Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-10-24
COUNTY HAS
GOOD OFFICIALS
OFFICERS ASKING FOR SECOND
TERM WHICH HAS ALWAYS
BEEN CUSTOMARY.

W VIII pc called upon 10 Seiect the
county officers who will have charge
of the county's business for the two
years beginning with the first Of
next January. Here in Audubon
county ii seems to be the rule of two
terms. Scarcely has 1t failed where
an officer has filled his place with
credit the first term, but that he
was accorded a second term. This
has been true of both republican and
democratic officials.
Six years ago practically the en-
tire Democratic county ticket was
elected and two years later when the
same men asked to be returned they
were reelected. Two years ago the
republican county ticket was elected
with the exception of county audi
tor The republican officials have
given a good account of themselves,
and at this time are asking the vot-
ers of Audubon county to return
them to office for the customary sec
ond term. We have no doubt but
that each and everyone of them will
be given the consideration they de-
serve.
Never in the history of Audubon
county has its business been looked
after more careful than it has dur
ing the past two years. The officials
nave been obliging and courteous.
We have been repeatedly told that
politics has been adjourned" for the
time being That may be true. but
nevertheless it is right and proper
that the merits of the republican
candidates be brought to the atten-
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candidates who are running on the
democratic ticket. There is no use
talking as long al there are candi-
dates for office on opposing tickets
there is going to be some politics.
The main thing has been the win
ming of the war and President VIII
son has found no better supporters
anywhere than in the republican
party.
The republican party is WIN
THE WAR NOW party. We are in
the war and we can come out of II
only as conquerors or conquered, VIC
torious or dishonored: as an indie
pendent or subject nation. Our
lives, our homes, our institutions, all
that Washington fought for and Lin
coin died for, are at stake. Our only
way out now is to fight it out for
the simple cause of AMERICAN
AND AMERICANS We must, as
BENJAMIN Franklin said, hang to-
gether or hang separately The
man who in public or private life
subordinates this cause to any other
consideration, no matter what, or
who fails in the full, devoted and
efficient performance of his duty to
the nation. is a traitor to himself
his family. the republic and the
right.
This newspaper has not mentioned
politics since the last campaign I'M
iii this week. On Nov. 5th is the
general election and the candidates
on our ticket have a right to the
recognition they merit by reason Of
the important positions they hold.
We cannot urge too strongly the
election of the candidates on the re-
publican ticket.
All of the candidates on the re-
publican ticket are asking for a sec
ond term but w. j. Hamilton, the
candidate for county auditor. II. A.
Northup. the present auditor is a
democrat and is finishing his sec
ond term. The republican party
presents Mr.. Hamilton as candi-
date worthy of the support of the
people. Mr.. Hamilton is veteran
of the Spanish-American war. lie
brought credit to the county and
state while in the service. He gave
his life as freely as any of the boys
who are now on the battle fields. lie
has lived in this community many
wears and has been connected with
various business enterprises long
time. At present he is employed in
the grocery store of Keith 4 Han
sen. He is a conscientious. pains
taking man well qualified to fill the
position he seeks. II would be a
fitting tribute for the voters OF An
dubon county. regardless of party al
filiation. TO elect him to this OFFICE
The office of clerk of the district
court has been filled the past two
wears by John Horning, one of the
splendid young men of the county
He was raised in this vicinity and Is
widely known BY nature and tenn
perment he Is well suited 20 fill tha'
postion. He has splendid ability
and during his term Of office has
given excellent service. The attor
sneys who have great deal OF bust
ness i'm that office state he is a
good man as could be found any
where. Mr.. Horning takes deligh
in doing the work Of his office t'
the best of his ability. He is M
stacker anywhere along the line liz
asks the voters Of the county 10 re
turn him to office for the seconC
term on the record he has made. III
could get a larger salary in othe
lines of work, but like all other men
takes pride in his work and hope
n has been OF such a character tina
his acts viii be approved by a ,vot
OF the people,
Frank VII ON. the present sheriff
IS a candidate for reelection MI
Wilson has made splendid official
Not only has he carried on the WorI
OF his office IN an efficient manner
but added to this was his work OF
the local exemption board lie ha
worked night after nigh, w'thou
extra pay TO carry out the orders Q
tho governor and adiutaut general
lie has never whimpered or com
plained. Tho work was never TO
heavy or the hours too long, blu
what he performed his duties VIII
ingIy. Mr.. Wilson is the right ma
for the right place and eyeryon
hopes that he viii be given sec
ond term. He is 100 percente
and deals justly with his fellowmeI
He should by all means receive
big vote as a compliment to his M
firing. efforts TO carry out the orc
ers of his office.
Hans Albertsen, the good nature
and pleasant gentleman that he Il
asks for reelection to the office
county treasurer. He has made q
ideal official and devotes all OF n
time 10 the work of the office s