Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-05


Thank God that we live in land
where all men are free and equal be-
fore the law; where any or every
citizen may aspire TO honorary posi-
ton.
In presenting my name for con-
slderation by the electors | 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 /
will not attempt to obtain "a position
of honor over muddy political path
way.
Born in a 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 edu
cation 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.
lst--I favor the recall Of all public
officers who are not true and faith
ful to the interests of I'll the people.
Protection for the farmer,
the laborer and capital that the
American Standard Of living and en-
/ lightment may be preserved
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 millionares and more happy
homes constitute a more stable gov
eminent.
5th-Just and equitable modifica-
tion of income tax laws.
6th-Government subsidy for pub
lie highways is a paramount issue.
7th-The high cost of living must
be toned down by the elimination of
the profiteer.
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 ieopardise 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,
lOth-The voice and council Of
woman shall be heard in national as
well as in home affairs.
l1th-Our commerce must float
free and equal upon all the waters Of
the globe.
12th-Our flag shall wave proudly
i'm every harbor under the canopy of
heaven a beacon light and inspiration
to the human race and shall sur
round, protect. and uphold our every
blessing
13th-A code of laws based upon
( Justice, the unchangng everlasting
will that gives each man his right.
l4th-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 Sth 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 jeopardise
the election. The nominee must have
the respect and confidence and sup
port of the united Republican party
and ! 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 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 +. REED,
Supt. Mich. Free Emp. Bureau. Sagi-
nav.
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