The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-18
A Mans Man
(Traill County Tribune)


Not for some time has q selection
Of a political convention met with
such whole-hearted approval Of
friends in all political parties about
the state, as greeted the action Of the
Democrats assembled In Minot last
week. At that time they unanimous
ly endorsed the name Thomas H.
Noodle. editor of the Williston Herald,
as their candidate.
Immediately following the report OF
the action of the convention, type
writer's In the newspaper offices Of
the state clicked out tributes to one
OF the states best known editorial
writer's. and friend of all. Delegates
st the convention were insistent that
Tom Noodle make the race. He had
refused to consider the proposition at
first, but for the sake Of harmony
within the ranks of his party he final
ly consented.
Never out in front seeking political
preference, but ever striving for
better understanding between all
classes, Tom Noodle has made warm
friends about the state In the many
years he has been In the northwest.
A clear thinker, honest in his con-
victions, and with convictions to
champion, he has been a leader, but
not driver. His personality has car
ried him far in the estimation Of his
friends. The action of the convention
at Minot last Wednesday demonstrate
ed this better than words can tell.
Out Of the picture. to a more or less
degree for many years, while the state
has been in political battle within
itself. the Democrats were faced with
the problem Of putting in the field a
popular ticket. Its candidate for gov
ernor must be one to whom no one
could point . finger OF scorn, nor to-
wards whom insinuations might be
directed. He must be one who can
reason from the premise, and one who
has vision and weight to carry out his
program.
They found just such man in Tom
Noodle, and great hurrahs went up
from all parts Of the state. In no
less than six different communities
came the word Our" Tom Noodle
literally had been drafted as q candi-
date. Probably no candidate In all
the history Of statehood has had a
more desirable baptism In a political
campaign.
To some in the state the name OF
Tom Noodle may be unknown. That
fact Is regretable to any who have
known the man for any length Of
time. The redeeming feature Of the
whole thing lies In the fact that it
will not long be 50. One has only to
meet the man to learn to appreciate
his sterling qualities.
Maybe Tom Noodle is not q politi-
clan nor an office seeker. Never be-
fore In hts colorful LIES experience
has he aspired for honor ct the hands
Of the voters. Never until last year
has he held any POLITICAL office. Then
he was appointed Is member Of the
state PWA board, when he served
most efficiently.
But Tom Noodle Is : person In
whom one can place m abundance Of
faith. His honesty, his fearlessness
his ability and his tenacity convince
his friends he will make q great gov
ernor.
Believing that the future Of the
northwest Les In the contentment Of
the citizenship, Mr.. Noodle has fought
the battle Of the farmers and the
business man continuously. He has
made friends In every walk Of life
and in every POLITICAL group. Today
the state stands up in meeting to de.
clare him . Mans mana distinc-
tion for which only = few car
qualify.
Newspaper men Of the state arl
going to b mighty well pleased with
the Democratic candidate. Most Of
them Will support him. None vii
have anything but good words to say
about him.