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Show ' 7 7 in ' 1 1 r r ir - . I U.UlJ 3-- La eopleV! Candidate VOTH IS!I ' GEO. P. BILLINGS IS A CANDIDATE FOR CITY COMMISSIONER ""TCe was reared la Provo and ha spent most of hit lif here. In 1886 MAYOR vc1 s For Mayor he moved to Uintah' county, and to Provo in 1908. Soma of hia turned ' activities while In Uintah were ai folio wi: He conducted a very suc cessful general merchandise business under the firm name of Geo. P. Son, for a period of twenty Billings years.- - .He served at county commissioner for a term of eight years,-wa- s also a member of the state legislature for two terms, and U considered one of the pioneer builders and promoters of the great Uintah Basin. Since returning to Provo and during thejrearsef 11J and 1913 he was awarded anil carried through corr Kracts In the construction of the great project Strawberry1teclamation Dr. O . - Hansen PLATFORM quared:forj:a;Bettertownrf 449als4 ajnDiiifrttirrfferi,6Wv con-a of the large portion supervised struction work of the 'new flume in Prove canyoa built hy the Ulah.Power & Light company in 1917. - rr For two .years he served as bishop of the Bonneville ward while the fine ward .chapel they now - occupy was under construction. j For- - the- - past -- contracting has-be- en and' gravels, road and building sands " and has always' been a liberal of public buildingsand - Improvements. Some of the public improvements he stands for and will do his utmost ' - to put through are: more public parks conveniently located and the Improvement of those we now have; for the trimming of shade trees ko the beautiful faomes we now have and are building can be seen and appreciated; our streets cleaned and smoothed up and a systematized grading and surour facing with graded materials; streets lighted to conform with our beautiful and growing city;, and to ' J WALTER P. WHITEHEAD iromedaitely push the opening of Fifth .4 East street to Ninth South street By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them." He will use every means on his In Whitehead is no newcomer to our achievement. He began where all men of real power to encourage home building and to urge the completion of our - worth sy&ody in Provo knows Walter White-f- r begin and have ever begun on the city and county courthouse and any common hon other civic improvements that would foundation of native energy and more than thirty years he has re-- i. went into tend to make Provo a more desirable He a later as esty. began printer; he T Growing with the community "7 he has place to live. ten for the years past merchandising! He will encourage the protection ke of the outstanding few who have been in business for himself, and today he owns - ' 1 -- three-yearsr- a. ....... IETSTRV :- - - ' ;;- 17 BKCfv he- sup-pott- from ed the : community's growth. and operates two of the best and most Prosper r ous grocerystores in, Provo. - far is the story of American HIS PAST RECORD. the while he has been one of the con- bond election that was carried in their favor almost solely' by reason of the campaign con comMai and civic workers of the ducted in their favor by President Whitehead Always a member of the Commercial and the, Commercial club at the time. Our i . i. j thus fentuallybe andewted Bsive ttj ministration the its largest membership and greatest wor- k- During this admin-.th- e biggest industry ever brought to the direct work of the Commercial established, the Goddard Packing com- ;t Also the ground work was laid and 3s were worked out for the.commer j that the city needst and only the con- -t of the great war. prevented the real!- -' I this enterprise. its k 'I i S pageant directed by Professor Eastmond; and by his inauguration of a policy that ought to continue, ,the giving of public testimonials to the men and women who have made Provo. We all think now of that beautiful outpouring of Wica's entry into the waf the Com-,lbecame the clearing house of Utah public spirited appreciation of the lifelong services of Professor J. R. Boshard. And the other j activities, and President Whitehead ' r IV n j t l c ure great achievement in this line is the securing of county cnairman oi me iuei actj of the administration and fact he ion. Every business man and everv home, w how B. Y. university with the comof the great ulty and airlv how effectively the f goti interest's mercial of the city. , was distributed here under this to ise rahonr n and -S- urely-his is a record of actual achievement ' tie terete roads that we are now of which any citizen might be proud, just com- -' from a this county are the result of the "Actions speak louder than words." great Hia PLATFOBM, lint aw comes the ' and he or she wilF always fmd a welcome simplest determining yet here reckon with in this whether it be a complaint or to be our for dable campaign ;or. delivered. e to have, a part-tim- e "I think the rights of every citizen should be man or a whole- m this great office? safeguarded and his individuality recognized." ; ret to Sav and the nn tn mtwn i ? And here is his idea of public office: iehead. Listen' to his straight-forwar- d "I have no desire to be a municipal dictator, . 'f Fou and me: but I do .believe that as mayor..Ican serve the : .ted I shall give the people of Provo people. and attention. Walter Whitehead represents no 4 make arrangemnts to retire from group or faction. He stands for no special of my stores so that I can favors to anyone. All his affiliations and assoS3. 7 energies and ciations are free and democratic. He is a comjnind to the service of mon man with uncommon qualities tha$ fit him Sce vriU be in to be mayor of all the people. the city administrative We close this tribute and appeal as we began after " it:- !.f ken with a complaint or suggestion Lake, i imd me Ye Shall at Fruits Their . Know. Them." civic of ott "By my post duty, CITIZENS' WHlTEHEAD-FOR-MAYOR- " COMMITTEE. ' rr Advertisement.) , (Political fBjM COMMISSIONER, . . . 3 - self-seeki- ng : just as fast a3 , As things most needed, in Provo at this' time, he ;.. Jr ;; suggests : More confidence and good-wi- ll and less suspicion .;; 1. ' . 1 . and distrust. - - . " : - The employment by- - the city-- of - a competent architectural and landscape gardener, and placing under his control our public parks, street parking and -- . . STANDS FOR: 4. Making public improvements public finances will justify." -- sha"ding. -- - ' ELIAS A. GEE CANDIDATE FOR CITY COMMISSIONER. Born in Provo and g resident thereof. life-lon- v. and wen-govern- ed well-polic- A.c!en moral city I cIean protection td property and the saving.of human life. Completion of our city and county building. .Preference to our local contractors, in awarding contracts for aH public improvements. - '"J.. :i Better roads and walks for workmen to -j- -i go and and from the machine shops located south of our residence tart of the ' city. for perpetual beautification of our city cemetery. More parks for our citizens to enjoy, and th ones we have improved; also one or more with better equipped play - All improved road for the tourist to reach Raymond park, and placing in the park a few electric lights and a uiuuuiig xuiuiiii. An improved road and walk for the B. Y. U. students to get to and from the Maeser Memorial and Mechanical Arts buildings. Making improvements where needed without to any special district of the city. f any favor For a better protection against accident to our citizens at railroad crossings within our city limits, some of which -- are at this time considered very unsafe. He commends our present fire department for assisting in saving. the property neighbor, W. V. Price, notwithstanding it is located just beyond the city limits. -- Upon .the above outlined policy he Wily asks the support of the electors of Provo City at the femary election to be held October 25,, and the General election to be hel J ) November 8, 1921. ELIAS- - A. of-ou- r . irouiicai Aaverusement.) , - 7 - ' . ... : HIS PLATFORM . honesty, efficiency, "mutuar Progressive - good-wi- ll and understanding. - . , S v "." . t "K ..... ... For layer- . - city. streets and clean yards. Lighting of all back alleys in our businesp district, as a . 3. Fixing the responsibility for the success of our public entertainments and amusements, such as band concerts, swimming pools and playgrounds, with some competent person who is a lover of those entertain-- " ments and amusements. 4- ' STANDS FOR THE FOLLOWING: An economical but progressive administration. ' 2. 7 The rule of the majority with a just consideration for the rights of the minority. : conduct in and of public . the 3. Honesty efficiency business. ab v (Political Advertisement.) 1. Government of all the people, by alTthe people, and for all the people, all the time. 1 . 1 V- COM M1TTEK. - INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR CITY the best equipmentirilhei;ountryJas a.result of . the work of the club under his administration. But the intensely human side of the man was shown in, this period of his civic administration work when he was the means of having the club stage the greatest celebration of our national holiday in Provo's history with the stupendous ained and efficiency of bflr water 'system and distribution, and it elected wllL give his whole time and best efforts for a bigger and Vetter Provo, irrespective of any sectional demands or individuals' interests. ' Upon the above as a partial outline of his policy he' kindly asks the support of the electors of Provo Cltjr at the primary election to be held October 25. and the general election to be held November 8, 1921. GEO. P. BILLINGS CAMPAIGN E. L Mkw . nack. (Political Adveruaeniwti) e; A.HTCHELL COMPAIGN COMMITTEE. (Political, Advertisement.) - : i. ii.. ... ... u ... ' '. - ." . : , - - JOHII S, SMITH " - . - - 4 - . . ana Jk Cow l: : . v. ; it J . - "AN INDEPENDENT Commissioner T. A ill ill ni C." , - -- : CANDIDATE FOR CITY COMMISSIONER. Offt I ! I . '.'' , '.' ill. seat t f ; pa $t four years: He guarantees hothinfr anybody excepting that for evexydkAif the peo A man who will bring to the" administration of the affairs of Provo City, a wide' and - v- (Political AdVertisenien v ex'-'- ,.-- his entire time in the - He-stand- varied experience as a successful executive s -- and who - pledges-hisJb.est..eff- 4. v v ' - r . POULTON CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. for. the orts economical' and progressive business of I return. elected, will devote transaction of the business of Provo City. for an economical, progressive ple's money spirit that they geta dollar's wott! j ! If ' i ... stands on his record of the " j the city.' condutiof thef (Political Advertisement) " T4 w: 1 . , John S. Smith will be an efficient mayor.; (Political Advertisement.) , ! i! |