The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-04-12

It is too early to make prediction but it is poss-
ble that the FarmerLabor party trpped over an abu
dant supply of rope and hung itself when it adopted us
1884 platform
Among dozen friends we have talked to recently
who belong to the FarmerLabor party, have found
onv one who is friendly to socialism to the degree in
dorsed in the platform Even he considers the wording
of the document unwse for the best interests of the
party.
Socialism and radicalism peculiar things. They
have their roots in the downtrodden masses who have
nothing to lose by change in government Their only
other support comes from the opportunist politicians
who see an opportunity to pluck the blossoms in the
form of continued power.
Socialism offers pleasing outlook for the man
who has nothing and hopes to gain something through
its revolutionary changes. AS as this same man
has $10 he becomes capitalist, he has hope of OBJ
tanning more, the prospect of community in which
ambition is not rewarded loses its appeal
year ago America rpening for socialism.
The masses were in bad financial straits and the middle
class was broke or nearly Since then the unemploy
ed in many instances found jobs striking farmers hur
ried home fill out papers to receive benefit payments
for crops they do not have to raise the money in cir
culaton aided the merchant and manufacturer, the
NRA improved the status of the employee This help
small per individual but it was widespread. 1t came
through capitastic system with little help from rad
.icas It definitely turned the tide toward revamping
the old system rather than overthrowing the old IN
favor of
We cannot believe that Olson has not sensed this
change in the attitude of the public. Surely he knew
that reelection could be accomplished with very little
effort the platform the party has used before. The
only explanation of this obvious political misstep is
that he feels himself powerful that few thousand
votes way the other are of no consequence
against the weakened opposition
1t is too early for prediction but where the cleo
ton of Olson assured two weeks ago, today it is
entirely up to the other two parties If they can forget
petty differences and the personal ambitions of few
individuals and combine against common enemy, the
most dangerous Minnesota ever faced, they can elect
persons with safer principles. 1t remains to be seen
whether they have that much sense.
Slicked up by CWA workers in addition to the
work of regular caretakers, Ramsey park is in excel
ent shape for this early in the With the poll
ution to be eliminated at early date the
park will be the most attractive playground within
wide area for picnicking and sports this summer.
The park is of gretest assets both :or
the pleasure it provides Redwoodites and for its
drawing power We have all proudly driven visiting
friends through the park and sweed with pride when
they exclaimed at its scenery yet we let thousands
of strangers pass through the city without
encouraging them to visit it warning them of what
they miss when they pass it up
Scores of lesser parks in this section Of the state
have fancier gateways and attractive signs telling of
their strong points, 1t is wonder that many people
spin right through town without driving into
miniature Yellowstone" when neglect to tell them
about it.