The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1922-08-09
Legion Chief Heard

Legion Chief Heard
Closer cooperation between news
papers of the state and the American
Legion was urged by Mack Traynor,
State Commander of the Legion. His
speech was delivered by proxy, Jack
Williams of Fargo, state legion ad-
jutant, being his representative. Mr..
Traynor is away on his honeymoon,
ian engagement" he said, che would
not permit proxy to keep for him."
The address, which Mr.. Williams read,
outlined the Legion program for the
year, laying emphasis on the educa-
tional campaign to be launched this
coming year, and urged the building
of more hospitals for disabled veterans
of the war. q;
Following are the resolutions adopt
ed at the convention Of the North Da-
kota Press association at Devils Lake.
Resolution No. l
Whereas, during the past six years
of political unrest in our state, the
North Dakota Press association has
consistently and continuously adhered
to those principles which have at last
freed North Dakota from it's unsound
socialists experiments, and
Whereas, we recognize that our
work is still but partially complete
and that it is incumbent upon US, as
publishers, to still "carry on" that
the "smoke screen" may be complete
" cleared away,
Now Therefore, be it resolved, that
again this year, as at our last conven-
tion, we rededicate and reconsecrate
ourselves to those principles and prac-
tices which have carried US triumph
ant through the fight and which have
state, men whose honesty is unques-
toned; whose ability has been Demon
strated and whose leadership has, in
few short months, brought peace and
encouragement to our own citizenship
and has established faith and conf
dence in the minds Of the entire ma
tion.
Resolution No 2
Whereas, we have dedicated our
selves to. those principles of sound
government which have redeemed
North Dakota from its unsound eco-
nomic experiments, and
Whereas, that splendid citizen, j.
F. T. O'Connor has given unsparingly
of his abilities, in state legislature,
during his campaign for governor and
especially during the recall campaign.
and, ...
Whereas, he has ever stood square
ly on principle, forgetting parsonali-
ties and parties for the good OF the
state and nation, and
Whereas, we believe, that as senator
of the United States, he will truly and
faithfully represent the entire citizen
ship of our state to our great benefit
and satisfaction.
Now Therefore, be it resolved that
we, the North Dakota Press associa-
tion, unqualifiedly endorse the candi-
dacy of Hon J. F. T.. O'Connor for
United States senator and that we use
our best efforts to secure his election.
Be it further resolved that we like
wise unequivocally endorse Hon. R "A.
Nestos and the Independent state
ticket.
Resolution No. 3
Whereas, we, the North Dakota
Press association, greatly deplore the
=, condition Of the ten thousand litter
ates within our border, and
Whereas, the state education de-
partment is engaged in q campaign,
the purpose Of which is to eliminate
such illiteracy within the state by
the end of the year 1924,
Now Therefore, be it resolved that
we heartily endorse such movement
and hereby pledge our aid and support
Of the same.
Resolution No. 4
Resolved, that we endorse the ef.
forts being made by the North Dakota
State Irrigation association to have all
feasible irrigation projects in the state
developed.
| IScSVltCOg LAdG W. ASS2s@SSS we S~-s'
tors and representatives in congress
to at once call the attention Of the
president, the secretary of interior
and the heads Of the reclamation serv
ice to the injustice done the state o.
North Dakota under the act Of June
f25th, 191O-by which the proceeds o!
the sale of all public lands Of the state
of North Dakota, amounting to mor'
than s12,250, 900, was placed in a gen
eral reclamation fund and expended
in other states and territories thai
North Dakota when North Dakota hat
sufficient feasible irrigation project
to absorbe it all.
That the people of the state wer
not advised of the intention Of con
gress to repeal section nine !9) Of tn
original Reclamation act, and that it
appeal has done the people of tn
state of North Dakota great Unjust
ice which it is the duty of the presl
dent and congress to correct.
/ That we request our senators an