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Graham guardian., 1912-10-11
Endorsed by

to the state and the nation, of United
States Senator's Mark Smith and
Henry F. Ashurst and Representa-
tive in Congress Carl Hayden. and
we particularly commend to the vot-
ers of this state the Honorable Carl
Hayden, for reelection to Congress;
and especially indorse the action
taken by our United States Senators
to prevent the confirmation of
Richard E. Sloan as Federal Judge
of Arizona.
We are in favor of amendments
to the National Reclamation Act
which will provide for extension of
time for the repayment of the cost
of the reclamation projects. The
settlers should not be required to
bear the expense of mistakes made
by government officials; and we fav-
or thorough investigation of the
expenditures under any project be-
fore the cost of the same is finally
determined. In keeping with The
democratic doctrine. of local self
government, we demand that the
management and operation of each
reclamation project be turned over
to the water users under it at the
earliest possible moment, and dur
ing the period of construction, the
water users should be consulted and
their approval obtained before any
contracts are made for the sale of
power or before any change is made
in the methods of distributing wat
er. Each reclamation homestead
entryman should be permitted to
receive patent for the full area
of his entry. We pledge our
Senator'S and Congressman to use
all honorable means to secure the
passage of these necessary changes
in the reclamation law.
Graham guardian., 1912-10-11
Why the Dollar Counts

In this campaign the issues lie between the forces Of
Representative Government and Popular Government.
In Representative Government only part of the people
have influence those with political faith who spend
fortunes in any direction where their ends fur
thered for money.
In Popular Government all the people have influence,
because their executives and Legislators do dare
thwart the expressed will of the people
Representative Government ever. this year is being
supported by the money OF the Interests 1t being spent
lavishy to give the voters wrong impression Of Wilson,
Popular Government this year. win must depend the
truth being told about Wilson, We publish his record
and platform broadcast that controvert 1t.
Your ST. your g. your S. your $40 $40 will count and
cunt win if spent in this work.
Graham guardian., 1912-10-11
CHIRoPRAcToR
Rodeyick Williams
cHIRoPRAcToR
Stafford, Arizona
ROOSEVELT AND DIR. WILEY

If there is a man in the country
who has the confidence of the vast
majority of the people, that man is
DR.. Harvey w. Wiley, former chief
chemist of the U. S. department of
agriculture. For several years he
fought against adulterated food
and he was partially successful be-
cause he had succeeded in getting
some laws on his side which enabled
him to do good work, providing the
laws were enforced and not handi-
capped by executive order.
DR.. Wiley received the support of
almost every reputable physician in
the country in his fight for pure
food, but he found many men in
congress, senator's and representa-
tives, who were there to aid in look
ing after the interests Of the manu-
Graham guardian., 1912-10-11
DEMOCRATIC
PLATFORM
Adopt Platform in Accord
with Arizona's Constitu-
ton and the State
Administration ,

Following is the state democratic
platform adopted by the party
council this week in Phoenix:
In both state and nation the great
democratic party rejoices in re-
cord of achievement in progressive
Legislation and administration. The
democratic fight for many years
against special privilege in all its
varied forms, has at last brounght
national victory within it's grasp.
Under able leadership it has fought
insolent corporate power until an
awakened people is determined that
the people shall rule"-rule thru
the democratic party. which has
fought the peoples fights, won their
victories and earned their confidence
and support.
We declare our unqualified and
enthusiastic Endorsement of the ma
tional democratic platform and its
standard bearers, Woodrow Wilson
and Thos. r. Marshall, heartily sub
scribe to their high ideals of Ameri-
can patriotism and craftsmanship,
and pledge the democratic party of
Arizona, rejecting the views, and
jealous of the rights, of the masses,
to measure up to that exalted stan
dard. The democratic party has
grown strong in the hearts of the
people in corresponding ratio as
'bossism" has been denounced and
the influence in the party's councils
of predatory wealth has been dis
countenanced.
BY virtue of statehood, Arizona S
progressive democracy, as exempli-
fled in the constitution of the state
and the faithful Interpretation of its
principles into law, has assumed a
leading place in the ranks of pro-
gressive state. Pointing to this
achievement, as a notable instance
of progressive democratic triumph,
we renew our pledge of allegiance
to the spirit and the letter of the
Constitution, and confidently assert
that the assurance of popular gov
ernment provided thereby will final
ly result in driving from public
positions and party prominence the
time-serving special interest politi-
cans, who have long been at once
the buwark and the bane of practi-
cal politics.
Regretful that insufficient interest
has thus far been taken by the
voters in the direct primary, we,
nevertheless, reaffirm our belief in
the great principles involved, and
pledged ourselves to labor for the
awakening which can only result in
the complete vindiction of the prin-
ciple. AS eternal vigilance is the
price of liberty" we call upon all
Graham guardian., 1912-10-11
How Your Money Will Be Spen,

Woodrow Wilson. standard bearer, has never had
the time or disposition to talk about himself
He has used spectacular methods place himself
In the spotlight
His greatest work has been done without osentation in
the most expeditions dignifed manner.
The great mass of voters do not know what really
great Wilson s They do know all he has done.
They do not understand all the features Of his platform
We must tell them.
To educate this great nation Of voters especially the
clear thinking Independent Democrats Republicans and
Progressves who choose their leader his merits
the expenditure OF vast amount of money r
We propose to your dollars in just this way
udciously and without penny fritered away for
necessary item.
We know you have confidence will do this thng-and
succcssfuly.
Graham guardian., 1912-10-11

genuine democrats to actively par
ticipate in the primaries, to the end
that party government under the
law shall be truly expressive of
progressive democratic sentiment.
Upon the purity of the ballot rests
the confidence of the people in gov
ernment, and we heartily and with
pride approve the courage and hon
esty of the democratic governor and
the democratic Legislature, through
which were enacted advanced laws
aimed to effect this end.
In the vast constructive works re-
quired by the change from a stand
pat territorial to progressive state
government, the democratic admin
istration has met every requirement,
ably and fearlessly, carrying out
every platform pledge, fulfilling
every prediction promise, and
meeting every need of proper or
ganization and administration of
the affairs between producer and
consumer, of the relations between
public service corporations and the
public, of the respective rights of
labor and capital and of the general
development of all lines of legiti-
mate industry in which the state is
rich beyond compare.
We congratulate the democratic
Legislature upon its unexampled
record of remedial legislation direc-
ted toward the proper protection of
those who labor and are heavy laden,
a record of achievement which de-
scribes, more eloquently than any
words, the attitude of the demo-
cratic party in Arizona toward labor.
The democratic majority of the
Legislature has wisely submitted
four amendments for adoption.
First, foremost and most vital in
principle and in effect. is the pro-
vision for the recall of the judiciary.
of which republican President
insolently compelled the elimination
from Arizona's Progressive Consti-'
tuition, as a condition precedent to
statehood. No longer under this
tyrannous power, we pledge the
party to support the amendment
adopted by democratic Legisla-
ture in fulfillment of the pledge to
the people, replacing this provision
in the Constitution in its original
form, and warning the people of the
activities of corporation interests in
the effort to defeat this measure of
popular government, call upon all
patriotic citizens of Arizona to rally
to the vindication of the states
courage, patriotism and independ-
ence.
That taxation may be equalized
properly; that the rich and power
full may not longer avoid the pay
ment of their just proportion of the
expense Of the government of the
state, we favor the adoption of
amendments to the Constitution
giving wider latitude to the powers
of the State Tax Commission.
We congratulate the people of
Arizona upon the privilege given
them by our Democratic State Con-
stitution of a full and free vote up
on the question of Equal Suffrage
at the next election, and while we
favor equal suffrage, we recognize
that the question cannot be made
test Of party fealty.
We indorse thu splendid service
Graham guardian., 1912-10-11

11Cck0 q IxSI VI VxIO VIXS
If you know several Wilson voters work in place
where there Wilson take up subscription from
all of them
Place your and the of your subscription at
the top of the list and get the others to join you
Mention tho name Of this paper on your list.
Then mail the list and contributions c. R. Crane Vice
Chairman Finance Committee Democratic National Com
mittee. 900 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, ILL.,
This is the helpful work you individual can
do for clean government casting your ballot for
Wilson and Marshall on November 5th.
Graham guardian., 1912-10-11

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California where contracts for advertising can
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Graham guardian., 1912-10-11

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Graham guardian., 1912-10-11
How to Contribute to the Wilson
Campaign Fund

Sign the Coupon in this corner and fill in the amount
you give Then attach your Money this Coupon and mail
today to the address given on the Coupon.
Issue all checks, money orders and address ell con-
tributions to G. r. Crane, Vice Chairman Finance
Committee Democratic National Committee, 900 Mich
igan Avenue, Chicago, iii.
Then write letter this newspaper giving your name
contributor and stating your why believe
Woodrow Wilson should be elected President of the United
States In this way you will be listed Wilson con.
trbutor. Souvenir Receipt handsomely autographed
we'll worth framing, will be sent you. Your letter will
help the fight by encouraging your friends.
Do everything you to hold up Wilson'S hands in his
clean campaign for the people who do the work and hgh
ing of the country
Graham guardian., 1912-10-11

Burial caskets carried in stock by
The Gila Valley Furniture and Hard
ware Store. Il
Graham guardian., 1912-10-11
Time An Important Factor

This Is another case where time is money.
The enemy have their funds supplied instantly by
the Interests.
We have only few days and contributions to be eHec-
i've must be received at once.
There 10 question of the money of the People being
able to defeat the money Of the Trusts.
Because it greater in volume and will be used in
Straightforward telling ways.
But to be effective must be received and used within
the next few days
Quick action is absolutely necessary Let have your
contribution the list you make up from your friends and
co-worken today II possible. tomorrow sure.
Graham guardian., 1912-10-11
Will You Spend ONE DOLLAR
TO Elect Wilson President?


clean hands,?
irony
smallest offices in locality?
of $2 S. $40 and $N
To suchwe make Tosuch W. must kfo
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
ROAD MONEY is WASTED.
Poor Tools Poor Work, Poor Judg.
ment the Cause.

More money is wasted in building
roads than in all the other forms Of
public work And there is almos; no
graft in i, either, as there is in many
public buildings and bridges. It Is
wasted almost entirely through mis-
directed and unskilled work, and work
in the wrong places, and the improper
use Of good and bad tools, and finally
through a lack Of a county system.
Al was told a short time ago." said
J. H. Miller, director of college ex-
tension, of a strip of road of less
than two miles that had cost over
$4,000 since the organization of the
county, and it is still bad road. As
good rex Is les than mile away, d.
could have been macademized, twenty
years ago for $4,000, and the repair
and maintenance for twenty years
would not have exceeded $4,000, or a
total of $7O0O-less than the road has
cost-and think of the moral and re-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
COMMON SENSE IN DRAGGING.

Common sense should be used in
road work. Il is good TO have crown
10 a road, so what water does fall
may run away and not soak in the
road. But there is such thing as a
poorly constructed crown. There is
such thing as building a crown that
Will drive travel TO the side and not
10 the top Of the road. II IS wrong
10 build a crown out of loose dirt
and then go away and leave it, for
the travel never comes to pack Il
down. The travel stays on the side.
II is wrong to rake the grass, weeds,
sod, trash and stubble into the mid
die of the road, for they are poor
road material and ruin a road. Al
most everyone who uses country
roads knows that this is done far too
often The crown Of the road, If IL
requires grading at all should be built
little higher than the remainder of
the Travelled space, and If It can be
built there without the use of a grad
er, but put in place by drag it will
be a much better road. The drag IS
the thing.-Troy CHEZ.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19

exceeds $1,000; this, however. subject
TO certain exemptions based On num-
Der 1 children and with certain con-
cessions as to personal property tax.
This would not affect a good many
Kansans II we had the law this year,
but IN a prosperous season would be
a hardship to the average farmer
Such a law would make new offices
spread mems private business more
upon the public records and be q
hardship, unless more equitable than
the Wisconsin law.
The fair rule is that each dollar s
worth Of property, wherever situated
and Of whatever kind, should bear its
equal share q tax, whether it con
sists Of farm land, railroad proper
" bank stock or merchandise. Whal
IS sauce for the goose is sauce fol
the gander. But as wealth grows ana
We come to have very rich men, pos
seSsing unreasolably large aggrega
lions Of unnecessary veal h-wealtl
not needed TO feed or clothe or edu
cate anyone-then an exception to tn
rule may properly be made, an excep
ton whereby these swollen fortunes
will be required 70 bear a specia
graduated tax in addition 10 tina
borne by wealth serving the natura
and necessary needs and uses Of meI
This will throw the heavier burdel
upon unnecessarily large fortunes, an
that is where it should rest. Th5
will be progressive taxation. one o
the good things Of the future.
Lacrosse, Kan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
Igious ettect in that community.

ngious effect in that community"
For six years the farmers Of Kan
sas have been discussing the road
and bridge question at their instfutes
and IN almost hak the counties they
are insisting on concrete culverts and
bridges. When finally all these struc-
lures have been built Of concrete, Mr..
Miller said, the fund for road work
viii be almost doubled.
The progress made in Kansas since
the Kansas Agricultural College es
a5liShed its highway engineering ser
wee has been remarkable. Since Sep
'ember, 1909; definite and accurate
road and bridge instruction has been
given in twothirds of the counties.
More than eighty counties have asked
The college for road and bridge plans.
Probably one thousand bridge plans
have been furnished TO county and
township officers. Several hundred
inspections have been made Of roads
and bridges, and scores Of plans and
specifications have been furnished
Just now there is urgent need Of
caution Mr.. Miller declared. MO.
tor clubs, commercial clubs and farm.
es are enthusiastically doing a lot Of
road work. ! hope all Of it will be
practicable and correc;. Might Il not
be the part of wisdom 10 obtain ex.
pert help in outlining and planning
some Of this work? Might II not be
wiser TO plan for fewer miles Of road
Improvement and get Model Roads?
The state engineer and his assistants
are willing to aid in all kinds of high
way improvement on invitation.
Many counties are 10 have, this
year, larger funds for improvement Of
county and state roads. Would Il mo-
be the part of wisdom and economy
for those counties to call on the high
way engineers office for some experi
help before spending this money?
do no. have the figures for many
counties, but / have before me the
following figures representing whar
certain counties will have to spend 70
; road and bridge work on state and
county roads in 1912, exclusive Of pol
tax, county bridge fund and township
road funds:
Allen, $50, 500; Butler. s24. 900;
Cloud, 1873. 900; Coffey, $50 900; Ford
sl9,S62; Jackson, SCI, 2O5.95; Jeffer
son, s2l,222.7S; Lyon, $40 900; otta
va, s17,731.5O; Reno. s3S, 500, Reput
lie. $50. go; Shawnee, $50, 900: Sum
ner, $4,000; Washington, s12, 900.
Suppose We set aside onehalf o.
each amount for bridges land pray
thai i may be expended for concrete
structures) and we still have left quite
large amount for road improvement
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
VACCINATION FOR TYPHOID
FEVER.

Typhoid vaccination, at first a vol
untary measure in our army, has
since July /, 1911, been made compul.
sorry for all officers and enlisted men
below the age OF IS years and who
have not had an authenticated case
Of typhoid fever.
The immunizatiOn Of the army has
proceeded rapidly until, at the pres
ent time, somewhat over 10000 men
have completed the necessary three
innoculations. Among this entire
number, and covering a period Of
nearly three years, but twelve cases
II typhoid have developed and no
death has occurred One man al the
Guantanamo Naval Station died five
days after the first innoculation from
case Of walking typhoid. This is
The only fatal case Of typhoid in the
government service in any one on
whom the innoculation had been be
gun. The record of the Maneuver Di.
vision in camp at San Antonio, Tex
as, during the past summer has been
most instructive. An army division
having an average strength Of 1880
men, all innOculated, occupied the
same camp for four months, from
March to July, and in this command
but one case of typhoid developed.
This was a mild case in a hospital
corps man who had completed the in
noculatfons necessary for protection.
There were forty-nine cases Of ty.
phoid with nineteen deaths in the
city Of San Antonio for the same
four months. During the same period
that this camp existed IN San Anto-
MO, between three and four thousand
men were IN camp at Galveston, Tex.
and in this command no case Of ty-
phod occurred, while the city Of Cal
weston furnished 1872 cases Of the d.
sease during the existence Of che
camp. The city and the camp had the
same water, milk and food supply,
the only difference being that the
camp had been protected BY innocu-
latiou.
About three thousand men were
scattered along the Mexican border
mostly in small camps, many Of them
in localities where typhoid was pres
ent, YET Of this command only one
man contracted typhoid which ended
IN recovery. In a recent number Of
the Journal Of the American Medical
Association, Captain Phelan Of the
Medical Corps OF the Army, contrasts
dc record Of these camps with those
OF the concentration camps Of the
Spanish-American war, and says that
II Is inconceivable that, with such
conditions, the practical abolition Of
typhoid could have been effected with
out the use OF innoculations.-A N.
A. Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19

Then assume that 4 win cost On an
average, for q county. about SIS To-
grade properly and shape up a mile Of
road, and We can see that ecah Of the
counties named should have BY De-
climber 81. 1912. a good many miles
Of properly graded earth roads that
would demand no care, other than
dragging, for several years This
would leave next years taxes to be
used for other roads. Ordinary bust.
ness judgment ought 70 prompt those
who have the spending q these large
amounts to call In experts for con.
sultation and advice when the service
costs nothing, and only a few dollars
for expenses. The same remark might
be made relative to good roads meet
ings,' especially as many communities
have been paying out $50 a day to a
man with one idea, and ignorant Of
the fundamental principles Of road
building"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19

paper VaIne that goes into the assess
meRt rolls, when ON $1,000 0 actual
value exists. The fair way would be
for Jones TO be required to pay on
$1,000 Of value and Brown on his
5000 Of value; then the actual value
q each mans interest would be tax
ed, no more and no less. Another in
stance Of double taxation arises out
q the taxation Of stock in foreign
corporations. Such investments are
Invariably taxed where the invest
ment exists, and to tax the cer-ifi-
cate Of stock. which is merely the
written evidence Of ownership, WV
usually result in a double taxing Of
the values involved. Double taxation
ought to be eradicated from rhe tax
system as fully as possible.
There is a widespread impression
that corporations do not bear Their
full share Of the burden Of taxation.
Especially is this true concerning ex-
Press companies, which do an i'm
mense volume Of business and prob
ably do not pay an adequate tax.
The true remedy for any evils arts
ing out Of the existence Of express
companies is 10 abolish these com.
panies, and require the railroads to
90 the same work, and to pay tax on
The additional business handled. Elk.
press companies are peculiar to this
country, most other nations not being
burdened with them. A railway con
ductor on a Boston and New England
road began doing a private express
business in 1889. He lost his JOB on
account Of it. but from that beginning
in the organization, growth and con.
sOhdation Of modern express compan
les. They are the counterparts ot
suckers in a corn field. They NAY
make some corn but the parent stock
would bring better results without
them. Express companies should be
abolished and the railroad companies
perform the same work, and pay ade
quate taxes ON the volume of bushes:
done.
Kansas has no income tax as yei
but Wisconsin has and We are prone
10 follow where that state leads
Hence this warning sounded in ad
vance. An income tax law that tend.
ed 10 throw the heavier burdens q
taxation upon wealth in the form o!
incomes unnecessary 10, and unearn
ed BY the poSsessors, would be fair.
Now the Wisconsin law provides
that persons and corporations must re
port their annual incomes to the as
SCISSOR Of incomes, and if an unmar
ried PERSONS income exceeds $500
he must pay the tax, and husband
and wife must pay if their income
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
FOR PRIVATE SECRETARY.

H. B. Pearce, associate editor Of
the Larned Tiller & Toiler, has been
appointed to and accepted the posi-
ton Of private secretary 10 Congress
man-Elect George Neeley, entering
upon the duties of the office at once.
Mr.. Pearce has for several years beer
connected with the T. & T., and is a
very fine young man. He will make
an excellent helper for Neeley.