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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., February 27, 1913, page 4

COUNTY DIVISION

The second attempt to divide Klickitat County, has failed! A great deal of energy was given to the merits of division and against division by each side, which if diverted into other channels would have been instrumental in bringing something that would have brought general good to the entire territory affected. The work of representative Brooks was necessarily concentrated on the division issue, and in order to get the required support of other members of the House, he was not at liberty to devote all of his time to the various bills which might directly benefit his district. There can be no criticism, for he has accomplished what he went after, and has devoted his energies to the road work which is valuable to our county. At the next election we want to center our efforts to elect a senator from Klickitat and Skamania counties that will work together with our representative and pull for appropriations from the state and for such other beneficial bills as may be before the two halls of law making.
Along the same topic it must be remembered that Skamania County is going to ask for a senator at the next election. The name of Mr. Stevenson has been suggested all-ready in political circles, as a prospective candidate. Mr. Stevenson said Mr. Brooks would make a good team to pull together for the district. Eliminate any division strife and it is readily apparent that the same energies expended in another direction would surely bring good. It is rather premature to forecast any political for horoscope, but still be believe our argument is well founded.
The White Salmon delegation are "sore" undoubtedly, and yet are no "sorer" than we should have been had the House acted reversely. The county needs all that can be secured from the state, and we would be more likely to get what is due us by a continuous pull than by bucking and plunging. Speaking from an idealistic stand point, what would be good for both communities would be a "get-together move that would cut out the local strife and provide a harmonious concerted effort for the future."