The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-31

manent improvements and all ex-
penses were paid and small balance
left in the treasury. 1t is the pur-
pose Of the association to see that
tourists are made comfortable and to
feel at home as they pass through the
city. They are considered one Of our
best advertising mediums.
1.-THE 1926 Corn Show, the details Of
which were managed by the Associa-
ton Of Commerce, was the most sue
cessful yet held. Although this was
an adverse corn year, the number and
quality Of exhibits held up TO the
standard OF former years, and the at
tendance was larger than ever before.
A snail cash balance remains in the
treasury after all bills are paid. The
corn show is considered BY many to
be one Of the best means Of advertis-
ing the agricultural possibilities Of
North Dakota that can be adopted.
An unsuccessful attempt was made
to vote bonds for the erection of
much needed community building. The
need is increasing, and some means
should be provided without delay to
meet it.
Many Convent ions
Bismarck. considering her loca-
ton, and facilities for handling. has
had her share of the usual cOnvcn-
tons during the last year. Notable
among which were the Masonic and
Eastern Star state meetings. the State
Bar association meeting, and various
political GATHERINGS. During the COM
ing January the North Dakota State
Press association, The State Well
Drillers association and the North
Dakota Undertakes organization will
hold their meetin-s here. Others are
to come later in the year.
I'm addition to the usual Christ
mas festivities which were promoted,
financed and carried through by the
association as in former years.
series of talks By Santa Claus and
other prominent citizens was broad
cast over kFYR. Through this activi-
ty u large amount Of Christmas cheer
and spirit was spread throughout the
whole Slope country
1.-THE rest room, which has for somo
years been conducted by the Wom-
ans Community Council, has been
supported by the payment Of the rem
.al Of quarters since last spring. Bis
marck needs more com modious and
suitable quarters for this worthy
civic enterprise.
"A special committee of the assoc
citation has been making study Of
the community chest or fund ques-
ton and will report soon with recon-
mendations.
Other Activities
"Among other activities to which
the organization has given its attcn-
ton were the annual flower show.
the Burlcigh County Farmers Picnic.
the Burleiph County Cow Testing As
ISOLATION. The automobile show and
the pure breed stock train which
visited the city early in the summer,
when Il thousand farmers from the
|, surrounding country visited the city.
"The usual attention has been given
to restricting solicitations for funds,
for ads, for advertising schemes. etc.
The Association OF Commerce Is
the clearing house for answering in
Cuirics and giving information with
reference to Bismar * End the sur
rounding country. roads. etc.
"The officers of the association for
the year were: President, II. J.
Ducmeland: vice president, +. Il.
Conklin: treasurer. +. j. Meyer.
Officers for the year 1927 are:
President, II. J. Duemeland; vice
pres ideat. A. w. Mundy; treasurer,
X. +. Logan.