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Newspaper

Geneseo Republic

Location

Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

2

What Makes Collars Crack The seam of double fold and wing point

The article explains why shirt collars crack along the seam of the double fold and wing point style. It examines fabric stress, stitching method, and edge finishing as key factors.

Saving for the future urged by business leaders

A dated call urges young men to save money today to become tomorrow's business leaders. It promotes savings accounts starting at 1 with 4 percent interest and invites readers to open accounts as a pathway to financial security.

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Letters From Mrs. Minch Stauffacher on Africa Mission Trip

In a long diary style missive dated July 28 1907 from an African mission field the writer describes travel to Kikora country with John and Mr Harrison. She details gathering food provisions for Sundays after hippo alerts and garden spoilage, planning roof iron for a future mission house, and daily tasks from farming to inspecting forests and hill views. She mentions conferences at Kikuyu country and hopes for endive seed and bananas, plus letters from Cora and greetings to family back home. The tone blends practical logistics with personal reflections on health weather and anticipation of further travel.

Kikora John Mutu Nyinga Hippo Harrisons Grandma Hurburts Cora Risa Alee Nyer Fort Tors Hill Lennon Ladies Home Journal Endive Grandpa Walt Sam Ott Elmer Sadie Jono Tyre Jobo Joly Lora Hurlburt Mulungit Assambur Sheen Florenc Reniecai Lathirta B. EL Lane Mr. Harrison the Hippo Pate Lois Mombash Johnu Fiossie Joan Gligil Oriog Enoch Avarren Naperville Nairobi Naboo

Electric Bitters Restored Life for Mill Creek Man

Nine years ago Mr C Farthingl of Mill Creek Indian Territory felt near death. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters, and the patient says the tonic returned him to health and strength. Sold under guarantee at J E Writs drug store for 50 cents.

C Farthingl Mill Creek Indian Territory Electric Bitters J. E

Erickgon Swanson-Suptials Attend Elm Street Ceremony

Miss Julia Erickson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernstson wed Axel Swanson in a home ceremony on east Mare street. Rev Lundgren led the service with Lundgren’s wedding march and a three course luncheon followed. Cousin Miss Julia Anderson of Chicago acted as maid of honor and Oscar Peterson served as best man. Out of town guests included Miss Julia Alderson and Miss Luana Alderson of Chicago and Mrs Bard of Sewanee.

Julia Erickson If’ Ernstson Aprilslyus Axel Swanson Atkinson East Mare Street Abs Key Jolius Anderson Chicago Bhonor Oscar Peterson

Buckfen Arnica Salve touted for wounds and sores

A reader from LeRaysville NY extols Buckfen’s Arnica Salve saying it cured bleeding piles twenty years ago and praises its quick effect on sores boils burns wounds. The ad notes the product sells for 5 cents at J E Wright’s drug store.

O So Wootezer LeRaysville J. E Wright

Walnut hedging contractor lands coal contracts with packet line

G A McWilliams of Walnut secures immediate delivery of 200 tons of coal for Green River dredges and 500 tons to be delivered in early summer. The Sterling Dixon Rock Falls Packet Co along with Captain Shantz and directors are closing deals to keep barges busy for weeks as other contracts await consummation.

Bureau County Ween G. A. McWilliams Walnut Green River Sterling, Dixon & Rock Falls Packet Company Packet Company Shantz The Sterling, Dixon and Rock Falls Packet Company

Milan Company Expands Steamers and Coal Deals on Canal

A Milan firm plans to operate the steamer Beder and a large coal carrying barge with 75 foot length and strong engines for towing two to three barges. It has arranged coal supply from Hear Ro Aol mines and will build grain loading stations and new barges. Directors say farmers support shipping grain and equipment acquisition, with connections to canal cities and Peoria to ease operations. Prices for coal deliveries and cheaper steam coal grades are anticipated, with deep mine car offers under contract.

Milan Beder Wade Ned Ib Mpany Peoria

Notice to Hunt Proposes Sunday Hunting Ban in Neighborhood

Local residents announce intent to prosecute violators after notice against hunting on Sundays. They aim to stop trespassing on farms under their control and request neighbors respect in the area. Signatories include J.M Coste and Joan brary among others.

Toer J.M Coste Joan Brary Euvest D. Repes Henny Jeus Joonsy S Cortina Cunisc Lievess Reumell G- J. - Seap Jasts Famruir Evo Evo VaNnenextxt Ben van. Abe. D. Warp, A.J. Diekes E.L

Miners Idle Across District Over Wage Dispute

About a thousand miners in Mercer and Rock Island counties are idle as United Mine Workers dispute wage terms with operators. Key mines at Cable and Sherrard show half the affected workers idle. requests include a 6 cent top raise to 18 cents and a 3 cent decline in charges on company stores. District meetings are planned to push quick agreements.

T.c Es Mercer and Rock Island Co United Mine Workers of Ameria Orion Times Cable Sherrard

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