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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1907
Page
2
In Geneseo area writers threaten legal action against Sunday hunters and ban hunting on their farms. The notice names local residents including Henry Johnson and C Lievens and A Larsson as enforcers and signals a community stance against “lawless nuisance” hunting.
A group of Geneseo residents declare their candidacy for township tax collector, subject to Republican caucus decisions. Included are A Lawrence Cherry Alfred Jansson Wil Reakpatrick John Alson M Heffelfinger and others seeking voter support and pledging to uphold caucus outcomes and perform duties faithfully.
Corrected timetable shows trains leaving Qeneoseo and Davenport daily or with exceptions. It mentions Cedar Rapids and Kansas City routes, with express and daily services and a 5:35 pm accommodation option. The readable parts suggest multiple destinations and numbered trains with limited Sunday operation.
A vivid feature describes Malta-Vita as a top modern food factory demonstration. It details how wheat is cooked steamed mixed baked and packed in airtight germ proof packages. The article touts Malta-Vita as wholesome ready to eat with no cooking and praises its purity and flavor.
The twelfth annual Farmers State Institute and the ninth annual Illinois State Association meeting held at Quincy featured Mrs. Dunlap's vegetable cooking demonstrations, Ruth Wardall on durum wheat, and lectures by Senator Joseph Carter and others on domestic science in schools. Attendees from Henry County included W. R. Rollin and Henry Cooper. the event drew about a thousand people and highlighted advances in agricultural education and home economics.
A Ava Missouri mother credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her son s life after a year of serious illness. She reports that after starting the remedy the boy recovered fully and has since worked as a carpenter. J E Wright druggist offers 50 cent bottles and a trial free.
A quiet wedding joined Lydia Bowling and Roy Hillery at the Methodist parsonage in Davenport on February 26. The couple hosted a reception the next evening at the groom’s home with gifts and well wishes from relatives and friends including Bert Selner and Dinah White.
The People vs. George Qalman and others show forged orders, larceny, and assault with sentences including jail, fines, and terms in state penitentiaries. Numerous cases cover burglary, gaming, liquor to minors, disturbing the peace, and resisting an officer. Civil matters include guardianship, partition, divorce, and decrees for sale with master reports and fees.
A testimonial from Mrs. N Fr Rowan of Bonan says three bottles of Electric Bitters cured her chronic liver and stomach troubles and ailments described as unhealthy flannel, making her feel 20 years younger and able to work in her husband’s store. Sold by J E Wright's drug store for 50 cents.
Senator Charles F. Horborgh of Knox county introduced a bill to require annual examination of county officers books and records by a competent auditor under state supervision. The measure outlines state appointment of auditors to review the county clerk and county court clerks and related records each year.
The column discusses an auditor empowered to examine county officers under oath and report to the auditor of public accounts, with expenses paid by the county. It notes legislative support from Senator Hurburgh and backing by county officers. It then shifts to farming, detailing popcorn cultivation in central Iowa, focusing on the Prickly Rice variety, planting techniques, costs, yields, and market prices. It ends with a reference to Mary Baker Eddy and related public commentary.
A misspelled ad invites readers suffering rheumatism to write for a home treatment said to cure muscle and joint ailments without climate change. It claims to banish uric acid, loosen stiff joints, purify blood, and brighten eyes, promising proof by addressing a box in Notre Dame Indiana.
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