Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1922-11-02
editorial Section

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Il APPROACHING ELECTION,
On the seventh Of November. the people Nll be ex-
pected to declare at the polls their cnoice q tne onHaa J
conduct the public business.
n. r;ebt and the nower TO vote is one OF the priceless
Gifts of our government, and it is to be regretted that not all
appreciate this fact. From reports from other places y Would
appear that there is Indifference on the part OF the voeers,i
and that only a small vote will be cast. We hope this Predlc-
ton will not come true. While we are not in accord with
some of the hysterical tactics employed to get people 70 the
polls, such as tag days., yet we do earnestly ask every
voter to make use of his or her right. Especially should tne
women make use of the franchise.
IF only a small vote is cast, many a good candidate may
be defeated, and the result is really rule by the minority.
There are important issues in this campaign, and the electlon
should express the will Of the majority.
It is sometimes expected Of a newspaper that it should
give its readers some advice as to how to vote or not TO vote.
We always hesitate about doing this, as we would like to
have the people express their choice unlnf1uenced' ana IN tne
exercise of their best judgment.
But during campaign time, there is 50 much propagan-
da. false rumors and poor advice spread that a paper that has
the best interests Of a community at heart, ought not to re-
main silent. We will take a brief view Of the campaign from
our standpoint.
For the office of United States Senator, there are three
candidates: Frank B. Kellogg, republican candidate, seek
ing reelection; Anna Dickie Olesen, the democratic candl-
date, and Hendrix shipsted, the non-partisan candidate. he
choice should not be difficult.
Senator Kellogg has made a fine record, and for ability
stands high above the others. What we need at Washington
is not so much a noisy promiser, but a man OF experience
and standing who can accomplish things. While it is true that
there is much reason for dissatisfaction and unrest yet Il
will do no good to jump in blind and make things worse.
The republican administration faced a super-human task two
years ago, due to the war, and it has tackled this bravely'
and accomplished much. It should be given q chance to at
-. 800 ,,+ 81 ro1;c;ae until the next presidential election.
To change congress and leave the president helpless, would
not benefit, but only harm.
The same may be said as to the office OF Congressman.
Harold Knutson, the republican candidate has established q
splendid record for prompt and efficient service. he Is on
ommitees where he has the chance to use his influence. he
has been always awake to the interests OF his district. MT.
Seberger, who is opposing him, is an excellent and exper-
fenced man, and would do his best to serve his constituency
but would not have any influence.
AS to the contests on the county ticket, we are glad
that all the candidates are good men, and would make
satisfactory officials. But we are blessed with q set Ct Of
fcials, who cannot be surpassed, 50 why changer We THINK
all the old officials should be reelected.
Especially is this true Of John Lang as register, Paul
Ahles as county attorney, B. F. Schooner as sheriff, and Mich.
Loso and Peter N. Lahr as county commissioners. ] he latter
has been chairman, and has rendered the county invaluable
service in the construction Of the court house. We could not
afford to lose him while the many details OF this building
remain to be completed and settled.
Among the candidates who will be elected without OPP
position are Mich. Thomey, county auditor, VIM Boerger,
superintendent Of schools, /. .Kost, county treasurer, and
]. L. Dominik, clerk Of court. These officials have rendered
faithful service and are entitled to a full vote.
There, now you have our views, honestly given. II
they do not agree with yours, you need not adopt them.
But don't forget to vote, and vote as you think right.
HAS VOISTEAD THE BIG HEAD?
One Of the Twin City dailies reports that Congressman
Volstead spoke as follows at a meeting IN his district the