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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
3
Local news from Orion Illinois includes community updates on residents visiting and traveling, marriages, and storms. Reports mention Mrs S W Holden in Altona, Dr Owen Hays in Sherrard, and Ed Magnuson city visitors, plus wedding details for Bert Sills and Ada Blanche Foster. A Me and Otis comedy is set for May 9 at the Orion High School Opera House, and a storm damaged structures and telephones.
Mrs Charles Felske of Fast Park Street Geneseo Illinois suffered back and hip pains dizziness headaches and weakness. After three months she used Doan's Kidney Pills from Peterson's drug store and felt rapid relief. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's.
J B Leasura made a business trip to Cordova last Saturday. Ike George of Erie was a business caller here last Wednesday. Mrs Oliver visited friends here last Saturday. There will be preaching here next Sunday evening with Sunday school at 10. Insist on DaWitts Witch Hazel Salve sold by J B Wright. Hart family hosted relatives last Sunday and Mrs Mert Tinsman visited. Flora Johnson and Harold Tinsman with Mrs F Tinsman visited in Colona. Alonzo Dunbar elected school director last Saturday. Whiteside and Osborn re elected. School closed third week in May with Gertrude Allen visiting Colona home. A railroad detective checked on boys who threw stones at caboose windows Thursday evening. Dean’s Regulats cited for constipation relief. Mrs W H Whiteside visited Rapids City. her mother Mrs Alien goes to Rapids City for summer with daughter Mrs Irvin Cox. Mrs D S Adams hosted Joslin United Brethren Ladies Aid. large turnout and an elaborate lunch at 5 o clock.
The piece argues the United States abandons outdated tools for advanced machinery that cuts hay quickly and economically. It notes European farmers lack similar freedom and government support, contrasting Europe's status with America's independent, thrifty farmer who benefits from innovation.
Pension agents report inquiries flood the department as Congress grants increased widows pensions. Widows married before June 27 1890 qualify for higher payments, with July 4 quarterly vouchers adjusted to $134 monthly, and future vouchers set at $336. Existing claimants need not reapply.
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