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 A “Roosevelt Bull Moose” veteran proposes himself for President. From "Baird for Republican President."
[Spanish American War Veteran] Louis A Baird. Autograph Postcard to Governor of Iowa. St. Louis, June 14, 1924. 15 lines written on back of a postcard, in ink.
Inventory # 20297 $250
Complete Transcript:
Baird for Republican President
1924 nomination. I deserve your support if you could learn all the particulars, I’ll try to tell a little. I am a small man, age 44, lawyer, bachelor, baldheaded hero Spain war and Philippines. I have made sacrifice to be what I profess to be. Redding, Iowa is my old home Iowa state Ringgold County Ia. I am a Roosevelt Bull Moose. We need a new Republican President because Mr. Harding is too old lazy incompetent. He has disgraced the party business unemployment could have been avoided. He is a poor executive. One term $400,000 is enough. 1924 Hope for your support.
Mailed from National Soldiers Home, VA
To: The Governor
Executive Dept.
Des Moines Iowa
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