Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-09-13
TARIFF has NOT
HELPED FARMERS
Senator Gardner Gives Reason
for Supporting Wilson.
NOW is TINE FOR REWARD
Too Long Have They Been Fooled
by False Gods-RalIying to Do
moeracy's Banners.

The reasons why those engaged in
agricultural pursuits should support
Governor Woodrow Wilson for presi-
dent are strongly set forth by Senator
Obadiah Gardner Of Maine in an ad-
dress to farmers
Senator Gardner is practical farm
er, one who farms his own farm, and
he is probably in closer touch and
sympathy with country life and its
environments than any other man in
public life.
For twenty-five years Senator Gard
ner has been actively engaged in
the National Grange and for ten years
he was the master of the State Grange
of Maine few years ago he came
within close margin of being elected
governor of the Pine Tree State.
A little less than year ago, when
Senator Frye, who had represented
Maine in the senate for thirty years.
died. Governor Plaisted honored Mr..
Gardner, and recognized the agricul-
tural interests of the country by ap-
pointing him to the United States SEN
ate, where he has made most credit
able record, devoting particular atten-
ton to the welfare Of the great rural
population Of the country. He is now
a candidate for reelection and will
undoubtedly be successful.
In his address. Senator Gardner
says:
To the Farmers Of the United States.
Greeting:
Being one of you and for the greater
the practical everyday duties Of my
own farm: having been for 25 years past
officially at work through boards Of agri-
culture and the National and State
second officer of the National Grange and
as master Of the Maine State Grange ten
years. during which time the. order in
feel Am in a position to speak from;
tn standpoint d, mt OF one who knows the
cause of this that l am prompted to ad-
dress you.
For years farmers have Justly conn
planned of being required to pull at the
short end OF the yoke because Of unfair
and unjust Determinations in legislation
and transportation, and at the present
time the farmers are charged with being
tHe cause Oh the nlSH COST OF living, Wnen,
as a matter Of fart, taken collectively
the amount invested In their business. the
hours devoted to hard labor, and every
thing connected with the details OF agri-
cultural lffe-they are as a whole, the
poorest paid class of people in this coun-
try. while relatively the most important
Farmers Have Been Deceived.
During all recent years farmers have
been told what great blessing has been
theirs through the so-called protective
tariff, and yet to find a market for their
pete In the markets OF the world where
the price is fixed. But suddenly it is dis
covered that the farmer is the sole cause
happens? The president (Mr Taft with
total disregard for the interests of the
farmers. submits plan to open up to
Tned States WIN the 1 prodnets of
while being careful to preserve the tariff.
or more correctly speaking, the tax, on
all the farmer has to buy. which. as
clearly as ANYTHING can. exposes the
hypocrisy and "humbuggery'' of the claim
that the tariff is benefit to agricul-
tural as compared with manufactured pro-
ducts.
Now, the farmers Of this country have
an opportunity to benefit themselves that
has never appeared within my recollec-
The by he fsree Of p public opnen
who is best equipped for that high office
OF any that have been nominated or elect.
ed since Lincoln. man that I speak
Of from personal acquaintance with and
a knowledge Of his fitness: man of great
natural ability. sp'endidly,, educated. not
but practically, a keenness
Of intellect remarkable for its. grasp Of
every condition with which NJ Is con-
fronted: an indomitable courage to do
right; and above all a great broad tend
ency with and thy for all classes.
He will make one nf tho most accessible |
presidents ever in the White House. and
through whom none will be refused |
hearing. however humble. nor fail to re-
ceve Justice at his hands. He is truly a
man and wish every person
In the United States could know him as
know him. and supplementing all these |
qualities Is the additional one that his !
horne IS one Of perfect balance.
None can meet the splendid Mrs Will
son and her three refined. cultured daugh-
ters with their perfect naturalness. but |
must feel that the whole family Of Wood
row Wilson was especially prepared to
All a great need in the present crisis in
Jefferson. Jackson and Lin
coin, and would advise the farmers
upon my reputation as man. II you
want to protect Your own interests and
those Of your families II you want to
render the greatest possible good to your
and future generations: II you
want to contribute YOUR part to the end
hat popular government under God shall
not perish from the earth. then see that
he Hon. Woodrow Wilson Is elected
president. o. GARDNER.