Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-14
The Minneota Mascot.
(Gunnar BiOrnSOn. editor I

James A. Peterson of Minneapolis.
Mr.. Peterson was a candidate for
Governor, as all his friends knew, al.
though he had not made a formal an.
nouncement of that fact. He would
make strong candidate as he has
friends all over the state.
In the interest Of harmony and with
commendable fairness and considera-
ton Mr.. Peterson has announced that
he will not become q candidate for
the Office and urges republicans to get
back of Governor Burnquist.
This action on the part of Mr.. Pet.
erson can not but be classed as high
minded and worthy act and one which
other republican candidates might
emulate with credit to themselves and
profit to the party.
Dawson Sentinel.
(Theo. Christensen, editor.)
The scriptures say that it is not
possible for a man to add a cubit I'M
to his stature.
Physically man can't do it.
Politically, man has done it. We
refer to James A. Peterson. Since
coming out openly, promptly and
frankly, with an announcement that
he retires from the gubernatorial race
In favor Of Governor Burnquist, Mr..
Peterson has grown UNNECESSARILY in
the estimation of the people of the
state.
He has proved that there is one man
In the state who is strong enough 20
place the welfare of the people and of
the party before his own ambition.
BY renouncing the ambition to, be
governor he has proved himself big
enough to be governor.
He has made it possible for the pro-
gressfves to present a united front
against the old reactionary machine.
The Old Guard center it's support
on any candidate, Republican or Dem
ocratic-it cannot now defeat the pro-
gressive movement in the state. Burn
Quist is sure to succeed himself as
governor.
To Jim Peterson belongs the credit.
Greater patriotism has no man than
this, that he lay down his political life
for principles which he loves.
The 8emidji Sentinel.
All right, here, James.
Eden Valley Journal.
Peterson is Hennepin's opportunity.
The Hibbing Ore.
1t Is too bad there are so few Jim
PetersOn's.
The Anoka Union.
Hats off to Hon. James A. Peterson
of Hennepin County.
Winnebaoo City Enterprise.
Mr.. Peterson has much to commend
him to public favor.
Fergus Falls Free Press.
Tomas poforcnn ic hro inv 10 W.
yer, scholar, political thinker and
leader.
Dassel Anchor.
The unselfish and patriotic act of
Mr.. Peterson has made many friends
for him throughout the state.
Northern News.
It begins to look as though James A.
Peterson was to be nominated as Lieu
tenant Governor without even a fight.
The Bemidji Sentinel.
James A. Peterson has filed as the
republican candidate for lieutenant
governor. We move that the nomi-
nations be now closed.
Roseau Times.
Jim Peterson, brilliant, aggressive
and true, with an ambition to serve
the people faithfully, would fill the
executive chair without any string on
him.
Blue Earth Post.
There Is one man who holds polit-
ical honor in high regard. Some day
the people of Minnesota will rise up
as one man and do honor to Jim
Peterson.
8pooner News.
A move to run Jim Peterson of Min
neapOlfs for Lieutenant Governor
meets with our unqualified approval.
So here is for James A. Peterson for
the next best.
Eden Valley Journal.
James A. Peterson has fled for leu
ss AND MAN