Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26

mendation on the part Of the execu-
tive committee to make John NJ. Baer
the republican candidate. but forgot
to tell you hat there are only 10
members in the entire state executive
within the First congressional dis
trict. and that 8 Of such 4 men en-
dorsed Mr.. Baer. Contrast such a
recommendation with the selection Of
Mr.. Burtness. made by representa-
tives chosen by the people themselves
for the express purpose of selecting a
nominee of the party?
Baer Democratic Socialist.
Remember also that Mr.. Baer is a
democrat. registered as q democrat.
and in the words Of Mr.. Macarthur.
last falls democratic nominee for
governor. he is one whose demo-
cratic regularity is recognized by his
appointment to the postmastership at
Beach," but one who Is generally re-
garded at Beach as a socialist. Re-
member also that Mr.. Baer came into
the First congressional district Just a
year ago and Is not in any manner
identified with its interests.
Mr.. Lemke. in his circular. does not
refer to the candidacy Of any other
person than Mr.. Baer. For your in
formation. let me advise you that the
following are the only candidates now
remaining: o. B. Burtness, the nom
inee Of the republican convention Sc
lected by the representatives of the
people themselves; George A. Bangs.
selected by a democratic conference
at the Hotel Frederick in this city:
II. H. Aaker, selected by himself, CIV
ing his policies as 'Nonpartisan-pro-
>gressive republican," and Mr.. Baer.
Absolutely Unfair.
cular IL also shown by the Implication
that the nominee of the convention
will not interfere with the grain and
food gamblers" ! call your special
attention to the following plank in
the platform adopted by. the oonven-
ton, to which Mr.. Burtness pledged
himself to your representatives.. and
is giving his hearty support:
eve favor national legislation that
state; and. to that end, we endorse
legislation for national inspection and
grading of grain, for the federaliza-
ton Of chambers Of commerce and
grain exchanges, preventing and pre-
scribing penalties for extortionate
profits exacted by dealers in food pro-
ducts. to prohibit speculation therein,
ana 10 ren0ef the producer a FAIR and
legitimate return for his labor and in
vestment."
Burtness Only Farmer.
Just a word regarding Mr.. Burt
ness. He was born on a North Da-
kota farm, his immediate relatives are
farmers. he personally owns a me
half interest In $50 acres of Red Riv-
er Valley land, he is probaly the only
candidate who knows enough about
farming to tell a SOW thistle from a
dandelion. to tell Feed D wheat from
No. 1 northern. He is graduate
from the Arts and Law departments
OF the state university, proved an able
and efficient ervant as states attor-
ney of Grand Forks county. and has
splendid qualifications to represent
you in congress.
I urge upon o the importance Of
sending your referendum vote to Mr..
Lemke. exercising your own Judgment
in the light of these facts, and send q
duplicate thereof to these %headquar-
ters: l enclose two copies Of the bal
lot that you may use for such pur-
pose, which gives the names of all the
men who are still candidates for con-
gress. Very truly yours.
P. o. Thorson,
Chairman Congressional Campaign.