12 May 1910
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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
1
County political scene centers on Judge N Davis who has held the County Court for six years and faces no clear opposition. Rumors hint at a possible challenger, but supporters describe him as strengthened and hard to defeat amid ward politics.
The Ward county Republican James Johnson announces his candidacy for Congress. A longtime public official and party leader he is described as well qualified with strong ties to county and state power. The platform favors western state interests and primaries in June.
A reader notes flag symbolism seen at a port of entry and argues against blanket patriotism. Ed Weddle of Towner lost an arm while working a steam plowing outfit but walked a half mile to seek help, with a chance of recovery.
Senator McCumber is reported to be improving slowly and likely out of danger soon. J C Woodruff the architect presented to the Minot public library The History of the World's Famous Authors in about forty volumes and the addition is greatly appreciated.
Minot resident J J Somers known as the Bard of the Mouse River Loop explains the failed Maxbass St Patrick’s Day farm giveaway and returns ticket money. He uses caustic verses to defend himself against critics while naming Jim Dolan of Willie Bartt running for sheriff in Mountrail County.
Baker and Warren announce a special excursion car for a Pacific Coast trip to Portland Oregon for the Rose Festival. They offer Western farm and fruit lands from 480.00 to 36.00 per acre and arrange a round trip 90 day sleeper ticket for 60.00. Party departs Minot Monday night May 31. Contact for full details and display advertisement next week.
The article discusses optimal ad spend for small merchants, recommending 3 to 5 percent of sales in promotions and 1 to 1.5 percent for newspapers and printers ink. It praises window displays and special sales, notes varying budgets, and advises personal oversight of ads with a disciplined schedule. It cites a Chicago store spending 80,000 annually on windows and suggests steady, simple copy and clear promises.
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