The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-07-12


In domestic affairs, or as
he militant world leader in humani-
tvs war for democratic ideals. Mr..
wilson commands our confidence and
support. He is entitled to the gener-
Gus cooperation OF men OF progress
and vision wherever found. and espe'
cially In the Congress OF the United
States. The nation has travelled far
under his leadership and 1t can not
hazard the gains founded In equal
and exact principles of economic and
social Justice made for Americans
and American institutions, through
changes whereby we would be forced
10 turn to divided counsels at this Inn
portant juncture. The future pre-
sents the supreme test OF American
statesmanship, and we submit that
.he people can best trust the wisdom
of President Wilson and those who
stand with him who have shared with
him the unparalleled accomplish
,nents of the past six years.
Therefore, we commend to the seri.
ous consideration OF the people the
election of Senators and Congress.
mon in complete harmony with the
President, primarily upon the policies
II the war; but equally In accord with
MIN I'm questions OF vital domestic
concern. Upon this ground we ap-
peal for popular support for our con-
gressional nominees as men pest
equipped to serve tho national inter
ests.
We earnestly endorse and commend
! the services of our four democratic
members of Congress-George X.
Denton, w. e. Cox. Lincoln Dixon ana
Henry A. Barnhart, I'm their ioyai
support of the administration or Pres
lIdent Wilson. and their patriotic ana
lfaithf,i service Ina all legislation re-
lating To the war and It's vigorous
prosecution.
We commend the constructive poll
cies of the administration I'm dealing
with war problems directly related tc
the civil and Industrial life OF the M
ton. -
/ l. The Federal Reserve system
Established ty Democratic legislation
although denounced by Republican
candidates and orators and opposed
by Republican leaders In Congress
has enabled tho nation to finance th'
war and has safeguarded the busi
ness interests OF the land agains
disaster.
2. Government control or tn
transportation system as war meas
urc has resulted In greater eiiicienc
in public service. increases of wage
to the employees, and guaranteed ~
turns to investors, with essentia
preparation for the Improvement an
expansion OF facilities long neglected
3. The War Finance Corporate
provides adequate credits for erte
l. prises and industries necessary c
> contributory to the prosecution 8
, the war.
4. The operation OF the Rur'
( Credit system has given To the farm
J. ers OF the country enhanced credi
; Iand has resulted in the reduction
C interest on farm loans.
r 5. War revenue problems hay
!. been met so that the burden has bee
$ placed upon those most able to pa
O with a fair distribution among all Il
!. people of proportionate taxatD
: with special provision for inheritan
taxes, excess profits taxes AMI tax
jupon munitions and luxuries-
&. A marine insurance system, ~
. yided by tho government has result
in the reduction OF insurance rates.
bulls and cargoes from 6la per Gel
7 To . per cent. since the opening OF {
war.
Greetings to Those In Trenches.
To the fighting sorces of the armi
OF the Republic battling or prepari
TO battle for the freedom of the wor
I'VE ser1 greetings of pride and an
tion, with the assurance that VIII
they are facing the foe in front.
will take care Of snipers,in the re;
that we will support the governm'
in everyp effort to project the mari
baskets fof their wives and moth
! from the profiteers. and that we
not only support and sustain tn
: now, but remember them with a
tons. gratitude and care when Il
j come, home again.
"A We congratulate them on the
dom and the foresight of the natio
administrator in providing a war
" surance which goes farther. tow
the proper protection of the night
forces Chan this or any nation
teyer gone before.
A sound policy OF staoesmans
will endeawor 10 create in Americ
nation OF independent home-owr
people. The Federal Farm Loan
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