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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
14
An 19th century advert asks readers to report cures or lack thereof for indigestion dyspepsia liver troubles after using Green's August Flower. It claims wide sale in civilized countries and offers free books and inexpensive bottles. Clouse & Stamm's is listed as the seller.
A December roundup records residents visiting nearby cities, illness updates, new jobs, and upcoming events. Shipped hogs to Chicago, a two seated survey acquired, and several visits to Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, and Wisconsin mentioned. A Christmas shooting match at Joslin and R N A lodge meeting with officer elections are noted.
Amherst Virginia man W C Williamson reports over a year of lumbago pain ended by Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He praises the product after other remedies failed. Sold by J E Wright and F A Peterson.
Notice forbids trespassing on premises and lands under control and warns of prosecution. Signatories include S. W. Saarer F. A. Ssopnerass Wa. Kiessrr Joux S. Collins Geo FPrsr ABRAnaMson Baus E SpraGre ANGELL Jas. Yorse Henne Jounxs en.
The Farmers' institute at Galva concluded Friday with strong turnout amid favorable weather and a lull in corn shelling. Henry Walace of Des Moines spoke on The Corn Crop and addressed Farmers' Sons and Daughters, while Mrs Barlow of Bloomington sent a read paper. Officers elected included President J Willis Morgan and Secretary H A Calhoun. A large crowd attended the draft horse display, with Galva talent providing music and literary features.
Mrs N A Webster of Winnie Virginia reports Dr Kings New Life Pills wholly cured her two year struggle with sick headaches. The remedy also eases constipation and biliousness. Available for 25 cents at J E Wrights drug store.
The Prairie Farmer appeals to Illinois farmers with a yearly subscription of $1 including The Prairie Farmer Home Magazine. Special club rates cut costs and add free premiums from The American Swineherd and American Poultry Journal. Send orders to The Prairie Farmer 1 Adams Street Chicago.
The article traces Japan's wrestling as a historic national symbol from early imperial times to modern changes. It notes legendary figures such as Nomine Sukune and Kebaya, the deification of Sukine, and describes wrestlers as cultural landmarks, famed for size and presence, amid Western influence.
An advertisement touts Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and related stomach troubles. A testimonial from Cove, Wisconsin, endorses the product as agreeable and meritorious. Lakeside Medical Co of Chicago provides samples and pricing at 25 cents, with J. E. Wright selling.
Over 50 000 Illinois farmers endorse The Prairie Farmer as best suited to state farming. Publishers offer weekly The Prairie Farmer and monthly Prairie Farmer Home Magazine supplement to club members of two or more for 65 cents a year plus a premium for the one who recruits the club. Send orders to Prairie Farmer 160 Adams St Chicago.
Victor Peterson suffered severe injuries Monday at Atlas Coal Company mines north of Galva while wedging a coal fall. A clay seam caused the collapse, pinning him between coal and a tram, injuring leg and foot. He was returned home and treated by Dr Headland.
An early 20th century advertisement touts New Century Comfort Mts as a daily remedy for burns scalds cuts bruises eruptions salt rheum boils warts and other skin ailments. It claims rapid relief and lists Wright's drug store as the point of purchase.
Drain family and visitors named Asa Robinson Harry Terry Burroughs and FEidth Jenkies from Prophetstown and nearby towns are listed as home for the holidays. Rev Hamrick preached in New Bedford, Charles Stewart traveled to Clinton and back with a sick mother. An old fashioned chicken pie supper at the old church on New Years night seeks to raise funds for a new rent with a free program and twenty five cent supper.
The article surveys prehistoric America noting dog domestication, myths of evil spirits, and varied cultural traits. It cites Mexican hieroglyphs, Peruvian memory cards, Gulf coast beer, pulque in Mexico, and Micmac writing systems. It mentions Monk's Mound at Cahokia as artificial, and notes French ascendancy over Indians without major war and failed reforms.
Simon Kennedy on sick list. Mrs. John Mandle visited Mrs. F. P. Austin. August-Carl of Minnesota visiting relatives. Ebenezer church furnace installed. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ward spent Christmas at George Martin’s Prophetstown. Edavary and Julia Girken of Barns visiting J. W. Ward. John Cooper of Minnesota visiting relatives. J. C. Brady returned to Burns. Fowler boys spent Monday with J. W. Ward guests Edward Gerkin’s phonograph and lantern.
A caller describes very small air cells in the lungs, some 1 150 inch in diameter, becoming clogged with mucus during three colds. It claims Ailen's Lung Balsam clears the passages of matter and reduces bronchial inflammation.
The article notes Arctic women wear dresses valued around 700 dollars and furs worth up to 10,000, with sealskin garments and silver fox hoods. It highlights Princess Sada’s 1,200,000 wedding wardrobe and a Paris embassy reception dress with a diamond embroidered train costing about 500 dollars.
Old fashioned remedy for consumption promotes salt pork and fat feeding. Modern Scott's Emulsion claims to nourish the weak with refined fats cod liver oil and hypophosphites. Free sample offer via request to Scott & 409 Pearl St New York.
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