The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-08-06
For Congress-Republican Ticket
Eighth District.

For Congress-Republican Ticket
Eighth District.
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 consid-
Grafton by the electors l realize the
high honor and responsibility of the
Office and I hope and trust my record
may always stand the acid test of
equal rights and justice to all.
l 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 / will not
attempt to obtain position of honor
over muddy political pathway.
Born in log house on the old farm
in the wild woods of Michigan, of
poor but honest and respected par
ents. Have climbed into the saddle
of progress, prosperity, and educa-
ton by hard work and the midnight
oil and have held my place breast to
breast with the foremost. Am an
editor, writer and lawyer and have
held many positions of trust and re-
sponsibility and have made good.
1st-I favor the recall of all pub
lie officers who are not true and faith
full to the interests of all the people.
2nd-Protection for the farmer
the laborer and capital that the AM
erican Standard of living and en-
lightenment may be preserved.
3rd-Emigration laws that will
protect American ideals and Ameri-
can standards of home life and citi-
zenry.
4th-Government assistance for
construction of homes for the people.
Less millionaires and more happy
homes constitute a more stable gov
eminent.
5th-Just and equitable modifica-
ton of income tax laws.
6th-Government subsidy for pub
Tic highways is paramount issue.
7th-The high cost of living must
be toned down by the elimination of
the profiteer.
8th--The soldier boys who offer
ed their lives for our flag, our honor,
and the perpetuity of liberty for the
world. MUST AMI SHAIL FAVE
a SQUARE DEAL.
9th-A league of nations that will
not jeopardize our American constitu-
tional rights or demand the blood of
our sons in foreign soil we will con-
slider: Provided it is based upon JUS
tice to all mankind.
1Oth-The voice and council of wo-
man shall be heard in national as well
as in home affairs.
11th-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 beacon light and inspiration
to the human race and shall surround,
protect, and uphold our every bless
ing.
13th-A code of laws based upon
justice, the unchanging everlasting
will that gives each man his right.
14th-To these principles l 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 l have con-
Quoted clean campaign.
The Republicans Of the 9Th District
are entitled to the nomination Of a
candidate who can win and / am sure
! have good judgment enough not to
rock the political boat and leopard
ize the election. The nominee must
have the respect and confidence AMI
the support of the united Republican
party and / have an abiding faith L
will be the candidate. \
The office is highly honorable and
shall not be dragged in the mud by
me. The campaign shall be gentle
mems race and may the best man win.
No person pays one penny of my
campaign expenses but MYSELF. -
Gentlemen have clean tongues and
tell the truth and are respected by all
fair-minded people.
BENJAMIN r. REED,
Sunt. Mich. Free Emp. Bureau,