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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR text shows a Genesee area notice referencing prescriptions, a mail matter, and a public or class context around a date. Details are unclear due to corrupted lines. entities include Genesee and mail/notice terms with a potential public notice setting.
A Monday caucus of the district endorsed ongoing school improvements and discussed calling a special election to issue bonds for a new school building. J H O Bryan topped the ballot with 943 votes while Samuel Rapp trailed. The board’s work was praised as sound, with calls for more room to accommodate growing student numbers and a possible two-petition process to seek voter authorization.
The Geneseo Canning factory faces risk from insufficient corn acreage this season as cattle feeding profits lure growers away. Local wages totaled $82,430 last year, supporting the community, and officials caution against running the plant at a loss. Farmers are urged to plant more field corn to sustain the facility and local economy.
Governor Deneen campaigns in multiple counties addressing former Governor Yates charges. The dispatch notes Deneen’s temperate yet firm refutations, portraying Yates’ criticisms as fictitious while highlighting ongoing political tensions and potential impact on the race.
The Children of Mrs. ANNa Marre BURGESON thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy in their sorrow. Grateful for flower donations and singers.
Dr. Taylor has been busy in Green River as Miss Ethel Riley started her spring term of school last Monday. A ball game last Sunday featured Thip fever of Green River Spikes. Mrs Frank Bennett shows improvement after illness. Mr and Mrs J Millen of Rock Island visited relatives here. M H Sullivan remains ill. Mrs J S Crist attended a Rock Island wedding anniversary. Green River M E church will hold services Sunday April 19 at 3 with Sabbath school at 2. An invitation is extended to all.
W B Firzson of Atkinson Illinois writes that after years of stomach pain and weakness he found relief with Dr Carson the Chicago Specialist. He reports able to eat heavy meals sleep and work again and urges others with chronic disease to seek his care with free private consultation.
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