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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
3
Local residents visit relatives in Maquon LaCrosse and Davenport. Farmers near finish planting corn. Long trips to California and Indiana noted. July 4 plans advance with near $200 raised for festivities. Commencement for Orion High set May 31 at the Opera House.
Miss Selma Johnson called in Orl on Tuesday and in Moline Monday to Tuesday. C Bloomberg of Swedena shipped stock to Chicago Tuesday. Philip Cederberg spent Friday in Cambridge. C A Nelson of Galesburg was a Lynn caller Tuesday evening. Luther Johnson shipped a car of live stock to Chicago Monday. Mrs Henry Nelson and Miss Walker and Mrs Ladstrom were guests at Philip Cederberg's. Otto Johnson of Andover shipped live stock to Chicago Wednesday. Miss Sophie Johnson and Miss Magde Peterson were in Andover Friday evening. Mrs Martin Peterson and Mrs Ed Magnuson visited Orion relatives Wednesday. Misses Fannie and Elora Chilbert of Swedena called on Electa Adams. Henry Pillsbury returned to Monmouth Wednesday afternoon after a few days here. Elmer Samuelson and Leonard Nordstrom of Andover were Lynn callers Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Albert Gabrielson and Mr and Mrs Axel Moody of Ophiem called Sunday. Misses Lita and Ruth Eckberg of Pleasant Valley stopped here Saturday en route to Moline. Mrs Caroline Dundquist and daughter Adella Peterson were Orion business callers Saturday. Mr and Mrs Wallace Peterson and family and Mr and Mrs Wm Leff and family were Sunday guests at Miss Adella Peterson's. W Engie and daughter Edith, Miss Electa Adams and Mrs Morris Boltenstein visited at the French Engle home in Sherrard Friday.
Mr and Mrs Norris Keel were callers in Ioline Thursday of last week. Mr and Mrs Geo Quick of Moline spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller. Mrs Mary Wright and her daughter Lizzie visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday. Roswald Holden of Frederick Oklahoma visited his brother John Holden earlier this week. Mr and Mrs John Brant of Rock Island visited with Lou Kushmann on Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs W P Vincent were surprised Saturday evening as about twenty young people gathered at their home for games ice cream and cake.
Claims in the old advertisement tout Bucklén Arnica Salve as the finest remedy for burns, boils, cuts, sores, bruises, sprains, eczema, chapped lips, and piles. It notes the product costs 26 cents and was widely known after forty years of positive reports.
A cigarette era ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for women with constipation and illness. Testimonial from M. C. Dunlap of Leadville Tenn credits the product with dramatic benefits. Sold for 25c at J. E. Wright druggists.
ALPHA Taylor Linn visited Andover Tuesday. J. Bolton called on his sons in Aledo Friday. Atri businessman L. Gambler toured tri cities Tuesday. J. B. Calkins visited in Galesburg Tuesday. A. H. Linn of Cambridge attended town Monday. Ruth Stoneberg returned from a short visit in Galesburg Monday. P. J. Wendell and C. J. Lindstrom visited friends in Ophiem Friday. Maud Wirt left Saturday for Beardstown for a week. H. S. Brink visited Seaton Tuesday to see her parents. Esther Stoneberg returned Sunday from a stay here to Galesburg. A. P. Rolen preached in Rio Saturday and Sunday. Rev. Stabler of Galva led Methodist services. Myrtle Timberlake, O. H. Timberlake’s daughter, ill with nervous trouble. Nurse from Galesboro hospital attended. W. O. Allison and wife left Friday for Fargo to see their hospitalized grandson Ira D. Allison who recently relapsed after surgery.
In old Galena residents of Grant's era reminisce about a man who never saw a moving picture show another who has not left the city since arriving over years ago and another who helped build the custom house long ago yet has never entered the building.
Henrik Montenos, a 21 year old Amsterdam writer, visited Rock Island on his world tour funded by a wager with his managing editor. He plans lectures and story sales to earn money as he travels the globe.
Bleeding itching and protruding piles offered a home cure via a new absorption treatment. Readers are asked to send address to Mr Sommers Box P Notre Dame Indiana for free trial details with local references if requested. Immediate relief and permanent care claimed without payment, plus a referral request.
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