Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-03-30
JOHN RITLAND,
10 the Voters of Ladysmith

| realize that the person who is
elected councilman of Ladysmith
for the next six years takes upon
himself obligations Of no small con-
sequences.
Conditions are changing so fast
in this city that it is impossible for
any person to predict what is COM
ing, and it is therefor impossible to
lay out definite plan to cover all
situations.
[ can, however, show the people
my position as to many Of the pro-
blems which now confront us, and
state the principles which will gov
ern my actions if elected.
| believe in an efficient and eco
nomical government Of city affairs.
| think we ought to maintain the
high standard of our schools and
library and raise that standard as
our finances and opportunities per-
NIT.
There should be some careful
planning done to improve and pro-
tect our Waterworks and sewer sys-
TENS, based upon the valuable les
sons of the past winter. All work
in this connection should be along
more permanent lines so as to avoid
freezing and all unnecessary and ex-
pensive inconvenience and repairs
SO caused.
We are a. growing city in fine
location. Much of our growth is
due to our manufacturing establish
ments, and they are the main en-
ployers of our labor. The welfare
of our city and all its business en-
terprises and citizens require, that
our manufacturers and their en-
ployers should work in good will
and harmony, and that justice be
done to both.
[ have always been a friend of
the laborfng man. [ worked for OF
hers from the time | was fourteen
except the last few years, so | know
the laboring mans problems. /
shall stand ready at all times to aid
him and to better his condition. In
any matter arising concerning la
Dor and capital which comes to the
council for solution | shall endeav-
or to be absolutely fair and just in
my decisions, realizing in no other
way can the problems be perma-
nently solved.
[ am in favor of no license; [ be-
lieve that it is better for the city
both from a moral and a business
standpoint that it should be dry. If
| am elected and the city goes dry
[ shall do my best to keep it dry.
[ think the commissioner of this
city should meet at the City Hall at
least once week in the day time.
Our citizens should be encouraged
to be present and aid by their coun-
sci in the solutions Of all important
questions. If elected | shallbe care
full to inform the people of the
pending of all important matters,
believing that the people should
know what their servants are doing
and what problems are up for solu-
ton.
I believe Ladysmith should do
its part in the preparedness move
ment. Let us not ignore the call
made by the war and navy depart
ments. I am proud that we are to
have U. S. cavalry troop and shall |
do all | can to aid it. These are |
strenuous times. More than one |
crisis is likely to confront this
nation soon. All public officers
should be carefully chosen. They
must be men who have the interest
and welfare of the whole nation at
heart.
This is an important election, and
I urge every voter to get out and
vote. We want the honest vote OF
all permanent residents.
have tried to run a clean cam
paign. My opponent is friend of
mine and I have nothing to say
against him. Consider our respect
i've abilities and the principles we
stand for, and then vote for the man
Who you believe will best serve this
city.
EFFNER NELSON. II