Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-05
STRONG Sentiment
FOR PROF. SURFACE
Newspapers From All Parts Of the
State Urge His Appointment
as Agricultural Head


The candidacy of Professor Ii. A.
Surface for Secretary of Agriculture
under the Brumbaugh administration
took concrete form to-day when his
friends announced that he has been
endorsed by newspapers all over the
State.
Professor Surface, whose work as
State Economic Zoologist is we'll
known. announced some weeks ago
that he would permit his name to be
laid before DR.. Brumbaugh and at the
same time gave out an interview set
ting forth his views as to the future
of the Agricultural Department and
the activities of its head. Following
this newspapers in all parts of the
commonwealth took up the matter
and as q result friends of Professor
Surface who have been active in his
behalf to-day made public extracts
from a large number of papers, some
of them Democratic. but the large ma
1ority Republican, heartily endorsing
Surface for secretary.
Anon gthem are the following:
COfaopolis Chronicle-It seems to us
so obvious that Professor IL. A. Sur
face should be appointed that we
think 1t ought to be no more than
mere routine to select the proper
person.
NIillheim Journal - Professor Sur
II.
Pottsville Daily Republican - Pro-
fessor Surface would make an excel
lent Secretary of Agriculture,
Chester TimeS-We are sure his ap-
pointment would be we'll received by
the people and that the government
would be the gamer.
Conneautville Courier-The appoint
ment should be made by DIR. Brum,
baugh.
Wayne County Citizen-The appoint
ment will give satisfaction throughout
the entire State.
Idniana Messenger-Under his di-
rection fruit growing has become one
of the leading industries of Pennsyl-
vania.
Norristown Daily HeraId-The fruit
growers and beekeepers and truckers
of Montgomery county are, for Sur
face for Commissioner of Agriculture
Nenango Citizen-PresS Il is the
right place for Professor Surface.
Delaware County Advocate - State
Aoologist Surface rests his candidacy
on broad constructive policy
Waynesboro Daily Record - The
many people of the commonwealth
would be highly gratified with his ap-
pointment to the greater position.
Pittsburgh East Ender - Professor
Surface is big enough for this position
of Secretary of Agriculture.
Pittsburgh Gazette Times - He has
given the agricultural problems of the
State much thought.
Altoona Tribune-Professor Surface
Is a great man and deserves any post
that his friends may seek for him.
Butler Herald-Surface would hrin;:
to the Agricultural Department bright
ideas that would aid in the develop
ment Of a better. happier and more
prosperous rural life among the farm
erS of the State
Reading Engic - Other candidates
for the position may arise. but the
Governor elect will make no mistake
if he elevates Professor Surface to the
head of the Department OF Agricul-
ture, in which he has so ably served
for so many years.
Reading News Times - Fewer men
could perhaps fill the post with such
credit.
Reading Tele9ram-As head of the
Agricultural Department, would be
able TO do much for our farming popu-
lation. His appointment would be
popular.
Centr Hall Reportel-The Reporter
joins the host that is urging the Gov
ernor elect to name DR.. Surface as
head of the Agricultural Department.
bloomsbury Daily Sentinel = Place
him in the position to which he is en-
titled by his talents.
Columbia County Republican - He
has taught the farmers much.
Catawissa News Item--To the farm
ers OF the State S-u-r-f-a-c-e spells
confidence, ability an trustworthiness.
Titusviile IIerald-Mr Surface would
make splendid head of one OF the
most important departments of the
State government.
Chester Times He has been q
leader in his work.
nAI
would extend his work along the same
practical lines used when zoologist.
Waqynesboro Record Professor
Surface has demonstrated beyond
doubt his capability.
.CarbOndale Lcader-No better ap-
pointment could possibly be made.
NOrristown Transcript Surface
stands head and shoulders above
everyone.
Jenkintown Times s-ChronicIe-If he
gets large power he will do larger
things.
Pen Argyll Index - His advice is
sought far and near.
Germantown Guide If appointed
Secretary of Agriculture only the bets
interests of farmers and fruit growers
III pennsylvania would be considered
Pike County Tress-Governor Brum-
baugh would reflect credit upol his
administration by appointing Professor
Surface.
Franklin Evening News-We do not
believe there is man in Pennsylvania
who can do his wori: as well.
Ncnanso Citizen-His appointment
would mean advancement
Warren Timcs-Our people will be
distinctly disappointed If he is passed
by.
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