Playing to Both Sides in Liquor Question
In this campaign the Democrats court both wets and drys. They woo liquor dealers where advantage lies and conceal ties where anti liquor sentiment dominates, presenting a flexible alliance to gain votes.
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1910
Page
8
In this campaign the Democrats court both wets and drys. They woo liquor dealers where advantage lies and conceal ties where anti liquor sentiment dominates, presenting a flexible alliance to gain votes.
The piece argues voters should keep the Republican Party in power, praising Governor Brady for a wise economical and progressive Idaho administration. It notes cash on hand to meet warrants, $125,000 interest coverage for public funds, and state bond redemptions redirected to farm loans school bonds and warrants at 6 percent.
In a vigorous county message, supporters argue Governor James H. Brady has delivered strong results in Idaho. They cite bond redemptions, state revenue gains, and a clean land office record, claiming Hawley offers evasion on issues like local option and a railroad commission. Voters urged to reelect Brady next Tuesday.
The letter questions Idaho governor candidates Hawley and Brady, urging Hawley to answer on liquor policy and state governance. It cites temperance, Diamondfield Jack pardon, warden removal, timber sales, and bonded debt, asking why Democratic rulings differed from Republican policies.
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