Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-27
Experienced in Public Life, Always
Faithful, of Great Ability, He Will,
rs Governor, Serve all the PeO-
pie and Them Alone
For the Public Service.

On Nov. the voters of Iowa, q
million of them, will choose their
public servants. These are among
the persons offered:
Warren G. Harding of Ohio and
Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts
who stand for America first" which
ought to be good for every person
in Iowa. '~
There are eleven tried and true
men offered as candidates for Con.
gress, and the Democrats have so
nearly abandoned this field that they
put up only four candidates.
There are 1876 Republican candi'
dates for, the legislature, and they
will determine Iowa policies and ex
penditures. The Democrats COM
plimented the Republican party by
refusing to even permit candidates
against half Of the Republican nom
inees.
For United States senator, Albert
B. Cummins is offered as a candi
date for reelection. He is com
handing figure in American public
life, one who has always been the
tried and true friend OF the common
people. His election is essential to
give a republican administration the
backing of Congress republican in
both branches. .
N. E. Kendall, of Abba, for gov
ernor, has served as city attorney
county attorney, legislator, congress
man, always with ability and great
usefulness. He was so highly es
teemed by all parties that he was
unanimously elected speaker He
has always been fair, honorable, just
and wholly devoted to the common
good. His integrity has never beer
questioned by any honorable man.
John Hammill, of Britt, in the state
senate made fine record, and as
president Of the senate will WELD q
large and always helpful influence
for good government.
Walter c. Ramsay, of Belmond, In
the short time he has been secretary
OF state, has shown unusual ability
in administration, and will continue
to serve the people well.
w. ]. Burbank, of Waterloo, ha.
had long experience in the office Of
county treasurer and he Is abund
antly qualified for the office of state
treasurer.
r Major Glenn c. Haynes, of Mason
City, Is long time business mar
and in the Office of state auditor he
will perform his duty with the same
fidelity that distinguished him as ar
officer in two wars.
Capt. Ben j. Gibson, OF Corning
who also served in the Spanish
American war and in the world war
will conduct the office of attorney
general with the sole purpose OF
serving the best interests of all the
people.
Capt. F. p. Woodruff, OF Knoxville
is successful business man, and
was faithful soldier He is the
right material for railroad commits
sioner. 4.Hol@
There are four candidates for pos
itions on the supreme bench. Silas
NJ Weaver, of Iowa Falls, was the
almost unanimous choice OF the bal
Of Iowa for continuance In an office
he has long filed with great credit
Thomas Arthur, Of Logan, now on
the supreme bench, has back OF him
fine record on the district bench
Lawrence De Graft, Of Des Moines
a deep student, fine educator, has
shown his ability on the district
bench. F. F. Faville, OF Fort Dodge
long recognized among lawyers al
one Of their most able associates
served as United States attorney un
der Roosevelt.
For this ticket, as whole, the
Republicans of Iowa have made a
clean and straightforward 81! cam
paign. These men are offered as
men who will make good public
servants. Each and every one is en-
titled to the vote of every Republi
/ can and OF everyone who has the
best interest OF his state at heart
The Democratic attack is on this
ticket as whole, and every thrust
strikes all these honorable mer
alike. Support is asked for this
ticket on the merits of the men
Compare the ticket as a whole with
any other and choose wisely,
cummins' Service to the Farmers
Senator Cummins has been the
greatest champion the shippers have
had in American public life, He
ranks second to none in the Senate
Chamber of the United States. re
gard him as one of the few great
men in our public life today. His
= long career OF service to the farmers
and shippers OF Iowa entities him t.
their unqualified support. How car
they hope TO secure fair treatment, Il
they do not support the men wht
fgh. In their behalf?- Clifford TLorns