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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
10
The item describes winter buildup of waste in the body and urges Herbine as a tonic to remove obstructions and restore strength. It claims improved digestion and energy, noting the product is 50c at Clouse & Stamms.
The piece lauds this district for its legislators, Tibbetts, Neree, Brish and Templeton, noting punctual attendance and business readiness. It also promotes Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets from Lakeside Medical Co, Chicago, with sample offers and local retailer J & Wright.
An appellate court holds the Coles County board of supervisors cannot contract with an individual to recover omitted taxes on a percentage of taxes produced. The injunction against paying C D Carnahan was made perpetual. The decision cites statutes limiting such payments.
Fragmentary passage argues assessing officers must perform duties and questions private persons taking official tasks. It notes lack of legislative authority to authorize private performance of official duties and concerns over incentives tied to income.
B. F. P. Bass of Fremont North Carolina declares he grew well after trying Electric Bitters for kidney trouble. He, and neighbors, report relief from rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney complaints. Sold for 50 cents at J. E. Wright's drug store.
Washington ends his Chicago address urging self help and labor as keys to freedom. He argues the black man must work to escape debt and mortgage bondage, equating financial servitude with chains and creditors’ stings.
A claimed medical advance from Geneseo by Dr Decatur Dennis asserts a new medicine called D D D cures severe psoriasis in 45 days for a man and in three weeks for a boy. The advertisement touts hundreds of cases with permanent results and urges newspapers to publish full details with pictures.
Historical account describes two psoriasis and eczema cases where initial tiny spots expanded over years. It notes a boy with pure eczema developing extensive facial coverage after years, and warns skin infections may spread if not treated. The text promotes cleanliness and the dangers of seemingly minor skin conditions.
The text weaves a speech praising black uplift through hard work and home ownership while urging dignity and education. It contrasts past suffering with a hopeful future and argues for progress through soil, self-reliance, and family stability. It also cites medical tests denying catarrh as a disease, and promotes a dyspepsia remedy.
From the Kewanee Star Courier Rep Tibbetts and Rep Blish returned from Springfield after the session ended. They praised many measures, noted the canal appropriation as close to being defeated, and highlighted bills extending claim and will contest deadlines and widow renunciation timelines.
An extended cough plagued a Greenville South Carolina law student for years before permanent cure with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He reported rapid improvement after trying the product and noted a lasting recovery after taking several bottles. The notice also mentions local events and other advertisements including Stomach and Liver Tablets.
J B Orner of Franklin Grove cites a leg injury from a runaway bicycle but attributes healing to Bucklen's Amica Salve after a four year ulcer. The ad notes the salve helps burns skin eruptions and piles and lists price at J E Wright's drug store. A separate item discusses Rural Free Delivery expanding mail service, $24,000,000 cost, millions of farmers helped, and 700,000 square miles remaining uncovered with 27,000 more carriers expected in three years.
Dr Bergin of Pana praises Ballard's Snow Liftment as best for burns and minor injuries on farms. The remedy is described as a dandy for burns and should be kept in the house for emergencies, with 50c and 1.00 price at Clouse & Stamm's.
May 16 Joslin updates report Lee critically ill son of Clarence Hanna and Dr Donahoo very ill with typhoid fever. Frank Crompton visited Moline. Mrs. Leslie Hanna recovering. Jesse Nicholson weekend at Cass Genung's. Vanderburg and Ed Tobin visited Geneseo. S. D. Wainwright and son visited relatives near Joslin. Ella Clark visiting Minnie Hesld. Mrs. Frank Joslin back from Davenport. Ely's Cream Balm ad promotes nasal catarrh spray price 75 cents. E David recovering from mashed fingers while unloading rock.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes refunds from all druggists if it fails and includes E W Grove's signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
The Supreme Camp of Royal Neighbors in Indianapolis reports growth with 129 391 members across 3 646 camps. Beneficiary membership reaches 71 988, up 1851 in two years, with receipts totaling 2 156 754 over the last two years and a benefit fund balance of 7 910 paid on death losses BAIS 400 leaving a modest overall fund balance.
An Advertising pitch extols Scott's Emulsion as flesh in blood bone and muscle for convalescents and the sickly young. The copy claims the product feeds nerves and digestive organs and promises free samples plus a dollar return, from Scott and Bowne in New York.
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