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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
2
George Barrows writes from New York Tribun e about Roosevelt praising captains of the fleet in a naval battle era. The piece honors swift combat and coordinated ship actions at sea with emphasis on bravery and leadership.
An 19th century ad claims deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian tube or catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with a reward for catarrh deafness cases uncurable by the remedy.
Secretary invites Swedish American Republicans of Henry County to the annual convention in Bloomington on March 10 1902 at the Coliseum with a banquet at Coopers Hall. Notables include Governor Richard Yates Senator William Mason Congressman A J Hopkins ex comptroller Charles Dawes and others. tickets are $3 50 and travel incentives offered for reduced rates.
The article warns that colds and la grippe may lead to pneumonia, but claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents this danger. It asserts many users avoided pneumonia and that the remedy cures a cold or la grippe faster than other treatments, noting it is pleasant and safe to take.
Dr Gustaf Andreen, president of Augustana College, paid tribute to Swedish Americans in Rockford. He described Swedes as a distinct American class clinging to old customs while embracing American life and politics, urging younger generations to prepare for future leadership and education in the United States.
A family asks what to serve for dessert and suggests Jell O as a fast option. The ad notes two minute preparation with hot water and fat, listing flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry and available at grocers.
Editor notes a table showing township representation for the coming counts convention. Readers are advised to cut out the table for reference. the article signals several changes in township representation from prior arrangements.
Lamont and family moved near Geneseo. Honck left Hoop Pole for Quaker Averell farm with Hovitch buying last fall. Talcott to public sale March 5 and plans Prophetstown move. Drehmer returns from a Texas Missouri Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma trip. Sam enjoys southern climates but prefers Illinois. Buggy accident injures Hate and Walring socializing near Spring Hill. Waite sprains wrist. further travel disrupted by injury.
President Roosevelt has been invited to Johnson City Tennessee this spring to take part in the formal laying of the corner stone of a new building. The notice describes the ceremonial plan and location for the event.
Secretary Hay urges Americans to discard distrust and embrace forward action. He warns that clinging to past conservatism stifles growth in Puerto Rico Cuba and the Philippines and calls for living faith in the nation and its leadership. He praises leaders with clear vision who trust themselves and their country.
Harry Hanchett formerly of Kowanee and now a member of Company D Fourth Infantry has returned to San Francisco from Manila after leaving Fort Sheridan three years ago. He describes a recent trip with his regiment to Japan including a Nagasaki ride and reports excellent health since arrival. He plans a future visit home if the weather warms.
In the Times column, leaders like Rev Brubaker advocate moral suasion and education to curb liquor use as Burglaries and public drunkenness rise concerns. Illinois data show malt liquor gains while spirits drop, challenging temperance arguments and calling for effective policy shifts.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Ab Lung Balsam for coughs and phlegm. It promotes quick relief from chest ailments with multiple doses.
At the annual Unols Press Association meeting President Atkins advocates a weekly paper serving public affairs and state governance. He argues journalism should aim higher than profit, shaping public order and policy as the primary safeguard of society.
Fragmentary OCR shows the birth site of Abraham Lincoln near Hodgenville Kentucky set for taxes sale. A historic property once bought by a group with plans for a public park may have been part of the tax sale proceedings.
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