Worry, schools, and paving plans in Geneseo region
A prolific 1911 Geneseo Republic brief mixes reflections on worry over global events with local policy notes. It reports possible municipal action by Anderson and Mole to require deposits for street repairs, ensuring better paving after underground work. It also notes a Census Bureau stat on farm land value growth and a summary of foreign trade totals for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson of
Mole
Council of
Moline
Geneseo
Deneen Merriam Progressives Clash Over Republican Unity
A Springfield meeting of Republican factions fails to agree on candidates, focusing on party principles. Senator Landee of Rock Island reports progress toward a unified platform while Merriam Progressive leaders push for distinct candidate discussions and broader party cohesion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Landes
Merriam
Lang Dee
Legislative Committee
Senate Passes Reciprocity Bill With Narrow Margin
The Senate approved the Canadian reciprocity bill 53 to 27 after 16 amendments failed. Support came from 82 Democrats and 21 Republicans, with 3 Democrats and 24 Republicans voting against. The vote closed a long partisan fight spanning two sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
McCumber
Reciprocity Triumph under Taft as Canada Pact Passes
The Canadian reciprocity measure, supported by President Taft, passes Congress with broad majorities amid mixed Republican resistance. The President’s vision aims at long term economic expansion, facing local fears and border concerns while signaling political unity and national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Congress
Canada
Taft
Senate
the Tribune
LO MT Fee
Ciriolic
Timiiterishrtiani
Co operation urged in Illinois and Connecticut churches
The article discusses forming a state federation of Illinois denominations allied with the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America and appointing eight delegates to a constitutional convention. It notes Connecticut's Congregational committee on church unity endorsing cooperation, reducing rivalries, and merging churches where appropriate. It argues competition harms mission work and urges English speaking orthodox churches to unite for efficiency and Christ’s reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
At_Rutnam
Conn
Congregational Committee-On-Church-Unity
Ber
Illinois
Wmisson
McCollum
Safford
Geneseo
Church of Christ
Jesson Woll
Farm institute visit highlights Illinois alfalfa and dairy work
President J P Lingenfelter of Fulton County farmers' institute toured the State University Experiment Farm in Champaign during the midsummer farmers institute. He noted drought since April 27 with cracked ground yet praised alfalfa pasture trials, 13 two year old heifers on 10 acres, hardpan relief efforts, silo use for winter feeding, and milk production economics showing $89 per acre gross and $61 net profit.
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State Farmers Institute
Champaign
J P Lingenfelter
Fulton County Farmers’ Institute
Perere Department
The
State University
Lingenfelter
Chicago
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Geneseo Republic
J. Bee
Chas. Lieberknecht, Publiauers
Douglas Malloch
Mexico
Nome
Berlin
Rome
Supreme Court
Germany
Banana
Census Bureaus
Deneen and
MERRIAM _ PROGRESSIVES
Kewanee
R G Jones
Louis Brandt
Haois
Joan
Canton Register
J. N. McBroom
East Exchange St
McBroom
East Exchange
LN. McBroom
Geneseo, Illinois
UNIS
ILE
LROAD
ARS
Automobile
Austin
Ty-Bell
Sisters
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