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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
3
A nostalgic page fragment promotes Dr-iking's New Life purifiers 25 cents at Wright’s drug store. The ad touts painless cleansing and relief from biliousness, aiming to convey health benefits and a pleasant memory of using the product.
The Rev J W Bawards led the Rock Island district as president at the Epworth League gathering in Aledo with about 100 delegates. Earl Freeland was elected district secretary, next meeting set for Neponset. Officers include President Rev J Woodwards and secretary W Earl Freeland. executive committee members include Rev G P Sued asker and Rev W D Benjamin.
The ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weak women, restoring strength, nerves, bright eyes, and smooth skin. It claims the tonic improves health and beauty with a sprightliness of step, and offers a 50 cent guarantee through J E Wright, the local druggist.
Joslin notes report the organization of the A W C T U with local officers led by Mrs Kerk and Miss Clara Dunbar as treasurer. Socials, preaching, visitors, and a Ladies Aid meeting are described along with names and places like Abingdon Dixon Cordova and Galesburg. An ad for Kennedy laxative syrup and Dr Shoop pain tablets concludes the sos.
Perkins prices shoes before buying and a Sharon church dedication is set for July 7. Visitors include Wm Rollo from Marseilles and Michal Carney visiting New York. Wyatt Lamphere from Prophetstown also in town. Gladys Bangs of Menlo Iowa visits relatives. Port Bryan reports healing claim with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve by Amos F King.
An ad for Kodol digestive aid proclaims it nourishes the stomach and digests what you eat. A Burlington Hawkeye note discusses a recurring seven year corn crop pattern with frost and dry weather cited as causes and mentions historical yields. Also advertised is DaWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve.
George Shaw Cook explains to the Chicago Records Herald that earlier remarks about Christian Scientists and suicide were misleading. He cites a death by own action of a church member, acknowledges past ignorance, and stresses Christian Science teachings on mortal illness and sin.
Local signatories announce they will prosecute violators and demand hunting stop on Sundays in Geneseo. They prohibit hunters on their farms and farms under their control on any day and will enforce no trespassing policies. Signers include J M Cosrzllo Jof&is Seastas Exuwnest D Revts Hengr and others.
The article notes that ancient Danes valued ravens as good omens and suggests they used the bird to detect land before navigation. It cites King Alfred's belief that a five crow signal could signal victory or doom and hints the raven served as a maritime indicator before the compass. It also mentions toads as valuable garden allies, valued at around $20 per season.
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