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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28
Hughes Points the Way

The speech of the Republican can
didate for President was a keynote
speech, indeed. Not one person in
the great audience at the Carnegie
Hall meeting was in doubt for one
moment as to just what he meant by
everything he said.
His address was comprehensive, log
lcal, clear and all sufficient for the
occasion. There can be no dispute
as to this. Plainly Mr.. Hughes IL
man who knows what he wants when
he wants It," and it is the opinion
Of political authorities who heard him
and who have since read his remarks
that he knows, also, how to get 1t.
It was incumbent upon the Repub.
lican candidate to conflne the scope
Of his remarks to the limitations Of
the occasion. but his crushing analy.'
sis Of the shortcomings Of the pres
ont administration Of the government
Is merely an earnest of what the tone
and the contents Of his speeches will
be when he gets on the stump
At Carnegie Hall Mr.. Hughes ad-
verted to every general question that
Is apt to be q serious issue in the
campaign and In language that will
bs absolutely clear to every man or
woman able to read he stated his
opinions, his convictions and his pur.
poses. On the stump he will argue
those points in detail Al an orator
he IL eloquent, his personality attrac-
tive and his marshalling Of facts so
cohesive that he holds his audience
to the end. He makes it easy for
them to follow him and his points
are not lost.
There was nothing equivocal, moth.
Ing apologetic in the Republican can
didate's speech of acceptance. He
called spade spade, and the unani-
nous opinion Of those who heard him
was that he shot to the center and
rang the bell. The Republican cam
pa1gn Is now open, and those who
will speak and write and work for
the success Of the Republican ticket
can wish for no more adequate cam
palgn document, no more satisfactory
statement OF issues than are found in
the candidates salutatory.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28
Are You Looking Old?

Old age comes quick enough without
inviting il. Some look old at forty.
That is because they neglect the liver
and bowles. Keep your bowels regular
and your liver healthy and you will not
only feel younger but look younger.
When troubled with constipation or bill
liousness take Chamberlain 8 Tablets.
They are intended especially for these
ailments and are excellent. Easy to
take and most agreeable in effect. Oh.
tainable everywhere.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28

America First and America Efficient.
We are too great a country to re-
quire of our citizens Hho are enaaued
In peaceful vocatons tho sort Of
military service to which they are
now called.
We cherish no Illusions. W. know
that the recurrence Of war is not
to be prevented by pious wishes.
We denounce all plots and con.
spiracies in tho interest of any for
eign nation.
Adequate preparedness 10 not mill.
tarism.
During this critical period, the only
danger Of war has lain In the weak
course Of the Administration.
The Nation has no policy Of al.
erosion toward Mexico. We have
! no desire for any part Of her terrl-
tory.
We propose that in the competitive
struggle that 10 about to come the
American workingman shall not suf-
fer.
This representative gathering 10 a
happy auoury. It means the strenuth
Of reunion. 1t means that the party
Of Lincoln is restored, alert, effective,
The dealings Of the Administration
with Mexico constitute a confused
chapter Of plumbers. II 10 a record
which cannot be examined without Al
profound sense Of humiliation. !:
We must take Vera Cruz to oct:
Huerta out Of office and trust to other:
nations to get our own citizens out
of peril. What a travesty of interna-
tionaI poIicyl
Destroying tho government Of
Huerta, we left Mexico to the ravages'
Of revolution.
! stand for adequate Federal Work.!
mems compensation laws.
The Administration was to seize and
punish Villa for his outrage on our
soil. 1t has not punished any one;
we went In only to retire.
favor the vote for women.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28
THE COMPELLING PERCRA.
TON 70 Mr.. HUGHES
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH,

We live in a fateful hour. In
Q true sense, the contest for the
preservation Of the Nation is
never ended. We must still be
imbued with the spirit Of heroic
sacrifice which gave 10 our
country and brought 10 safely
through the days Of civil war.
We renew our pledge to the an.
cient ideals Of individual liberty,
OF opportunity denied to mono
because Of race or creed, Of un.
swerving loyalty. We have q
vision Of America prepared and
secure; strong and just; equal
to her tasks; an exemplar Of
the capacity and efficiency Of
free people. endorse the pIat.
form adopted by the Convention
and accept Ito nomination.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28
WANTS AN EFFECTIVE SYS.
TEN OF RURAL CREDITS,

We propose to promote by
every practicable means our
agricultural interests, and we in
cluds in this program an effec-
tive system of rural credits.
We favor the wise reservation
OF our natural resources. We
desire not only that they shall
be safeguarded. but that they
shall be adequately developed
and used to the utmost public
advantage.-From Mr.. Hughes
speech Of acceptance.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28

Adequate preparedness 10 not mill.
tarism.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28

We denounce all plots and con-
spiracies in tho interest of any for
eign nation.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28

We cherish no Illusions, We know
tnat the recurrence of war is not
to be prevented by pious wishes.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28
Brief Sentences Featuring the
Speech of Acceptance
Of Charles E. Hughes.

America First and America Efficient
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28

During this critical period, the only
danger Of war has lain In the weak
course Of the Administration.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28

The Nation has no policy Of aa-
erosion toward Mexico. We have
no desire for any part Of her terrl-
tory.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28

We propose that in the competitive
struggle that is about to come thu
American workingman shall not suf
fer.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28

We are too great country to re-
quire OF our citizens Who are engaged
IN peaceful vocations the sort Of
military service to which they are
now called.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28

The Administration was to seize and
punish Villa for his outrage on our
soil. 1t has not punished any one;
we went In only to retire.
- 1
] favor the vote for women.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28

This representative gathering 10 .
happy auoury. 1t means the strength
Of reunion. 1t means that the party
Of Lincoln Is restored, alert, effective
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-28

stand for adequate Federal Work
mems compensation laws.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22
PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS

The results in Mondays primary
election were about true to the
eleventh hour dope sheets, with the
possible nomination for congress in
the Sixth district.
While the Herald, because of the
past friendship of the editor for Gov.
Eberhart, supported him for the Unit
ed States Senatorship, we are not at
all down-hearted over the naming of
Frank B. Kellogg for this very i'm
port place. Mr.. Kellogg is very
high grade gentleman and will make a
fitting colleague for Senior Senator
Knute Nelson. The results indicate
that Mr.. Clapp and Mr.. Lindbergh
were a very bad third and fourth re-
spectively in the contest, and their
elimination from the body polite is
in itself very gratifying to the Her
aid.
The attempt Of former Congress-
man C. B. Buchanan to get back into
congress proved to be dismal fail
ure. "Buck" had the organization,
the newspapers, the politicians-in
fact he had everything necessary to
win-but the votes. At this writing
the indications are that he may be
last in the race. Harold Knutson, q
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22
THE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION

The electric lighting question has
been brought to definite head, so te
speak, by the calling Of the special
election to vote on the proposition OF
issuing the bonds of the city in tine
sum of $4,000, the proceeds to be
used for the acquiring or construction
of a municipal lighting plant. This
election will be held at the usual vot-
ing precincts of the city on Thursday
June 10Th, 1916, between the hours OF
9 a. m. and 5 p. m.
The council justify the bringing Of
this question to an immediate issue
by the report Of the findings of the
committees of citizens and councilmen
who have inspected various municipal
plants. This report is published in full
in four-column advertisement on the
third page Of the Herald of this week.
Every citizen Of Sank Centre should
read the report carefully and arrive
at a conclusion whether it is wise to
vote for the bond issue.
The lighting question is very Sc
rious problem, and in it's consideration
all sentiment should be set aside, and
viewed from a cold-blooded business
aspect.
The city council are undoubtedly ac-
tuated by what they believe to be for
the best interests of the city, basing
this conclusion no doubt upon the in
formation obtained in other cities.
The Herald believes that vote on the
bond issue was inevitable, but we had
hoped that more detailed information,
gathered by an expert and disinterest-
ed accountant, would be submitted to
the public before the bond election
was called. The Herald does not ques-
tion the reliability of the reports sub
mitted. 1t would probably cost $500
to secure an experts report, but if
it proved the findings of the figures
already at hand, there isn't any ques-
ton but what Sank Centre should
have modern and complete munich
pal plant.
The question of issuing bonds does
not brighten the Herald because it is
the history of every prosperous and
growing community that they are
bonded to their eyebrows. At this
writing, judging by street talk, there
is preponderance of sentiment IN
favor of the bond issue.
The people can be trusted and the
Herald sincerely hopes that every vot-
er will weigh the important question
carefully and then vote as his judg-
ment dictates. Every citizen should
exercise his right of suffrage on this
question.-A. M. w.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22
INSURANCE COMPANY THRIVE
Farmers Organization of North Fork
Able to Cut Its Premium
Rate in Half.

The annual meeting of the Farm
ers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company
of North Fork was held Monday af-
ternoon in the Commercial Club rooms
and the large number of stockholders
present heard a most gratifying re-
port of the business done in the year
ending Dec. 81, 1915. In fact, the
prosperity of the company is such that
it was decided to cut the premium rate
from twenty cents to tens per hun
dred effective Jan. 1, 1917.
The report, as compiled by Secre-
tary Levorson, showed that during the
year the number of policies in force
increased from GIL to 600 and the
amount from $1,625,234 to $1,799,854
The total income for the year de-
rived from all cash received and from
balance on hand from 1914 totalled
$5,533.45. The total disbursements
were $2,497.02, leaving cash balance
of $3,O36 as against $2,366.21 in 1914.
Losses incurred during the year TO-
tailed $1,233.85.
Officers and directors for the COM
ing year were reelected with two ex-
ceptions, Charles Cooper being named
to fill the unexpired term as director
of C. w. Parker and Clarence Schaub
made agent in place of Cooper. The
full roster is as follows:
President-G. K. Quill.
Vice President. A. Anderson.
Secretary-Gustav Levorson.
Treasurer-C. r. Bruce.
Directors (besides officers)- E. R.
Thostenson, P. ]. Westergaard, E. C.
Hendrickson, Kittel Halverson, Jos.
Ebensteiner, Charles Cooper.
Agents Flynn, C. H. Thor
son, Frank Esler, F. J. Borgmann,
Clarence Schaub.
P. ]. Westergaard of Belgrade was
elected delegate to the state conven-
tion. The place of meeting for the
next annual gathering will be Broo-
fen
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

The Democratic platform is one of
the longest in the history of political
platforms but not one of the strong
est.
It opens with the declaration that
the "Wilson administration speaks for
ITSELF" and it does, but this speech
| does not listen good to the great mass
of American voters.
| It declares that the Democratic
party "has strengthened the curren-
cy," but neglects to state that it has
made it harder for the everyday peo-
pie to get currency.
1t declares that the Democratic
party has created trade commission
so that monopoly may be strangled at
it's BIRTH" but no list of monopolies
strangled at birth or after they have
began to breath is supplied.
1t is profuse in its declarations of
what it has done for labor, but the
men who work will remember that
they have always been more prosper
Gus under Republican than under
Democratic administrations.
1t declares for the ancient doctrine
of tariff for revenue only" but does
not state that Democratic officialdorn
has virtually abandoned that doctrine
and has practically adopted the Re-
publican doctrine in protection in or
der to save it's face.
1t declares for a tariff commission,
forgetting that this has been Repub-
lican proposition for years and has al
ways been bitterly fought by Demo-
Gratis in congress.
1t declares for Americanism and
against hyphenatedism in empty
phrases void Of meaning.
Their declaration for preparedness,
subjected to the microscopic examina-
ton of common sense, discloses that
the Democratic party is in favor Of
preparedness for the purpose of re-
venue and politics but not for defense.
They extol internal relations under
their management of affairs, declare
platitudiniously that elves are more
valuable than property" a statement
that is automatically true, and under
a cloak of melifluous verbiage vainly
endeavor to conceal their manifest
failure in handling the internal affairs
OF this government since they assum-
ed control.
A paragraph of remarkable eva
slons is devoted to the Mexican situa-
ton, but even the most skillfuI Demo-
cratic language twister is unable to
make a favorable showing in this
matter.
The platform contains a strong dec
laration in favor of good roads, an
issue on which the American people
are unanimous regardless of party af-
filiation. In fact, on all issues on which
there is no difference of opinion the
platform comes out strong but on
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22
young newspaper man and real estate
boomer, is the successful candidate.

young newspaper man and real estate
boomer, is the successful candidate
Harold has never had any legislative
experience. He is, however, a decid-
ly live wire, and staunch republican
and on the square. He may develop
into a high grade statesman. The
Herald congratulates him on the
splendid race he made and will gladly
support him at the general election.
The nomination of "Tom" Frankson
for Acknowledgements is very pleas
ing to the gentleman's very large fol-
lowing in this section of the state. The
gentleman made very vigorous and
clean campaign for this important po-
sition. He has served in the lower
house, and will make an ideal presid-
ing officer of the senate.
From incomplete returns it is quite
evident that the republican ticket will
be-:
U. S. Senator-Frank B. Kellogg.
GOVERNOR. A. A. Burnquis5.
Lieut.. Governer-Thos. Frankson.
Sec. of State-Julius A. Schmahl.
State Treasurer-Henry Rines.
Atty. Gen.-Gen. Lyndon A. Smith.
Railway Contra j. Mills.
The ticket is one upon which all
good republicans can enthusiastically
unite and should have a majority at
the general election well past the U.s.
900 mark, for it is republican year.
"A. M. w.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

questions upon which there is diff
ference of opinion it lodges as skill
fully as juggler balances lead pen
Gil on his nose.
The whole platform is in line with
the traditions and policies. of the Dem
ocratic party: Apologies for the past,
excuses for the present and vague
promises for the future.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22
Notice of Special Election

accordance with Section 1899 Of the Gen
the OF tne
mon Minnesota dated June IT, 1916
SPECIAL ELECTION
will be Minnesota Thursday the 29th day
Electric Light and Power
Plant purchasing improving and extending such plant or
Power
of the OF said bonds to
be ($5OO00OO) Dollars amount as pe
CURED to accomplish such
That said Ward and in the
Pal in Ward.
SECOND WARD
assembly
ON the building the of Third
Pines Streets in
That the open o'clock A. NJ until five o'clock
ON said
Given City of Sank Centre this 10Th
Of June A. D. 1915
lSEAL)
J. F. Cooper, City Clerk
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

There was one statement made by
Senator Stone at the Democratic 'on-
vention at st. Louis that rang true
He stated that he regretted that the
Republicans invaded the supreme
Court to secure their presidential can
didate." The Democrats generally
share in this regret.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

Carranza declares he is prepared
for war. The same way kid is pre-
pared for a spanking when he takes
down his pants.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

It has been suggested that the Re
publican candidate for governor
change his name from Burnquist to
"Burn-em-up."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

It looks as if the Republicans Of
Minnesota know what they want and
how to get it.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

There is too much alphabet scatter
ed around the state capital. J. A. A.
Burnquist, o. P. B. Jacobson and J. A.
O. Preus. Plain Joe, Ole and Jake
sounds more United States.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

1t is seldom man proposes to
girl on horseback if she is wearing
riding breeches.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

It is the man behind the gun that
counts, but he must have the gun.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

The less man has to say the long
er it generally takes him to say it.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

That people Sank Centre wish Electric Plant?
Are the for electric light and higher than those charged
any other city the size of Sank Cenhe
From personal with they all the SERVICE
is GOOD.
We raised the and do intend to- fact reduc
has already been made and lower contemplated
The Offca satisfied with the for lighting and
pumping Mr. Mema but have made proposition
will they consider
We have proposition the City install White Way Posts
the business section such erecting front of office with
out expense to them
We plan thousands of dollars by increasing supply and fur
nsh power electricity which will enable industries to locate
in your City, Do you know what this means!
EXPANSION LARGER and GREATER SAUK CENTRE.
Be sure Special Election which has been called for June 29 by
the City Officials proper Investigations have been made of several
Municipal Electric Plants WHICH CLAIM to be paying expenses
reputable CONSULTING ENGINEER and CERTIFIED ACCOUNT
ANTS report necessary This will the City least 100000 but
is better to know facts before spending THOUSANDS
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS WILL NOT BUILD Electric Plant
and distribution system with duplicate machinery for Fire Protection
Proper Service for your City.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

1t is worthy of note that no trenches
have been dug in German soil.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

The present style of skirts is aw-
fully trying to bowlegged girls.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

In reporting the recent visit of the
Todd-Stearns County Jefferson High
way boosters to Wadena the Pioneer
Journal in commenting on Rudolph
Lees remarks credit him with the
following statement with regard to
Wadena: eff you are not with us, we
are against you." This statement was
probably published with the idea of
prejudicing the Wadena people, be-
cause Mr.. Lee did not make state
ment of that kind or one that could
be construed into anything like it.
The Todd-Stearns county boosters did
not visit Wadena with a chip on their
shoulder, but made the visit in good
faith, believing that Wadena had
much in common with this section.
Notwithstanding the Pioneer-Journal's
story, considerable sentiment for the
Stearns-Todd county route was found
among the substantial citizenship of
Wadena.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

All men are created equal but all
men are not created alike.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

Charley Moos is some Choose"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-06-22

Toil-earned money is never tainted
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-20
EDITOR
SETTING NEWSPAPER RECORDS.

Readers and advertising patrons Of the Star.Bul=
letin will be interested in knowing chat last Satur
day the Star Bulletin set Il new advertising record
for the islands the largest amount of advertising
ever Inassed in one regular edition Of Il paper i'll
Hawaii r.. .*.:
Tie star -Buletin carried 30: inches Of adver
Using. display and reader" which exceeds accord
ing to the most authoritative information obtain
able, the best previous record Of any paper by 1866
inches. The size of the Saturday papeI-fS pages
constituted new record fer a regular issue Of the
Star Bulletin. The number of copies was also very
largely increased over the ordinary Saturday run
10 meet the demand. Both in Volume of news and
of advertising the Saturday PAPER was unusual
With the inclusion of the Maui County Fair Illus
trated feature sections, especially large demand
was created for the paper to send to all parts Of
the islands and to the mainland. ...~
Saturdays paper constituted an Interesting direc
tory to live businesses in Honolulu and elsewhere
AS the holiday season approaches, the special ad
yertsing features are followed with very particu
lar interest by the man woman with money TO
buy. Every day the advertising columns have
their stories, quite as interesting locally though
in different way the news "storirs" which re
count the happenings of busy city and busy
world. f.: