Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-03
FL. PUTS UP
GOOD TICKET
F1oyd B. Olson Gets Unani-
nous Endorsement for
Governor.
State Gathering of the Par
ty Works Hard for A
Good Platform.
Bv H. G. TEIGAN

The greatest and most successful
Farmer-Labor state convention in
the history of Minnesota came to an
end Friday evening. March 2S.
There were in attendance approx
mately 300 delegates. These repre-
scented county organizations as well as
farmer and labor economic organiza-
tions affiliated with the association
There were about an equal number
of delegates representing urban and
rural communities. 1t was, in fact
a well-balanced convention as the re-
suits clearly indicate.
The ticket is the finest ever picked
for the Farmer-Labor party and the
platform is practical and progress
sive" As was expected long before
the convention convened, Floyd 3. Oh
son, Hennepin county attorney, was
selected as the endorsee for governor.
Mr.. Olson was given the UNANIMOUS
endorsement of the committee on
nominations, which consisted of one
delegate from each congressional dis
trict
His nomination was UNANIMOUSLY ap-
proved by the convention and he ac-
cepted his commission as the nominee
of the party in a short and eloquent
speech.
The reaction Of my mind is that
j am honored with this nomination, "
said Mr.. Olson. The reaction of my
heart is that / want you TO believe
that
AS ] regard the political situation,
the Farmer-Labor party is not so
much a party seeking TO introduce
new, novel or unique ideas in the gov
eminent but is attempting TO restore
fundamentals TO government, suiting
them to present day needs
II think in this fight of the Farmer
Labor movement the fundamental
thing is TO make this world a better
place in which TO live. Seated in
this hall are men and women who
down through the years have given
time and energy, not with any hope
of reward. but 10 carry out the fun
damental principles of government.
Must Have Organization.
This campaign will be a strenuous
one Great forces will be brought
into play TO oppose the election OF
the Farmer-Labor candidates. That
means this must not only be an en-
thusiastic movement but an organized
movement. ! feel confident of the re-
suit, not because of individuals filed
for the various offices. but because
of the cause we represent.
Campaigns are not won on enthus-
iasm. They are won by hard work
and by organized effort.
This movement is unlike any po-
litical movement now existing. be-
cause this movement is not founded
upon individuals. Ii has its roots in
economic groups who have common
cause. In this fight not only produc-
ers and workers with hand or brain;
not only farmers. producing fooO
stuffs, but the small individual mer-
chants have a common cause with Us
if made TO rea1ize il. They do moi
betOng on tne Otner sue, luSs oeiohS
on our side.
Mr. Olson pledged his support to
the other candidates named by the
convention. Whatever candidates
YOU put on the ticket. ! shall not only
be willing TO campaign with. but
shall be glad 10 campaign for he
said in conclusion
Arens Fer Lieutenant Governor.
State Senator Henry A Arens OF
Jordan. was endorsed for lieutenant
governor Mr.. Arens is unusually
well qualified to serve as running
mate for Mr.. Olson He has served
in the state legislature since 1919 and
is at present first vice president OF
the Land O'Lakes Creameries. II
was with some reluctance that Mr.
Arens consented TO withdraw as q
candidate for state senator in his dis
trict in order TO become the endorses
of the convention for lieutenant gov
ernor.
Knud Wefald of Moorhead, former
Farmer-Labor representative in con
gress was endorsed for United States
senator. The committee on nomina
tiuns had reported the names of State
Senator Victor E Lawson and former
ongressman. Ernest Lundeen to- the
convention without favor Of either. Mr.
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