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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
16
A fragmented plea urges continual improvement to attract visitors and residents. The piece promotes sidewalks curbs trees and fencing, a new school, more teachers and a high school, painted houses and better yards. It argues progress will raise land values and spur commerce.
Town notices recount church re obedience events in Sharon area, a carload of hogs shipped, and visits by Grant McCftain in Annawaa. Reports cover births, weddings, farewells, home talent show attendance, and church conference travels. Community names include Fred Lahman, Rev B Blaschke, Mrs Salzman, Stacey Sommers, and Miss Payna Countrysman.
At the Galesburg convention a letter from Congressman George W Prince thanked Republican voters for the April primaries. He regretted not being able to attend in person and pledged to advance district and party interests, expressing best wishes for future success and health. The notice ends with an ad for Gulden Red coffee at 35 cents.
Ray Rariden plans to extend the Tampico Hooppole railroad north to Sterling and south to Geneseo and convert it to a first class line. He aims to raise 180000 in bonds to build extensions and acquire the current line, moving it half a mile east along Tampico’s outskirts. He seeks a one month operating extension from Tampico citizens and the city council while arranging the plan.
Expression of gratitude for affection shown before departure from St Marys Church Hooppole. Thanks go to friends and Esper tans T for support and to Mr Konis Rapp for his eloquent wishes and farewell.
A Studebaker notice describes an unprecedented spring rush for Flanders 20 and EM F 30 models. It details monthly production plans, over time, and the need for dealers to secure bonafide orders, warning that delays will cost buyers and urging swift action to avoid shortages.
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