Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-13
MANY NEWSPAPERS
SUPPORT SURFACE
Dozens of Editors Endorse Him
For State Secretary Of
i Agriculture

Friends of Professor II. A Surface,
State Economic Zoologist, who is be-
| ing urged for Secretary of Agriculture
under the new State administration,
Esay that his candidacy is being sup
ported by newspaper editors in all
parts of the STATE. An interview given
out sine time since by Professor Sur
| face on the opportunities for advanc-
! ing the farming interests of the State
| that are now possible through activi-
| ties of the Department of Agriculture,
has been widely quoted and favorably
commented upon. Among the news
papers that are urging Professor Sur
faces appointment are the following,
from which Surfaces friends have
culled extracts:
Erie Daily Times-Should he receive
| the appointment satisfaction Will be
general in the northwestern part of
the State.
New Bloomfield Advocate and Press
His promotion would be fitting rec
ognition of prominent past service.
Philadelphia Inquirer - Professor
Surface is not a politician and he is
making his candidacy entirely on non
partisan lines.
The Indiana Messenger-Under his
direction insect pests have been check
| ed, and the farmers have been taught
how to plant and care for their orch
The Big Run Tribune-He has given
| the agricultural problems much
nSHSSh and bs .n9
unconstitutional branch of the work
along the same practical line as have
characterized the office of State Zoolo-
| gist.
The Scranton Times Republican -
| Under his impetus fruit growing re-
e1ed heM E9eeeins In eaderThe ana
1 pointment would give satisfaction
throughout the entire State.
The Lititz Expressive believe the
Professor to be the man eminently fit
ted for Secretary of Agriculture.
The Lancaster Morning News - 1t is
doubtful II Governor Brumbaugh could
maker wiser selection.
The Pottsville Journal-He is man
OF initiative, and is an intelligent and
industrious worker.
Is no man better qualified in the State.
Montrose Independent Republican -
Should Governor -elect Brumbaugh see
| fit to name Surface-a lot of Susque-
hanna county friends would be well
pleased.
NTilierstown Herald We know of
no man who can do more for the farm
ing population than Professor Surface.
Butler Daily Eagle-His appointment
would mean for advancement for fine
orcharding and practical methods in
general agriculture.
Pittsburgh GazetteTimes - Under
his direction fruit-growing has receiv-
ed a new impetus in Pennsylvania and
has become one of the leading farm in
ADAMS County Independent - Mag
nificent work for the fruit-growers of
West Newton Times -Sun-It would
seem to us wise selection to place
at the head of the department a man
| of the intellectual attainments and
broad experience of Mr. Surface.
Monessen News-He would be not
! for the head of the department, but
also one of the most worthy. and best
equipped men in Pennsylvania.
Independent Republican, Montrose -
BY and large we doubt il there Is in
the State a more popular, better fltted
man for the office than DR.. Surface.
Republican Standard, Irwin-He has
big support among the farmers of
the State. and he is fully equipped to
fill this important place.
Kittanning Tribune - Pennsylvania
should be in the forefront in these mat
ters. and Professor Surface is certain
ly the man to accomplish that result.
best possible reasons for his fitness are
honesty experience and proven aoll-
franklin Evening News-He is en-
titled to a better opportunity to do the
same good on wider scale.
Tidioute News-No man in public life
The wayne Independent - Senti-
ment in Wayne regardless of party af
Initiation. should most heartily endorse
his appointment. -. c
has mighty good reasons for another
appointment, Surface will be the man:
West Newton Times-Sun--.It would
seem to be a very wise selection
Tribune Republican. Meadville-The
newspapers of the state have. unso-
llcited taken up his cause.
Spartinsburg Sentinel - The APP
pointment would be in hearty accord
with the wishes of a vast majority of
the farmers in the western art of the
State. -
Lebanon Daily Times - The farmers
need him and want him.
Orwigsburg News =. If competency
and hard work count for anything the
Professor should have no trouble.
Williamsburg Call-It seems obvious
Surface should be appointed to the
The East Ender, Pittsburgh. - There
is opportunity to place the Agricul-
State-to let it set the pace for this
department in other States.
Reading Eagle : If they could vote
for this office, the farmers would elect
Professor Surface by unanimous vote.