Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-05
HON. w. w. RUCKER ANNOUNCES
To The VOTERS:

ing and dying in foreign lands to preserve the cherished
ideals of democracy and guarantee the enjoyment Of the
inalienable right of liberty reluctant to make
a reference to politics
Being member of the WAR Congress by of
the confidence you have generously reposed hav
ing been connected with every piece of important leg
saon enacted by Congress and believing that my services
have been and satisfactory to those have de-
clared candidacy for nomination the August primary
raise issue to the wisdom of the pursued by
Others the patriotism of any gentleman who may
oppose me.
shall make argument for votes founded upon lodge
other connectons-such connections honorable but
should not be resored for political advancement My
appeal is founded upon official record which all know
onehundred per cent American and is addressed to the
judgment of patriotic men-not to their partsanshp
prejudices Nor will present credentials to Establish my
democracy-you know by the record have made, a
record which has attacked or will attack
shall employ but few words in defense of the wisdom
of the voters who have by electng and re-eecting
made it possible for to enjoy in the aggregate long
tenure in office congressman must be elected every
years. Suffice to say the people would not often
reeec unworthy of confidence who has been false
to the trust reposed in him. But the issue of long tenure
has been often decided at the polls and by such large
majorties that this reference is much will be
considered or tolerated at this time.
The honor of serving the good people of the Second
Congressional District in Congress is worthy the aspirations
of any Servce-lons faithful and patriotic service
what the people OF service
satisfied The public is not asking for change in
resentation change is being advocated only by those
who have ambitions to crafty imaginary grievances to
adjust respectfully suggest that men should not be
diverted from the solemn and sacred thoughts which
gage them to the consideration of matters purely political
Personal ambitions and personal differences the Presi
dent recently said of politics. ought to stand adjourned
until the shall have been and the boys safe
home again.
thought Congress will for few weeks
If will the District but will offend no one by
appealing to prejudice parsanshp When loving
anxously awaiting dings-which they trembe to
ceve-rom brave boys on the battle lines in France,
time should be devoted to political discussion either pub
lie private When l return without neglect of duty
l will with deep realization of the awful world
tragedy being enacted the full of sympathy
those whose have died may die upon the altar
liberty and will gladly dedicate my time and energy the
support of great President in his conduct of the
trying to deeper and fervid patriotism
doing all in my to alleviate the and bind up
the broken hearts of those who are bereaved.
invite you to apply the "acid test to my record.
Upon it solicit your support If renominated will
feel increased of obligation and will continue
with fidelity you and my country. This
sarialy that in the future in the past will
main true and fixed in my devotion the administration
of President Wilson and continue to follow that
which, in his superior wisdom, will enable to most
quickly win the war; for all time honor and glory
of this Republic and peace and happiness for all
the world Very respectfully,
IAdvsrtis msntI W. w. RUCKER