The Ward County independent., 1921-09-08

our own, Bill Jones, who explained
the purposes and intent Of the gath
ering, giving lucid account of the
objects which the organization hopes
to accomplish thru the cooperation
of all the Town Criers Clubs of the
state as an auxiliary of the Associat-
ed Advertising Clubs of the World.
Mayor Smart was then introduced
and Immediately captivated his audi
ence by remarking "Minot developed
Bill Holbein and Gus Hassel and then
Bismarck grabbed them Off, when a
voice called out, "Yes, and you de-
veloped Nestos and North Dakota is
going to send him to Bismarck. Mr..
Smart said that notwithstanding the
lean years we had undergone Minot
was not disheartened. The spirit of
optimism and enthusiasm upheld US.
He attributed this to the efficient
work of the Criers, Rotary and XII
wants clubs.
c. G. Ferguson, president of the
Eighth district followed. He said
the country just now was suffering
from too much talk and not enough
organization. Get organized and get
to work. He recited the retailers
pledge. The retailer is a semi-public
institution. He should put service
before profit. Satisfaction should be
his primary consideration and price
secondary. Just at this time it be-
hooved all to sit tight and not rock
the boat. Mr.. Ferguson spoke upon
several occasions and always brot new
light to bear upon every subject
which he discussed. He is a live
wire and represents the best type of
the men who are striving to shape
the bent of the great forces of pub
licity.
Mr.. Nestos addressed the conven-
tion and delivered an address replete
with wise counsel and suggestion.
Every Crier present took advantage
Of every opportunity to do honor to
Mr.. Nestos, not only as fellow Crier
but as Dakotan who hews to the line
and has the courage of his convic-
tions. The chair then appointed
committees on nomination, Bylaws
and Resolutions. He further enjoin-
ed Mayor Smart to keep his eye upon
any stray Criers whom he might find
roaming about without escort or des.
tination.
The full particulars regarding the
officers chosen was given in the last
issue of the Independent and the
further fact of Minot's choice for next
years meeting place given due prom
inence in the headlines of the press
thruout the state.
The afternoon session closed early
in order that all might visit the fair
and races What interested the writ.
er most among the exhibits at the
fair was that of the University of
North Dakota. This exhibit was
taken from Dean Babcock's depart
ment mostly and consisted of pottery,
of all kinds, vases, jars, crooks, jugs
tile, brick, dishes of various kinds,
plaques, ETC., all with finish that
cannot be excelled by the greatest
potteries of England, France and Ba-
varia. A rather unique exhibit in
the main building was a boat made
from deer skin stretched on small
poles. Along with this exhibit of
primitive transportation was an OK
yoke, with the bows and bow-keys in
tact and showing much usage. <
This reminded the writer of the
ing pair of steers-Buck and Bright
for a wealthy lumberman. The ex-
hibits Of sewing and needle work Of
floral exhibit was unusually good,
but what interested US were the coun-
ty exhibits. The Missouri Slope
Fair is more than fair taking in
Morton county alone. It comprises
all the counties Of the Slope. Each
county was represented by exhibits
tastefully arranged in booths. Here
their grains, grasses and vegetables,
fruit, particularly apples and such
other items as were deemed worthy
Of special attention were shown. The
North Dakota Department of Immi-
grafton had booth. In contrast to
these was an exhibit Of Canadian ag-
ricultural products. The compari
son showed nothing to the detriment
of our state, whatever. The Morton
county exhibit was worthy of special
mention, as was that of the State
Training school and the Foster coun-
ty exhibits. The American Red Gross,
Morton County chapter has very
neat and comfortable building on the
grounds. Our interest in the horse
races precluded visit to the poultry
and animal exhibits which the writer
heard were exceptionally fine.
The next convocation of the Cri-
ers was at the Catholic church at $50
where the Catholic ladies had prov'd-
ed a sumptuous banquet for the North
Dakota Criers numbering fully 100
Now, remember this was Monday af-
ternoon, the first day of our meeting.
Major Welsh and Tom Sullivan had
marshaled the boys about with the
precision of military discipline and
how we accomplished so much in so
short a time is miracle. Naturally
all were hungry and the way the Cri-
ers fell to and devoured the splendid
collation. will long remain a wonder
to the good ladies Of the Mandan
church, we presume. Here Major
Welsh presided and introduced the
various speakers, including the pastor
of the church, himself, who greeted
the Criers in warmest terms and made
us all feel right at home. President
Ferguson gave US one of his most in
spring talks in which he recited the
advertisers creed as promulgated by
Ebert Hubbard and suggested as our
state slogan Truth at the helm will
steady the ship. This was adopted