Hog Rasing Guide From 1908 Farm Letter
A handwritten rural note outlines pig raising practices including weaning, teats, dry yards, water, corn portions, camphor to dry teats, and feeding with good corn and oats. It discusses weights from 150 to 250 pounds, costs per head, and warns against poor care and worm control with Iowa Worm Powder. The letter includes reminiscences from Geneseo and mentions invasion of farm life in early 20th century Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jadot
Brersby
Iowa
Adans Lee
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for support during the death of our beloved wife and mother. We also thank those who offered practical help and kindness in this time of sorrow.
Fleet Week Fortunes and Tours of Los Angeles to Seattle
G W Rummell recounts a cross country trip from Geneseo to Kansas City and Los Angeles then to Seattle aboard the Santa Rosa. He notes fleet week in LA with parades barbecues and veterans honors, visits Long Beach Santa Monica and San Pedro, and describes Gabriel Mission Mt Lowe and local sights before boarding for Frisco. The letter ends with a promise to write again after the fleet leaves Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wass
Aerobais
Geneseo
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Mt.Lowe
Mt. Lowe
Gabriel Mission
California
Long Beach
San Pédro
San Pedro
Harbor
Chamber of Commerce
Eastr County
Mexico
West Park
Sofelock
Redondo
Venice
Ocean Park
Santa Monica
Rock Island
Moline
Aro
Boys In Blue
Shute Park
Harper
Gen. Thomas
Thomas
Hampton Rounds
Santa Dtonica
San’ Pedro
Itedondo
Santa Barbra
Brisco
Santa Rosa
Frisco
Thal
Pacific
Seatle
Local Notes Highlight Ills and Social Visits
Viola Collis restored to better health after illness. Miss Lizzie Hass fell sick Saturday. Dr. Gilbert attends. Mrs. Lottie Sale visited with Mrs. James Searle. Miss Clara Anderson closed her school with a picnic and program. Ned Withrow staying with brother Jim Kerr at Reynolds. Clarence Payne sawing lumber for Searle Brothers. they finished last Wednesday. Frank Snodgrass family visited Ben A. black cat superstition noted. A white cat or spider superstition included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Collis
Briar Bluff
Lizzie Hass
Gilbert
Lottie Sale
James Searle
Clara Anderson
Clarence Payne
Searle Brothers
Frank Snodgrass
Ben
Report of the condition Farmers National Bank Geneseo May 14 1908
Report shows assets of 21 934 50 with loans and discounts totaling 321 008 71 and U S bonds securing circulation. Banking house reserves notes and other items listed. redemption fund and legal tender noted. Certified by Schnabele Cole Ford as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers National Bank
Geneseo
Ilinois
U. S
Saassesrasee
Aponts
Eee
Sabeeretese
Signs and Omens Spur Superstitious Beliefs and Reactions
The article notes varied omens observed by people and how superstition colors daily life. Examples include a woman walking a route, a man delaying crossing, and knives, ladders, and coins linked to luck, guests, illness, or favors.
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Ars
Nzer Bros. Smith
ALETI
HOM
Nebraska
L_lefp Geneseo
West
Pe’ Woodr
Woodruff
T.m Rooney
Night Watch
Lise
South Dakota
Worthington
Minnesota
Salem
South Daxara
Dakota
Achurch
Qunota
Charleo
Henry County
Cere
Win & Ad
Henrzen
Festing
G. W. _RUMMELL
Victoria
Ft. Townsend
Deruttel
Seattle-at-ten
Foo
Foo Z Wan
G. W. Rommel
Ned Withrow
Jim Kerr
Reynolds
Veesees
Illinois
Cousinor Henry
W. M. Stewart
Aha
W .M. Stewart
Alvena N. Toline
PS Schnabele
W Cole
D. Ford
Gounty
South—Easteen
Whitehouse & McDonald Investment Co
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Bad LueKe
Paleo
Will
Sallér
Eglantine Granger
Twiet
J. T
Big Four Old Peach “Black- Bear
Tanpenny
Biidie
W. N. Tinsley
Engish
THE
American Tobacco CO
St.Louis, Mo
Weinrich Bros
West First Street
Warther
Sy Hee
Kewanee
Ill
Cambridge
Porte Stambol
Annie Marly
Bonnie Mack Jr
Sre Cort
Boon Bay
Kone Neee
Patchen
Joe Patchen
Me Uay
Dan Patch
Jennie Neff
John R. Gentry
Patchen Gentry
Syear
Ed. Rae
Black Trotter
Lindan
Allerton
Hillah
Combat
Ed Rae
John R. Patch
Dan-Patch
Lizzie Rider
Rose Groixani
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