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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
2
A historical account details Big Hill as a large, volcanic formation seven miles long and two miles wide with a 400 foot height. Geologists point to a solid north wall and evidence a former river channel along the hill. Nearby farming land yields fifty to one hundred bushels of corn per acre and twenty to forty of wheat.
An ad styled note touts Minute Cough Cure as a universal remedy for summer colds and throat irritation. It claims quick, lasting relief and presents a lively, salesy tone with local names and places mentioned in passing.
Fragmentary OCR lists Ora Girdass and Harry Olson connected to Princeton with a state attorney Porter, but actions, dates, and context are missing. The text references a husband and wife, a state helm representative, and unspecified orders, yielding no clear event or outcome.
The trial of Charles A. Hensel for his wife’s murder is set in Bureau county with Judge Skinner and Judge Stout presiding. The case, based on a grainary fire and suspicious circumstances including life insurance policies, features new forensic and circumstantial evidence.
An old time druggist J Be Wreht advertises Cold Cure Capsules with instructions to take two or three pills during the day and two before bed to cure a cold. The notice promises a good night’s rest and relief by morning with free movement of the bowels.
Ad claims the pills help thin people by improving digestion and appetite. It states the product tones the digestive organs removes poisons, cleanses the system, and builds healthy flesh, offered for 250 at J. E. Wright’s.
Dayton Ohio grocer John L Shuster faces arrest for selling glazed coffee deemed unsaleable by the Pure Food Department Ohio claims glazing hides defects and makes the coffee impure The trial set for June 2 will see New York lawyers defend the case with state officials pledging strong legal effort.
A six month prospecting effort by Miller and partners in Pottsland and Avon has ended without discovery as drilling reached about 50 feet. The plan to move equipment to Gealesburg for deeper exploration is noted with cautious optimism by the Gotte Gisenburg and Bee kompany teams.
The article recounts the formation and aims of the Illinois Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, highlighting its origins in Chicago in 1885, growth to about 20,000 members, and its mission to honor Civil War heroes via charitable work. It notes honorary memberships, national conventions, and leadership under President Mrs Mary T Hagen.
Fragmentary text notes a strike and a discovery by Langs or Langs related to furmu heat Dor Caldsced Sern. Mentions Wispepara and trouhes with possible medical or scientific context. Details are unreadable and names uncertain.
The Philippine garrison strength falls from forty thousand last year to under twenty seven thousand as loyally garrisoned provinces reduce forces. Adjutant General Corbin cites a May 10 1902 report via General Chaffee with earlier comparisons, noting 244 stations now vs 499 and 27 companies vs 408, Manila halved, several provinces discontinued, while Samar Batangas Mindanao Tayabas see increases.
Advertisement notes Lichty's Celery Nerve Compounds as a valuable remedy for female complaints and diseases linked to impure blood. Sold by J. E. Wright, a local druggist.
A sample letter from Alton B. Cusick of Ohio describes alleged U S Army atrocities in the Philippines and argues troops were humane in Panay. Cusick asserts many natives misinterpret kindness as weakness and offers further assistance to help the army’s position.
Edgar of Germantown Ca suffered sciatic rheumatism for fourteen years and found relief after using Chamberlain's Balsam liniment. He reports it cured him quickly and he remains free of symptoms. Sold by E. Wright and P. Peterson.
A critique of James H Andrews of Wewanee and James K Bisha in a fray for a Democratic seat in the state house, noting pugnacious opponents, shifting alliances, and a state of political tension. The piece includes garbled health advert phrases and a jab at Republican views on war.
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