Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 November 1918 — VOTE FOR WILLIAM I. HOOVER FOR SHERIFF. [ARTICLE]

VOTE FOR WILLIAM I. HOOVER FOR SHERIFF.

Editor Democrat: —ln a recent issue of the Rensselaer Republican appeared an article, or series or articles, telling the virtues of their respective candidates. One in particular appealed to me through its absurdity, being the reference to the loyalty and patriotism of their candidate for sheriff, and endeavoring to substantiate the statements by citing his long membership in the Rensselaer National Guard company and his peresent activities in the Liberty Guard. I admit the truth of the assertion that he was f an active member of the Natonal Guard for years, which causes me to wonder why it was that, being such, he always managed to evade active service. When Company M was called to the border and bared their breasts to the bullets of Mexican bushwhackers, this, self-same loya, patriot remained at home. And again when the company was called for service against Germany he did not go, but now we are asked to vote for him for his loyal service in the National Guard. As for his service in the Liberty Guard, all know that organization to be only semi-military and with but one chance in a thousand of even seeing service at home. It seems to me that the best service the voters of this county can render in this Instance is to elect the canddate who has proven his ability to administer the duties of the office far metre economically than any preceding or succeeding incumbent, and whose patriotism has reached the extent of sending his own flesh and blood forth against the common foe. JASPER COUNTY VOTER.