The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-08-25

not be until the electorate takes hold
and makes the government one of the
people; where each voter has an equal
Observation-Disclosures rich or poor,
brilliant or ignorant but honest-each
should count as much as the other and
as far as we fall short of that condition
we fall short of the best government.
How many have voice to-day. Very
few. A few fix the tickets, half dozen
in each party and the majority have
nothing to say. 1t is marvel that the
government is as good as it is and not a
despotism The remedy is at hand
Make the officers chosen subject to the
will of the good element of society.
Now twenty-five men control in Owosso
they are the law breaking element.
The police force is absolutely in control
OF the law breakers and will be until
the people arise and demand a moral
government. A bad government is the
most expensive and as everything
finally settles down to the matter of
taxation, there is hope that as this is
realized better condition may be de-
manded. There are three things neces-
sary First, take the nominating power
into your own hands. The primary
law will give this chance, and give all a
chance to participate. Second, nomi-
nate good men and those not afraid to
enforce the law. Third, stand by the
men you have nominated and elected.
In Owosso the newspapers are open and
fearless and what good has been ac-
complished they are to be thanked for
it, If all others who wished the best
course pursued had stood by as the
have Owosso would be the
best governed city in Michigan. And
why can not all business men and pro-
fessional men do as they should. If all
held together in demand for it, the
saloons would close on time, the
gambling dens would not exist, slot
machines disappear, houses of i'll fame
never be opened. Form law and
order league, and in a years time every
man who pays $25 tax would save at
least S. year and the community be
gamer in every possible way What
difference does it make to the taxpayers
what position the assessor takes on the
tariff question, or the Chinese question,
if he is honest and assesses fairly.
What difference as to the party an
alderman belongs to if he will prevent
the waste of peoples money and see
that what belongs to the people is
turned in to the treasurer and not kept
by individuals 1t is time for non
partisan movement in city and town
ship and county and the Oranges and
clubs can do much in securing it.
Hon. Webster Davis was called on and
highly entertained the audience by a
talk on the best way to live and get the
most out of life He stated that he
as to Corunnas three princi-
pal attractions as stated by Senator
Cook, but he would be glad to substi-
tute his log cabin for himself and he
invited all to visit it before leaving for
home. A synopsis of his address fol-
lows:
AS perfect stranger, as one who
spends considerable money IN this
but who derives no part of his
income therefrom, l do greatly ap-
preciate the splendid compliment of
being invited to say few words to the
farmers on this occasion.
After visiting all parts of this county
can truthfully say that its inhabitants
should all rejoice that they have their
homes in such a goodly land. The
farms are productive, and are kept neat
and clean. 1t is not so necessary to
have large farm as it is to see to it
that every foot of ground on the farm,
Is titled properly and made to yield
Many farmers in some
some sections of our country waste
enough in barren fence corners, and in
waste hay and grain to rot in
the fields to almost support small
family each year.
The buildings on a farm should be
painted occasionally. Indeed some
people do not seem to realize how valu.
able and yet how cheap paint is. A
thrifty farmer can keep his buildings
painted by a little extra labor at odd
times when there is nothing to do in
the fields, this, together with a little
attention to neat lawns, flower bed
fences kept in repair. neat
ness in general on the premises, all
agricultural implements clean and
neatly housed in buildings when not in
use in the fields, all add to the beauty,
comfort, and value of the farm.
In all these respects the farms of
5hiawassee county are far above the
average.
Telephones and Electric Railways
also add immensely to the value of
farms and contribute immeasurably to
the comfort Of the people.
Every progressive farmer should do
everything in his power to encourage
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