The John W. Brickers of Columbus, Ohio, came to Washington. In 48 hours they presented themselves to the press and the Republican public at two receptions, three luncheons, one banquet, one "coffee," and two press conferences (one for himsee p. 43one for her).
The capital found the round-faced Ohio Governor brisk, solid, usually direct, poised, in good voice, obviously well prepared. The candidate's slim, dark-haired wife was "gracious, charming, attractive," as the women reporters put it. Some of them, on the Republican hopeful side, were reminded of Grace Coolidge.
Great occasion of the stay...
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