The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-13
THE TYPE OF MEN
WHO WILL DO THINGS
FOR US IN CONGRESS
Men and Women of the Fifth District:


Men and Women of the Fifth District:
Roy Stafford has been resident of this District for twenty
three He knows the needs of the District and the Nation
For eighteen years he editor of The Okahoman until he
left that paper nearly years During that time Oklaho
shered into the responsibilities of statehood and he
Of the foremost figures establishing and maintaining the
state Democracy which foundation the commonwealth is
grounded
Prior statehood Roy Stafford gave his time during three
of congress- representing the statehood at Wash
ington and bong for relief from territorial conditions He and
his newspaper constituted the storm center Of the fight for state
hood
AS the enabling act passed by congress Mr..
Stafford began vigorous campaign for democratic consttu
tona convention The columns of his newspaper thrown
wide to that end and ne spared neither time in
the effort.
The result is we'll known His work as constructive figure
in the building of the state matter of history In the elec
tons which followed establishing progressive rule of the
people and overowing the influences of reaction Roy Stat
ford in vanguard of the fight. His efforts and influ
have without doubt elected more democrats than any 9TH
er single individual or agency in the state
He has asked for public office He does not belong
to the seeking type Shortly after statehood his
placed the ticket by the democratic committee the par
N candidate for the state senate owing to the nominee having
constructive period of legislation the state AS state
senator bis fairness poise and courtesy we'll his ability
fully attesed And there question to his ability
Again. when the country was drafting its manhood into ev
cry branch OF service necessary to win the Roy Stafford
chosen member the State Council Of Defense and
Board He accepted these responsibilities ofduy
ing practicay his time the government during the entire
period of the
This time when of calm judgment men of wide COM
prehenson public affairs who constructive should
be sent to congress- ,"-,. .~:e-<--.
The country is confronted with great problems They
serious Some of them may prove vital r. J
Talking into the Congressional Record will settle these
problems Towering figures not figures of speech needed
in Congress ca4,s+- !rf =. ,sstsraI ~ y
We get plenty Of oratoy when the country has nothing
to do but to be amused This is time for action time for
who do things for who know why and who how
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We believe the Fifth District has serious need for Roy Stat
ford Congress at this time His knowledge of the problems
of this critical PERIOD his grounded belief democracy his long
and capable service to his party and his community his super
or equipment for the place. his quarter residence here
and consequent familiarity with local AFFAIRS his record for
compshmen of tasks he undertakes his wide acquaintance with
public of the State and Nation; his fairness to all who
appeal to him. his experience the farm the shop in the Of
flee and in managing large business affairs all measure the de-
mand for his nomination and election Congress eprese
tive citizen of the Fifth District who knows what our people
want and can get it for them
Roy Stafford has shared with the people of this district
times of adversely and of prosperity He has been with them
the valley and the mountain Their grief has been his grief
and their has been his since the days of the pioneer The
best years of his manhood have been spent abong for and
among the people Of this community and state building