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04
HENRY ]. LINDE
Republican Candidate for Attorney

+ General.
Born in Winnesheik County, Iowa,
in 1879. Graduated from Luther Col
lege at DEBORAH, Iowa, in 1911, and
from the College of Law at the Uni
versity in 1906; now practicing law at
Stanley, North Dakota. Engaged as
teacher of Science and English Liter
ature at Park Region, Luther College,
at Fergus Falls, Minnesota from 1901
to 1908. Served in the House one ses-
sion and in the Senate two sessions of
the Legislature.
AS candidate for Attorney General
! pledge myself to a policy Of aggres-
sive and effective law enforcement. As
Attorney General I would be bound
by oath to enforce all the laws and
would respect my oath. Law enforce.
ment without hesitation or evasion ]
promise the people Of this State, il
elected, and upon that pledge I re-
specially solicit your support.
Respectfully Yours,
(Pol. Adv HENRY J. LINDE.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

When anything goes wrong in Mi.
not Colonel Scarlet is interviewed
and the Colonel's always equal to the
emergency. The other day well
known woman who resides in an apart
ment house and told him that a moth
er cat and a batch of little ones were
looking for home. Mr.. Scarlet ad-
vised the good woman to present a
kitten to each person living in the ap-
artment and that was the end of the
complaint.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

The Independent can not possibly
figure how Henry j. Linde can help
but win the republican nomination for
attorney general. From all parts Of
the state come the most encouraging
reports. Mr.. Linde is able and con-
scientious. admirable qualities for a
candidate seeking such an important
office
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

The Independent would be mighty
we'll pleased to see A. M. Christensen
of Towner, nominated for judge of the
supreme court. AS one Of the ex.
changes said, che has both law sense
and horse sense" a good combination
The people Of the state will be wise il
they select A. M. Christianson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

Adrian Gorsin, Fargo youth, was
shot at Aneta, while he and some 9TH
er boys were having beer party. The
policeman went out to make the party
behave and Gorsin was shot, perhaps
fatally.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

North Dakota has one automobile
for each 45 Of her inhabitants, rank
ing fifth among the states. California,
Iowa, South Dakota and the District
of Columbia have a greater number
of autos per capita than our own state.
This indicates considerable wealth.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

Roosevelt in his exploration in Bra
iii, discovered a river a thousand
miles long that has never been map
ped. The stream has been dubbed
"River Of Doubt" but Teddy declares
that he's not in DR.. Cooks class.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04
Was De La Nature Fakinp?

Balfour Messenger: We made few
errors in proof correction last week.
We stated that the hen egg Harry
Vollhardt brought in weighed two
pounds. 1t weighed ounces, being a
very large egg at that.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

The Annual Ceremonial Of the Ell
Zagel Shrine opens at Fargo June S.
Among those from this city who will
attend are p. u. Hodge and Tom An
derson, who will make the journey by
auto.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04
Respectfully,
ANDREW MILLER.
For Commissioner Of Railroads.

For Commissioner Of Railroads.
I hereby announce that / am q Can
didate for Commissioner of Railroads
for North Dakota, on the Republican
port at the coming Primaries to be
held June "a, 1914. y
(Pol. Adv JAMES DUNCAN,
Josephine, Benson County, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

What has become of that Bull
Moose party? The registration of
Progressives in this state is almost a
minus quantity. In the city of Grand
Forks where big vote was cast for
Roosevelt in the last election there
were registered 1929 republicans and
only AZ Progressives. . NJ
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

The Norton Club has been organic
ed at Hettinger. It is surmised that
"Paddy" Norton is the secretary
The Brinkley argus., 1914-07-10
THERE'S NO SENSE
 IN TAKING CALoMEl

Dodson's Liver Tone will fix up your liver safely and won't knock you out" a day. A man feels very little like working and a child don't want to go to school when bilious or constipated. If you try calomel to cure you the chances are that you will be so weakened by it's after effects that you will be laid up for two or three days more. So we say Don't take Calomei!" You can get a perfect remedy to take the place of calomel at M. B. Con- verse's that is guaranteed to relieve co1Ntbation and liven up the liver just as quickly as calo- mel. The name of this medicine is Dodson's Liver Tone. It is a pleasant tasting vegetable tonic that mildly stimulates the liver and causes it to work just right without any danger of salvation. If it doesn't fully satisfy you. you may have your money back from the store where you bought Dodson's.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-07-10
1as..norvv0NI JuIURtD SCHOOL FAIR FOR 1914
Brinkley Ark. July 8, 1914.

TO THE COLORED MONROE COUNTY:
 In a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Monroe County School Fair which will be held Brney decided in order that the teachers who idea and clear understand what required of them the preparing exhibits Tor the Far the divided into three divisions and instructors follows: Holly Grove and the teachers theeabouts Instructors Profs L. Wells and R. H. Elliott Car hereabouts Instructors Profs w. h. White and S. Henri Brnkey and the teach CTS thereabouts Instructors Prof D. Boon and Mrs. c. L. Jones.
 These instructors issue calls for the teachers to assemble designated time and place Same to be done within The teachers requested attend these meetings
 The authorized collect the dues tha teachers give paying receipt for collected
 w. BROOKS, Pres.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-07-10
A Good Bargain

An 80 acre tract of land sonth of Brinkley. Has once been in cultivation. ground is well sodded with Lespadeza, fine place for cattle and hogs. Will sell at bargain and on time pay ments. Write or call for X, care if ARGUS, Brinkley, Ark.