21 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
1
Fragmentary text notes Mentha and the Geneseo Post Office and mail lines of the Second Class. Details are unreadable. no clear event or date emerges.
A long list of visits, travels, and social calls among Cambridge residents and neighboring towns including Osco Kewanee Galva and Peoria. Notable mentions include school events Band Day visits Bank convention attendance and alumni activities along with remarks on local school enrollment and tardiness.
The piece argues a Geneseo boom risks neglecting essentials while boosters push big schemes. It cites Gene 360’s cigar factory expansion as an example and estimates Springfield’s 17,000 cigarmakers could consume 68,000 cigars daily if local production rose, implying large employment gains.
Readable lines note discounts on seasonal lacings and patins with price range from 3 cents to 256 yards. Hare offers a chance to secure bargains on popular summer floor coverings with all items available at discount.
Reading shows a local offer for white linen parasols and children’s parasdas at special prices of 25 and 50 cents. The ad emphasizes direct purchase from manufacturers and value for families.
Women can buy white lawn skirts and linen styles at reduced spring prices. The store emphasizes cool summer wear and value, noting reductions on skirts and wraps, plus large selections of corset covers gowns and drawers at old prices.
Misses white washable hats attract attention in the front show case. Misses straw hats priced 25c and 50c. American Lady stylish low summer shoes in several leathers priced up to 2.00. Misses and women’s oxford options $1.50 to 2.00. plus children T shoes. We invite demonstrations of our footwear superiority.
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