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VOLUME XXV
ALLIANCE, BOX BUTTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AUGUST 15 1918
NUMBER 37
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
To All Patriotic Citizens
of Nebraska
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR
FORMER GOVERNOR
JOHN H. MOREHEAD
Some weeks ago I filed as candidate for UNITED
STATES SENATOR, subject to the will of the Demo
cratic voters of Nebraska at the Primary Election to
be held AUGUST 20, 1918.
It is customary for a candidate to announce a plat
form of principles and program of measures which he
promises to carry out and fulfill if elected, but in this
time of stress there is only one plank really needed:
That is full, hearty, harmonious and unqualified sup
port of President Wilson, not only as Chief Executive of
our nation and Commander-in-Chief of the Army and
Navy of the United States, but also in his role of World
Leader of thought and action for the forces of democ
racy. Without mental reservation of any sort, I pledge
my support as Ihus outlined to the President. No can
didate can do more.
In other words, I am thoroly in accord with the administration of President Wilson, and I will support
the government in its every effort to prosecute the war vigorously and bring it to a sucessful conclusion.
As to our part in it, this war is a result of our national conscience and must be won in the interest of jus
tice, humanity and the future peace of the world. Militarism, with all its attendant evils, 'must be crushed
and the whole resources of this nation must be marshaled for that purpose.
Carrying out successfully this tremendous task, an d in the reconstruction period to follow, we shall need
our best thought and highest wisdom. Momentous international and domestic questions will press for solu
tion, and policies will be inaugurated affecting the whole social fabric from the security of nations to the
peace and prosperity of the individual citizen.
I have lived in Nebraska more than 35 years and, outside of the time I served as a public official, my
time has been spent in active business as a country merchant, banker, farmer and stock raiser. Having
served the state four years as governor, the citizens know my qualifications, ideals and records. As Gov
ernor I endeavored to use the same principles of good management and care that a prudent business man
would apply to his private affairs, and the records of Nebraska are open to the public and show whether
my administration was honest, efficient and economical, and that my campaign pledges were redeemed.
My time for many months has been given almost exclusively to the various war activities, but I have
sought no publicity on account of that fact, and seek no glorification for it now, I did my plain duty.
I feel that the many thousands of Democrats who supported me so loyally in my two primary campaigns
for Governor will not be misled by any scheming politician who attempts to impeach my loyalty and patriot
ism, and I can assure all that I shall render as United States Senator the same faithful service that I gave
as Governor.
My people settled in America in 1633 and have participated in every war fought to establish or defend
our Government. Every fiber of my be,ing is American and thoroly in accord with our national administration.
John H. Morehead
JOHN H. MOREHEAD, OF FALLS
CITY, NEB., DEMOCRATIC
CANDIDATE FOR UNITED
STATES SENATOR
Thc.ro are few clt Izens of Nebraska who do Dot know
John H. Morehead, either personally or bees . i of his
Admirable administration ts governor, mi to ;'i7; and
Ills nomination for United; States Senator in the Demo
crat ir primary August 20. 1918, will be follow td by his
triumphant flection on NovemltVr 5th. The reasons are
mi merous.
Governor Morehead la a man In the prime of life
strong, vlKoroua and heaHhy. He hinda men to him by
his real manhood, hla humanity, his kindness. Ho doea
not stoop to petty acta of political warfare, but proceeds
on his own atrenKth and not on the weaknesses of his ad
versaries. He has never been defeated either for nomin
ation or election his majority always increases -and he
Js. without disparagement of his competitors, the one
hum who can lead the Democratic forces to victory this
fall. Let the voters think it over.
Former Governor Morehead was born In Iowa, of
American ancestors reaching back to the year 1638, and
settled In Nebraska some 36 years ago. At first he taught
Bchool winters andl worked on a farm summers: and aft
erwards he opened a general store. He was elected Coun
ty Treasurer of Rlchurdson county and served two terms.
Iater he served as Mayor of Falls City, and then State
Senator from the Flrct District. He was chosen president
pro tem of the Senate In the session of 1911, was elected
Governor of Nebraska In 1912 and in 1914 he was re
elected by a plurality of 18,977 over bis Republican op
ponent. Honesty, industry, energy and a calm, clear Judg
ment have given to John H. Morehead sufficient amount
of this world's goods so that he can devote his remaining
years of this earthly sojourn to the larfer service of his
country and his fellow men. He has the Instinct to Berve
his fellow men, to be of use to them and he has the
ability in large measure.
Governor Morehead's family consists of his wife; a
daughter who some years ago was graduated from the
University of Nebraska, and a son who Is now In the
United States military service. Their home Is in Falls
City, where they are attendants at the First Pn Bbyterian
chrurch.
At once upon his Inauguration in January, 1913,
Governor Morehead began to carry out a definite pro
gram. This was to Install business methods and promote
efficiency In every department under bis control, so that
every dollar of the state's money expended should be well
and truly accounted for. He eliminated much "red tape"
and reduced the multiplicity of boards and bureuus by
consolidating several of them under one head the most
notable being the consolidation of the office of State In
spector of Oils with "the Food Commission. This greatly
Increased the efficiency of the two departments, and saved
75.000 miles of railroad transportation alone the first
year.
In strict compliance1 with, the constitution, Governor
Morehead refused to acecpt a cent of public money more
than the $2,500 a year constitutional salary, and he paid
personally all his household and traveling expenses.
Among the achlevementsdurlng Gov. Morebead's
first term, were the following:
During Mr. Morehead's four yearB as governor, a
large number of constructive and substantial laws were
passed, and such changes as were necessary to meet the
needs of the people, were made in a great, many laws al
ready on the statute books. These changes, together with
the new laws soved the taxpayer:-! a Hum of money run
ning into millions of dollars. This was accomplished by
a strict application of bunlncss rather than political meth
ods in the administration of the state's affairs.
It would require too much space here to comment on
all the legislation enacted during Gov Morebead's two
id bis
be fo
siileratlon and will, upon examination, be found to cure
some defect in the then existing laws, or to supply some
want the whole trend being to better the condition of
the people of Nebraska as a whole.
Mr. Morehead is essentially a man of action yetj with
out resort to brass bandl tartlet, and little dramatic tricks
which give some men the appearance of greater activity
than they actually pOFsens. He Is a quiet, earnest man,
giving every duty Immediate attention. He is not hasty
in Hction, yet never procrastinates, and to quote one of
his admirers, "He takes plenty of time, studying each
proposition as presented, and in nearly every instance his
decision is the right one." None of his friends has ever
claimed for him remurkahle powers as an orator, and yet
because of his Intense earnestness and impressive sincer
ity, there are few campaign speakers more effective
than he is.
The citizens of the Btate cr.n scarcely have forgotten
the promptness of Gov. Morehead's action at the time of
the great Omaha cyclone, when the tornado devastated
the greater portion of Nebraska's largest city, which was
panic stricken with fear, and hundred of people home
less and suffering. Almost inslanter upon his learning of
the disaster the state militia was ordered q.ut, and a spe
cial train carrying them and Gov. Morehead was on its
way to Omaha, and immediately upon his return be sent
a special message to the legislature, which was then in
session, asking for an appropriation of 11000,000 for the
relief of the sufferers. The money was distributed with
out cost to the state, and every dollar accounted for, and
hundreds of people greatly benefited.
While In the State Senate Gov. Morehead was one of
the supporters of a constitutional amendment to take the
st. te institutions, of which there are 15, out of the realm
of politics. During his term as governor be appointed the
heads of the institutions, and later a board of control,
who took over the handling of the business of these insti
tutions. A system was inaugurated whereby every ex
penditure is carefully audited, every purchase made on a
merit basis, every appointment on the qualifications of
the appointee, and every vestige of politics eliminated ,
and now the state institutions, with their 5,000 unfortun
ate inmates, are in as good condition as those of any
ether state in the Union, and should be a pride to every
cltixen of the state.
Some " " 0 years ago Gov. Morehead's ancestors fet
tled in An a. His love of country and his patriotism
is not a pa g emotion, but belongs to every fiber of hit
being. An., ae yields to bo man in bis love for America
and American institutions.
Senator Morehead as will be his title after the fall
election will be one of the towers of strength in the
United mates Senate.
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