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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
6
A medical note asserts children can be overcome by Scott's Emulsion with hypophosphites of lime and soda. It claims cod liver oil is the most digestible oil, presented as a scientific fact supporting pediatric recovery efforts.
Galva and surrounding areas report business openings and closures, community notices, and local incidents. Mr James Moor of Galva participates in Congregational church dedicationas Galva prepares for two new enterprises with Mrs A T Bergland set to open a millinery store. Also mentioned are health ads for One Minute Cure and a fatal accident in nearby areas with updates on residents.
An extract recounts a dramatic escape of a runaway enslaved person at the old county courthouse built by Alvah Whitmarsh in 1845. A Kentucky owner pursued the fugitive. Oliver Janes cut the rope binding him, crowds disputed the captors, and the man was whisked away to safety near Jovejoys residence. A fugitive’s horse and buggy escape followed, aided by a vigilant crowd and a barn concealment.
South side residents clash with plans to survey Prospect street for a possible railroad route. Johnson leads the probing survey, citing orders from the St Louis office as officials weigh depot placement near Main and Prospect streets amid objections from homeowners.
Historic Orion tale recounts Steve McCarty a settler and roamer who built a tavern, faced a women led saloon raid, and a legal fight over property. He clashed with Mrs Blackfan and others, fled to Iowa, and vanished after escaping Cambridge jail twice.
A proponent argues that no price difference exists for the public so profits rise in aggregate. Another asks how to persuade consumers which make is best, noting Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy dominates due to reliability and repeat use. For sale by Wright, Marwie & Peterson, Neville’s. Rob had a close call after being kicked by a team, but recovered consciousness and regained mobility.
The article discusses the Illinois and Michigan canal’s freight capacity and argues the Hennepin canal is a separate link not a direct continuation. It notes costs of about seven million dollars, government funding, and expected completion within two years, with locks widened to admit four barges simultaneously.
A Lexington resident testifies a six month Yellow Jaundice illness was cured after two bottles of Electric Bitters. The letter praises the treatment by Dr Bell and local druggist J E Wright, recommending the remedy to others with the same affliction.
Contracts awarded to John Berkery of New York City and F W Kinzer & Sons of Chicago for eight miles of the Hennepin feeder. Mile nine to eleven go to the first firm. miles twelve to sixteen to the Kinzer firm. Totals for each mile range from six thousand to twenty-one thousand dollars. Overall digging cost for this part is about 124 thousand dollars. Specifications for the last thirteen miles to be prepared and bids called soon. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a cure for sores and wounds.
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