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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1897
Page
2
A damaged text fragment references State Street two doors north of Farmers National Bank and notes a public notice in a historic context. The readable portion mentions a street location and nearby bank, suggesting a local administrative or civic notice.
Fragmentary timetable items show daily and express services with notes about Mondays Sundays and specific times like 6 54 and 8 55 am and 9 29 pm. Mentions Milan Express and accommodation class with Sunday exceptions and general daily passenger service.
The article traces Dutch maritime power from the sixteenth century, their push against Spanish wealth, and the founding of New Netherland. It covers the fur trade empire, settler drives, land grants, governance under Kieft and Stuyvesant, and English seizure, with references to Sweden and Swedish and Dutch frontier conflicts along the Delaware and Hudson rivers.
The text discusses a pudding test as a perfect cure leaving lungs healthy and resistant to weather changes. It mentions railroad earnings records, lifting profits, and a rising ice rate. It notes a commercial claim for One Minute Cough Cure and laments Illinois advancing in primary election regulation by law.
W A Christison, a South Moline grocer at 69, left for the east to join the Cuban army and aid independence. He previously served in the Mexican War and Walker expedition, helped sack Cardenas, escaped a Spanish man o war, and survived multiple close escapes without capture. He later participated in Walker’s Nicaraguan venture and remains in good health.
Brooklyn residents praise Elys Cream Balm for quick relief from a stubborn cold. The testimonial notes rapid improvement within less than two days and mentions availability through druggists and mail orders. The letter is signed from Hart Street and Warren Street in New York.
The piece critiques Democratic members of Congress days before adjournment for Christmas outlining their stance on federal finances and free silver. It argues the party aims to sidetrack silver miners and revive old free coinage theories, signaling a political maneuver ahead of the fall elections. Also notes a patient testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure.
The Mississippi Valley Spiritualists plan a college building on their Clinton camp grounds to the city’s western area, with spring start and cost in the thousands. About 40,000 dollars has already been raised by supporters as the group expands its summer work and headquarters in Clinton. Congressman Foss presses to upgrade Stockholm consulate status to general to serve Chicago Swedes, while the Post Office reports November receipts at fifty large offices totaling 3,527,000 dollars, up 120 percent from 1898.
The article warns that once Germany and Britain seize portions of China, they will target Hawaii if the U S Senate does not ratify the annexation treaty.
The article reviews sugar beet samples showing sugar content above 12 percent, noting soil quality has limited effect unless yields are profitable. It details northern state samples, Grand Island standards, and plans to extend trials next year with farmer associations and university instruction. It also mentions lectures by a Grand Island chemist in Champaign to aid disseminating beet culture methods.
In Pontiac hundreds have bought candy cathartic plates from strangers at one cent each, advertised as cure tablets. The sales pitch promised monthly payment plans and claimed nationwide availability, but authorities warn buyers that the product is ineffective and the scheme targets local residents.
Personally conducted trips depart from Chicago each Wednesday via Burlington routes to Denver and California. Tourists ride in Pullman cars with full comforts, guided by seasoned agents. A Grady is Excur sion Manager at C B and Q RR, Chicago.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best calve for cats and a remedy for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with money back if not satisfied, at 25 cents a box, sold by J E Wright and Merwin Peterson.
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