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The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07
LINCOLN FORESAW EVIL

In his speech at Arvada Monday
night, Governor Shafroth said:
ut seems that the time has
nearly arrived, prophesied by
Abraham Lincoln, when he wrote,
on November q, 1864, to his friend,
William s Elkins, as follows:
"Yes, we may all congratulate
ourselves that this cruel war is
nearing it's close. 1t has cost a
vast amount of treasure and blood.
The best blood of the flower of
American youth has been freely
offered upon our country's altar
that the nation might live. 1t has
been, indeed, trying hour for the
republic, but | see in the near
future a crisis approaching that
unnerves me and causes me to
tremble for the safety of my coun-
try.
"As result of the war, corpo-
rations have been enthroned and
an era of corruption in high places
will follow, and the money power
of the country will endeavor to
prolong its reign by working upon
the prejudices of the people until
all the wealth is aggregated in a
few hands and the republic is des-
troyed. / feel at this moment more
anxiety for the safety of my coun-
try than ever before, even in the
midst of war. God grant that my
suspicious may prove groundless. y
Few, II any, medici mes, have met with
the uniform success that has attended
the use OF smberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoa Remedy. The remarkable
cures OF collie and dIarrhoea which il has
effected in almost every neighborhood
have given it a wide reputation. For
sale by all dealers,
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07
MY POLICIES

We all know who Taft is and
where he stands. He is we'll
meaning and conservative gentle
man of considerable judicial tenn
permanent and little executive abil-
ity. He was selected by Roose-
welt as the "heir of my policies ~
when there was no other policy
left to inherit than the continuous
use of bass drum. And Roose-
velt took that drum to Africa and
left Taft with a whistle.
Taft is conservative by birth,
bringing-up and convictions. 1t is
simply natural for man of that
type to be closely allied with men
like Root, Crane and Hammond,
and to disregard the economic
changes of our times. The Re-
publican party was always the
favorite organization of capitalism,
and Taft simply wants it to con-
tinue in that mission.
The opposition in the Repub-
lican party is represented by the
ex-President, Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt. Where Roosevelt stands
on all the great questions of the
day nobody seems to know. |
doubt whether Roosevelt himself
knows, because with his brilliant
but very erratic mind, he may re-
wise aud change all of his princi-
Piles and convictions by tomorrow
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Berger.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

An article that has real merit should
in time become popular. That such is
the case with Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy has been attested by many dealers.
Here Is one OF them. II. w. Hsndrick-
son, Ohio Falls, Ind, writes, "Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy is the best for
coughs, colds and Group, and is my best
seller" For sale by all dealers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Victor hewitt left Monda y for
Fort Collins where he will enter
college. He was accompanied by
his father, who will remain there
until his son becomes accustomed
to the school.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Misses Mable and Grace Tohill
left Sunday for Greeley where
they will resume their studies after
spending the summer with their
mother of this place.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Now is the first time Governor
Adams has sought an Office. His
nominations before have come to
him by unanimous vote of the
party convention, and have been
accepted with reluctance and often
at great personal sacrifice. The
party has IN 30 doing showed that
it regarded him as one of the
strongest and ablest men in the
Democratic ranks in Colorado.
For Al years he has been an active
Democrat. In that time he has
held Office but four and one half
years.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Mrs. Harry Chapman who has
been spending some time in Gales
burg, ILL.,, arrived Tuesday to join
her husband who has resumed his
position in the First National
bank.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Mrs. Cornville and daughter
Fern left Monday for Boulder
where they will reside the coming
school year as Fern will be stu
dent of the University.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Miss Eva Freeman and her
guests, Golda Lenhart and Helen
and Alvin List, left Sunday for
Denver where the party will divide,
Miss Freeman going to her school
work at Boulder and Miss Lenhart
leaving for her home in Chicago,
after spending the summer with
her uncle, j. l.. Freeman and fam
lily. Mr.. and Miss List are resi-
dents of Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Rev. w. Il. Campbell, pastor of
the Baptist church of this place,
held a baptismal service at Del
Norte Sunday in which five were
immersed.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Mrs. j. II. Simpson, who has
been the guest of Mrs. Jacob Stowe,
left Tuesday for her home in I'm
perial Valley, Cal.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Mrs. Gingrich returned Monday
from Durango, where she was the
guest of her son.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Mrs. Foote of the S. s. Home
left Monday for California where
she will act as delegate for Colo
RADIO in the National Encampment
of the g. A. X. to be held at that
place.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Miss Lillian Holbrook arrived
Sunday for visit with her friend,
Miss Elizabeth hewitt.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Harris and
children of La Jara were shopping
in this place Saturday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

1t is going to be some trouble to
get the broncos out of the hills
but they will be busted all right
every day of the Fair. More prem
ium lists have been called for now
than were used last season. Bet
ter see Kline for space in the hall.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Misses Elsie Kurrle and Edna
Smith, trained nurses of Burling-
ton, Iowa, arrived here Sunday for
a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. +. II.
kurrle. The young ladies are
spending their vacation seeing the
sights in Colorado.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-09-07

Don't forget the special prizes
of $4,000 offered for Colorado
Bred Horses at the Fair. Sorry
this could not be gotten into the
premium list but it was received
too late. An affidavit must be fur
nished at time of entry that the
animal is Colorado bred. Better
look that up before the 25th.
f. A. Mckinney, the Directory
man, was in town Tuesday. He is
now at work on complete direc-
tory of the San Luis Valley in
cluding city directories of Monte
Vista and Alamosa. The new di.
rectory will have the names of all
residents of the Valley with post
Office address.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-10-25
WHY TAFT OR ROOSEVELT
Prices Of Food Products Have Scared
Under Them, Yet They Promise Re-

Prices Of Food Products Have Scared
Under Them, Yet They Promise Re-
duetions.
According to the bulletin Of the fed
eral bureau of labor the average price
Of a dozen or more of the principal ar
tcles Of food has increases so per cent
in the last ten years.
The price Of -four has increased 80
per cent, lard IS per cent. steak 50
per cent. hams 81 per cent, cornmeal
SO per cent, rib roast GO per cent,
round steak "a per cent, pork chops
SO per cent, bacon SO per cent, and
Irish potatoes II per cent.
During these ten years Of rising
prices Roosevelt and Taft were at the
head of the government. Both Of them
want to be at the head Of the govern.
ment again. .<. i..t.--
Does any sane man believe that If
these men in ten years did nothing to-
retard the rise Of prices which are
depressing the people they would do
anything in four years? Rather, judy
ing by the past, We -hould be paying
approximately ~ per cent. more than
we do now, or rs per cent more than
We did ten years aga sss ~.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-10-25

There should be an immediate row.
sion Of the tariff downward. It should
begin with tho schedules most obvious.
~ used to kill competition and raise
prices in tho United States. and should
be extended to every item which af.
tords opportunity for monopoly and
special advantage until special favors
shall have been absolutely withdrawn
and our laws of taxation transformed
from 4 system Of governmental pat.
ronage into q system Of just and rea-
isonable charges which shall fall whero
hsyt win create the least burden.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-10-25
CAMPAIGN MUD
Anglers VETERAN
~Comrade" Editors Effort to
Distort Democratic Position
on Pensions Rebuked.
CIRCULAR TO G. A. R. POSTS
Sought "Mean" and "Harsh" Ex
pressions by Wilson Supporters,
but Finds Facts tho Reverse.

Ignoring tho fact that the Democrat
&c house passed the most liberal pen.
sion bill in the history of the United
States and that it was the Republican
senate that reduced the appropriation
the editor Of the National Tribune Of
Washington has appealed to grand
army posts all over the country to sup
ply campaign material for use against
the Democratic party.
Colonel (Sergeant) John McElroy, the
editor, has not met always with the
cooperation he desired. This is EVIL
denced by the fact that indignant
grand army men have forwarded his
circular letters to Democratic national
headquarters in New York with their
protests against the playing of such
politics within the old soldiers organ
izat1On.
Quest for "Mean" Things.
Editor McElroy's appeal was sent
out, mimeographed, on the letterhead
Of the National Tribune, with his own
name at the top. The letter read:
sept. 1S, 1SlI.
Comrade-We are anxious to get the ex-
preston OF editorials on pensions from
the papers supporting Wilson in your
neighborhood Will you kindly look over
the files Of your local papers and send us
anything particularly h~rsh and mean
which they have published. We want to
show conclusively the attitude of the men
who are supporting Wilson and who will
control his administration II elected.
Please send these at your earliest con-
venience, as the time Is short. Fraternal-
ly, THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
One of the replies sent to the Trib-
une was:
Headquarters Gushing Post. No. II. g. A.
Astoria. Ore Sept q. 1872
National Tribune, Washington, D. c.:
Gentlemen Your communication ad-
dressed to me as adjutant of Cushing
Post, No. II, Of the 18th inst. found to-
day on my return from the national en-
campment ut Los Angeles. Cal. Thus tho
delay in answering.
You wish me to look over the nles Of
our local papers ana send you ''anything
particularly harsh sInd mean which they
have published regarding pensions. Al
you have specified that these ''harsh''
and mean" comments must be from pa
pers supporting Wilson must inform
you that the papers supporting Wilson
throughout the state, 80 far az have
been able to Lead, are friendly toward
the interests Of the civil war veterans
and indoEse tho action of the Democratic
house Of tho United States congress in it,
passage Of the pension bill in the special
and last session Of congress and have no
fault to find with Senator Kern for his
eloquent appeal in the senate in behalf of
tho civil war veterans
If you are really looking for mean"
and ''harsh:' editorials along this line, If
your object in this search is for the in
terests Of the old soldiers, you will. ind
enough mean and "harsh'' things in
the papers that are supporting Mr.. Taft.
And If you wish to prospect away out
here in Oregon politically for other than
pure gold please excuse the adjutant Of
Cushing Post, No. IA, department Of Ore
gon, G. A. R., In assisting.
r n ALIEN
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-10-25
why NOT ELECT
WOODROW WILSON
Chicago Post, Influential Repub-
Iican Paper, Asks Its Read
ers a Leading Question.
FRAUDS OF PRESENT REGIME
GAYS tho Tariff Has Been Too High
for a Generation, and Must Be Low
cred,

The Chicago Post, an influential In
dependent Republican newspaper, pro
pounds this question to Republicans:
"Why not Wilson?
This question is addressed partiou.
larly to Republicans.
"Governor Wilson suits the Demo.
Gratis down to the ground, suits all
Democrats who are worthy to be call.
ed Democrats. But in an emergency
like this, why should not Wilson suit
large part Of the Republicans al
well?
why not Wilson?
"Governor Wilson is a thoroughbred
American gentleman, not only in the
accident Of birth, but in his every
ideal, impulse and principle. That
should be the first requirement of ev
cry presidential candidate.
"Governor Wilson is a tried and
trustworthy executive. His brilliant
record as governor of New Jersey
proves that.
Governor Wilson is an eminently
sane and sensible man. He is an emf
nently honorable man. He has digni.
fed every place which he has held.
He has performed a splendid public
service by lifting the present cam.
paign out of the riot of mudslinging
with which Roosevelt began it.
I'm every personal characteristic,
Governor Wilson is equipped to be
any mans president, without regard
to whether that man is Democrat or
a Republican. What, then, of his pc.
litical qualifications?
Governor Wilson is, and always has
been, a sensible Democrat, but he ia
not and never has been a silly, violent
partisan.
Governor Wilson stands for honesty
and efficiency In federal administra-
ton. So do all save those who profit
BY graft and inehciency.
"Governor Wilson stands for the
curbing Of trusts and monopolies. So
do all, except monopolists and their de-
fender, Theodore Roosevelt.
Governor Wilson stands for q
prompt ana STEADY downward revision
Of the tariff. So do nine-tenths Of tho
people Of the United States.
Governor Wilson believes in 4 moro
radical tariff revision than do a large
number of the rank and file Of Re-
publicans. But Governor Wilson IL
tho only candidate who If elected will
permit the revision Of the tariff at all.
1.-THE tariff has been to high for a
generation. Is it not better to take q
chance at getting it too according
to Republican Standardization to lot
the known frauds Of the present re-
CINE continue for another four years
to rob the public3
''Why not Wilson? He will give an
honest, a dignifed, a capable admins
tration. He will respect the constitu-
ton. He will see that the tariff is re-
vised downward. He will curb trusts.
He will serve the people.
: why not Wilson,"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-10-25

IQaL was III 10V0. 1u0 U61I year u
letter from him was read 1t an anti.
suffrage meeting In the Berkeley thea
ter, New York, In which he said: II
am very tepid on woman suffrage"
The cause Of woman's enfranchise.
ment has no more implacable enemy
than the Outlook, and Mr.. Roosevelt
is on the editorial stat. Last Feb
ruary he had In that magazine a ten
column article entitled ''Woman's
Rights" but the only right considered
was that of the suffrage. The article
was such an excellent exposition Of
the attitude Of women who do not
wish to vote that the Anti-sutfrage az.
sociation ordered copies for distribu-
ton. In this article he said again,
I'm our western states where the sui.
frage has been granted to women I am
unable to see that any great differ
ence has been caused as compared
with neighboring states" u.
And yet just four months after this
publication, when Mr.. Roosevelt had
definitely decided to make the contest
for the presidential nomination, all his
scruples about forcing suffrage on q
hostile and Indifferent majority van
ished in thin air because million and
. half already had votes and the colo
mel wanted them and he knew they
wouldn't stand for any nonsense about.
. referend dunn. .Is. ...
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-10-25
FACTS WORTH REMEMBERING

John d. Archbold, for the Standard
On company, gave 100000 to Roose-
velt's campaign fund In 1904 but re-
fused to prosecute the harvester trust
more, which vas demanded.
J. p. Morgan Of the steel trust. and
bther interests gave the Roosevelt fund
In the same year 500, 900. and did give
up $4,000 more.
! Mr.. Roosevelt furiously prosecuted
the Standard Oh company, but he re-
fused to prosecute the harvester trust
and the steel trust AID gave the steel
trust permission to absorb its only Sc
fious rival. ess.-s. Az
George W. Per-ins Of the steel and
harvester trusts gave $4,000 Of the
New York Life Insurance company's
money to Roosevelt's campaign fund,
and refunded It when the fact became
publo 49, 80 ~ 81 . M
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-25

In view of the certain election
of Woodrow Wilson for President
we should, as Bryan suggests, have
Il Senate and House that will be
disposed to carry out the Chief
Executives wishes in legislative
matters and thus be help instead
of hindrance in accomplishing the
reforms the people are demanding.
Since the House is overwhelming
ly democratic and will no doubt con
tinue so for some time, Meyer as
congressman would be a member of
the majority and could thus accom-
plish more for the people of his
district than a member of the mi
nority could possibly hope to do.
A vote for Meyer is a vote for
a bright, clean, aggressive young
man who is just entering the prime
Of life and who if elected will be a
credit and an honor to the people
of his district and state.-The Ell
ma New Era.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-25
DEMOCRAT WILL WIN.
\ Republican Newspaper in This
District Declares Democratic
Candidate Will Win

This year above all other times,
people should throw party ii IS to
the far winds and vote for tine best
man for office.
This rule should be observed in
this, THE 4th Congressional Dist.
The democratic candidate, Mr. G
A. Meyer, of Ca'lMar lis making the
race STRICTLY ON his merits and as
q progressive democrat of the first
water. The days of usefulness of
Mr.. Haugen, his republican oppon-
eDt, are over, as far as actual worth
to the district is concerned, and he
seeks reelection largely for per-
sonal gains.
Mr.. Meyer lis about forty years OF
age and Iowa born Of Swiss pawen-
tage, in Winneshiek county, where
he still resides He is now COM
pleting his third term as County
Supervis in the above county. He
has done such good work i'm this Of
flee that i'm spite of the ,overwhelm-
ing republican majority, he will no
doubt carry it by a big majority in
this election.
This proves his worth at HON 2
where he lis known, and that he is
good congressional timber.-Meser-
vey Register. (Rep.)
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-25
MEYER A HUSTLER
The Democratic Candidate a Hust-
Ter and We'll Fitted for the
Position he Seeks.

Elsewhere on this page we pre-
sent a likeness of G. A. Meyer OF
Calmar, the democratic can
didate for Congress in this dis
trict. The Cresoo Plain Dealer says
Of his candidacy:-"He has a sim
cere faith that he can defeat Mr..
Haugen, and will put up hard and
energetic fight for success. Mr..
Meyer is one of Calmar and Winnie
sniek's most energetic young
business men. He is, with his
father, engaged in the stock and
grain business at Calmar, and for
several years has been a member
OF the Winneshiek board of super
v;sors. His we'll known abilities as
hustler, and an Intelligent obser-
YER of passing events. will enable
him to give good account of his
stewardship to his constituents
should he be successful In the con-
gressional contest. "-Allanlakec Co.
Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-25
PRAISED BY OUTSIDER.
Burlington Paper Praises MIR. Mey-
er and Predicts his Victory
on November 9TH.

At the recent s.aIoe convention OF
the County Supervisors of the slate
at Burlington. G. A. Meyer of Cal
mar, the democratic congressional
nominee i'm this district, who is
one of the prominent members of
the Association, was on their pro-
gram for an address which the Bur-
lington Daily Gazette refers to as
follOws:-
"The next number on the program
was very able speech by Mr.. G..
A. Meyer Of Winneshdek county,
who is the democratic congression-
al candidate from his district and
stands splendid show of attain
ing a seat i'm the house. MIR. Mey-
er is man of fine ideals and is
competent of expressing his ideas
in a clear and forceful mamlser. His
speech contained many commenda-
BILE utterances and these speak for
their author with credit"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-25
Well Educated

In the candidacy of G. A. Meyer
OF Calmar the voters of the 4th
district who are DESTROYS of a repre-
sentative in Congress who will vote
for progressive measures have a
chance to express their will in no
uncertain terms. Meyer is a gen
une progressive democrat, one of
the common people, a man who
since coming to manhood has had
sufficient experience in a business
way to make him acquainted with
the needs of the people in his dis
trict. He is we'll educated, has a
pleasing personality, is good mix
err and is therefore man who will
be able to do things" in Con-
sress.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-25
HON. G. A. MEYER.
The Young Mems Candidate For
Congress.

Hon. G. A. Meyer, OF Calmar, is
emphatically the young mems can.
didate for congress in this dis
trict, and as such is receiving the
enthusiastic support of many young
men from both great political par
ties who have not heretofore been
active in the interest of congress
sional candidates.
The candidacy of Mr.. Meyer is an
appeal to the loyalty of the young
men of the district who are holding
to improve and develop it's posi-
hilities both in business life and in
agricultural pursuits, for Mr.. Meyer
who was born of Swiss parentage in
Spillville, has spent the 40 years of
his life in the county of his birth,
working on the farm and in the
creamery, later leading an &C
tive commercial life as buyer of
grain and live stock, and serving
with fidelity to the people of his
county on it's board of supervisors,
serving three terms with an enviable
record. While other young men fol-
lowed the allurements and golden
promises of the west and Canada.
Mr.. Meyer has remained and has
done his best to aid and develop
the agricultural, the dairying and
the business interests of his part
of the state. Such a spirit of 10y
atty to his community should earn
for Mr.. Meyer the support of ev-
cry young man in whose breast is
the spirit of loyalty to the place of
his birth, and also the support of
the older men who pioneered and
laid the foundation for the develop
ment of the counties in this dis
trict and who believe in giving a
young man every opportunity he
merits.
Should Mr.. Meyer be elected to
congress from this district, he will
bring all his energy and business
ability to aid him in securing for
his district and state that which
would be to their interest and for
their prosperity and welfare. Young
men, get back of Mr.. Meyer and
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-25

The New Hampton Tribune has
the following paragraph among its
comments on the Fourth District
Democratic caucus at Cedar Rapids:
'Hon. G.. A. Meyer of Calmar,
Democratic candidate for Congress
man of the 4th Iowa District, gave 9
short talk Before the caucus. Mr..
Meyer is bright young man and
will make an active campaign for
the office and has fine chance Of
winning. Every democrat should
give him most loyal support and
victory will be made complete in
the district NORTH Iowa Times.