The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-19

That CongressmanoA.eP. p. Nelson,
candidate for reelection, will carry
every county in. the Eleventh Con-
gressional District at the September
primaries, is now conceded by lead
ing men from all walks Of life who
are in close touch with the political
situation, and Bayfield, county will
give the Congressman handsome
endorsement with practically every
precinct going into the Nelson col
umn. Even the home counties and
!. the home precincts of the opposing
candidates are. now practically as
sured for Mr.. Nelson and the indica-
tions are that it will be Landslide
for the Congressman who is known
widely throughout the district as be-
ing the friend of the farmer, the
laborer and the small business man,
and who has always been on the job,
looking after their interests and the
interests of his district, state and ma
tion.
There is q reason for this wonder
ful support being accorded Congress-
man Nelson and that is due to his
untiring efforts and wonderful record
during his first term. He has
achieved in two years what many
Congressman have taken years to
achieve, and that is recognition as
onesof the great leaders Of the House
Of Representatives He has. the
Qualities most needed in Congress.
He is thoroughly honest. He takes
his position seriously as q trust COM
mitted to him by his constituents, and
he does not make idle promises dur
ing his campaign that he does not
expect to fulfill. In his campaign
for reelection he does not even men.
tion the names of his opponents, nol
does he refer to their platforms OF
promises, prefering to stand on his
own record and his achievements
during his first term. He is q gen.
tleman of the highest order, born OF
poor parents on pioneer farm in
Minnesota. he worked on his fathers
farm until sixteen years Of age
when. he entered the Alexandria,
Mimi. high school, paying his own
way and helping in the support Of
his mother and family. He also
worked his way through Hamlin
University from which he graduated
with the highest honors. He re.
ceiyed the honorary degree of Doctor
of Law from Upper Iowa University
He served for thirteen. and one haE
years as Regent of the University
of Wisconsin and during that time
did much to establishsth the North Wis
consin Agricultural stations in
Northern Wisconsin which have beer
of much assistance to the farmers.
During his first term in. Congress
these are some of the things which
Congressman did:
Fought and helped to defeat tn.
anti-strike clause Of the Esch- Cum
mings railroad bill, saying that sucl
provision would mean involuntar,
servitude for labor.
Became house leader and cham
pion Of the Deep Water Way in tn,
House of Representatives and upo,
his return to Congress will draft
bill to make the ports on the Grea
Lakes ocean ports.
Secured 100000 pounds of TN7
for North Wisconsin farmers.
Voted for the Peace resolution an,
repeal of the Presidents war powers
Worked and secured passage O.
the repeal of the Daylight Saving
law.
For amendments liberalizing tn,
Farmers Federal Land Bank at.
For Conservation of forest PR
ducts.
For National Government Bulge
system.
For amendments to the War Ris
Insurance act.
For old soldiers pensions.
For soldiers additional compenss
ton.
For Prohibition amendment.
For Woman Suffrage amendment
Fought and killed in the commits
Wall Streets Branch Bank bill.
Fought Pittsburgh Pluss and Prt
fiteers.
Assisted in adjusting hundreds {
claims Of ex-service men.
Voted for strict government 81
pervision and regulation Of the raj