Little Falls herald., 1914-10-23

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among other things, more economy
and higher efficiency in the matter OF
grain inspection. Also the revision Of
insurance and other rates so as to pre-
vent unjust discrimination against our
country districts; thereby enabling
them to have advantages of their To-
cations.
"Last year, just to put them on
their feet, I managed the Farmers Po-
tato Warehouse here, and while we
made no money, we established a good
market, and the farmers really got the
benefit.
|'This district is veritable empire
within itself, for we have a1ple tim
Der for fuel, the best of agriculture
and grazing lands, and an abundance
OF iron ore; consequently we can live
without assistance from outside
sources, and should congratulate our
selves, that we are not menaced by
anything whatsoever.
/ 'sWe have men Of experience and
Of ability; and many young men-in
whom I am especially interested-for
they are the hope Of the world. We
want them to have broad viewpoint,
and to lend a helping hand to make
this not only great industrial dis
trict, but one famous for it's happy and
prosperous farmers and working men.
IT have been a resident Of this dis
trict for IS years, and if elected to
congress will stand by President VIII
son in all things-except the tariff
for the next two years. should be
lacking In vision and patriot
ism were j to- do less, for I believe
him to be honest and conscientious,
and sincerely hope all good citizens
regardless Of party will uphold him
during the present crisis.
"We in this country-more than
ever before-hold in our hands the
hope of the world, the fate of the com.
ing years; and shame and disgrace
will be ours, if in our eyes the light
Of high resolve is dimmed or if we
trail in the dust the hopes Of men.
elf on this continent we build up
another country Of unjustly divided
material prosperity, we will have done
nothing; and we will do less if we set
the greed of envy against the greed
Of arrogance, and thereby destroy the
permanent well being Of US all.
"For the rich-in portions of the
old world-it seemed easier each day
to become richer; but it became harder
than ever for their great body Of Len
and women to earn decent living, or
lay up dollar against sickness or old
age. These were the conditions in
many places, and also in Mexico where
peonange prevailed and of course
there could be but one result-war.
AS an American I favor a tariff suf-
fciently high, to keep out foreign pro-
ducts that come into competition with
our own, but without knocking every
thing, I would encourage our manu-
facturers every where, to go after
their share Of the trade of the world.
This would give employment to labor
and keep our money at home, which
in itself is enough to make any coun-
try great. also favor the upbuilding
of our merchant marine, which if prop
erly handled should increase the value
Of every farm, and bring about genu-
inc equilibrium between agriculture,
industry and commerce.
"In future politicians-who We
gone to extremes to hold offce-will
find it hard to get an audience for
they have failed to make good and
really done nothing; whereas if they
would take advantage Of present op-
portunities, or prove themselves capa-
BILE of taking hold of statesmenlike
measures, this country would blossom
like a rose.
IT would consider it the crowning
glory of my life, to have the great
honor and privilege of representing the
people of this district in congress and
believe me when say that I will strive
in all earnestness and sincerity to
for the district and for the sbetter-
ment Of humanity than has been done
in the last ten.
These are progressive principles
which sooner or later must prevail and
If deemed worthy I would thank you
for your hearty support, which tlike
bread cast upon the waters will re-
turn to you many fold, and the result
will be the greatest good to the
greatest number Shall look forward
with confidence to the outcome in the
Ides Of November, and hereby person
ally guarantee to every man, and ev-
cry woman too, q square deal.
"Yours very truly,
ct. J. Sharkey,
Progressive Candidate for Congress,
Sixth District, Minnesota
professional meu- such q they are
have governed long enough,
Give us = sb0nsfer irnnw,, ~ en !