Life — September 2, 1915 — page 7: what you’re looking at

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Rooting for the Short Ballot DEMOCRATIC efficiency is the vital need of contemporary democ- racies. It must be developed to match and meet the immense efficiency of Prussian absolutism, Democratic efficiency is what Elihu Root is fighting for in the Constitu- tional Convention at Albany. When he Roots for the short ballot, that is what he is after. He would have the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor of New York clected and the other officers who have een on the State ticket appointed. ‘The Governor would appoint his Cahi- net, just as the President docs. That is what should be done. The political bosses don’t like the idea he- cause it takes the selective power away from them and gives it to the Gov- ernor. It transfers it from irrespon- sible, self-chosen men to a responsible man put in office by the people. Everyone who cares for democratic government should back Mr. Root in his fight for this great reform. There must be democratic efficiency if democ- ri is to pull through. There is no greater champion of democratic effi- ciency than Mr. Root. Back him up! RS. CLIMBER: You will find society is made up of two classes, my child. Davucuter: What are they, mother? Mes. Ctrmper: Undesirables and people we don’t know. HERE IS REAL CAR INSURANCE POWERSTEEL AUTOWLOCK-~a tough little length of Yellow Strand Powersteel wire rope that locks se- curely ‘round a wheel rim and a spi —or—a spare tire and its holder Get one—costs but $2.00—worth a fortune when Mr. Thief comes ‘round. All dealers, BASLINE AUTOWLINE is little to handle, but mighty to pull when a tow is needed. Price, east of Rockies, $3.95. POWERSTEEL TRUCKLINE is Basline Autowline’s “big brother,” for heavy tow- ing. Price $6.50, east of the Rockies. If your dealer can't supply you, order direct. BRODERICK & BASCOM ROPE CO. 809 N. 2d Street, St. Louis, Mo. New York Office, 76C Warren Street Makers of famess Yellow Strand Pewersteel wire rope. POWZees AUTOWLOCK “The Trail of the ZIG-ZAG Tread’”’ ACH NEW LEE TRAIL on road or pavement signifies that one more motorist has ob- tained deliverance from the commonest and worst of tire evils—Puncture and Blow-out, Fewer tires. Less expense. More Mileage. PUNCTURE -PROOF GUARANTEED Look up “Lee Tires’ in your Telephone Directory r-} perp isae lTe@S the Principal Cisies PNEUMATIC_NON-SKID_PUNCTURE- PROOF —————— Construction Described in New Booklet ‘‘G" LEE TIRE & RUBBER CO. Manufecturers of Rubber Goods Since 1883 CONSHOHOCKEN, PENNA. Suppression and Oppression N behalf of his Imperial Highness, Kaiser Wilhelm, may we express the hope that his subjects will never discover the close relationship between suppression and oppression. He has always had carte blanche (pardon the French phrase) in any kind of suppression that suited him, He has taught his subjects that anything bordering on independent thought or action is inimical to the welfare of the nation, and, therefore, that it is his duty as the shepherd of the flock to suppress. And they all meekly submit, because it has never occurred to them that suppression is just another name for oppression. If they ever discover it one of the leading suppressors of the world will be out of a job. comicbooks.com