Did He Win?

Strange as is may seem, the answer to your question is yes.

Things have changed drastically in 100 years in the court of public opinion. But at one time (at least here in the prairie) a large healthy family was a sign of success and moral integrity. We wanted men who could feed and raise a good-looking bunch of well behaved children as our leaders and public officials.

Around here that "pecking order" was obviously demonstrated best at Sunday worship. The more prominent an individual (or family), the closer your pew was to the pulpit. I believe this also had to do with how much you tossed in when the plate was passed, also. Of course, had that political flyer been from around Oklahoma in 1916, there probably would have been a disclaimer that the demon rum had never passed ol' John C's lips...;-)

paden cash, post: 331286, member: 20 wrote: ... there probably would have been a disclaimer that the demon rum had never passed ol' John C's lips...;-)

What's the difference between "demon rum" and the kind my wife drinks?

Steve

Why was it necessary to state Republican on the card? Is that a warning for all democrats in the area that you will be out of luck when he gets elected?

sjc1989, post: 331319, member: 6718 wrote: What's the difference between "demon rum" and the kind my wife drinks?

Steve

About $10 a fifth.

America's Priorities have changed. That used to be a good thing.

N

Nate The Surveyor, post: 331488, member: 291 wrote: America's Priorities have changed. That used to be a good thing.

N

Yes, Nate, but the other side of that coin is when a woman is not given a job because she is "not the breadwinner". They give jobs to men over women because "they have a family to feed." I could say that strikes close to home for me, because of personal experience. But it also strikes close to home because my grandmother (born 1905) was the breadwinner. My grandfather was an alcoholic and couldn't keep a job to support the family. My grandmother worked for the same company for 60 years and was a department manager and raised two kids on her retail sales salary. Good thing they didn't tell her they had to hire a man in her place.

I am anti abuse. Sorry to hear your grandmother had an alcoholic husband. Usually all the family is affected, when one does this. Alcohol does not result in a fairybook life.

Good woman.
Nate

geonerd, post: 331504, member: 8268 wrote: Yes, Nate, but the other side of that coin is when a woman is not given a job because she is "not the breadwinner". They give jobs to men over women because "they have a family to feed." I could say that strikes close to home for me, because of personal experience. But it also strikes close to home because my grandmother (born 1905) was the breadwinner. My grandfather was an alcoholic and couldn't keep a job to support the family. My grandmother worked for the same company for 60 years and was a department manager and raised two kids on her retail sales salary. Good thing they didn't tell her they had to hire a man in her place.

You're so right. Our "proud" social heritage is wrought with prejudices and injustice that were overwhelmingly prominent in the basic sentiments of the time. I hope we continue to filter each generation to stand toe to toe and see eye to eye with each other.

The agricultural community that was prominent for the first half of the twentieth century around here may not have been as biased as the social scene however. My grandfather (1870-1966) was a cotton and peanut farmer in southern Oklahoma most of his life. Cataracts blinded him in the thirties. At the time, doctors performed surgery after the cataracts had "ripened" (the cornea became fully opaque). And although it left his eyes somewhat disfigured, his sight was somewhat restored with glasses after the surgery. During a seven year period my grandmother took over his responsibilities to "keep things going". The cattle, cotton and peanuts she produced sold at the same price as everybody else's. Who knew we were so ahead of our time "down on the farm"? 😉

paden cash, post: 331543, member: 20 wrote: You're so right. Our "proud" social heritage is wrought with prejudices and injustice that were overwhelmingly prominent in the basic sentiments of the time. I hope we continue to filter each generation to stand toe to toe and see eye to eye with each other.

The agricultural community that was prominent for the first half of the twentieth century around here may not have been as biased as the social scene however. My grandfather (1870-1966) was a cotton and peanut farmer in southern Oklahoma most of his life. Cataracts blinded him in the thirties. At the time, doctors performed surgery after the cataracts had "ripened" (the cornea became fully opaque). And although it left his eyes somewhat disfigured, his sight was somewhat restored with glasses after the surgery. During a seven year period my grandmother took over his responsibilities to "keep things going". The cattle, cotton and peanuts she produced sold at the same price as everybody else's. Who knew we were so ahead of our time "down on the farm"? 😉

One thing I have learned about the farming community, both historically and presently, is that no one typically cares who you are (age, sex, skin tone, whatever), just get out there and GET THE WORK DONE! When I was a teenager, I had a job working for a walnut hulling operation during the seasonal peak. I had my specific duties (pit operator), but throughout the day, everyone would share in the tasks that had to be done. If I was very busy at the pit, the owner would dump the "crud truck". I had to help cover the sorting when they were falling behind. Everyone was expected to step up and help out wherever the work needed to be done.

That job helped to shape my current work ethic.

Wait, did I just say that I had a work ethic?