National Affairs: G. O. Parade

Down the main street of Yerington, Nev. (90 mi. from Reno) moved a small circus parade. Swaying gracefully on the head of an elephant leading the procession sat Senator Tasker Lowndes Oddie. Perched upon a second elephant was Nevada's Governor, Frederick Bennett. Rocking on the hump of the show's lone camel came Lieut. Governor Morley Griswold. These three Republicans had come to town to campaign for reelection. Unable to compete with the circus, they had pocketed their speeches, joined the performance.

In front of the reserved seats...

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