Brinton’s Ad Rates and Subscription Pricing Noted
Editor J. W. Brinton lists subscription at 1.50 per year in advance and advertising rates of 20 cents per inch for display and 10 cents per line for readers with special rates for regular patrons.
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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
9
Editor J. W. Brinton lists subscription at 1.50 per year in advance and advertising rates of 20 cents per inch for display and 10 cents per line for readers with special rates for regular patrons.
The document presents a political ticket with candidates for President, United States Senate, Congress, Supreme Court Justice, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Insurance, Attorney General, and Commissioner of Agriculture. Names include William H. Tarr for President and various regional nominees such as Lirthr Burleigh and Alfred Blaispelly Ward, among others.
The paper notes last day for petitions, pledges support for a full state and national ticket, and urges voters to back candidates deemed well suited, economical in governance, and capable of enforcing laws. It cites Republican delegates’ preference and urges readers to take the ticket to the polls.
The Chronicle backs Wr I. McKibbin, a Beach candidate, over J E Arnold and urges voters to choose the longtime homesteader and state resident for the county treasurer post. The piece defends its stance against rival editorials and questions newcomer eligibility.
The Medora Herald editor and publisher George Nelson targets Beach and Golden Valley with personal attacks and political mudslinging. The Chronicle critic accuses Nelson of long running hostility, using editor W. A. Young’s columns to attack rivals while the Herald fights for readers and space.
A Turner County Herald clipping from Beach notes Fred Near plans to start a new paper with active management by C. I. Cook formerly of Centerville St. Dak. The item raises questions about true ownership and publisher status of the paper, amid indignant claims of sole ownership.
Mr Cook states he is prepared to stand for anything appearing in the Advance columns but notes that does not reveal ownership. Republican.
The U S circuit court for Town ruled that the Economy cream separator sold by Sears Roebuck is an infringement of a rival patent. Sears and its customers face restraints on manufacture and use and must reveal sold recipients and stop selling the machines. Farmers notified were advised to avoid using the separators pending further action.
Editor Nelson attacked his opponent Tom Cahill for office with strong praise of self and criticism of Cahill. The piece notes Nelson runs for office while also running a newspaper, suggesting Cahill as a candidate and public figure in a contested race.
The Chronicle touts rapid growth in advertising patronage and subscriptions. It notes last week’s eight page issue and predicts circulation will more than double after Mr. Young sold the paper. Competition is praised as essential to trade.
The Beach Advance owner asserts the rival paper has already made its presence felt, citing a noticeable wail of discomfort on back streets as evidence of its influence.
Political critique warns against accepting shop-worn hacks as insurgent leaders and notes true leaders emerge from stalwarts. The message urges skepticism toward catchy slogans and mass movement chants.
Gile announces top market price for live hogs signaling strong demand. Farmers and feeders expected to respond to the announced rate as buyers seek larger supplies.
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