Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 36, Number 94, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 July 1904 — Is a World Power. [ARTICLE]

Is a World Power.

Fifty years ago today, here under the oaks, guided by the - great stalwarts, Chandler, Howard, Blair and others an idea took root which culminated in the formation of a party destined to stand the invincible champion of freedom and protection, of unity and of prosperity. Fifty years ago the American flag was aaoorded either slight oourtesy or treated with centempt by the worlds powers. Today the stars and strips sail majestically around the globe and are saluted in every port bs is no other flag. Fifty years ago the United States was entirely ignored when war conferences between nations were held. Republican wisdom, given expression either in thought or aotion, has rescued the nation from this inglorious position and raised it to one of power and influence, the envy of every country on the globe.—R. A, Alger.