The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-01

1t has come to the knowledge of the
editor that several of our good citi-
zens who at first thought the league
program was right, have at last seen
the light. These men had a right to
think there was merit in the league
program as at first outlined and they
were right in so believing. They
thought that the farmer needed legis-
lation that would help them-and they
did So that looking at it from that
standpoint these men thought they
would be willing to help give them a
chance and supported the league be-
cause the league had promised to do
things for the good Of the people.
Then came the infamous hous bill Al
which was designed to overthrow the
constitution and start in with real So
cialism Then again these men
thought it could not be as bad as it
was made out and were willing to give
them another trial. Then followed the
amendment of the state constitution,
the taking away the powers of the
state superintendent, the putting into
Office Of socialists and the general
trend towards anarchy and socialism
and the taking away the sacredness of
the home in addition to the throwing
aside all OF these christion princi-
pies that have stood for ages as the
great bulkwark of our home and
moral life--without the christian re-
ligion there would be no moral stand
ard, no purity in life, because Christ
died to save the world and his relig-
ion has been what has made this world
1n 1ic{r hoI bo1
done everything but live up to this
kind Of an ideal. They have imported
atheists into the state. rank socialists,
and every element that tears down
better government and the home.
These things have been growing as
they got more power until today the
leaders of this socialist movement in
North Dakota have lost all sense Of
decency and are Haunting their boast
ed free love doctrine to the world at
large by allowing the worst kind of
books in our public libraries, putting
into office men and women who prac-
tice these ideals of loose govern
ment, until today the people Of this
state are brought face to face with
one great problem-shall we allow
free love and socialism with all it's at
tendant evils to prevail or shall we
rally around standard which stands
for morality. the outstanding of the
home and the moral and religious up
lift Of our people with a secondary
motive in view Of putting into power
conservative and safe government in
this state. We say that many men
have lately seen the light of reason
as these socialists unfold their pro-
gram and they have determined to get
on the side Of morality and decent
government. Many men have sacri-
feed their pride lately and made the
statement that they are through with
.::',is socialist bunch. We welcome
such back to the realm Of sanity and
good judgment. We have long felt
that these men were good at heart
men who are raising families and who
have happy homes and they do not
want these homes narred by the over
shadowing policy that is being tried
here at this time and unless curbed
will be menace to the future happi-
ness of all. Men, give these problems
your real calm thought, leave out the
taxes, the politics and all else and con-
centrate your whole energy on the one
great thing that should interest US