The Klamath news., October 27, 1925, Image 4

KLAMATH FALLS rV
TUESDAY, OCTQB
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THE KLAMATH DAILY NEWS
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"Let u hare faith that right make might, and in
that faith let ui to the end dare to do our duty ai we
understand it" Abraham Lincoln.
Smito Stands Pat
Candidate Rcll rata Platform
Re Sure to Cast Your Vote
Your Duty As Well As Your Privilege
O. A. Smith, who Wednesday is to appear
before the voters of the second ward as a can
didate to succeed Merle West, stands four
square behind his platform as announced on
September 29.
The candidate expresses the belief that '
thess who know him, understand his charac
ter and, so understanding, interpret his plat
form for just what he meant it to be, an earn
est, unselfish desire to he'p the city in which
he makes hi3 home, conducts his business, and
in which he has the utmost faith.
As a citizen and taxpayer Mr. Smith is in
dependent of anj' firm, corporation or political
clique, he is bound to no one particular issue,
nor to any interests except that of the city he
seeks' to serve.
He has also made it plain that insofar as
the city's morals are concerned, he is ready
and Avilling at any, time to offer any co-opera-ticn
desired by the mayor, chief of police or
anj' other member of the council, to make
Klamath Falls a better place in which to live.
The candidate speaks freely on the rail
road question. He declares he not only has
never spoken in favor of the Southern Pacific
or any other railway to the exclusion of the
Northern lines, an accusation spread by his
political enemies a3 propaganda, but on the
contrary, placed himself cn record as favor
. ing the Hill extension as long ago as last Sep
tember. Reference to hi3 platform will prove
this statement to those who wish that proof.
Insofar as to what he favors and what he
does not favor, there is no arbitrary power
placed in the fnnds of any one councilman,
but the outstanding fact of the entire issue is,
that there appears to be no one as yet announc
ed for a successor to former Councilman West
in whom the city could better place its trust
than in Oscar A. Smith.
Wednesday, voters of the second ward will
be asked to select a candidate for that district
to succeed Merle West on the councilmanic
body. Voters of that ward are urged to make
an especial effort to cast their votes tomorrow.
There are three candidates, one of which is to
be elected, and it is up to the voting popula
tion of the second ward to see that a man of
sterling character is to represent them on the
governing body of the city.
Each voter of the ward should make it hi3
or her duty, not only to cast their own vote,
but to urge upon others to exercise their fran
chises also. The issue is one which may mean
much in the busy times to come. There are
issues to be presented to the city which call
for a man of staid business acumen to handle
successfully. Make up your minds which of
the three you want then vote for him.
An Open Letter To
The Voters Of The
Second Ward:
Without equivocation or
evasion (he platform on which
I seek election as alderman in
the Second Ward stands for
itself. There is very little real
conclusive power vested in a
single member of the council
of any city, and to promise the
impossible or improbable is
hardly in keeping with what
one. member may be expected
to accomplish. An open mind,
capable of unbiased, sincere
consideration of small prob
lems, as well as large ones,
constitutes a promise which is
as far-reaching and sensible
as I can possibly imagine. I
am not pledged nor will I
ever be to any individual or
group in any matter or mat
ters. My platform is plain and
speaks for itself.
For those who know me
the foregoing is really un
necessary, as is evidenced by
the great number of voters
who have assured me that
editorials published in the
evening paper were to my ad
vantage. With no attempt at
sarcasm, undoubtedly the
evening paper has aided con
siderably in creating much of
the personal interest and sup
port which has been manifest
ed in my behalf. It is written
in history that no candidate
supported by the evening
paper has ever been elected,
and for its unintended assist
ance I am truly grateful.
Bunkum always fails in the
face of facts.
If sincerity counts, I would
appreciate your vote at the
polls on Wednesday, October
28th.
(Signed) OSCAR A. SMITH
Vote for O. A. Smith
Wednesday, October 28th
(Paid Advertisement)
SMITH PLAIFI
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AdAHRUUNUDB
VOTERS SEPT. t
Candidal Reiterate Sua
Taken When Firal Off,
in K 2nd Ward Support
War a flmt nnounrluf kU tj
dldvy fur tlrrllon roaarteJ
the tarond ward .fat, vao)U4 i
Marie Wa.1, rt A. Kmlih. KUaiJ
Fall. buenmn man. mail. ptHkJ
platform, which I a. fullovi: I
"To th. voter, of tli. bna
Ward and people of Klarnila tilt
Tried by arreral drlrnueai
frlenda, amonc them pruntlew a,
am turn, working mm to4 is,
to " elertlun a rounrllau tn
th arcond ward. I aft.r to to
deliberation, bare drrld.4 watt
to bo a candidate.
"At all 1 1 mo. la th pail tub
role uf a rouarllman la Ilk a
been ao Important on.. H.m
It mni to ma w ar i at
thre.hold of aome of I he fllj'i
vital prubtema. Importaat a
lema of today will ha dltpoert 1
aud tomorrow tlicro will at tike
of equal Import.
IteaardInK th problemi at
morrow permit mi to aay taatei
deciding thou of today. If tin
I will bo guided eolely by a
to art toward the 17! Iri.iwi
th city. I have no ate to r
with anyon: I am oud no Wi
lion to anyone, I tiall. If
throughout my term of office ttra
with thla ono tilu purpoa In ! I
development of till rommaalUr kl
tha welfare of Ilia community, ll
othir word. 1 am for prtrill
aeaa here, minting rtery bar!
iuarly In tha far and drrlalutl
on Ita merlie renardla.t of tatl
aequenren. I
"I may hate In dlaagrr al'.l I
mayor and with oilier membena'1
Ilia rnunrll at timet, but I wlllrttltil
for a tplrll of harmony In tat I
council. I
"The mil qucillon la iipP'-raw' I
the mind of tho city at Hit proeiil
time, 'pcrhapa. I aland fortllnCl
development wo ran pomlble f rt to-' I
Hi Klnmath country. I TAVOSl
THK K.VTItANt K OP TUB S 1
TIIKItN I.INKH INTO THIS I
TION. At tho a imc time I I
nntnconlHtlc In tho Southern ri'lK' I
for I reallie Hint In the pro- I
development program llet onto""!
Krontrnt bnona In tho dcv-loon"1 J
of Klnmath. , I
"A prompt aolullon of l!i d'P!l"' I
able aanltnry rnndlilona hcrt U I
lo thin city. A new aewnie !"" I
la needed and It mint be ",!i I
out, contingent on our rpi,' " I
qulikty aa pnaaihla. I
"I favr a blrntcr and bcilor polrt I
forca. Klnmnili Knlla h not M I
adaquata pollra prelection tar o" I
tlma In tho pnt. Ono of th P"" I
mount needs In tha poll"- (1'p,rt'
ment la a nlgljt man to r(im! JJ
tho police nln(lon. I hnvt own
numeroua romplalnta from a'
aourcea atmiit the Inefficiency oft"
police force, due moally 10 f"
aonnnl Inadennnto in nuniberi.
"The fire department ha ort"
out ita own needa. Our prenen' 'I"
fU'htln force la aa efficient at
wilt rinfl an tilncA
"I favor a cloanor clly, morally,
hellovo that more can be aero"'
pllahei! alonn thin lino by olcUo
and aoKregntlon than by ny o"1"
moihoda. Thin la Indeed a urto"
nrnlilnm
"With nil Ita Indimlrlal artl"
thin clly haa fnranllen aomowhal
civic pride. We 'mint lrlve tot
ndequnte and atiltnbie city Pr"'