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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
3
Attorney General Stead issued guidelines detailing filing deadlines petition requirements and number of signatures for 1912 primaries. The calendar covers city village and state races with party status rules and local versus national primary participation.
Local items report visiting relatives in town births and engagements, juror service, travel from Davenport to nearby towns, school plans and store hours. The obituary recalls Eric Bengston born 1824 Sweden who died 1911 after long Bishop Hill residence and church service. Funeral held at M. E. church conducted by Rev A G Peterson.
The document states that for senatorial committeeman at least 10 qualified primary electors of the party of the district and county of the candidate’s residence are required. For other offices, at least 10 qualified primary electors of the party of the district or division are needed for nomination.
An old newspaper notice promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. A wealthy patient’s failing stomach is cited as a caution, claiming three sizes 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar. The Rexall Store sells the remedy at J. B. Wright Drug Store.
An advertisement extols Vinci cod liver tonic as a powerful builder for delicate children, claiming it restores health after others fail. It features a money back offer and endorsements from Mrs. C. W. Stump of Canton, Ohio, and Dante M. Stamm, Geneseo druggist. Also includes a corrected railroad timetable with east and westbound passenger trains and local stops.
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