The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-10-19
THINGS DONE BY
/ THE REPUBLICANS
kEAvEs FROM RECORD MADE EY
THE PARTY OF PROGRESS {
/ IN TWO LEGISLATIVE 49,
= SESSIONS. &'># 81.
/
REFORM HAS Been THE WATCHW0RD
ePLENDID LIST OF MEASURES EN-.
ACTED IN THE INTEREST
OF THE PEOPLE OF
THE STATE.

Every Republican has q reason for
his belief. He votes the Republican
ticket because he believes In the prin-
oiples of the national Republican
party and because he believes the
party can be trusted 70 administer
state and local affairs. 0
It, may interest Republicans to see
in q small space some of the reasons
why the Republican party Is entitled
to the support Of voters in the coming
state election. s,.-... ......,
No previous period in the history
Of the state has seen 50 much prog
ress in legislative reform as the two
legislative sessions of 1908. and 1905:
New laws Of ,farreaching Importance
and beneft to the people Of the state
were placed on the statute books at
those two sessions and BY the work
and votes Of Republican members:
Both houses were almost solidly- Re-
publican and tho Democratic minority
had; little to do with amy ot the pro-
gressive work done. In 1903 the polit-
ical complexion Of the legislature was:
senate-Republicans, 50; Democrats.
II. Observation-Disclosures; 104; Demo
Gratis. b. In 1905 the members stood:
Senate-Rerublicans, 81; Democrats,
II. Observation-Disclosures. 10S: Demo
Gratis, II. .;''i>'@ t.'. .'.:
The principal work Of those sessions
may be summed up as follows:
The four per cent gross earnings
law. which adds 100000 q year to
the states revenue. . ,-..:.
Submission of taxation amendment
to the constitution. paving the way
for up-to-date tax legislation. ...
~ Investigation of freight rates, re-
sulting recently In sweeping reduc-
lions in merchandise, coal and grain
rates. .. &c.,.
New laws clothing the railroad COM
mission with full power to regulate
railroad rates and charges.
A complete revision of the statutes.
Progressive pure food laws, protect
Ing consumers from fraud and I'M
wholesome adulteration. TIA
IT. A law taxing inheritances, which is,
bringing many thousands into the
treasury. 7.,., T., ;...t. :y.,.ls,.; .,n. .
:, A. state good roads law. admins
tered by non-partisan highway COM
mission. crit: i&5f 1C@-t.HH |Fhit
ID University and normal schools re-
moved from board Of control.
Bucketshops wiped out
State land laws amended to encour.
sge purchase BY settlers. ............, y.
), ;, immigration bureau established.
Comprehensive drainage survey pro
vided Tor and carried out" ';>'j:'T:.t1
Timber trespass laws made more
stringent. .n,,...r, .,... .-,
Insurance. D department placed on
strictly salary basis. -z''i2 ;"-%. !
aTherefls surely glory enough there
for two sessions. 4 The Republican
party has shown its confidence in the
members who carried through such 4
and has nominated two OF,
them to high Office. A.. Z. Cole, who
was Z member of the house in both
sessions, is the nominee for governor,
md A. O." Eberhart;; a senator in both
sessions, is nominated for lieutenant
governor. Both men took prominent
part in the work, supported all the.
leading reforms enumerated, and
helped to frame and carry through
some of the most important. Other
men on the state ticket had q hand in
the work. Attorney General Young
1rafted many bills and was constantly
IN the cout' sl Of the members. State
Auditor IA son favored and worked
lor Legislation concerning taxation
md land and, timber, matters. /, Rail
road Commissioner Staples drew the
most Important railroad laws passed
Ind advocated their adoption. All are
for reelection, "A }; ;>..}
Let the good work, 60 on, say the
,sople Of Minnesota ~ AS's. = ~ w. j.
Then give your vote to the men who l
have been doing the work and elect d
he. entire Republican state ticket.
Is3itG94 JTgCj q J@v |-T-T -,I,ggy at
Preston Republican Hon. 4. L.
Cole stands with President Roosevelt
or rate reduction that shall at once 4
70 into effect for the Immediate bene-
It Of the people, while Governor John.
ION has been transformed from q hes
tant nonentity into pronounced OBJ
It Is we'll that this has |
however, for It shows the
friendliness for the cor
,orations and makes plain the impera- |
i've necessity for. Mr.. Coles election. |
Lambsrton Star: Since J. F. Jacob
ION has taken the stump and is doing !
EXCELLENT work in the interest of Can |
lidate Cole: the Democratic press has