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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
7
After harvest season many farm families suffer health issues from biliousness, rheumatism, dyspepsia, and fatigue. Paine's Celery Compound is promoted as a remedy that tones the stomach, purifies the blood, feeds nerves, and restores vigor to withstand winter. The ad targets farmers, spouses, and children facing autumn ills.
A collage of Joslin area items from social visits to farm life. Frank Payne visits Rock Island. Mr and Mrs E David in Port Byron. J H Leasure trips to Cordova and Chicago. Millie Matthews and Lina Lees visit relatives. several local family mov es and gatherings. a ball at M W A hall. a funeral for William Henry Whiteside. party at Frank Crompton’s. church meetings at Rose Hill. farm work and wood prep noted. ad for Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Colona Protective Association annual meeting with officers named and rules adopted.
A testimonial from B. Taylor of Chriesman Texas reports a weak stomach left him unable to eat and losing weight. After trying Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, four bottles restored his strength and health. J. E. Wright also attests to the product’s benefits.
Two Cambridge bank robbers are identified as Tom Dunn and Opal Dunn. They robbed the Emden bank in Tazewell county three years earlier, securing bonds that Dunn’s associate Edward Steger attempted to negotiate, leading to his capture. Disputed evidence left Steger/Edward Steger convicted only of carrying concealed weapons.
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as essential for minor wounds to prevent death from burns, sores, ulcers, and piles. It promises swift protection and markets at 2 cents per jar at J. B. Wrights drug store.
Senator McCabe of Rock Island moves a general bill to authorize an exhaustive geologic survey of Illinois. The plan calls for topographic mapping and a statewide resource account focusing on coal oil gas clays cement building stone iron lead zinc and other ores. The state geologist would lead the work with a $10000 cost cap and final reports include maps and county classifications.
Obscure ad copy notes an “agresvous wail” of times and unbearable pain from taxed organs. It claims Dr Kings New Life Pills provide relief through gentle but thorough action. A 25 cent trial and a guarantee by J EO Wright are advertised.
A group led by Eric Rebekahs traveled to Geneseo last Friday to attend lodge and discuss Lone work. Wm Wenton directed ribbons for the untamed steeds and ensured the feminine load arrived safely. Guests stayed with Mr and Mrs Hubert Wood until lodge opened and a midnight supper was served. The party included Mesdames Ariel Howell, Marv K. Hannon, Anna Baxter, Emma Besse, Lucetta Bennett, Ulisses Lillian Moody, Carrie Wright, Alma Graodail, Mr Wo Genton. Also notes a vaccination advisory from Dr Caldwell and a brief obituary for Mr PoW Weos, Mendota war veteran and craftsman, who died February 6 of stomach cancer. He was known as the Mendota Carpenter and a speaker on finances and labor.
Bishop Spalding issues a diocesan circular announcing Lent begins February 25 and ends April 12 with Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. All Lent weekdays are fast days of obligation though many may be excused. abstinence from meat remains. Papal dispensation allows flesh meat on Sundays and certain Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. exemptions permit limited meat intake year round. Holy Communion is required from the first Lent Sunday to Trinity Sunday, with pastors arranging local confessors. throughout the diocese devotions are planned on Wednesdays and Fridays with rosary sermons benediction and the way of the cross.
Advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures rheumatism and catarrh by purifying blood. Promotes joint and mucous membrane health, aids digestion, and claims thirty years of testing. Offers $1 large bottle and free sample by mail from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta Ga. Describes troubles and free medical advice in sealed letter.
Warren F Shacklee, district No 22 teacher, faced charges of brutal abuse of B A Hier's son in November. The case before Police Magistrate J P Chasier at Bishop Hill featured Prosecution by Jonas W Olson and Defense by Judget M Turner. After a crowded trial and lengthy testimony, the jury acquitted the defendant amid intense public interest.
In winter I was so lame in joints all over my body I could hardly hobble. After using Chamberlains Pain Balm from the first application I began to recover and have worked steadily all year. Wheeler Northwood NY. Sold by J E
A farmer near town compared grocery quotes from a Chicago mail order house and a local Morrison merchant. The Chicago bidder included a dollar’s worth of sugar at one cent as a lure, yet Morrison’s total beat Chicago by twenty three cents. Morrison Sentinet notes Chicago prices were inflated to offset the sugar offer.
An aging traveler with a fish emblem promotes Scott's Emulsion as a healthful cod liver oil tonic. The copy claims benefits for consumptives, weak children, and the infirm, touting the product as a nourishing food and strength booster for all ages.
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as the sole pure witch hazel preparation curing cuts burns eczema and other skin afflictions. It asserts rivals are counterfeit and urges trust in J. E. Wright’s product.
A bold promotional notice invites farmers to subscribe to four papers for one year at 22.00. It highlights The Iowa Homestead The Poultry Farmer and The Special Farmers Institute Editions as top agricultural and livestock publications, plus local news from the host paper. The offer is limited time and samples can be viewed at the office.
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