The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-15
Tom Noodle, the Democrat
(Iralll County 1rlbune)

Much dirty water has been thrown
out Of the political window Of the
state In recent weeks regarding the
political affiliations Of certain candi-
dates for state office at the coming
general election. In some instances
this has led to the creation Of UNI
founded opinions. In one particular
case the sincerity Of Thomas II.
Noodle, Democratic candidate for gov
ernor, has been questioned.
As q personal friend, former bust
ness partner and q firm admirer Of
the personality and character Of Mr..
Noodle the Tribune man speaks up
in meeting to correct those who have
made such statements. Juggled about
at this particular time is the question
Of Mr.. Noodles political affiliations.
Some would have us believe that the
candidate became q Democrat sud-
Denly on the eve Of his nomination
at Minot last spring.
This the Tribune knows Is mis-
take. Tom Noodle has been q Demo-
crat Of the first water for many, many
years. He has been q follower OF
Thomas jefferson and the principles
so soundly advocated q century ago,
ever since he came to the age Of NAL
GRITTY.
Mr. Noodles politics are questioned
simply because he, as editor Of the
Williston newspaper, q local company,
mind you, controlled almost entirely
by Republican directors. wrote an edi-
torial In the 1882 campaign favorable
to the candidacy Of Herbert Hoover
Is president. This editorial was re-
quested by the people who had an in
terest In the newspaper he was edit
Ing, and as . faithful servant and
employee Of those directors he did as
they requested.
In the many years Mr.. Noodle and
the Tribune man were business asso-
ciates there never was q moment
when his political beliefs were in
doubt. During that time Mr.. Noodle
recognized. IS he does today, that
many good men could be found in
other political parties. and never was
he bashful about letting the world
know about them. He held. the same
as he does today, that all the corrup-
ton in politics was not confined ex-
clusively to one party, but that every
faction had an opportunity and a
need Of purging It's ranks Of UNI
desirableS.
In the various campaigns Of those
years. . selection Of men and their
principles was first considered, but
ever was there evident a devotion to
the Democratic principles Is expound-
ed by that great leader. Thomas JET
ferson.
II Mr.. Noodle must subscribe to all
the gratis and petty thievery any So
called member Of q political party may
stoop to, then most emphatically he
Is not . Democrat. Neither is he q
Republican or any other factionist
He believes primarily in sound gov
eminent. with fair and unbiased
treatment to all, with honesty and
integrity as the shining lights to sue
cess Of any kind.
In . great measure Mr.. Noodle L
not . partisan. He believes in a fair
shake for labor and industry. He
has fought the battle for better un.
derstanding Of the agricultural prob.
lens Of the northwest. He stands
four square for clean government anc
IS absolutely opposed to corruption
and graft IN public places or anywhere
else.
knowing Ill these facts, as hi.
friends do. is the one big reason his
candidacy is meeting with encourage
ment Ill over the state.