The broad rich acres of our agricultural plains have been long preserved by nature to become her untrammeled gift to a people civilized and free, upon which should rest, in well-distributed ownership, the numerous homes of enlightened, equal, and fraternal citizens... Nor should our vast tracts of so-called desert lands be yielded up to the monopoly of corporations or grasping individuals, as appears to be much the tendency under the existing statute.

Our citizens have the right to protection from the incompetency of public employees who hold their places solely as the reward of partisan service.

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

Well, my dear fellow what did you expect, champagne?

Patriotism is no substitute for a sound currency.

My greatest trials come through those professing to be near and attached friends, who expect things.

If it takes the entire army and navy to deliver a postal card in Chicago, that card will be delivered.