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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
10
Local notes report high hides and tallow prices at Hays Market, a busy week for Lyon and Weekley fruit stalls, wall paper at Robt Black & Son, Verbeckmoes departs with Holsum Bread, and community updates from Atkinson including church services, commencements, travel, and sales.
De Laval separators at Booths and Miss Della Reynolds of Mineral visit friends this week. Lewis Zimmerman and Frank Macafee were Reck Island callers Sunday. Berner of Geneseo was seen Sunday. First visit since her return from the east. Central Needles sawing machines advertised with ten days free trial. Verbeckmoes Department Store announces events with Methodist church notes. Ione Andrews and Miss Frances Macauley travel to Geneseo for a birthday party. Robt. Black & Son showcase the largest wallpaper samples display with guaranteed prices and work.
School notes describe a farewell party hosted by the Honorable Sophomores for Miss Fuller and Mr Cordell who are leaving soon. Pauline Andrews provided a charming welcome as lanterns decorated the lawn and games kept attendees cheerful. Exams are scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Galesburg educators fear the pension law will fail without state support and oppose monthly contributions from salaries. Aurora districts report plans to fund pensions, while officials say the law is optional. Senator Harburg recalls no compulsory mandate and notes potential retirement after 25 years with $400 yearly benefit if funds allow.
Epigrammatic locals urge practical building advice after the election. The Atkinson Lumber Men promote window and door screens, wood fiber and plaster fixes, red cedar fence posts, limestone foundations, long joists, cast iron lime, and well covers to protect homes and families.
The W C T U met Friday May 24 at Mrs Minnie Atwell’s country home. Members enjoyed a devotional, a Mother’s meeting program and articles on housekeeping, outdoor activity for mothers, and child teasing. A lunch followed before a reflective ride home.
Two 160 acre farm options near Jasper Minnesota offer rich soil and ready improvements. No. 1 is $80 per acre with $5,000 cash and 5 percent financing on balance. No. 2 at $82.50 per acre with $4,000 cash and 5 percent terms. Engebretson Land Company, Jasper Minnesota.
Certificate renewed to April 11 1913 the high grade black gelding weighs 1300 pounds and sired promising colts. Inspection invited with terms 12.50 to insure service. mare owners liable for fees. Locations include Fred Kendrick farm Atkinson Grahams livery barn and Atkinson barn with schedule through 1912. August Van Iwerzel listed as caretaker.
The Moline Mail cites Edmonton Alberta as embracing a single tax on land values while owning and operating all public utilities including streets, railways, telephones, gas, electric light and water. It notes the Hudson Bay Company vacated central land holdings after costly maintenance and rising taxes. Edmonton is described as having progressive policies with broad municipal revenue reliance on land values.
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