The Dickinson press., 1916-05-20

tunities Of showing to some advant-
age the value Of Dickinson's fertile
land by a good exhibit of corn, in
which our friend, P. F. Suits was
successful in winning the N. P. cup
for Stark county for the third time.
In the spring we were favored
with a two days farmers institute,
conducted under the auspices of
the Good Farming movement of the
Agricultural College. From the re-
ports of the attendant speakers we
were congratulated in the interest
manifested and in the general at
tendance.
Normal School Interest
The thought and interest of the
club has been conferred on the normal
school outlook, and that it might not
seem to have the club along at it's
back, a committee of rs were ap-
pointed, of which our president, as
mayor, is the head. Of this COM
mittee we have not heard much vet,
but presume they will arise in giant
strength and place on . the statute
books of North Dakota the normal
school for Dickinson.
The Hon. l.. F. Crawford has been
the guest of the city on several oc-
casions and in many specific ways
has boosted for the normal. The
several organizations of the Mems
Brotherhood, the County Superin-
tendents and the Mass Meeting, ma
terializes the sentiment of those
within and without the city in this
matter by strong resolutions.
Appreciation Week
The Commercial Club Joined with
others W the state in the conduct
ing of appreciation week, this by cir
cular letters, press and advertise
ments, caused a great interest in our
own neighborhood and out of which
we shall hope to reap a rich reward.
New Enterprises
W. will live in hope if we die in
despair, and so in the hope of Sc
curing manufacturers and other
plants, we have done our level best.
There were times when the outlook
for a wholesale grocery house, an ice
refrigerator and cold storage plant
together with a brand new branch
line to Gorham, was as a bee in our
bonnets, but in this for the moment
we have been disappointed, t hough
it is not for the want of hustle and
push. There was a hope also that
our splendid beds of clay would have
found a market for the manufacture
Of the electric wire insulators, of this
however, we are still far from the
home plate.
Equalization Matters
In connection with the movement
started by Banker Christensen Of
Fryburg, the club has in view a big
delegation from the several bodies of
county commissioners of the Missouri
Slope to meet with the State Board
of Equalization at Bismarck this COM
ing July, with a view of necessary
adjustments of several items in the
valuation of stock. The secretary is
receiving satisfactory correspondence
so that we shall hope for. some def
mite concerted action along this line.
Prospective Movements
There are several matters pending
at this time which will have a large
bearing on the city as a whole, and
especially with reference to the youth
of Dickinson.
These include the plan for suitable
play ground for the children during
the coming months, and with the aid
of the city council, the summer
months will see inaugurated a forci-
BILE movement for the children.
The plan for suitable bathing and
swimming places are also being con-
sidered.
Community Interests
A most effective and profitable
series of addresses have been given
to the club in the several months dur
ing the winter and early spring.
New Club Rooms
A necessity existed for a more