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AUGUST, 1914
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Nebraska Democratic Platform
Following Is tho text of the plat
form adopted by the democratic party
of Nebraska in convention assembled
at Columbus, July 28:
"We, the representatives of the
democratic party of the state of Ne
braska, in convention assembled,
with pride in the tenets of our party,
unfalteringly assert that tho demo
cratic party ha. reached its highest
service under the leadership of Pres
ident Woodrow Wilson and Secre
tary of State William J. Bryan. That
the new currency law is the" greatest
example of constructive financial leg
islation prer enacted by our govern
ment; that this law, together with
tariff revision downward, the Alask
an railway, the settlement without
war of the Mexican difficulty and the
peace treaties, signed and to be sign
ed, are the greatest achievements of
the greatest president and secretary
of ctate since Jackson, and we ex
tend to our president and his cab
inet assurance of our- unyielding con
fidence, unwavering esteem and de
votion. "We commend the services of our
democratic senator, Gilbert M. Hitch
cock, the first senator ever elected
from Nebraska to serve in that ex
alted body, where he has reflected
lustre upon our sKte, and we extend
to him assurance of our-.confidence in
his ability and integrity of purpose,
which have distinguished him as one
of the leading members of tho United
States senate.
"Wo extend to or congressmen,
Hon. Dan. V. Stephens, Hon. C. O.
Lobeck and Hon. John A. Magulre,
-r congratulations and appreciation
of the fidelity of purpose and con
sistent support of democratic prin
ciples and pledges that have marked
their services in the congress, of the
United State3.
"The able business administration
of Governor Morehead and the wis
dom displayed by our present demo
cratic legislators in their redemp
tion of the promises and pledges
made tp the voters, meet our ap
proval and warrant us appealing to
the citizenship of Nebraska for their
continued confidence and support of
LESS MEAT
Advico of Family Physician
Formerly people thought meat
necessary for strength and muscular
vigor.
The man who worked hard was
supposed to require meat two or
three tmes a day. Science has found
out differently.
It is now a common thing for the
family physician to order less meat,
as in the following letter from a New
York man:
' "I had suffered for years with dys-,
pepsia and nervousness. My pny
sician advised me to eat less meat
and greasy -foods generally. I tried
several things to take the place of
my usual breakfast of chops, fried
potatoes, etc., but got no relief until
I tried Grape-Nuts food.
"After using Grape-Nuts for the
cereal part of my meals for two
years, I am now a well man. Grape
Nuts benefited my health far more
than the medicine I had, taken be
' fore.
"My wife snA children are health
ier than they had boen for years, and
wo are a very happy family, largely
duo to Grape-Nuts.
"We have been so much benefited
by Grape-Nuts th .t i' would be un
grateful not to acknowledge it."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a
Reason."
Ever read the above letter? A
now one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true, and full of
human interest.
our party and its principles and wo
congratulate tho democracy of Ne
braska in having three men of such
sterling character and personal worth
as John H. Morehead, Richard L.
Metcalfe and George W. Borgo from
whom to select a candidate for gov
ernor. Wo pledge our candidates for gov
ernor and members of tho legislature
to support a publ'c warehouse law.
This will enable tha Nebraska farmer
to store his grain as soon as bar
vested, receiving a negotiable ware
house receipt therefor.
"We realize the need of reform In
legislative procedure, and wo heroby
recommend the democratic members
of the next legislature to work for
such reforms.
"We favor tho adoption of tho pro
posed amendment to the constitution
providing for a uniform and progress
ive taxation.
"We favor the adoption of the pro
posed amendment to the constitution
providing that in all civic cases and
In criminal cases less than felonies
five-sixths of the jury may render a
verdict.
"Wo favor the adoption of tho pro
posed amendment to the constitution
fixing the term of office and salary
for governor and other executive offi
cers. "Wo favor remedial legislation to
relieve the present congested condi
tion of the suprem court of Nebras
ka, and we also favor an amendment
to the constitution of tho state pro
viding for the election of judges by
districts.
"We favor a non-partisan, non
polHIca.1 selection of the state super
inreiuent and -f all county superintendents.
"We recognize the right to submit
tho workmen's compensation law un
der the referendum, and if said sub
mission results In the defeat of the
pending measure, we pledge a demo
cratic legislature to. the enactment of
a law meeting the just demands of
laboT.
"We recognize the Importance of
the work planned by the citizens of
the southwestern part of our state,
whereby it is proposed that the
United States government construct a
system of ditches so that tho flood
and waste waters of the Platte river
sball be used upon tne soil, thereby
greatly increasing the productiveness
of that portion of the state and at
the same time helping to save the an
nual expenditure by the United
States government of millions of dol
lars in guarding against tho ravages
of the same flood wafers if permitted
to reach the lower Mississippi vallev.
We urge upon all officers whose offi
cial position enables them to assist,
that they give all possible help to
this proposed work, that It may be
carried to a successful operation.
"We believe that the flood waters
of Interstate streams stored In gov
ernment reservoirs lu excess of what
Is actually used for beneficial pur
poses should be released and be made
subject to the control of tho state
board of irrigation, especially dur
ing irrigation season, and we recom
mend oar representatives In congress
to work for legislation to accomplish
such purpose."
GRAPE JUTCE POLICY
There is every Indication that tho
grape juice policy inaugurated at the
national capital by Secretary Bryan
is to be extended to every line of
governmental activity. It Is evident
that the administration is not dis
posed to look upon the teetotalism
of the secretary of state with dis
favor or ridicule it as a minor detail
of personal habit. This wineless
policy is receiving the stamp of ap
proval of federal departments.
A remarkable letter of Indian af-
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In the homes of folk
who think
The serious minded, sturdy type of American citizen
has found in Welch's the drink that's good for his
family and friends that satisfies the taste and
quenches the thirst that breeds good cheer and good
citizenship, and has endorsed with his approval
Welch's
"Vie JVatiorxa.1 2rt7Z&
When the Smiths "drop in," when "company" comes, at the
fountain, club and hotel) folks now take Welch's, the drink that
possesses the spirit of hospitality and good fellowship.
Get the Welch habit
it's one that won t get jojjl
.JHave you tried this famous Welch Punch? ,-
Take the juice of three lemons, juice of one
orange, one quart of water (plain or charged)
one pint of Welch's Undone cup of sugar. Add
sliced oranges and pineapple. Serve very cold.
A booklet of children's games and book of household recipes to
all who mention The Commoner.
Sample 4'OZ. bottle by mail 1 Oc.
The Welch Grape Juice Company
Westfleld, New York
fairs to all employees In the service
of that department urging upon them
total abstinance as touching liquor of
all kinds. Cato Sells, the commis
sioner in chaTgo of this branch of
government service, confessed that
nothing would tempt him to touch a
drop of Intoxicating beverage so long
as he was in his present position
quite regardless of his attitude on
the question of prohibition. He
would have himself and all the em
ployees set a good example of
sobriety to the Indian wards of the
nation, urging in every way the ne
cessity of abstinence from "fire
water," the Indian's great foe.
Announcement has now been made
from Washington that absolute pro
hibition is to prevail In tho United
States navy after July 1. Secretary
Daniels has made public this sweep
ing order. It reads:
"The use or introduction for drink
ing purposes of alcoholic liquors on
board any naval vessel, or within any
navy yard or station, is strictly pro
hibited, and commanding officers will
bo held directly responsible for the
enforcement of this order,"
Tho command is not based upon
tho personal preference of the secre
tary necessarily, but upon the rec
ommendation of Surgeon General
Braisted, who In a letter to Secretary
Daniels comes out strongly for the
complete abolition of the presence of
alcoholic liquors on board ships,
"'As matters stand today," wrote
Surgeon General Braisted, "an en
listed man is very properly subjected
to sever disciplinary measures if
wine or beer be found in his pos
session on shipboard, yet the same
man is constantly aware of the free
use of alcoholic liquors on board
ship, which is officially permitted to
officers, and the too frequent dere
lictions which occur among them In
conLequence. The prohibition of al
cohol to the men has rendered al
coholism among them almost a neg
ligible quantity.
"Surely the offlcers should bo in
all respects models for the enlisted
men in duty, habits, and deportment,
and the example of officers drinking
aboard ship, as fostered by the wino
mess, and tho numerous courts-martial
of offlcers for drunkenness and
the effects of alcohol are destructive
of discipline and morals, bad for the
reputation and good name of the
enlisted men, and detrimental to th
service. "Itockford (111.) Republic
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