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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
2
James Cox, three times Ohio governor, was nominated for the presidency by the Democratic national convention after the forty fourth ballot. Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York was nominated for vice president.
Filing for the September primary opens July 17 with candidates emerging. Incumbent Henry Fuller seeks another term as circuit clerk. Coroner Malm expected to announce a re election bid. At least two Republicans contest the state's attorney post, currently Josef T. Skinner, who is also expected to run for re election on the Democratic ticket.
The Illinois governor confirms he will not seek re nomination, citing family opposition health concerns and personal desire to retire if not nominated for the presidency. He praises his three and a half year tenure and dismisses money rumor as unfounded. Lieutenant Governor Oglesby is noted as a capable potential successor.
This passage traces the shift from frontier individualism to urban, factory society. It argues that dense settlement and industry foster cooperation, union growth, and collective action, framing team work as essential to modern progress and American industry.
The article contrasts forced discipline under a coach with voluntary cooperation shown in World War I. It argues that personal democracy and mutual esteem forge comradeship, merging individual effort into a well ordered system for a common, larger social aim.
Public utilities home rule backed by Cook county committee passed by the constitutional convention. The report says cities may own operate or lease utilities and set rates, with contracts up to twenty years inviolable. Also notes proposed property tax levy by valuation and a public school Bible reading section adopted 5 to 3.
Henry W. Lynch announces his bid for the Republican nomination for representative in Congress from the Sixteenth district. He cites his public service and business background and endorses the national Republican platform while planning to share his views on national issues as the campaign progresses.
Billy, sent to value a blooded horse, falls for Cynthia Hawthorne at a faded hill house. The daughter confesses her poverty and affection for Starlight, while Billy discovers his love and plans to buy the horse and wed Cynthia with Riselay’s help.
Three Brothers of the Benedictine Order took their solemn vows in a ceremony at St Bede's Abbey Sunday morning. The event began at 7 36 with many relatives and friends present. The three vow takers were Fr. Carl Bulfer of Peru Fr. Bernard Zimmer of Chicago and Fr. Charles Rodemeyer of Freeport. Fr Bulfer is the son of Charles Bulfer of Peru.
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