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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
6
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a grain-based drink that does not stimulate, soothing nervous people and children while promising restful sleep. It urges trying Grain-O instead of coffee and notes grocers may stock it.
Otis Peck of Galesburg visited neighbors while Mrs Brownlee went to Aledo on business. William Richards of Moline spent the holiday with his aunt, Eien Richards. Peter McDermott of Galesburg helped with hay harvest. DeWitt Howal went to Bloomington as a Freemasons delegate. Joseph Brady of Toulon will teach at High Point next year. Postmaster Grimes tended pension inquiries and could not celebrate. The Ferris family spent the Fourth in Peoria. Grandson Robbie Moulton will summer with Robert Ferris. Russell Clough died suddenly and was buried from the Presbyterian church. Woodmen member. Herbert and Norman Tilden visited from Nebraska. Crops out west described as improving and everyone happy. Miro Starscat moved his art gallery behind the Racket building. No public display noted. Many older citizens watched gatherings and the boys were victorious over the Viedo team by a large margin.
An article mix reports on a claimed catarrh cure offering trials and sample tests through mail orders, while also detailing casualties and misreported deaths from recent battles. The item contrasts medical claims with wartime casualty notices and local reaction.
A historical listing of various transfers and securities in Kewanee and nearby towns. Includes warranty deeds, quit claims, trusts, and mortgage notices involving individuals such as Henry Franks, Gus Tiberg, Chas E Johnson, Andrew Andersen, and Wm Kelly, with parcels across Geneseo, Woodhull, and Cambridge areas plus mentions of Rose View and Camp Bridge.
A fragment reports on a cavalry survivor, aged 44, nicknamed Old Ned, captured by raiders after a battle and later ridden in parades. The account mentions a rider named BOF Crawford who guided him after capture, with lingering fame in local memory.
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