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Newspaper
The Randall County News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
5
J. F. Miller visiting his former home near North Manchester Indiana is reported very sick with a severe case of typhoid fever.
Public notices list A H Thompson and F M Wilson as local professionals with office and residence details in Wallace. The fragmented card notes a physician surgeon and a car or wares business, with a parish or evening operation hint and a Wallace address.
S L Ingham a dentist is noted to be working in the Canyon National Bank building as work warranted.
Buie Rollins and Woolley Solicitors promise court practice across the state. They specialize in land title examinations and offer in office notary services. Located in Smith Building, contact by phone 9.
J. Hunt offers both criminal and civil practice with twelve years of experience. Specializes in land titles, contracts, and various instruments. Notary in office at the northeast corner of public square upstairs in Canyon Texas.
Montana favors Republicans while Missouri remains undecided. Taft's lead in Ohio and Indiana is noted, with Democratic gains in those states. Bryan dominates Nebraska and Texas, and Democrats gain seats in Indiana. The article forecasts possible Democratic control of legislatures and mentions Kern as a potential Senate candidate.
Washington reports election in 383 districts across 43 states with Republicans dominating nominations. Maine Oregon and Vermont re-elected several members while several states show unfilled or vacant seats. Several incumbents and candidates are named with party totals and noted resignations.
Farm and Ranch outlines a $1000 cash premium plan for 1909 corn in Texas Arkansas Louisiana and Oklahoma. Prizes cover best yield per acre white yellow red or mixed corn and June and sweepstakes categories. Open to all growers with no entry fee beyond transport costs. judging by independent experts.
In Canyon County a light turnout of about 275 to 280 votes produced a clear Democratic lead in local races. The school amendment passed 170 to 24 while the second amendment failed 0 to 37. Presidential electors backed Bryan 220, Taft 44, Peoples party 2, Socialist 1. Various county offices tilted toward Democratic candidates with Crawford listed as winning multiple posts. community notes mention a pie supper, local commerce moves, and upcoming holiday camping plans.
The notice notes a near tie in the County Surveyor election with only one race possibly changing. It mentions Gober leading 8 to Campbell 1 and urges attention to the remaining box count and final vote.
The large shipment of steel arrived after a three week delay and work on the court house resumed. Contractors plan to finish the outside walls within thirty days and roof soon after to complete the project before winter. The building’s progress promises a substantial city ornament and pride for Panhandlers.
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