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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
20
Peter Merriman visits and multiple residents travel for business. Edison phonographs, spring hats, and new dress goods are advertised. Community notes cover Alviry families, school alumni plans, church events, local trades, and upcoming Rag Bee fundraiser.
The Anna wan Alba Farmers Institute initiates a 50 prize corn growing contest for boys in Anna wan and Alba townships. Rules require 160 square rod acre, border rows, seed type, full contestant labor, time logs, fertilizing and planting details, final measurement, dry matter testing, and yield score. Winners fund education at Geneseo or Urbana.
Annawan High School reports visits by Hattie White and Tra Van Scoyce in Geneseo. Local residents like Lowell Eyer Ruth Ferguson and Lottie Stevens share time in Geneseo and nearby towns. The Geneseo high school orchestra social draws funds. janitor duties shift to Lester Wilson. Congregational notices promise Sunday services with Rev Mrs Anson. Royal Neighbors play at the opera house on April 12 aims for strong attendance with a Geneseo orchestra providing music at the dance afterward.
A juvenile history class overhears a student named George being teased about his identity. The teacher presses for a proper name while the students discuss gossip and family behavior.
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