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Branton Hills’ municipal affairs, right now? In two months it was to ballot on who should sit in past-Councilman Antor’s chair; and a campaign was on which was actually sizzling. And in [sic] what a contrast to our city’s start! For it has grown rapidly; and, in comparison to that day upon which a thousand ballots was a big out-pouring of popular clamorclamor, [sic] now many politicians had City Hall aspirations. And who do you think was running for Council, now? William Gadsby! Popularly known as Bill! Bill, Branton Hills’ famous dandy; Bill, that of all Branton Hills girls’ most romantic wish; Bill, that “outdoor part” of Branton Hills’ most aristocratic tailor shop! Naturally, opposing groups fought for that vacancy; part of our population clamoring loudly for Bill, but with many just as strongly against him. So it was:—

“Put Bill Gadsby in!! Bill has all our Mayor’s good points! Bill will work for all that is upright and good!”

And also:—

“What! Bill Gadsby? Is this town plumb crazy? Say! If you put that in City Hall