The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-06-15
WILSON IS A WINNER.

From all over the state come en-
couraging reports as to the progress
which 4. H. Wilson, Grady county's
candidate for the democratic nomina-
ton for state superintendent, is max
ing in his campaign and everything in
dicates that he viii be winner.
Mr.. Wilson's candidacy appeals
strongly to the people at this time be-
cause Of the general recognition of the
fact that the need Of the hour is a
practical school man at the head of
the states public school system-a
man who has the necessary scholastic
attainment, combined with plenty Of
actual experience in the school room
and successful record as school
administrator.
That Mr.. Wilson possesses in a
marked degree all the requirements
TO meet the specifications is conceded
by all who know him and his work.
He is recognized as one of the educa-
tional leaders in the state. He was
the first president Of the Oklahoma
School Onicers association, an organi-
cation which has accomplished much
good Tor the cause of education, and
he is chairman Of the executive com
mittee OF the State Teachers associa-
uon, the latter fact indicating his high
standing with the teaching fraternity
Of the state.
AS county superintendent of Grady
county, Mr.. Wilson has made a re-
markable record. Under his direction
school system has been established
in this county which is without su-
perior in the state. More than seventy
new school buildings Of the latest type
have been erected and through the EN-
thusiasm and intelligent supervision
of Mr.. Wilson. Grady county schools
have been organized in manner
which makes them second to none.
Born in Kentucky In 1873, Mr. VIII
son received his public school training
in that state and at the age of IS
moved with his parents to Texas
where he taught school and worked
his way through college. After twelve
years experience in that state he
moved to Oklahoma, locating in Chick
asha, where he made a highly credit
able record in the city schools, till he
was called to the office of county su-
perintendent. He is a born teas her
and has devoted his whole file to the
cause Of education. He will take to
the office which he seeks those quail
ties which are needed to place the eL.
ucational affairs Of Oklahoma on the
highest plane. Leading school men
throughout the state are backing him
iii his race and, indeed, It was only
through the insistent demands from
the profession that he was induced to
become a candidate.
TIE cardinal points in Mr. Wilson's
platform are:
/. Rigid economy in school affairs.
2. Fewer text books and a simpler
course OF study
3. Less 'red tape and simpler re-
ports for district boards.
4. A graded school within the reach
OF every child.
S. Consolidation of rural schools and
rural high schools wherever possible.
8. Merit and not politics as the sole
basis for appointment to positions in
state schools.
T. A law to prohibit teachers IN
state schools from contributing to the
state superintendent's campaign fund
These are the principles for which
Mr.. Wilson stands and his character
and ability are guarantee that they
will be carried OUT if he is elected.
In the prime OF manhood, honest
aggressive, thoroughly qualified by ed
ucation and experience, Mr. Wilson
meets the demand Of the hour for a
school man for school office. He has
the hearty support Of the democrats Of
his home county and the reception
which Is being accorded him through
out the state shows that hts candi
dacy is making rapid headway.
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It INST be very embarrassing to Ok