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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
2
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The Denver Rio Grande Passenger Department and Rio Grande Western publish a booklet guiding summer trips. It covers destinations, clothing, camping gear, costs, and suppliers. Special excursion rates apply on the Rio Grande system from May 15 to October 15.
A sweeping exposition promises noble and fascinating entertainment with free shows and amusements. The largest street fair in the region features a trained animal show, Streets of India and Cairo, Electric Parlor, Palace of Illusions, a 90 foot dive, Gypsy Camp, Opium Joint, Hewitts Rolling Globe act, Snake Show, multiple bands, and 15 more attractions.
The diary recounts arrival in Salt Lake City from Colorado Springs via the Rio Grande Western line, with views of Temple Block and its corner stone set in 1852, the Angel Moroni statue, Assembly Hall, and Tabernacle. It notes the Tabernacle’s size and organ, local architecture, Brigham Young’s homes and school, and meets with Phatenese visitors and Geneseo Day celebrations before departure.
A historic ad touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure boosting appetite, kidneys, liver, nerves, and blood. The piece also notes a political clash in Illinois with Hopkins leading the Democratic state committee, criticized as partisan and corrupt, opposing Jeffersonian ideals.
A community column from Hoop Pole notes Mrs. Tobiss attended a Naperville funeral, visits by E G Mathis of Prophetstown and Geneseo guests Miss Jessie Luther, plus numerous Sunday visits. A two hundred strong barn party at Henry Kingle’s barn featured ice cream and laughter, while local health notes promote Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Local ads list J E Wright and F A Peterson as sellers.
Delays in mailing hinder stock shipments arranged by George Atwell. Visitors include Miss Mabel Anderson of Atkinson and Frank Cosner of Cambridge. Local gatherings noted with the Ladies Society and a family visit at Chas F Kalmner. Weather brings a sunless period with haying progress, storm damage to oats, and a medicine ad for Chamberlain's tablets.
An ad warns that many imitations flood the market while praising Painkiller Perry Davis as the genuine remedy. It touts the product as an unfailing cough and bronchitis treatment, urging customers to request the authentic bottle.
Pr Lowry pursues a new farming depart ure harvesting rye from forty acres. Men and teams work to stack the rye and prepare broom corn for the next crop. If broom corn succeeds it could greatly benefit local farmers per Woodhull Dispatch.
July notes from Briar Bluff report visits by Mrs. Maude Rughis and others, haying begun with hopes of a large crop, fishermen finding rivers high and muddy, corn largely laid by, and ongoing illness of C H Rugh with medical consultations from Drs. Sslo and Ludwig.
A summer cold cure named One Minute Cold Cure promises instant relief for congestion throat and lung troubles. The note mentions Leo Burroughs returning from Chicago and various social visits as the local community activity continues with trips and gatherings.
Advertisement urges readers not to experiment with cures and touts B Krause Headsche Capsules as curing any headache in half an hour. Claims include relief regardless of cause and lists price at 2 cents, with Lord J E Wright as the druggist.
A quoted scare about wild lettuce spreads across the country as farmers face a pest threat. The text questions whether the plant has invaded cultivated ground and if a second crop can be grown on the same soil while suggesting a harvest to prevent further spread.
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