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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
6
An advertisement touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for liver trouble and indigestion. It cites testimonials from James Kennedy and Mrs. S. A La Rue and offers a free sample by mail, promising money back if not cured.
A lengthy county record list outlines many deeds, quitclaims, and chattel mortgages. Entries name buyers and sellers such as J Fischer, J Tucker, A Burrall, and W D O'Brien with locations Kewanee Geneseo Galva Orion and Rose View. Transactions span lots and blocks in Bauer's, Prospect Place, and other sites, with dates noting April 19 to April 21 and various warranty deeds and releases.
Local item discusses malaria fears in swamps and bayous referencing ague chills and river weakness. Mentions names like Win Fretwell and Matthew s, with community events and social notes from Tampico and Sterling.
A claimed newspaper blurb links a burglar's crime to a mother's illness and touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for women. Mrs M C Dunlap of Leadill Tennessee says the pills gave her benefit in constipation and female trouble through a druggist's endorsement.
H. H. Blackledge of New Windsor was killed last Friday afternoon when his touring car turned turtle on a road near Aledo. He was 38, an automobile demonstrator and mechanic. He leaves a widow and three stepchildren.
A string of social visits and family movements cross Galesburg and surrounding areas. Mrs A G Youngberg spent Saturday in Galesburg while Frank Baker called on Viola residents. Multiple families traveled to Woodhull and Normal.
A Briar Bluff notice warns against hunting fox and coon on the property after November 11 1910. Tim Downing C L Williams Chas Smith Jas Bradley Max Smith William Kicksey sign the proclamation. Trespassers will be prosecuted under the law.
Landowners including Alex Johnson Carlson Bras Henry McKibbon J A McKibbon John Swanson C F Wolever E H Stemnberger Westland Bros Walter Loomis W R Bollen R M M Bessee John Allen Frank Haynes C J Johnson W S Welmer Wm Bentley Fmmet Brooks Fred L Johnson Lars Peterson Andrew Levis C O Johnson A J Jackson Chas Stevens ban hunting fishing or trapping without permission and vow to prosecute trespassers on their farms.
A missive from a Notre Dame associated lady offers a free remedy claiming to banish uric acid, relieve backache and kidney pains, purify the blood and brighten the eyes. The letter asserts the treatment requires no climate change and invites sufferers to write for details.
An old advertisement promotes Hyomel as a cure for croup and other ailments. It advises keeping a 50 cent Hyomel bottle on hand for sudden attacks and provides inhalation instruction with a towel over a bowl of boiling water. It guarantees cure and offers a free trial sample by writing Booth's Hyomet Co. Buffalo.
An old advertisement promotes Paxton Toilet Antiseptic powder as a versatile toilet germicide and teeth cleaner. It suggests dissolving in water for hygiene, mouth disinfection, breath purification, and sponge baths. Claimed benefits include relief for irritated eyes sore throats and wounds. Available in 25 and 50 cent boxes from Boston based Paxton Toilet Co.
Describes Jessy grade stallion and breeding terms including weight, care schedule, and liability. Insured live colt at $12. Breeders requesting services must pay the service fee when due.
Notice grants hunting permission on the undersigned’s premises and warns that trespassers and violators will be prosecuted. Polly De Crane.
Neror de Horna a bay stallion weighing 2210 pounds and noted as a strong foal getter is renewed for 1911. Prizewinner at the Chicago International Stock Show in 1909, he will stand at multiple Henry County farms from Monday to week end with a $15 breeding fee and return privileges.
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