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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1903
Page
4
The article notes momentum in the Genesen Republic for nominating all public office candidates via primaries. It cites a draft bill, public sentiment driving adoption, and mentions further legislative action expected. It also reports on county finances, sheriff settlements, and a sick county clerk’s illness improving.
A rough notes fragment describes Henry County stock activity with cattle feeding details. It mentions a Thursday market day with boars and hogs, notes on head counts, speeds, and results, plus references to suppliers and dealers.
Atkinson news notes new residents and moves, shop leases, ongoing sales and discounts at Lager Co. stores, social events at Congregational church, a debate result, and local baptisms, marriages, and school updates. Includes fireside orders, theater plans, and neighborhood sports scores.
Deposits made on or before the third of the month will earn four percent interest from the first interest credit semi annually at Union Savings Bank located at the southeast corner of Brady and Third streets in Davett Iowa. Schnabele Clothing Co announces increased stock and reduced prices as the season pivots.
Community notices include visits by Mrs Vandersnickt of Cornwall to her daughter Mrs Julius Vandeveer, Ed Raser visiting Freeman Evans family, and Rev A C Huffman preaching at Ebenezer church. Revival at Kempster schoolhouse. J Ogden moves to Geneseo suburbs. Ed Farber vacates Ogden property. Merriman family wintering in Hot Springs and planning return to California. grapho phone entertainment and box social at Pink Prairie District 171 with proceeds for school supports. admission not charged.
Local notes from Geneseo Collegiate Institute report student birthdays and class rosters at the Munson Center School. a surprise party planned for FJ Stadiev. dances, basketball games vs Rock Island High School and Augsutana. guest speakers including Mrs Coleman and Rev Mil lard. a long feature on iconoclasm and historical figures with references to Henry VII Richard III Webster Jefferson and others. illness in the Loughlin family and a typhoid fever note.
Joel Denant of Inwood Iowa credits a cough medicine bought from Rob Steere of Goodwin with saving his baby’s life. He rushed home and gave doses every ten minutes, clearing thick phlegm from the child’s throat and reviving the struggling infant. Sold locally by J El Wright and A Peterson.
The undersigned will sell on his premises ten miles north of Geneseo and two miles south of Spring Hill in Lorraine township at Waom Friday January 30 1903. Fourteen horses and mules cattle hogs and various farm implements plus hay seed oats and grain. Sealed bids accepted until 5 PM sale day. Auctioneers Geo DeVinney and W H Flier. Owner to receive bids. right to reject any bid. Also pre inventory sale at P S Schnable Clothing Co. store promoting bargains in clothing and gents furnishings.
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