Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12
HON. w. w. RUCKER ANNOUNCES
To THE VOTERS:

To THE VOTERS:
In this crucial period when American boys fight
ing and dying in foreign lands to the cherished
ideals of democracy and guarantee the enjoyment of the
inalenabe right of liberty, reluctant to make
a reference to politics.
Being member of the "War Congress" by reason of
the confidence you have generously reposed in hav
ing been connected with every piece of important leg
aton enacted by Congress and believing that services
have been and satisfactory to those have de-
clared my candidacy for nomination at the August primary
raise issue the wisdom of the pursued by
Others the patriotism of any gentleman who may
oppose
shall make argument for votes founded upon lodge
other conpecons-such connections honorable but
should not be resorted to for political advancement My
appeal founded upon official record which all know
onehunded per cent American, and is addressed to the
judgment of patriotic men-not to their partsanshp
prejudices Nor will present credentials to eatablsh my
democracy-you know me by the record have made, a
record which has attacked will attack.
shall employ but few words in defense of the wisdom
of the voters who have, by eectns and re-eectns
made it possible for to enjoy in the aggregate long
tenure in Office. congressman must be elected every
two years. Suffice it to say the people would not often
reelect unworthy of confidence who has been false
the trust reposed in him. But the issue of long tenure
has been often decided at the polls and by such large
maorites that this reference is much will be
considered or tolerated at this time.
The honor of serving the good people of the Second
of any Service-long faithful and patriotic service
is what the people demand with that kind of service they
satisfied. The public is not asking for change in
resentaon change is being advocated only by those
who have ambitions crafty imaginary grievances
adjust. l respectfully suggest that should not be
diverted from the solemn and sacred thoughts which
gage them the consideration of purely political
Personal ambitions and personal differences the Pres
dent recently said of politics. ought to stand adjourned
until shall have been and the boys safe
home again.
1t is thought Congress will soon recess for a few weeks
If will return to the District but will offend by
appealing prejudice partisanship When loving
anxiously awaiting tidngs-whch they tremble to
ceve-from brave boys the battle lines France
time should be devoted to political discussion either pub
lie private. When without neglect of duty
l will with deep realization of the awful world
tragedy being enacted the sea- full of sympathy
those whose have died may die upon the altar of
liberty and will gladly dedicate my time and energy the
support of great President in his conduct of the
trying to deeper and fervd patriotism and
doing all in my power to alleviate the and bind up
the broken hearts of those who are bereaved.
l invite you to apply the "acd test to my record.
Upon it solicit your support. If renominated will
feel increased of obligation and will continue
with fidelity to you and to my country This
sariay that in the future in the past will
main true and fixed in my devotion to 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 the honor and glory
of this Republic and peace and happiness for all
the world. Very respectfully,
ADVERTISEMENT w. w. RUCKER.