People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 July 1896 — A Modern Political Boom. [ARTICLE]
A Modern Political Boom.
“You must have a good deal to worry you Just now,” said the presidential candidate’s friend. “I suppose you are bothered a good deal by interviews for opinions?” “Oh, no; nay press agent attends to that." “But the expense of the campaign is something pretty heavy?” "My financial backer attends to* the expenses.” “But you have lots of little details to think about —like getting the brass band to play 'Han to thl Chief at Just the proper point in the proceedings, and having the American flag hung Where you can point to it at an effective Junsture.” “No; the stage manager and property man attend to things.” “Well—excuse wotiid yon mind telling me where yon come in?" “I—oh, J Just do the running for ot•ce."—Washington Star.
