The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-10-08
Member Of Audit Bureau Of
Circulation
(Official City, State and County
Newspaper)
Foreign Representatives
SMALL. SPENCER, BREWER
(Incorporated)
CHICAGO NEW YORK BOSTON
Bismarck Then and Now

George z. fIannery, WHO Carried
Bismarck's bid to Canton, d. T., and
who is one Of the few living men who
knows the strategy Of the campaign
which brought the capital from
Yankton to Bismarck, in Bismarck
interview recently emphasized the
courage and enterprise Of the pio-
neers who in 1883 donated 100000
so that their dream might come true.
A frontier village Of less than 1000
with few intrepid leaders saw an
opportunity to rear on the banks OF
the Missouri river q territorial CAPT.
tai which might in short time be-
come state capital, and in a spirit
which has characterized this city
ever since, they succeeded.
These pioneers, whose ranks now
are thinning, are guests of Bismarck
today at the historic event Of the
laying of a new cornerstone. To
them is owing great debt of graft
tude for their efforts in battling for
this city in many causes which at
first looked hopeless.
1t would be impossible in the space
of an editorial to give credit to the
many leaders and those who served
faithfully in the ranks in all the
campaigns in behalf of this city. Bis
marck has been city of political
strife and contention for years. What
it has gained in the way Of public
recognition it has fought for most
vigorously. There has always been q
united front against those who
sought to deprive this city Of ad-
vantages gained in many a vigorous
fight. The ends have justified the
means. This city has grown from a
small river-front village to what 1t
is today. There are many guests
within its gates today who laid the
foundations of the city and gave 1t
fine start toward its present
growth.
When one turns over the pages
and reads the history of Bismarcks
growth the words Of Kipling come
to mind:
1T amt the individual. nor the
army as whole,
But the everlastin' team work Of
every bloomin' SOUL
Team work has done much to put
Bismarck where she is today. There
are many more contests to be won
in the future. The construction Of q
new statehouse on the hill dominat-
ing the great panoramic view Of the
Missouri river bottoms, with the
great buttes banked against the hori-
zon, brings new civic obligations and
responsibilities.
This city takes great pride in its
general appearance. To greater en-
nance the picture when the new cap
itol is completed efforts must be re-
doubled to make Bismarck more
beautiful than ever. Nature endowed
the city with q fine location, excel
lent drainage and the finest water
in the world. At its door are sup
plies of Ignite OF inexhaustible rich
ness. experimenting this fuel is ma
tural gas which will be an asset even
greater than now when once the eco
nomic revival comes.
In other words, Bismarck is equip
ped today with resources Of all kinds
which promise to promote the growth
which has been steady since the days
of 1883. This is North Dakota's fast
est growing city, the center Of great
empire in this fertile basin Of the
Missouri river.
The pioneers worked sturdily for
the advancement Of Bismarck. 9th
ers who have come since have tried
to carry on In the same spirit and
they, in turn, must enthuse those
who are now beginning to accept re-
sponsibilities of q civic nature.
So here Is to those pioneers whose
vision Of so years ago is largely real
lied In the Bismarck Of today.