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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
14
A mosaic of quips and vignettes from the Atchison Globe Light column. The snatches critique manners gossip and humor about marriage money aging and social foibles with neutral wry tone highlighting human foibles across a small town.
A garbled historic notice compiles product claims for DeWitts Little Early Risers laxatives and includes community names such as Watertown Geneseo and Colona. The text also mentions visitors from Iowa and Washington and a Rock Island railroad crew of about one hundred men sent to raise the new canal passage under by last week.
A partial, garbled entry describes purchases and exchanges involving VEEN and Fe Ge with scattered terms. Reads like a late page fragment with few readable names and no clear event or date.
A University of Illinois agricultural experiment shows alfalfa can be grown profitably in Illinois. Bacteria on roots fix atmospheric nitrogen, boosting growth. inoculating soil with effective bacteria proved key, though later years faced plant disease and rotting issues reducing profits on five acres planted previously.
The Woodmen directors decided to skip September assessments. As of August 9 the benefit fund held $1, a surplus to cover August claims and pending liabilities. The fund expects about $700 to carry into September, aided by unusually light death losses over the past seven months.
The Illinois League of Republican clubs holds its biennial convention in Peoria on September 24 to open Illinois campaign activities for 1902. Morning session covers officer elections and delegates. afternoon features remarks by State Committee leaders. night includes Lecy Elibua Root addressing pending issues. Railroads offer round trips Sept 23 24 25.
Periodical note warns antipyrine use harms the heart and kidneys. Krauses Headache Capsules contain no antipyrine or dangerous ingredients and promise quick relief with a clear head. Sold by Joe Wright.
A Nagilia Gadette reader argues for mules in Cass County noting more mules found by the assessor this year. Benefits cited include steadier speed and fewer illnesses, greater endurance, easier training, and safer team handling in rough weather.
Miss Dool and Miss Dunlap faced charges after Miss Moss Doot died Aug 7 from suspected strychnine in candy. Dr J H Patten testified poison was in candy and stomach. defense argued no motive and insufficient case. Prosecutors planned to pursue at grand jury. a second threatened arrest for perjury loomed as Miss Miller denied giving evidence.
Frank J. Baker of Colorado Springs praises Krause's Headache Capsules as the only remedy that relieved his sick headaches and helped many of his friends. Price 20. Sold by J. Wright.
W T Wallace of Abingdon argues militia was used against labor and in favor of labor in the Pansylvania coal strike. The Galva News responds that militia quell riots beyond civil authorities, with debate over oppression, just causes, and whether strikers may use force to win.
A Sioux City reader describes an 11 year old boy poisoned by a weed during a picnic. The salve healed his eyes and skin after the first application and a few days later he was well. The notice urgesBeware of counterfeits and promotes PeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
The Henry County Medical Society, inactive for eight years, planned revival at a Cambridge county meeting with broad county representation. A committee was formed to prepare a program for the first regular meeting, to be held in Cambridge on October 7, with travel plans noted for northern towns lacking rail access.
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers skin pimples rheumatism and cataracts claiming it heals deep seated cases and improves health. It promises free samples and medical advice with orders from Atlanta Georgia and druggists selling the product.
Leon Mr snd Mrs Wm Peckhan visited Myron Robisons San day night and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Willis Stobineon and Eugene came from Chicago Monday for two weeks visit with Mrs Hobson's parents Mr and Mrs H Bogart. Miss Wincie Shaul who had spent the summer at the home of heron L H Burroughs returned to Iowa Wednesday. The young people gave her a farewell party Monday evening.
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