Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
WHAT WE WANT.

EultOr CDUftIERi
1t may at times appear a little out of place to
be pushing and GROWING toward the political
claims Of Skandinayians, or to urge them on
the public arena OF politics, for iflooked at from
Que side 1t easily takes the appearance OF Il
grasping desire after office, caused either by
vain, unsatiated longing for honor and distinc-
ton, or as Il means of making a comparatively
easy living. AS regards some persons 1t looks
as II the attainment Of a political Office was the
highest ain and end OF life; and While he I'M
magines himself sitting ON the highest piniele
of glory and renown, complacently surveying
the people below him, he thinks himself placed
there either for mis- own, or their amusement he
does not exactly know which. He can rot be-
lieye tina. politics are for the benefit of the
masses. but simply a means Of giving certain
choice predestinate persons an easy way OF OBJ
tanning butter and bread. lie looses sight of
the fact that men In public life are the peoples
servants and not their lords aud dictators.
The times and circumstances demand that
the Incoming nationalities take some part in
public life; in this way they will be trained and
educated to become worthy citizens OF the
American republic. The feeling Of being set
aside and pushed out Of the way has a degrad-
ing INCORPORATING Influence on a person 1T makes
him careless and stubborn, takes way all his
interest in public affairs and consequently his
value as Il man and citizen is reduced proper
tlonaltely :but being along in the work in the re-
sponsibility and slf the result, be it honor or 20
sition or both, this has u happy influence on the
Individual. 1t awakens life, energy and interest,
it makes him feel that lie is "A part OF this great
American republic and that he has an impor-
tant duty TO pesorm In consequence Of it.
A political eanil,iiga is often very tiresome
and il appears 10 taose actively engaged in 1t
as IL there was no redreming feature abort 1t;
| nevertheless ii carries with 1t 4 certain inspira-
tioi.. it creates ffc and prevents utter ssaSiia.
ton, keeps the people from sinking down to Ike
careless impatriotie condition OF fearing only fu,
their bodily wants. As Il general thing the ad-
yaleemeataad enlightenment OF of all people Is
! very sgow, ada when as In our country II is lhe
! privilege OF the masses to decide and settle the
most difficult and far reaching issues aud cues
| lions By tie b;t.!o.t. the necessity OF general cd
~ueation and enlightenment at once becomes APP
!, parent. THIS education the people VIII net ac'
laire u.itcss they are given 3 chance to partsci
pate In pl.iic life, IN discussions and campai
g,s. Bat 10 nationality will feel interested OF
take All active part II they are entirely ignored
aud set aside When 1t comes to dividing the
spells, Offices and honors. This Is why we hay,
so may voters throughout the couity who TAXI
50 little interest in r,;5!ic affairs AID tlGs ailov
incompetent nei TO slip into eflce to TIE dctri
meat Of the county. Tie logic OF the situation
demaEGs that the skatid.nayians OF UiliDi
county cooperate, stand together aud take ~
active part in the politics, support the ticket Oh
Which they are represented. our WI claim rs
nationality demands it. Let this be oar aim
Ii can be obtained without any great noise
scramble or loud talk, just enough to be heard
bit heard we mast be. The skanainayiaus ar
II power In tie cossaty and no party can ignor
them and achieve victory. Look ut the tickle
and see where the most Scandinavian ranies n.
pear and II they are good. honest trastwor:li,
men vote the ticket Cont alloa yourself to b
snubbed or set aside by any Ell Point ring o
political vampires of either party residing
there. Look at the ticket and see II half tn
positions are filled by persons in Elk Point I,
the exclusion OF the county ALSO If there are an,
strangers who have not yet obtained tilei
residence In the township. L. II.