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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
HOUCHIN A PROGRESSIVE.

Hon. James Houchin of Jefferson
City, who aspires to the Democratic
nomination for Governor of Missouri,
is n of the states ablest and most
successful business men. He is emf
nently qualified for the position to
which he aspires, and inasmuch as
Missouri is 10 being advertised quite
extensively, it is fitting that a real
live booster be selected to fill the
gubernatorial chair. The line of re-
sponsibilities confronting the Govern
or of Missouri are considerable, and
when one studies them and their rela-
tons to the prosperity and progress of
the state the more one is inclined to
acknowledge that being Governor of
Missouri is no sinecure. A real, live,
useful Governor not only earns his
salary, but also the gratitude and re-
spect of the citizens of the state in
general.
A vote for Houchin means a vote
for a progressive Governor-one who
will boost Missouri and her resources.
Daily Times, June 10,
1912.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
A BUSINESS MAN FOR Gov
ERNOR

We desire for Governor a man who
has ability to manage successfully a
large business and one who has a
heart big enough to take in every
man, woman and child in Missouri.
We want a man who has the welfare
of the whole people as his own. We
want a man who can administer the
laws of this Stateawith a mind as firm
as the rocks of Gibraltar and with a
hand as gentle as a woman's. We
wan a man who has ability to do as
well as the will to do. The great
State OF Missouri is entitled to a chief
executive who has shown himself how
to manage successfully an enterprise
that has grown from a small begin
ming to mighty proportions. We find
in James A. Houchin the man who
fills all these requirements. He
stands for all that is upright, benefi.
cial and progressive. A vote for
James A. Houchin is a vote for ad-
yancement.-Corning Mirror.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
MR.. HOUCHIN FOR GOV
ERNOR.

Mr.. Houchin is in the very prime of
life, a highly pleasing and entertain.
ing talker, and it is no trouble for
him to make friends wherever he
goes, and they who know him best are
already his best and staunchest
friends. The fact that he is an en-
tirely new man in the political arena
for official honors and responsible
ties while having been an active Dem
ocratic partisan all his life, working
faithfully and effectively for the party
candidates in season and out of sea
son, coupled with the additional fact
that he is in no sense identified with
any sort of faction or special inter-
est, make him a formidable candidate
In the field, and no mistake. What
practical, earnest Democrat is there
in Missouri who could claim that any
mistake would be made in nominal
ing him for the high office of Gov
ernor?-Springield Express, April 26.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
\ BUSINESS ADMINISTRA-
TON.

About half a dozen candidates are
asking the Democratic nomination for
Governor. Of these, all but one are
successful lawyers and politicians.
Only one has ever shown exceptional
business ability. That one is James
A. Houchin of Jefferson City. Sup
pose you had a great business of your
own for which these men had applied
as managers. Would you hesitate
about choosing the business man rath-
er than the politician? Then why not
exercise the same common sense in
selecting a manager for the business
of the State?
Not only has Mr.. Houchin's expert
ence shown him to be exceptionally
qualified, but his own private fortune
places him above even the temptation
to graft. His honorable conduct OF
his own business not only proves his
personal integrity, but gives him the
means to crafty every reasonable de-
sire that wealth can supply without
any incursion upon the public treas
ury. His only motive for seeking pub
lie office is that he may serve his
State and add to his honor and fame
by d distinguished public career. 1t
is a commendable ambition and the
State can best serve it's W interests
by availing itself of his exceptional
ability.-Mound City Je%ffersonian.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
HOUCHIN is ONLY MAN
R WHILE.

Newspapers over the State are try
ing to convince the voters that this
or that man is more available as a
candidate; they bark to this and that
fact; this man was defeated ono be-
fore; this man was tricked out of the
election; this man is a vote getter and
VIII make a big noise in the band
wagon. And it is a fact that many
voters are fooled and led into preju-
dices for or against a candidate by
this sort Of talk. The writer believes
that any of the mentioned candidates
for Governor would rally the support
of the loyal Democrats; that it is true
that some candidates might receive
moro independent or Republican sup
port than others, and that any one
MAJ of the entire list would lose and
gain strength for this reason and that.
But if the people selected candidates
like they select men to work for them,
it wouldn't be a question of who
would poll the most votes, or who
would make the band wagon once more
crowded; it would be a question of
fitness and ability to govern wisely
and economically. Houchin is the
only man who is making a campaign
along business lines. He says he
could save the State thousands of dol
lars by demanding efficiency in man
agement of State institutions. A sue
cess himself, in business and farming, |
he understands the value of a dollar,
and appreciates the worth of work
men who toll with hands or brains.
And Houchin's supporters say he
stands a fine chance to be nominated.
Leader.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
HOUCHIN FOR GOVERNOR.

James A. Houchin, of Jefferson
City, candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Governor, is making
his appeal to Missouri voters upon his
business qualifications for the office.
MI. Houchin's candidacy is being re.
ceived with increased favor as his
principles are becoming better known
to the voters. A practical administra-
ton of public affairs is Houchin's slo.
gan. Conversant with the varied in
terests of the State and possessing
exceptional business qualifications
Mr.. Houchin would undoubtedly give
the State of Missouri a splendid bust
ness administrtaion.-Rolla Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
FOR GOVERNOR.

Mr.. Houchin is one of the States
foremost business men and the key
note of his campaign u~tterances is
"A business administration for Mis-
souri," and his platform embodies this
idea as fully as his speeches. Among
the issues to which he has pledged
himself are agricultural instruction in
high schools and rural schools, equal
iza.!on of educational advantages,
State aid to weak school districts,
betterment of laborers and laboring
conditions, a square deal in all things
for all citizens, and the building lin
lieu of promising) of good roads
throughout the State.
Mr.. Houchin and his platform can
be recommended to all voters-Demo.
cratic, Republican or independents
Stoutland Weekly J%ournel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
HOUCHIN SHOULD HAVE


We have ~canvassed the merits of
all of the Democratic candidates for
Gubernatorial honors, having studied
the situation carefully; and have
closely watched the growing senti.
merit from different parts of the State
and among all classes of people, and
have found that there is such a grow
ing favor fer a business man for Gov.
ernor that we feel that it is nothing
more than right for us to join hands
with all these people and from now
on until the primary on August 9Th,
to the candidacy of the Hon. James
A. Houchin of Jefferson City, as being
the man entitled to the Democratic
nomination We would feel unfair if
we did not champion his cause during
this primary contest.-Professional
World.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
A CLEAN CAMPAIGNER.

Hon. James Houchin, candidate for
Governor on the Democratic ticket, is
a remarkably clean nan and is con.
tucting a clean and honorable cam.
1algn. He is personally known by the
majority of the voters of our county
md will have a strong following by
hose who favor a progressive and
business administration. Mr.. Houch.
is a strong advocate of improve.
ment and the development of the nat.
ural resources of our state. If elect
ed, our state will experience an era Of
development along many lines that
hitherto have been neglected and
his superb business qualifications Pc
culiarly fit him for the carrying out
of measures which he advocates
New Bloomfield News, July 8.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
A. HOUCHIN FOR GOV
ERNOR.

Why not give Missouri a business
administration? We have tried law
yer3 and politicians, and in a majority
of cases the office of chief executive
of The State has only been used as a
stepping-stone for something higher
or more lucrative. In supporting
James Houchin for Governor you are
supporting a plain business man, one
who will run the affairs of the State
on the same high plane that has char
actorized his business career. He will
not neglect the office in order to make
the ace for another, and there is no
reason why the machinery of the
State should not be run on a strictly
business basis. Mr.. Houchin is max
ing a clean race, and is above mud
slinging.-Morrisville Journal!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
A R CANDIDATE.

This mar Houchin is a sympathetic
sort of fellow. On the way between
Boonville and Marshall last week, he
met a poor huckster who had Just
sustained the loss of his horse. The
dilapidated condition of affairs
aroused Mr.. Houchin's sympathy and
he gave the huckster $25 toward the
purchase of another horse. Mr.. Houch-
in IS a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Governor, subject to
the August primary, and is a gentle
man of whom his party and state may
well feel proud. If elected he will
give the state a pure business admin
istration.-St. Joseph Observer, May
30.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
HOUCHIN FOR GOVERNOR
OF MISSOURI.

Jas. A. Houchin seems to be a
unique candidate business man
seeking a business office and car
rying business principles. He prom
'ses all that is fair. Of course other
su%bernatorial candidates have done
the same and failed to keep their
promises. But when a practical mar
covets no money, only honor Of serv-
ing the people of Missouri in this
great office and is qualified by the
requisite of such an incumbent, the
people ought to give him a chance.
Houchin seems to be the logical man
for Governor.-The Hancock Ozark
Commoner, June 20.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
LIKE HOUCHIN'S WAY

The candidacy of Jas. A. Houchin
for Governor is being pushed in a
~business-like way. He shows the vot-
ers the things he stands for and asks
their judgment. He insists that bust.
ness methods should govern the adj
ministration of the state, and prom.
ises that such shall prevail if he wins
the governorship. Should he be as
successful in managing the affairs of
the state as he has his individual in.
terests he certainly would prove a
most efficient official. His plato, m
is fully set out in a little pamphlet
just issued, to be sent free to all
whose names he can procure. I
rather like Mr.. Houchin's way,-Iron.
ton Register, July 4.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
COMMON SENSE POLITI-
CAL TIMBER.

The Houchin-for Governor campaign
is gaining in force and volume daily.
The principle of aggressive business
administration appeals to the people.
The stand taken by Col. Houchin in
Regard to schools in out-of-the-way
lpiaAes-that is, better school facilities
i'm the country districts, where the
boys and girls who are not able to
either take a high school or college
hourse a be better equipped for
life. The right-down fact of the whole
natter is: James A. Houchin is the
Practical, commonsense timber for
Missourl's next Governor.-Salisbury
democrat, June Ia, 1912.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

Mr.. Houchin has never been a can.
didate for office, and, therefore, knows
nothing about the artful and plausible
methods so shrewdly employed by pol
iticians in seeking official preferment.
He impresses all with whom he comes
In contact as being a frank, unassum-
ing business mana mar who has
made a cce as a manufacturer and
a stockman by ~adhering to strict bust
ness principles.-Eldorado Springs
Sun
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
HOUCI1IN,

The candidacy of James A. Houchin
for the Democratic nomination for
Go has taken quite a boom
since the organization of the high bus.
mess mans ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Club in st. Louis. The Kansas City
business men have also formed an
active club. The platform of bust
ness administration and protection Of
the farmer advocated by Houchin, is
one that all Missourians have faith
in and may support without hesita-
tton-Moberly Daily Monitor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
G IN


Houchin will give Major a black
eye. He may blacken both eyes. That
man Houchin is about the biggest
Democrat in Missouri. That man
Houchin is bothering the life out of
the local old guard Democrats. He is
just a little bit too much for them.
His method of campaigning is new to
them and they are not very strong
believers in things new. They are
with Houchin as they are with Deck
er. They are afraid of both these gen
tlemen.-Lamar Republican-Sentinel
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

and close application to business prin-
ciples, and, as a matter of course, is
in full sympathy and accord with the
great mass of Missourians who earn
their bread by the sweat of their
brow.
Our common old Ozarkans, who are
able to shake off the little nearby or
neighbor politicians as we'll as of the
big-city politicians, are taking to
Houchin like a duck to water. We
see that his ambition is not that Of
climbing the ladder of state to ma
tional politics, but that of standing
fiat Footed on Missouri soil.-Dixon
Pilot, July 6.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
NO SILENT MAN OF ESQ.
PUS"

1t begins to look a great deal like
Holchin for the Democratic nomina-
ton for Governor. He is making the
most aggressive campaign of any of
the candidates, and is making friends
every day, He has the advantage of
not being a perpetual candidate, some
thing some of his opponents can not
deny. He is no "Silent man of ESQ
pus," afraid to express himself for
fear of losing votes, but comes out
clearly and defines his position on all
the issues of the day.-Morehouse
Hustler.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
FULFILLS REQUIREMENTS

If the Missouri Democrats want four
years Of prosperity they should place
a business man at the head of the
state ticket. James A. Houchin of
Jefferson City fulflls every require.
ment. Why nominate a shyster and
have four years Of political intrigue?
Rocky Comfort Independent, May
"a, 1912.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
HOUCHIN DIFFERENT.

Houchin may not be politician
enough to land the nomination for
Governor, but there are a whole lot
Of people in Missouri who would like
to see what just such a man as he
would be able to do for the state with
the executive power behind him.
We have tried all sorts of men in
the Governors chair, and Houchin is
just a little different in capability
and training from any who have
steered the ship of state. His plat
form is, in brief, "A Practical Admin
istration Of Public Business."--War-
r%ensburg, Mo-, Journal, April ~.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
WHO IS HOUCHIN?

Voters of Missouri are beginning to
ask for details of the life of James A.
Houchin, candidate for the Democrat.
tc nomination for Governor, as they
desire to know something of the prac.
teal business man, who is command.
ing attention toward his candidacy be-
cause of his practical platform and
dignitied campaign. His canvas is be-
ing made without malignant attacks
on other Notwithstanding Daily
Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
OF M A.
FOR

The Times takes much pleasure in
presenting the name of James A.
Houchin, Of Jefferson City, one of its
leading business men, for a candidate
at the Democratic primary, August
9Th, 1912, for Governor of Missouri.
That he is capable is evident and that
he stands for good principles is also
true.-Clyde Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
The Press Reflects the Choice

The strongest assurance of the success of a candidate for
office is the acknowledgment of the press that he has the
qualities for a governor of the people. They have sifted his
past and found no blemish. They have examined his present
and discovered a business genius. They have studied his prin-
ciples, and coincide with his plausible ideas for a business
administration of the affairs of the state. They see in him
the winner for the next governorship.
James A. Houchin, the successful business candidate, is
exploited by the newspapers more than any other aspirant
for the greatest honor the citizens of Missouri can bestow
upon a mantle Governors chair.
The reason, he is the logical candidate for the next gov
ernor. The old-time majority of $4,000 will be polled at his
election.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
WELL RE-


Ames A Houchin, business mems
Icatdidate for Governor of this State,
lis icing well received wherever he
aprsars and addresses the voters, as
The las a platform that appeals to the
ifarhers and business men especially.
HE , a self-made man, has made his
lown way up well into the business
worA, and is a strong friend of good
Foadb and he has some mighty good
Edcas along that line. Houchin says
It IL time to take some of the politics
put 4 the Governorship, and to put
some business n into it, and we
beliee that a big majority of the
.FoterA WHY agree with him.-Oran
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
ENDORSEMENT A PLEAS
URE.

The Citizen is pleased to endorse
the candidacy of James A. Houchin
for Governor. Mr.. Houchin is a bust
and that is the kind of mar
the state needs to fill the guberna-
torial chair. Webster county will give
him a big vote.-Seymour Citizen,
July 8, 1912.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
A BENEVOLENT MAN.

If there aver was a time when Mis-
souri, needed a Governor that knows
how to handle money matters, it Is
now. Mr.. Houchin knows what it is
to be poor, and his interest is for the
poor class of people. Principles show
this. Read them and feel that his
principles will be yours.-Olean In
dependent, May 81.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
HOUCHIN HAS PRACTICAL
VIEWS.

Houchin, who is seeking the nomi-
nation of Governor on the Democratic
ticket, has some very practical views
on the subject of better roads, and il
elected, will be of great service to the
farmers of Missouri in obtaining bet
ter public highways, something we
have long needed.-Chaffee Signal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
PURE DEMOCRACY

Mr.. Houchin is a plain, convincing
and entertaining speaker, with a good
clear voice and high ideals. He voices
pure Democracy, progressiveness and
strict elimination of politics from the
administration of public offices, with
all of which the Democratic party
fully agrees.-Chariton Recorder,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

He is the farmers friend and the
fact that he is a farmer himself
should be sufficient emphasis of his
loyalty to the interests of the farmer.
-Flemington Sentinel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
A WORD FROM A BANKER,

Will say that | am for you. | am
a Democrat all v
w. w. WELLS,
Banker.
Rosendale, June 6.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-01-20
JANUARY, 1912.

The editor was presented this
week with beautiful specimen OF
the bitter sweet orange, iii for
preserving only, by MIR. K +. De
olahOussaye. 1t was gleWn on
Mr.. Jos. Landry's home place,
near Jefferson's Island, in this
parish. Mr.. Landry has num-
Der of beautiful trees, bearing this
fruit.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-01-20
our IUO/TE.

In the gnbernatoriaI campaign now
drawing to close the lbcrlan has
heretofore remained neutral We
have waited until the issues should
have been thoroughly discussed and
until the personality of each ca didate
should be brought to light. in order
that. after the records should be made
up, We might impartialIy and more in
telligently advise with our subscribers
as to which of these candidates should
receive our support and our votes.
The progress Of the campaign has full y
justified our conservatism During
the past few months the discussion
has al intervals produced many devel-
opments of character tending to
startle the public and shake the voters
from heir political mOOrings. Bu-
10 tay the character OF each, OF the
c lndidates. the mentality, capapab Ii
ty, and fitness have been fully trought
out. and the issues for which they
stand have been clearly discussed.
As {. result of this discussion 1t be-
comes readily apparent.to the impair
tlal mind that Of the three candidates
for governor the one best fitted for the
place is JAMES B. AswELL To him,
therefore, the Iberian now gives its
unqualified support.
Though he has served the state for
twenty five years and though attacked
in this campaign with the utmost vir
ulence, not a charge against his char
acter has stuck Manv. even among
the newspapers that support his oppo-
nents now agree in declaring that DR..
AswelPs career has been an example
Of honesty and that he IS clean.
His ability is Of the highest order.
He is not only a great thinker, but is
also man Of achievement, and his
executive powers have been made APP
parent in every position he has held.
Louisiana is admitted by all factions
to need many reforms but her legisla-
lures and her rulers do not seem 70
Grasp the situation. We need AS our
governor man of force and OF action.
One who no. only knows what should
be done but who can and will see
these reforms enacted into law Such
man il James y. Aswell.