28 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
1
Geneseo area notes show frequent visits by residents to Cambridge and nearby towns. Families from Kewanee, Orion, Rock Island, Davenport, and Denver are mentioned visiting relatives, attending fairs and weddings, with several tied to Henry County and Osco. The piece notes a large Henry County Fair turnout, local building work, and a political call to vote for Charles E. Sturtz with local civic activity continuing.
Weekly report by W. H. Laidley & Co. shows Chicago hogs and cattle volumes with price ranges and direction across dates Aug 21 to Aug 30. Hogs ranged from 4.60 to 6.15, cattle mostly steady to lower, and sheep generally steady to weaker across the period.
The William Bent ley farm of about 240 acres north of Green river in Atkinson township and the late William Bentley dwelling on North State street Geneseo are set for public sale on August 31 1808. Farm land at the farm at 2 4 30 oclock p m and the dwelling at the First National Bank of Geneseo front door at 10 o clock a m. Executor McArture signs the notice.
Early arrivals promote prettiest patterns and gin Outing Flannel with a broad selection including Shaker Canton and linen flannels. Customers told prices are right and arrival offers entice shoppers to view the new stock.
A Geneseo retailer notes a great variety of prints including blue black and white greys and calicoes with 10 12 and 1 2 cent full yard tiles. The fall line features Printzess skirts and exclusive dress goods like Panne Zibeline Bourette and Nub Zibeline plus new white goods and fleece cotton fabrics for waists sacques and wrappers.
Advertises new wrist bags that fasten to belts with a round disc on the chain. Describes them as the best yet and a clever Japanese invention. Notes real leather options from 60 cents upward.
Readers see a note on weekly fashion updates detailing new fall desi fabrics and shirt waists. The piece highlights fresh stock lines and styling cues for the season with emphasis on textile choices and apparel.
New fall fashion trimmings arrive at our store with last word in style. Shop the latest dress trims and accessories now on sale for a fresh autumn look.
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