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Republican
fl publlaan Postofllce
United States Sena tot * .
Charles O. Whccdon , Lincoln
Kluicr J. Hurkett , Lincoln
-Alfred Sorensen , Omaha
O. K. Adams , superior
T. M. C. Birmingham , Ponder
GoVar'nor' .
Chester A. AUlrlch , Uavlrt City
William Kltncr Low , Western
AUdlBon E. Caily , St. 1'aul
Ulautenanb Governor' .
Walter Johnson , Omaha
M. it. Hopcwcll , Tekaman
Saofatariy of State.
Addtoon wait , Syracuse
John I. Ilydcr , Omaha
Auditor ot Public Hooounts.
Silas R. llarton , Oraiul Island
Stnta
Walter A. George , I ) role en How
F. J. Sadllclc. Wilbur
Supoplndont ol Public Inotpuotlon.
Prank S. Perdue , Lincoln
James W. Crabtrcc , Peru
Attorney Ganopal.
Granta. Martin , Fremont
C. P. Andcrbory , ( Mlnden _
Com1 ? ot Public laondsond Building.
Edward n. Cowlcs , Falrbury
John Lyon , Central City
'State FJollujoy Commissioner ) .
K. Ewel. Orund Island
Henry T.Hark , , Jr. , Omaha
A. J. Van'Alstln , , Oui.iha
CongpoBsmon Gth Dlatrlot.
Frank K. Hccmin , Kearney
M. 1' . Klnkald , O'Nell
Itobcrt U. HOBS , Lexington
State Senator IBth Dlotrlot.
William S. Mauley , Ansk-y
M. I , . Fries , Arcadia
state R'prcBciitollve EOth District.
O. H. Moody , Ansley
W. J. Rice , , Morn a
"William warren , Callaway
county Attorney.
Edwin p. My era , Broken How
Naihan' . Oil uld. Broken Dow
' supervisor , District file 1.
E. 0. Spooncr. Coin stock
Arnold Krbel , Sargent
T. P.'Owens , Comstock
Supervisor District No 3.
Rasmus Anderson , Broken How
Supervisor District No 8.
. E. S , Woodruff , Callavray
Supervisor District NO 7.
Rob't Mortcnscn , Sr , , Mason City
Democrat
Domovfat PostolllCC
* United States Senator.
Gilbert M. Hitchcock , Omaha
Willis E. Keed , Madison
Klchard LMetcalf , Lincoln
Governor.
James c.'Dahlman , Omaha
Aston O. Shallcnburgcr , Alma
iiicuteiiDnt Governor
Ralph A. Clark , Stella
Win. II. Green , crclgliton
Secretory of Stnte.
Charles "W. pool , Tecumseb
Dr. A. T. Oalewood , McCook
Auditor ol Public Accounts.
P. J. Hewitt , i Lexington
' O , E. IJerneckcr , Senanl
State Treasurer.
p. D. Sturdevant , ucaver City
Jas. W. McUluley Ogallala
Ueorgc 13 Hall , L'rauklin
Superintendent ot Public Instruction/ '
W. H. Jackson , University I'laco
Charles Aruot , Schuytar
Attorney General.
Mcnzo W. Terry , lleatrlce
C. A. Whitney , Hartlugton
Com'rot Public bands and Buildings.
"Win. D. Eastnam , llrokcn How
O V. neaushauscn , Unit ) City
lloDert W. Fleming , jr. , Uerwyn
State Railway Commissioner.
lien H. Iiaydcn , Lincoln
William O. Brooks , Ho.Unce
W , P. 1'orter , Lincoln
Victor E. Wilson , Stroinsburg
Congressman ! 6th District.
wm. J. Taylor , Mcrna
Q. L Shuinway , ScottsbluiT
James U. Dean , Uroken How
Itobert G. Hess , Lexington
liugo II. weudt , Hlfi Springs
State Senator JStU District.
J , A. Ollls , jr. , Ora
State Repiesentative , ROth District.
Charles H. Jedords , Broken BOW
KUgeue J. BoblltS" , McKlnley
J. T. Arthur. Comstock
W. U. Hall. Sargent
Ji-sseGandy , Broken Uow
County Attorney.
Charles W. Beal , Broken BOW
Supervisor District No I.
T. P. Owens , Comstock
Supervisor District No 3.
Charles T.Orr , Broken Bow
Supervisor District No 7.
% & 'M-r y
People's Independent
Ptopli'0 Indq nd ot PoStOfflCC
United Sates Senator.
Madison
Omaha
' BlchaVd L. Metaalf , '
V , M. 0. Ulrmlnguaui ,
Governor.
Aston C. Sliallenberger. Alma
Lii-utcniint Governdr.
William II. Ofccn. Ci dull ton
Italpli Clark , Simla
Secretary of State
tharlc8 ! W. Pool , TcciimHeli
A. Jtttcwood. f MCCook
Auditor of Public Acconnls.
P. J. Hewitt , Lexington
O. K. lernerker , bewanl
Slate Treasurer.
George K. Hall. , Franklin
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
W. H. Jackson , University place
Oharlos Arnot , Schuyler
Attorney General.
Men/.o W. Terry , . Beatrice
Coln'r of Public Land and Huildings.
W. II. Kastham , , Broken How
Kob.t W. riemliiK. Jr. . iiorwyu
C. HeacMiauitcn , LOUJI City
Stale Railway Commissioner.
lien H. Iiaydcn , Lincoln
W. Importer , Lincoln
William C. llrooks , lleatrlce
Victor H. Wilson , , StroniHburg
Congressman 6lh District.
tobertfl. Hess , Lexington
, V. J. Taylor , ' Mernii
I. L. Shumway , ScottsbluiT
.lines H. Dean , Broken How
State Senator , istli District.
f. A. Ollls , Jr. , - Ord
Stale Representative 56111 District.
: ugcne J. nolillts McIClnlcy
Diaries II. JellordH , Broken now
, .T , Arthur , cimiHtock
, V. 1) . Hall , Sargent
es.se dandy , Broken HOW
County Attorney.
Charles W. Heal , Uroken Bow
Supervisor District No 3.
Charlt-s T , Orr , Broken Bow
Supervisor , District No 7.
folin walker. Mason City
ten p. Morris , Ansley
Prohition
Prohibition Pogtofllcc
United Slates Senator.
' . M. C. Blrlngham. vender
Governor.
George I.-Wrlght , Nebraska city
Lieutenant Governor.
Samuel Llnluv , Falls City
Secretary of State.
Moses H.WIttstuck , Firth
State Treasurer.
Albert Pitch , , Central City
Congressman 6th Distiict.
'lobert G. Hess , ' Lexington
Socialist
Soolollat PoStOfllCC
Governor.
Clyde J , Wrlglit , Ll ncoln
Lieutenant Governor ,
George L. Siuttcr , Omaha
Secretary of State.
John A. ensiling , v Bd'evuc
Auditor of Public Accounts.
Charles J. Lambert , Stromsburg
Stnte Treasurer.
II. A. Burns , Havclock
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Kalherlnc C. jelTryes. Bastiett
Co'm'r of Public Lnn.ds and nuildings ,
13. K. Olmstead , York
\ _ Coigrissmnn6tli Diftrict.
Fred G. chase , Mason City
State Representative 56 District.
J. G. Painter , Broken Bow
Remember thc primaries in
Custer couutv open at 12 a. m.
August lf and the polls remain
open to'J p. in. this will gi e
every voter an opportunity to
cast his vote for his choice for
the various offices. The success
of the republican ticket depends
largely upon that choice. Do
not fail to have your vote record
ed.
Tbq friends of Hon. M. L. Fries
of Arcadia have prevailed upon
him to allow his name to be
brought before the republican
voters in the coming- primaries
for State Senator. His record dur
ing the time that he represented
this district in the senate was
such that they have selected him
as the best man to represent
their interests in the next legisla
ture and he has been induced to
make the race. Owing to death
in his family he has been com-
pcllcc tobe , absent frome home
and will be unable to return be
fore 'he primary election next
Tuesday , but it is the general
opinion of the voters all over the
district that his nomination is
assured and his election is a fore
gone conclusion.
This paper has always stood
up for Custer county men , regard
less of politices , for we always
like to see Custer county men get
to the front. W , 8. Mattley , a
well-known and prominent busi
ness man of Ansley , ia asking
the republicans of this Fitteenth
senatorial district , comprising'
Valley , Elaine , Custer , Garfield
and Loup to send him to Lincoln
next winter as their senator ,
Mr. Mattley ia among the , pioneers
neers of this district , having
been a resident of both Valley and
Garfield counties , before moving
to Ansley about ten years ago.
M. P. Klnkald , Congressman from Sixth Nebraska District.
M P. Kinkaid has served his
district in congress for a good ,
long time. He has served his
people well. Ho knows the ins
and onts of the workings of con
gress better than any , wbo could
be elected to Gil his place , and is
better able to represent his
people than any man who could
at this time be elected. He has
done his duty.at all times , * not
withstanding the false reports
now eminating from the Bccuian
camp. Stick by Kinkaid at thc
coming primary , as he has stuck
by you. Loup Valley Queen , '
Prank A. Beetnan , candidate
for the nomination for congress
on the republican ticket in the
Sixth district , addressed a fair
sissed audience at this place Sat-
utday afternoon. It proved a dis
appointment to many who went
t > hear him , as about three-four
ths of his time was devoted to abusing -
busing ridiculing his opponent ,
Hon. Moses P. Kinkaid. If he
uses thc same tactics in all the
towns in which he speaks Kin-
kaid's nomination will be made
unanimous at the primary elec-
oo next month. Ansley Argosy.
Vole for Al l > . Kihkaid.
The sixth district is under no
jreatea 'obligations to any man
than it is to Hon. M. P. Kinkaid ,
It was through his person efforts
that thc homestead law , which ,
bears his name was amended seas
as to allow a homestead in his
district of 640 acres , instead of
160 as provided under the old
aw.
aw.But
But very little of the govern
ment land in his district in 1904
was of that quality that would
[ le is recognised as a good live
business man and we have no
doubt he would faithfully re
present the district should he
secure the nomination. Of
course we are not endorsing Mr.
Mattley's candidacy , out si'de of
speaking a good word for a politi
cal opponent who is a worthy
citizen of Custer Co Transcript
Inconsistaiicy.
The Argosy of Ansley in its
issue of Tuesday urges the re-
nomination of Ben Morris , popu
list for supervisor from that dis
trict stating that he h'as been
ecominical and has alway striven
to keep down unnecessary ex
penses , " The Argosy further
states "that if Mr. Morris is
nominated at , the primaries he
will receive almost the solid re.
publican vote of the Ansley pre
cinct , "
In another article of the same
date thc Argosy states "that
during the past years taxes in
Custer county have almost doubled
I yet it appears to take the entire
amount that is raised each year
I to pay the running expenses of
the couuty. "
If the last statement is true it
would appear that there should
be a change in the management
admit of a person establishing a
home and maintain a family on
16' ' ) acres Now the homestead
has been increased to 640 acres
thousands of homesteads have
been entered. In time the entire
lot will not only be entered and
occupied as homes , but many a
poor man will have accumlated a
competancy , when without this
opportunity many of them would
have remained renters and poor
all their life. Not only are these
homesteaders helped individully
but the county in general has
been benefited by their prosperity.
This is not the only act for which
Congressman Kinkaid is entitled
to a renomination and re-election.
He has been true to the country
and in all cases his voice and
vote have been recorded for such
laws as are best calcuated to
benefit the county. The person
al interests of his district as well
as the indivdual iutersts of his
constituents as well as evr ry indiv- !
dualrequest from any of th m al
waysreceive his personal and pro'
mplaiucticn.
In every respect he has provei
himself a servant of his con
stituents. In the matter oi per-
sonalfavors be knows no political
difference. It matter not
whether an old soldier was a
republican or democrat when he
asked for an increase in his pen
sion or any other personal favor
his case received his prompt and
and personal attention. His
long and personal qualification
fit him for re-election as no
other person in the district can
be , you can not offord to vote for
any one else next Tuesday at the
primary to succeed M. P. Kin
kaid.
ot couaiy atr.iirs.
During the time mentioned Mr.
Morris has been chairman of the
board and if the taxes has doubled
under his administration in two
years and the e pin ie > has like
wise doubled it does not look
there like is much economy in that
manner of doing business. There
certainly is nothing to be lost in a
a change in the administration of
county affairs. A new man in
his place could not do worse than
the Argosy charges against him.
Primary Election
Next Tu'csd y is the date of the
primary election in Nebraska.
Much depends upon the result
upon that date.
* Each party has candidates for
the several offices to be filled.
In most cases there are more
than one candidate for each office
and that matter xof choice de
pends upon the electors of the
various parties.
The persons receiving the
greatest number of votes in his
party is to be nominee. It is
important that every voter who
has a preference should be at the
polls and vote for the man he
thinks is best able to fill the
position to winch he aspires and
that will bring the greatest
honor to his party. If republi
cans select their best men for the
positions to be filled there is but
little doubt of their success at
general election in November.
The Queen is in receipt of a
lost card bearing a facsimile of
an article which recently appear ;
ed in Collier's "Weakly , ' ' which
Bays Senator Burkett should not
be re-elected , but that Chas. O.
Whedon should be his successor.
Any thing from Collier's"Weak
ly" should be taken with a grain
of salt , as that publication is
about the biggest "frost" there
is in these United States.I.oup
Valley Queen.
Senator Burkclt's record and
platform could not possibly be
stronger , notwithstanding the
Lincoln Star's unwarrcntcd at
tack upon him. , lie has done
much for Nebraska , and is just
now where he can do more if he
can be re-elected. He has ha'l
twelve years of faithful service.
He has received through his ef
forts over a million dollars in ap
propriations for public buildings
in Nebraska. He has had over
500 bills passed for Nebrska He
has gotten bills through giving
over 3,500 Nebraska soldiers pen
sions. He has also succeeded ill
getting bills through for the re
lief of soldiers on the reclamation
project , for buildings at Ft.
vacant by the passing of those
old mea will have been filled and
Nebraska will have lost her op
portunity.
Can she afford to do it ?
Questionable Authority.
Collier's Weekly , published in
the * city of New York , seeks to
dictate thc pclitics of Nebraska
and says that Chas. O. Whedon
is much the better man to repre
sent this state than is Senator
Hurkett. It says that "Mr.
Whedon in the senate chamber
would give dignity to Nebraska's
represetation in congress. "
Published as it is in the hrart
of the great money interests of
the country and far from the
agricultural interests of the wept
we question whether Colliers s
in a position to judge what is for"
Nebraska's best interests. . The
"dignity".of the United States
senate does nut appeal very
strongly to the average Nebras
ka farmer , but if "dignity" '
rather than "hoss"
good sense is
considered by the New York
paper as the essential thing in.a
snnatof , it is possible that Mr.
Whedon can fill the bill , much
E J , BURKETT , United States Senator Glh District
Crook and Ft. Robinson , for rural
delivery service , and many others
which we might enumerate. He
has been a busy man all these
years he has served Nebraska in
the senate , and deserves credit
fnr all he has done. Pay no at
tention to thq Star's fight upon
him , as it is uncalled for , and
comes from someone who has
been disappointed in not recei
ving an appointment to some fat
job. Loup Valley Queen.
Nebraska's Opportunity.
With-the closing of the present
congress many of the great lead
ers in the senate will retire for
various reasons. These , men
have been able to do great things
for their respective states because
of their long service and positions
upon important committees
which have given them a power
which no new man can hope to
secure. With the passing of
these great senators their places
must be filled by others This
will mean that Senator Burkett ,
of Nebraska , if rcclccted , will re
ceive some of these assignments
which are only given to senators
of experience and ability. It
means that with the return of
Senator Burkett to the senate ,
Nebraska will step into a posi
tion where she will be a power in
that , body by reason of the fact
that some of the much coveted
places will naturally go to him ,
Should a new man be elected it
just simply means that as far as
the new senator is concerned Ne
braska will be at the foot of the
class and will have to work up.
While the new man is working
up those places soon to be made
better than Mr. Burkett. We
believe however that Nebraska. * i
republicans are still in a position. '
to choose their representatives in
congress without the aid of any
New York influences or sugges
tions. Naturally the question
arises why should Collier advo
cate the choice of a man who is
considered very wealthy as aganst
candidate who is
a practically a
poor man. & Wt-
Does It Pay.
The campaign which is being-
put up against Senator Burkejt
by some of his political enemies
and more especially Chas. O.
Whedon , a candidate for the
United States Senate shows too
much of the vindictive spirit to.
appeal to average republican ,
voter who takes time to look into ,
the subject.
It is evident that the methods
used by Mr. Whedon against
Senator Burkett are such that m
the event of the latter's nomi
nation by the repblicans a great
deal of the atrmumtion will be
msed by the democrats atrainst
Senator Burkett will bear the . \
Whedon brand. \
In a number of misleading I
statements prepared by Mr. ' \
Whedon and which are being j
sent broadcast over the state he. . '
says :
"Mr. Burkett voted against
Free Lumber. "
The facts in
the matter are
that Senator Burkett WORKED
for Free Lumber , SPOKE for
Free Lumber and VOTED for
Free Lumber , and the record so
shows.
Mr. Whedon says that "Sena-