The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-05-06
FaVors Mr.. Broward.
editor PALATKA NEWS:

Editor PALATKA NEWS:
In connection with the interest evi.
denced by our people in the pending
primary election for United States Sena-
tor, feel that il would be we'll to en-
phasize phase of the subject of prime
importance, as 1t may aid in assisting our
fellow democrats TO render verdict by
their votes for him, who by his past rec
ord stands nearest TO them and their para
mount interest, whose acts Justify the as
Sertion that first, last and all the time, N
B. Broward has stood in the largest sense
for them and theirs.
The personality of the man, occupy
ing commanding position in public
life, by his actions, tone and color give
to his public career, and he whose faith
in the people is governed in a sincere
belief that no good thing should be
withheld from them that would lead to
higher and broader citizenship, to the
end that they may enjoy 10 the fullest
the blessings, rightfully that belong to
people whose government is based upon
the principle of the greatest good TO the
largest number, is at once our best citi-
zen and one our people should delight
to honor.
Is N. B. Broward such MANI He is.
Has he so proved by his actsl He has.
Is he not deserving of the support of
those whom his actions have and will
benefit? In my opinion he is, be-
cause in no method of the operation of
governmental policies can the people
reserve so direct a benefit as in that
which pertains to education. Ii is the
distinctive line that indicates and marks
the progress of state or community in
the broader enjoyment Of life.
1t has been Said that he who causes
two blades of grass 10 grow where there
were none, is public benefactor This
is automatic truth emphasizing the i'm
portance of our agricultural pursuits.
How much greater is that public bene-
faction that opens to the mind the vistaS
of the past and the veritaS of the present,
seen and seeing in the light of attain!
ment. Space forbidS elaboration, and l
content myself by saying: The term in
the life of the child is now. The school
term is but short, the door of opportuni
ty closes and he who attains not goes
out into life unequipped to meet its
conditions. Handicapped at the start,
how can the success we all hope for in
life be his.
Governor Broward's fight for the re-
clamation of the Everglades meant much
to our school opportunities. In season
and out of season, against pressure that
would have discouraged an ordinary
man, in spite of the jeers and ridicule of
his opponents, and even the doubts of
some of his friends, he pressed forward
until the goal of his ambition had been
reached and a magnificent domain Sc
cured as rich heritage to the people
largely for the use of the school fund of
our state.
This act alone should and does stamp
him as the friend and lover of his fellow
citizens, and is enough in the opinion of
the writer, to secure him the votes by
which he will reach the position TO
which he aspres, and to which he will
bring that devotion and Singleness of
heart, which has made him and his poll
cieS tower OF strength to and for the
people.
Trusting that his hope will meet
happy fruition, am one who loves him
for the enemies he has made.
DIR. H. r. ESTES.