Geneseo news highlights at postoffice stand and park updates
Read about school books and supplies at the Postoffice News Stand in Geneseo, Mayor O Bryans park lighting project with four ornate lamp posts, and local notices including travel to Kewanee, a greenhouse of cider barrels for sale, and the Henry Spurlock Chicago trip. The column also covers injuries, rail safety, and a building addition at 131 12 South State Street.
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Postoffice News
June Tower -And-Littl- Son
Kewanee
Chas. Hamann
Postoffice
O’bryan
O'Bryan
Messrs
L. R. Harris F. A. Larson
Henry Waterman
Exchange Street
Geneseo
Morrissey
Canada
Fred Rapp
Moline
Ebenezer
J.otis Ogden
Beaumont—Tex
John Buell
Hampton
Henry Spurfotk
Chicago
Galesburg
Annawan
Edward Hasting
Hasting
Guild
Mr. Hasting
Gilbert
Robert L. Harper
Waite
South State Street
Farmer John Boda Celebrates 72nd Birthday
John F. Bode, active farmer west of town, celebrated his seventy-second birthday last Sunday. He remains progressive and up to date, replacing underperforming cows to improve his herd, with son John Bode as his capable successor in the farming business.
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Boda
John
Church Announcements and Sunday Services Listed
Church notices include Christian Science Services in Hosford building Sundays at 10 45 and Wednesdays at 7 45 with public invited The next Sunday topic Christ Jesus Methodist pastor Rev J H Shively announces 10 am class meeting and 10 45 sermon by Rev Willis E Way Sun noon Sunday school Epworth League 6 30 Union Park Service next Sunday evening led by W C T U address by J F Schureman Presbyterian service 10 45 Sunday school noon En deavor 6 30 no evening service due to park union service at 7 30 Wednesday prayer and conference 7 30 young women mission group meets with Mrs DeLong Friday 3 pm
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Christian Science
Hosford
Christ
Jesus
J. H. Shively
Willis E. Way
Epworth League
Union Park Service
J.F. Schureman
Presbyterian
E. E. DeLong
Christian Endeavor
What You Own When Buying a Farm Title
A legal view explains that purchasing a farm title includes the ground and existing buildings and fences, but not materials used for new fences or buildings unless specified. Adjuncts essential to farming pass with the land, while machinery and implements do not unless listed. Standing or fallen trees become part of the land only if expressly mentioned in the sale.
Etiquette of Patriotism in Illinois Manual Guidance
The Loyal Citizens Manual quoted by National Guard officers guides civilian conduct on patriotic occasions. Soldiers should stand at attention during national hymns and flag ceremonies. civilians should also stand with bared heads. Neither civilians nor military members should prominently heed mixed national tunes or cafe orchestra patriotic music.
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Illinois
National Guard
United States
Chances of Life Odds From an Actuary
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune summary explains life expectancy odds given age. It lists probabilities for reaching ages 40 through 90, noting diminishing chances with age and stating at 90 there is no hope, based on actuarial estimates for health and longevity.
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Lina
Actuaries
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Bronze Tablets Recite Hammond Gifts to Geneseo
Bronze memorial tablets for Joseph Hammond and son John C. Hammond will be placed on Geneseo City Hospital and Geneseo Public Library. The solid bronze plaques, costing 150 dollars, were funded by the J. C. Hammond Ladies Aid Society through a minstrel show last winter.
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Joseph Hammond
John C. Hammond
Spaulding & Co
J. C. Hammond Ladies’ Aid Society
Geneseo
Hammond
Geneseo Public Library
John C. Hammond City Hospital
Hammond Foundation
State's attorney salaries updated by new county law
A new state law changes the pay of county state’s attorneys from fees to fixed salaries. Hen ry county’s next elected prosecutor will earn 3500 dollars annually, with higher scales for larger populations up to 100000, 5000. 250000, 6000. over 250000, 10000. The measure aims to align incentives with county service and place the prosecutor under county accountability.
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Henry
Stark County Old Settlers Reunion August 26 1911
The Udth annual reunion of the Stark County Old Settlers Association will be held in Toulon on August 26 1911. Attendees are invited to present and register at the Cabin. If your address changes, notify secretary B F Thompson or president Elmer H Buffum. Dinner will be served by the Christian church women.
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Udth
Stark County Old Settlers’ Association
Toulon
B F Thompson
Elmer H Buffum
Women of the Christian Church
End to Extravagance Delays 17-Year-Old Debut
A Philadelphia couple argue over Edith’s coming out party. The mother insists the debut must be impeccable, while the father, newly rich, agrees to one but calls it the first and last debut he will fund. The exchange highlights a clash of fortune and taste.
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Edith
Philadelphia Times
Illinois Horses Dominate Farm Economy in 1910 Census
The Illinois census figures show 1,405,406 horses and colts valued at 163,062,000, up 134 percent since 1910. Cattle reach 2,438,146 with dairy cows 1,049,044. fowls total 21,409,837 valued at 10,941,000. Bees at 487,000, mules 18,125,000, sheep 4,839,000, and swine 36,183,000 complete the agricultural snapshot reported by the state board of agriculture through the Sterling Ga zette.
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United States Census Bureau
Illinois
Illinois State Board of Agriculture
Ilinois
Sterling Gazette
Attack Like Tigers Blood Purifier Advertisement
In fighting to keep the blood pure the white corpuscles attack disease germs like tigers. When germs multiply the body weakens causing pimples sores and poor health. Electric Bitters purify blood regulate stomach and liver and expel poisons. Praised by C. T. Budahn of Tracy California. 50c at J. E. Wright's.
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C. T.budahn
Taft Gains Support Says Hoch for Kansas Republicans
E. W. Hoch, former Kansas governor and progressive, asserts Republicans in Kansas back Taft. He praises the president as gaining public esteem, turning deficits into surpluses, tackling trusts, promoting peace, and expanding efficiency in the post office and government. Hoch predicts renomination by acclamation and reelection.
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E. W. Hoch
Kansas
Taft
Roosevelt
Post Office Department
Geneseo Collegiate Institute Catalog Offer
Geneseo Ill Geneseo Collegiate Institute invites readers to request a 36 page illustrated catalog to aid in choosing a school.
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Geneseo Collegiate Institute
Geneseo, Ill
Fortitude and GDP Contrast Amid Ailing Teeth
An oblique note contrasts resilience with economic strain, noting strength of will while GDP appears to falter as dental pain highlights hidden costs and personal struggles within a broader economic mood.
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The
Geneses Republic
Kewanee Star-Courier
Chas. E. Sturtz
Sterling
Freg@ Titus
R. W. Wolever
C. F. Wolever
Chester Schwencker
Julia Beveridge
W. W. Cole
Thomas Tormey
Union Park
E. O. Rife
Grace Evangelical Church
Epenlng
Dandruff
Stamm’s Pharmacy
Opalina
Allspice
Jamaica
Geneseo Markets
OLD Settlers! Reunion
Horse King OF the
Neavns
EAVE
Omaha
Denver Express
Accor
Troy Tri-Cities
Kansas City
Des
Minneapolis and
St. Paul
Paul
Cambridge
Overland
Weimer Auto Co
Overland Cars
Bureau and
Henry Counties
Amy
Baby Dolin
Ja-Ja
Lou
U. S
W. L. Myers Company
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