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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
13
A Geneseo discussion outlines the commission form of city government, its bond limits, and the vote required for issuance. The Business Men's association funds campaign expenses, while some residents remain skeptical about changing from the charter system to the commission plan.
A public meeting in Annawan discusses a shift to a commission form of government and upcoming lectures led by James Andrews and local officials. The Annawan Alba Farmers Institute plans a two day session at Town Hall with premiums, prizes, and a focus on agricultural education. Roy Claussen, a three year old, is injured but recovering after falling into boiling lard during home rendering. Geneseo hosts first year agriculture certificates and plans a new G D Sutton Co branch to breed seed corn, with L K Blisberry leading operations and extensive farm partnerships.
Cleveland W Jacobson hosted visitors from Moline and Geneseo while Tres Jax de Kemmis of Portwas sold fruit trees nearby. The O E S held a February meeting and several local families visited homes across Davenport Rock Island Osco and Green River with town residents. The ice harvest ended with one river fall by Clint Kohlmorgan and multiple families spent Sunday at local homes.
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