Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-03-15

The time is rapidly approaching when the taxpa
ers and voters of Sheridan county must reach a de,
sion on political alignments for this years election
the first of which is only four months away.
Anyone wno participated in the campaign of tv
years ago will easily recall the method which was fe
lowed at that time. 1t will be remembered that r
~publicans and Democrats alike recognized Commu
ism as a common foe and joined together to defeat it
1t is not necessary to review the effectiveness
that unity. We do know, however. that, even wit
the support of the radical newspaper. financially BIO
stored up by contributions from Communist organize
lions in the east. not one Red candidate was able /
muster sufficient votes TO win.
In the election OF 1882. Communism was dealt
death blow in Sheridan county from which it has ne,
er recovered.
That was not a victory for the Republican party
1t was no.-a~Tfstory for the Democratic party. Ii wa
a triumph for voters and taxpayers who believed II
clean, honest. efficient administration OF county a,
fairs. and were willing to set aside Party prejudice
in order to wipe out a common enemy that had becom,
a menace. not only to good government, but to tn.
very homes and institutions fostered and cherished Al
an American heritage.
Two years ago, when it was agreed by both majo
parties that candidates would be filed on the Repnb
ncan ticket, il was generally understood that If tn.
Democrats would consent TO such an arrangement. thf
Republicans IN the next election would join with their
oFpuntitts dHu lie III 1851 on the Democratic ticket
There were many Republicans who definitely com
mitted themselves 10 such an arrangement.
The Herald has always taken the attitude thai
the Democrats in Sheridan. he they few or many
were especially to be commended for their LOYALTY ia
the Taxpayers Economy League. They had made the
biggest sacrifice. In a year when every indication
pointed to a state and national triumph for their
Party, they remained firm in their pledge on the coun.
ty ticket Without that support the picture would
have been entirely changed.
NOW there are a few from both major Parties who
are endeayoring to arouse public opinion within their
particular groups or effect some sort OF an Intriguing
combination that would overturn the very principles
70 which The rank and file Of voters pledged them.
selves only two years ago.
they say that Communism is no more that thara
Ii on further danger from radicalism In this county
ihey contend that Republicans and Democrats shonId
disregard their agreement or 1892. and each fila J
complete county ticket. Yet. some OF these very men
VINO would now speak for their Party-seIfappointed
leaders OF their group-are among those who exhorted
democrats to Join with them in the last election ~
nshl . common foe. with the definite promise that
wen go with you In 81"
A man who win not keep his word is not the SORT
OF man that taxpayers want to follow through any
campaign. Neither is he the sort they viii choose to
discnarge the duties OF a county office.
lt is most encouraging to note that these self
constituted leaders are receiving little sympathy, nor
Is there much Indication that any considerable nnmhe,
Will follow them in their underhanded connfyerv Thev
Will soon find that even among people of opposite DO
nticai belief, there is an appreciation of common hon
esty and square dealing.
Let him who would tell Won the danger az .a,o.,
Ism In Sheridan county has passed. be disillusiored
Let them call it what they wiIl-"Tn,ted Farmer.
League International Labor Defense Farmers
Hohday Association" or Council of Action.-be NOT
ueceiVeo- 10 Is only a wolf in lambs ~clothingl. inst
80 ions as you have a newspaper in Sheridan county
controlled by a group OF arrogant radicals and suhsi.
dized by National organizations somewhere in ths
EAST, you nave q real danger to contend with
Inc voters and taxpayers of Sheridan county still
ave q common enemy. True. they may not cali n
communism But that Is only a trick to fool the vot.
es. The very leaders who now advocate saa.-..s
tickets for both major Parties are tha verv So. -
~ oeing fooled. What a pity they cannot see If
The rank and file Of Democrats, according to tho
attitude expressed by precinct committeeman :
ready to follow along the lines agreed upon two wears
ago.
II is a foregone conclusion that the Democratic
ucRet TINS year will not only be the popular ticket. Tt
Will De the winning ticket Several candidates have
already announced their intention of filing under the
Roosevelt banner.
Republicans who want to keep faith with their
piedge OF Two years ago; Republicans who have the
interests OF Sheridan county taxpayers at heart and
recognize that there is still a menace OF radiea1ism
parading IN Sleeps clothing-a menace which must he
met as a common Republicans who want to
see lne fitness of candidates for county office measrr.
ed In terms of honesty and efficiency rather than hv
narrow Party prejudices-these Republicans win
sonar as a county ticket is con-cerned-snhscri fl
poncy Oh a fusion ticket and give to the Democrats the
same loyalty and support which they themselves
sought and secured in 1892.
With such a united effort, there can be no oues-
~ " tne outcome. We have learned through ex-
p0'ience 1oat over such a barrier. they shall not
passi :"
oiten q man, with a good job, will put more
interest In q sideline than in his lob Later ha uil1