The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-10-01

III
Clague Will Be Returned
~ CONGRESSMAN Frank Clague is making tour
of the district, visiting around" and feeling the
public pulse. The congressman is candidate for
reelection the republican ticket, his opponent being
DIR. L. A. Fritsche, New Um, who is the Farmer-Labor
candidate. DR.. Fritsche is pioneer physician and
most estimabe gentleman, but he cannot make much
Of dent in Clagues normal majority.
The reason for Congressman Clagues strength
with the people of his district is that he stands square
ly for the interests of the Northwest regardless of
what the Grundy crowd may think. He voted against
the Smoot- Hawley tariff and justified his action by
saying that in his opinion the bill unfair to the
agricultural interests of the West that it framed
in the interests of the manufacturing groups and
not designed to aid the farmers.
Mr.. Clague has had long experience in legislative
matters, having served for twelve years in the Min
nesota legislature and for six years in the national
congress. AS congressman he attends to his job,
and that he will be reelected by large majority is
a matter which admits of queston.-W atonwan
County Paindealer.
Modern Feudalism
7 ONE ownership is conducive to good citizenship.
n This is generally recognized by sociologsts and
close to public relations. Ownership adds
pride of possession, air of independence which
makes for public spirited citizens.
Persons investing money in homes and business
enterprises usually take part in civic affairs They
interested in civic problems because indirectly it
reacts back to them. Such civicminded in their
perspective.
Public spirited persons who put their shoulder to
the community wheel are an asset Tenancy too often
breeds Indifference to local and state govern
mental problems. Citizens owning homes
likely than not progressive minded, they want to get
ahead, attain greater independence.
This may be why country folk take
keener interest in governmental affairs, at home at
state and at large. 1t is knowledge that the
governing bodies of the nation usually look to the
country for leadership.
Statistics revealed that cities with the majority
of it's citizens owning homes have lesser crminalties
than in municipalities where it's population is chiefly
shifting and fuctuating hence unassimlated,
adapted to their environment.
People fled the old country to escape feudalism.
Modern feudalists alphabetically inclined persons
gradually becoming centralized in wealth and
power.
The Height of Impertinence
CIV THo are you going to vote for" is question
M most of us do not ask friends,
enemies. The answer to such a ques-
ton would be very personal affair and, if we have
the right kind of manners do not pry into the pr-
vate affairs of others.
Senator Schall however, seemed to think the
above proper question to ask Governor Christ
ianson and the answer he received the he
deserved. The governor said:
81 am a Republican, and support Repub-
licans when can do with clear consc-
ence. / can support Ray P Chase for Cover
because he is a clean, able and honorable
man."
And that is just about the way several thousand
other voters feel. Farmer-Laborites for the most
part, will vote for Floyd B. Olson because they feel
he is man they trust and he belongs to their
party. Most Republicans will support Ray P. Chase
for the reasons. The number in both parties
who will not support Schall and who would not sup
port him. regardless of what party he claimed is
ormous.
Mr. Nelson, candidate for United States Senator
against Henrik Shipstead two years ago. attempted to
force the latter to state publicly whether he would
vote for and support AL. Smith or Herbert Hoover
Shipstead considered the none of Mr. Nelson's
business. That Minnesotans considered Shipstead
right evidenced by the tremendous vote given him
in the November election
Schall should forget Christensen. He is opposed
now by Einar Hoidale and Enar is calling to public
attention of the very garing discrepancies in the
about them does he the public to know about
them. Hence his effort to becloud the issues by ask
ing Governor Christianson whom he will vote for.
Such question has nothing to do with your re-
election Mr. SchalL Mnnesotans are more interested
in is what you voted for what you failed to vote for
and what you have accomplished during your six years
at Washington Get out from behind the smokescreen
and talks facts.-Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch.