The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1922-08-09
north DAKOTA EDITORS HOLDA A
VERY SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION

The annual convention of the North
Dakota Press association, which open
ed most auspiciously at Devils Lake
on Friday and came to a triumphant
close on Saturday, was one of the most
important held for years. Several
powerful addresses, by prominent men
of the state, Governor Nestos and
j. F. T. O'Connor, of Grand Forks,
being among them, discussions, re-
ports and resolutions and the election
of the officers for the coming year,
were the features of the meet.
The first session was opened with
a prayer by Rev. Prentis Hovey Case,
followed by the address of welcome
delivered by Allen v. Haig, president
of the city commission, who depicted
the similarity of the responsibilities
that rest upon newspaper editors 9nd
on public officers. Edward Sullivan
of New Salem responded.
President Gives Report
Rifle R. Morgan, of Starkweather,
president Of the association, gave his
report for the past year, showing the
growth Of the organization, and
speaking Of the improvement in state
prospects, in which work of restora-
tion and reconstruction the newspa-
pers had played a large part. He
advocated that certain changes be
made in the laws concerning publica-
tions.
Secretary Earl H. Tosteven, of Man
dan, in his report, stated that since
1911 only three new newspapers had
been started in the state, while 104
had become defunct, leaving but 223
newspapers doing business.
Nestos Speaks
Gov. R. A. Nestos made an appeal
for campaign of education for res
pect for law, and for better economic
distribution of the farmers efforts
thru diversified farming. He emphasi-
zed the fact that the press owes a duty
the public and should at all times
seek to present the ideals and purpos-
es which would promote the growth
Of the community as we'll as the
finer traits Of personal character.
O'Connor Heard
]. F. T. O'Connor of Grand Forks,
in, addressing the convention, spoke of
the fundamentals of government, the
first essential of which is a strong
foundation, and declared that party
lines had been abolished in North
Dakota, So the people could support
sound government principles as laid
down by the constitution.
Southern Woman Speaks
Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart of Frank
fort, KY, and head of the Illiteracy
Commission of the National Educa-
tional association, made strong plea
to the editors for aid in eliminating
illiteracy in the state by the end Of
the year 1924. She gave graphic
description of the moonlight schools
of the south, of which she was the
founder.
George H. Mcmahon read a paper
ON Irrigation in Western North Da-
kota." He favored the development
of hydraulic power to make possible
the strip mining of North Dakota's
Ignite resources, which would lead
on to irrigation. He stated that the
two largest irrigation projects in the
state, that of the lower Yellowstone
and at Williston, but needed settlers
to make them each tremendous sue.
cess.
Friday evening the annual banquet
was held at Lakewood park, at which
time an interesting program was pro.
vided for the entertainment of thu
editors and their wives. Mrs. Sophie
Hammer-Moeller, a colorature sopra.
no of international repute, was il
very good voice and sang severa
numbers with her usual excellant in
depreciation. Misd Lydia Loftnes.
played two very pleasing piano sol
os, besides serving as accompanist
The violin solo work of P. I. Bugg,
of Bisbee, was a delightful addition
to the program. To wind up, tn,
entire assembly Joined in sing, LEI
by David DeHaven, who also sang
solo. A dance at the Lakewood Paw
ilion completed Fridays activities.
Saturdays Program
| Resolutions pledging the member
of the Press association to suppor
the candidates. Of Gov. r. A. Nesto
for governor and J. F. T. O'Conno,
for United States Senator; offerin,
Incorporation in the irrigation project
of the state; determining to partici
pate actively in the fight against i'll
iteracy, and pledging their fight 70
a continuance Of good government
were adopted by the North Dakot
Press association on Saturday.
Elect Officers
The following officers were elected
President, George Stewart of Wilton
first vice president, Edward Sullivan
of New Salem; second vice presiden
Julius f. Bacon of Grand Forks
. third vice president, George Collins, q
, Carrington; secretary treasurer, Ea1