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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
5
The article warns that biscuit and cake powders containing alum are unhealthy. It notes international bans and U S state laws requiring branding to show dangerous acid content. It mentions prices and district restrictions on sales of aluminum baking powders.
Community notes on local employment changes births and casualties in Geneseo and nearby towns. Messages mention Kramer of Moline visiting Geneseo, Milliman family matters, and academy hazing debates. The report covers church events, livestock sales, school elections, and alumni gathering plans with dates and names.
Geneseo items report the Local Advisory Board of the Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society meeting with Mrs Lucy A Shaw on Monday April 23 at three. A surprise party honored Mrs Carl Drake on her fiftieth birthday. Local rail and streetcar talks circulate about extending the Watertown interurban to Colona Ferry. Several social visits and notices from Geneseo residents are listed.
Theo Becker of Geneseo writes a public notice denying reports he plans to sell his hardware, heating and plumbing firm and enter banking. He states the business has thrived for eighteen years and pledges continued service to Geneseo and surrounding area, urging patrons to remain loyal. He adds he will be ready to settle hardware bills and heating and plumbing jobs.
Geneseo Telephone Co Mutual will rent party line service at 75 cents monthly. A selective call system will reduce bell ringing nuisance. 1600 ohm Swedish American phones offered to country patrons at 11.50 each with best grade dry batteries available.
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