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Newspaper
Goreville Record
Location
Goreville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
2
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Douglas W. H. of Metropolis announces candidacy for State Senator in the 51st district pending Republican primary. George W. Hunt of McLaansbor runs for Representative in the 51st district subject to Republican convention. Lewis E. York of Harrisburg seeks Republican nomination, while George W. English is candidate for Representative in the Geneva Assembly pending Democratic primary.
The article notes a August 29 conviction to nominate a Circuit Judge candidate in Mound City to face Judge Vickers. Delegates will be chosen and instructed by each county as they see fit. It argues voters should directly choose the candidate and mentions five or more contenders. It also discusses potential congressional action on second-class mail matter and the 10 cent story papers.
The first U S Senate selection by popular vote is set for Trainois with Cullom and Yates as candidates. Yates campaigns actively while Cullom relies on his congressional record and refuses to reply to speeches. The piece notes strong local support for Cullom since last fall and mentions primary voting for House candidates on August 4. It also covers Governor Foukin urging home merchant advertising over mail order houses and advising continual, bright ads to attract trade.
A stream of visits and business in Grantsburg township reports many locals including Mabel Galerie ingot Ark visiting her brother T H Taylor of Tunnel Hill on business J B Hester and L O Whitney from nearby towns travel for work Dr A J Henry returns from Quincy Soldiers Home Vienna visitors W L Williams and son Dr H O Williams Belknap News of weddings church dedication at Cypress and a band concert planned for the Courtyard. Deputy details about residents changing homes and community events fill the column with social notes and upcoming activities.
A fragmentary editorial argues against a proposed Game Law creating 215 plus state offices to protect game. It claims high annual costs of about 85000 dollars and questions who benefits, noting wildlife harms farmers and proposing farmer ownership of wild game on their land.
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