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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
9
Davin M. Kirgpatrick states the value of ethical training and practical work for boys. He urges steady progress, noting disciplined effort will elevate the school to rank with the best in the state. He promises to later discuss the broader life impact of such training.
The Geneseo Republican discusses manual training at the public school with photos by Dr. Odstrom. It notes industrial education expanding to include Domestic Science next year and quotes Rev D M Kirkpatrick on the year’s work and practical value for students.
In Green River the community notes F E Edwards opened a new chicken market with poultry deliveries this week. Farmers Colby Berney and others report corn prospects and rising millet seed activity as rain delays planting. Local events include Children’s Day at Liberty and a Ladies Aid social funds for church rugs.
Community brief details visits by residents including Rev Gasser and Miss Martha Smith, school board hires Ellen Olson for fall term, a traveling salesman Frank Anderson in Rock Island, and gate safety concerns on Saint Peters marsh. Also reports trespassing warnings on Harrison estate, post office break-in at Scoffield with no loot found, and various social events and notices from Annawan and Sheffield.
The advertisement promotes Ralston Shoes priced at four dollars, claiming better value than typical four dollar shoes and rivaling five and six dollar models. It highlights foot fitting through molded inner soles that conform to foot contours for immediate comfort without breaking in.
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