Mower County transcript., 1908-10-28
WHO. SHALL BE GOVERNOR?

If we know the people of Mime
sofa they want the man who will be
of the greatest benefit to the common
people of this great state. If this sup
position is correct comparison OF
the two candidates is in order.
What has Governor Johnson done?
AS chief executive he has exercised
his authority principally in making
appointments. The majority of which
have been satisfactory to the men,
bers of the Democratic party. What
more has he done? We know of moth
ing in the way Of curbing corpora
tions or what are commonly desig-
mated as interests. We have waited
for his friends to show us what he
has done in this direction but they
have so far failed. True, he in his
speeches, claims the credit for every
thing that has been done during his
administration for the benefit of the
people, but are those claims just? He
claims the credit for the two-cent
fare bill because he recommended it
in his message. He did this, but it
was long after both parties had de-
clared for it in their platforms and
everybody knew that such bill
would be passed. How much credit
does he deserve for this? Then he
claims credit for raising the assess
ment of iron ore lands to $191,O00,-
900. On the Oath day of April, 1907,
the Republican house of representa-
tives unanimously passed a resolu-
tion, introduced by John G.. Lennon
of Minneapolis, asking the board of
equalization to raise said assessment
to 1925, 100000, when the board of
equalization met, Mr.. Wesley of Lit
tie Falls made a motion to carry out
the instructions of the house and
Gov. John A. Johnson voted against
it. Afterwards a compromise was
reached at $191, 100000 or $34,0O0,-
900 less than the Republican house
of representatives had recommended.
Mr.. Vassely, a Democrat appoint
ed by Governor Johnson, has since
been left off the board by our reform
ca executive. These are only SAM
pies but they clearly show that every
corporation and so-called interest is
now supporting Gov. Johnson for re-
election.
What about the Republican candi-
dates record? He served six terms
in the house of representatives and
his record is an open book that all
may read.
He was the author and sponsor OF
what is known as the open market
law, which made. it possible for any"
one to build an elevator or a ware
house at any station on any line OF
road and thus insure competition in
the grain market. The law has put
millions of dollars in the pockets of
the farmers of Minnesota.
He was a member of the commit
tee on pine lands and by the in
vestigation many thousands of dol
lars were saved to the state and
many tresspassers punished.
He was the author of bill that
prevented railroad companies from
suddenly changing their rates with
out the consent Of the railroad and
warehouse commission This done
away with rebates to big shippers
and afforded everyone square deal.
For three sessions of the legisla-
ture he introduced and fought for a
bill increasing the gross earnings
tax on railroads from 3 to 4 per cent,
finally passing it. During the past
year that has brought the state
s888,000 in increased taxes from the
railroads.
These are a few of the great
things that J. F. Jacobson did while
a member of the Legislature. In adj
dition he served one term as member
Of the board of control and his acts
were marked by the same rugged
honesty and great grasp OF public
affairs that characterized him in the
Legislature. sa s..
Contrast these records and then
vote as your conscience dictates.
One candidate talks smoothly
while the other acts. Which do you
want t?--Fairmont Independ dent.