The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-08-11


Thank God we live in land where
all men are free and equal before
the law; where any or every citizen
may aspire to honorary position.
In presenting my name for con-
sideration by the electors l realize
the high honor and responsibility of
the office and | hope and trust my
record may always stand the acid
test of equal rights and justice to
all.
stand squarely upon MY OWN
RECORD as a life long citizen OF
Michigan. "A resident of Saginaw
ten years. A home owner and tax
payer of the city of Saginaw and l
will not attempt to obtain posi-
ton OF honor over a muddy political
pathway.
Born in log house on the old
farm in the wild woods of Michigan,
of poor but honest and respected
parents. Have climbed into the sad
die of progress prosperity, and cd
ucation by hard work and the mid
night oil and have held my place
breast to breast with the foremost.
Am an editor. a writer and lawyer
and have held many positions of
trust and responsibility and have
made good.
1st-I favor the recall of all pub
lie officers who are not true and
faithful to the interests of all the
people.
Protection for the farmer,
the laborer and capital that the
American Standard Of living and
enlightenment may be preserved.
3rd-Emigration laws that win
protect American ideals and Ameri-
can standards Of home life and citi-
zenry.
ith-Government assistance for
construction of nomes for the peo-
pie. Less millionaires and more han
py homes constitute more stable
GOV eminent.
5th-Just and equitable modifica-
tipn Of the income tax laws.
6th--Government subsidy for pub
lie highways is a paramount issue.
7th-The high cost of living must
he 10 al Of
the prohteer.
Sth-The soldier boys who offered
their lives for our flag, our honor,
and the perpetuity of liberty for the
world. MUST AND SHALL HAVE
A SQUARE DEAL.
9th-A league of nations that will
not jeopardise our American consti-
tutional rights or demand the blood
of our sons in foreign soil we will
consider: Provided it is based upon
justice to all mankind.
10th-The voice and council of wo-
men shall be heard in national as
well as in home affairs.
1sth-Our commerce must float
free and equal upon all the waters
of the globe.
12th-Our flag shall wave proudly
in every harbor under the canopy of
heaven a beacon light and inspira-
ton to the human race and shall sur
round, protect, and uphold our every
blessing.
13th-A code Of laws based upon
justice, ithe unchanging everlasting
will that gives each man his right.
14th-To these principles | pledge
my sacred honor.
/ am thankful to all the friends !
who are supporting me and have no
i'll will toward those who support any
other candidate. / purpose to so live |
that | can look every man in the eye
with a clear conscience and when the |
campaign is over / will have the
great satisfaction of knowing / have
gained many friends and that / have |
conducted clean campaign.
The Republicans of the 9Th Dis
trict are entitled to the nomination |
Of candidate who can win and / am
sure I have good judgement enough
not to rock the political boat and
the election. The nominee
must have the respect and confidence
and the support Of the united Repub-
lican party and I have an abiding
faith will be the candidate.
The Office is highly honorable and
shall not be dragged in the mud by
me. The campaign shall be gen.
tlemen's race and may the best man
win.
No person pays one penny of my
expenses but MYSELF.
Gentlemen have clean tongues and