Pauls Valley Democrat (Pauls Valley, Okla.), Vol. 13, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 2, 1916 Page: 1 of 8
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VOL. XIII.
PAULS VALLEY, GARVIN COUNTY. OKLAHOMA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, L916.
NO. 34
Pertinent Questions
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? Have you studied the proposed Constitutional Amend-
ments
Do you believe it safe to vote for Iritiated Measures
unless >ou are familiar with their meaning
Are you in favor of repealing the Registration Law ^
which protects your vote
Are you in favor of turning over the Election Machin-*^
ery in your precinct, county, state to party bosses •
Do you want to be arbitraily placed unde • arrest by a
party boss because you do not vote with him
Do you want to kill the Referendum Law by adopting *y
measures to enthrone the party boss.es
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Do you want to write Socialism m the Constitution
Better read the proposed 'amendments and satisfy
yourself on these points before you vote.
JP(m&
m
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ciali-ts, for the prospc oi a
mess of pottage for a few hunsm
designing political leaders.
1 he Appeal t i reason in ;i re-
VOTE 'ER STRAIGHT
BOYS -TAKE NO CHANCES
JUDGE BRETT'S
ARGUMENTS
three members of ihi- Stsie Elec-
tion Board. ; iucin'jf this govern
mental function in the hands oi
.With tins issue the rt-sii!t i
the political battle is checked u
to the votes. In the ri
nrouic e th
it win L>e a vici
and t .. ,1
iV Bell I 11. Isiln
th se three n
nun.
"The Socialist
untrue to its rais-
t he political
a ho are in r
i:cers o tli
ivould
t! h peopl
iii- tm
45 .
II tli.'\
nan
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chairman
I ues i ion
informed
ind ht
i a co|)\
HON. J. B. THOMPSON
Hi.iii mem
It is a very notic
Republican papers 1
cised .1 udge
if the proposed socialis
day's Oklahoman. a i<- \
tgo, have ingeniously
eferring to the t: . ■ .
3?rett pointed out as d
in these proposed amendments.
Ami have invariably disdussed
the matter, as though the dan-
gers pointed out, Centered in the
fact that the amendments provide
for a socialist on tne different
election boards If this was all
these amendments contemplated
we dare say. Judge Bret would
never have raised his voice a-
gainst them. But it is against
the pernicious legislation in them
that he warns the people. And
shows that these amendments
give to any two members of an
election board, the power with
immunity to arrest and rob a citi-
zen of his Sufferage. without a
hearing; confers the constitution-
al power to legislate upon tne
led'or
lot do
man wants
on'y has to
is removed
her- of the different precinct
election boards, are appointed by
the Cv unty chairman of the three
largest political parties, not one
of whom have taken any oath to
faithfully serve the people or the
State; that if any one of these
7650 differet members of the pre-
cinct tyection boards show signs
of not doing what the chairman
of his political party wants done
his head comes off, no matter if
he is the best, most conscientious
and capable man in your com-
munity; that under the terms of
these amendments the power is
put in the hands of an unholy
combination to foist upon the
State, or any community, through
Who will close campaign at Pauls Valley. Monday November 6th i
i as to these dangers, before
|gn to the pol!s
the initiative, any law they may the dangers pointed out do not!
I desire, from the,open saloon and exist They dodge and while un-j M. M-, Swahn lias sufficiently
j legalized brothel, to free love and der this plan, strait forward warn- recovered lrom the long spell of
social equality of the white and ing by a man whom everybody i typhoid fever to again assume
I negro races: that the poor voter knows him believes to be honest i hi" duties as manager ot the
; who does not kneel at the social- and sincere irs his statements, j Minnelonka Lumber Co, and will
| ist shrine, may suffer under these and who has given the matter, now be found at the office.
| amendments, but their devotees thought and knows what he is
I are made secure. And he makes 1 talking about. i STRIKE FOR YOUR COUNTY
i these, and others dangers in these j We hardly believe though, that AND STATE
I proposed amendments, so plain, the Republican voters have reach !
that even the few Republican ed the point that they are willing
j leaders who seem to be attempt-!'0 *e" their birthright, and the
. ing to deliver the Republican vot-, government their fathers pur j(|lrf rmmtrioticand Partisan
j ers over to the socialist^., dare not chased tor them h\ their blood. Socialist amendments to the No.
attempt to show the people thatjan<I ')e delivered over to the so-1 <8 bO to the < (.institution
VOTE NO
lest tuesuay ana
-well the majority for Wi.
ieace and prosperity. The
r the majority the louder
vou can shout, and you >vill wanr
to do it too.
: The names of the candidates
for President do not appear o 1
:the ballot. You vote for Pres -
ident by voting for the Preside! •
tial electors. There are ten <>
them. The way to be sure vou ■
I vote is counted for it's full vain -
! is to put a cross in the circle ui •
i der the rooster.
The ballot is elsewhere show
in this paper. Don't let an
body fool you about scratching
your ticket or voting a mix* ,
ticket. It is a dangerous prop*
sition. Vote under the par'
divice and then you know ho^
your ballot will be counted
am
Ballard & Kendall's
Cash Grocery
Pay cask for your groceries—You get them cheaper and
get good groceries, too. We bny in Urge quantities and
our motto is, "Money Back if You are Dot Satisfied."
Try a *ack uf Caldwell# Best, The Best Flour Made in
Kansas.
Our Business is Strictly Cash
Ballard & Kendall
Freeman's Old Stand.
Pauls Valley. Okla,
J. L. GREEN
The Furniture Man
N Chickasaw St- Phone 202
We carry a full line of
new and 2nd hand fur-
niture. Our prices are
right. We pay highest
prices for your second
hand goodx. Don't fail
to tee us before you
buy. We have some bar
gains for you.
Yours for Business.
A Bad Time Jor Colds and Grippe
Look out for those now. Coughs and colds are the rule now because of the damp blustering
winds and changeable weather. Our advice to be careful cannot always be
heeded belt relief can always be had in
ROBINSON'S CHILL TONIC
It will drive a cold out of your system and so thoroughly that it won't come back. It will pi e
vent Grippe, prevent Pneumonia, prevent Bronchitis, if you will take an occasional dose.
is
Robinsons Chill Tonic does not contain a single dangerous ingredient.
PRICE 50c a bottle
J. L. GREEN
Joe Seale Old Stand ll;
Pauls Valley, Okla.
PALACE DRUG STORE
Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. For the Liver Continue taking Robinson's High Balls
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Mitchell, J. D. Pauls Valley Democrat (Pauls Valley, Okla.), Vol. 13, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 2, 1916, newspaper, November 2, 1916; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc118638/m1/1/: accessed May 10, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.