Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 80, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 April 1918 — FOR NOMINATION FOR STATE GEOLOGIST [ARTICLE]

FOR NOMINATION FOR STATE GEOLOGIST

Editor of The Republican, Rensselaer, Indiana. - • I wish to announce my candidacy j for the nomination of state geologist, subject to the Republican nominating I covnention. As I made the race four 'years ago, when the chances for election were not very bright, and put forth my best, efforts for the election of the ticket and helped to carry the Republican banner to victory in one of the few districts (7th) which won out at that time, I feel that I am entitled to this nomination. The state is still rich in unexploited mineral resources, especially coal and road building materials, all of which are so badly needed at this time—the soil of the state is beginning to need scientific attention—the water power and transportation which will probably be a very important subject for consideration in the near future are now lying absolutely dormant. Should Ibe successful in receiving this nomination and be elected, I pledge my best efforts toward bringing the office to the highest state of efficiency with regard to these matters as well as all others connected with this department. - - I received my scientific education at Purdue University (class ’97). Was one of the first to volunteer with the 27th Indiana Battery for the War with Spain and served four years in the regular army, two of which were spent in active service in the Philippines. When this country declared war with Germany, I was one of the first to volunteer for active service, levaing my business and spent three months at the Fort Harrison Training Camp, at which I received a deferred commission and am still willing and ready to serve my country in any capacity and whenever needed. I have been an active Republican all my life and pledge my best efforts to the election of the entire ticket, whether I am personally successful or not. Thanking you for anything you may do in my behalf and trusting to see you personally, I am, Yours very truly, * HARRY R. CAMPBELL.