Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 254, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 October 1916 — EDGAR D. BUSH [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

EDGAR D. BUSH

Edgar D. Bush, of Salem, is the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor. Mr. Bush has won success in the farming business and has made a place of note for himself br other lines, Including politics. Starting as a school teacher, Mr. Bush later engaged in the bond business in Indianapolis. Mr. Bush has been active in politics for many years, but never has held an office. In 1912 he was a Progressive leader. In 1914 he was the Republican nominee for Congress in the Third District. Mr. bush was bom in Washington county and is 43. He is married. As a campaigner Mr. Bush sets a fast pace. He is a hard worker, inspires confidence and impresses all with his sincerity 1 and fitness. The Lieutenant Governor, presiding over the destinies and guiding the actions of the State Senate, is a powerful agent for or against legislation. The people know that with Edgar D. Bush presiding in the Indiana Senate they will have on the job a square and fearless representative, who will apply brains as well as courage to the people’s problems.