City Plans January election on charter abandon and bonds
Geneseo Illinois citizens hear debate on abandoning the old charter and adopting a commission form. The council schedules a January 30 1911 special election to decide state law alignment and bond issues for public improvements. Local meetings feature leaders urging full discussion as readers await guidance amid Roosevelt La Follette primary coverage.
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Waloeneston
Geneses
Mess Mens Asschat
Fudge
Christmas notes and local happenings in Colona area
Colona residents share Christmas visits with family in Fort Pierre Peoria and Chicago while others attend holiday events and sales. A fire damaged a home on Wednesday and a desk contest score shows top contestants. cork floor slabs are being experimented with in local building projects.
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Ela Pobanz
Aforristown
Dan _ Fennesey
Rob
Milem
John Shuh
Stormeister
Clyde Fowler
Grandpa Fowler
Bud Allen
Chicago
Charlie Deem
Henry Schocker
Fort Pierre
Sherrills Siuré
J Hincard
Otiork
Rom Asbert
Hazel Block
Maggie Comics
Nellie
Har
O E_S. Chapter
Alta Seble
Annn Porter
June Reese
Alice Mizer
Phenomenal Doctor Draws Crowds At Local Hotel
A fragmented note highlights a doctor whose skill draws many patients to the Gertrsee Hotel. The text mentions crowds, appointments, and mentions a city area with references to streets and cars amid garbled phrases.
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Gertrsee Hote
Blind riders in Glasgow get free bus rides with brass tokens
Glasgow councils distribute brass tokens to aid the blind with free streetcar rides. A token is exchanged for an ordinary ticket when presented by a blind rider, enabling free travel on urban transit.
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Cara
Glasgow
Scotland
Mounds Over Graves Mark Rank in Chinese Burial Custom
The piece describes theta inno market for American made metal monuments in China used to mark graves. Coffins lie about a foot below ground with a mound raised above, its size reflecting the family rank and sentiment toward the departed.
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China
Beauty Hint for Men Shaves with Snow White Lather
Beauty secret for men uses soap and water to create a thick white lather. Apply freely to afflicted portions of the face and scrape clean with a sharp razor for a smooth shave.
Special Election Notice for Geneseo Incorporation and Ward Plans
A special election will be held in Geneseo Illinois on January 4 1912 to decide whether Geneseo should incorporate under Illinois law and adopt a plan of minority representation for the City Council. Polls open 7 am to 5 pm at Ward 1 City Hall Ward 2 Weldenhoeft’s Ward 3 North Side Hose Ward 4 Wigwam. Mayor John H O Brien.
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la Folletté
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Taft
Oyster Bay
Tynbere
Walter Pop
la Fellette
Washington
Patie FaNee
Rome
Oseshew
Fedberteres Ciarm
Bryotatute
Heuser
Gennese
Geneseo
Illinois
Cty Hall
Ait
Weldenhoeft
Hose
John H O'’Brya
Gene see Markets Clean Papier Mache Method
Fragmented note describes making papier mache by mashing with clean cold water or sponge, damp cloth, then coating with dry flour and finishing with a woolen chamois. Mentions handling and rubbing to finish the surface.
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Geneseo Hotel
Geneseo, Illinois
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Geneseo Markets
Weimer Operatouse
Eee Pee Arin Gegen Sage Arere
Billy Schoch
Lyman Howe
Colona’s
C. J. Glenn
Co. J. Glenn Coalona, Ilinois
JE. Wright
Henry County
Wright
St. Geneseo
Havlin
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