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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
11
Friday sales and visits fill the Atkinson Geneseo region ledgers with notes on Fred Hays fresh fish, visitors from Davenport and Geneseo, Lyon Weekley offerings, plus notices of school events, a notary service, and a forthcoming obituary for W Foster after a long illness.
J G Schliemann and family longtime Princeton residents suffered severe cyclone damage in Hennessy Oklahoma. Their barn and outbuildings were destroyed the house moved eighteen feet from its foundation and fruit trees and fences were obliterated. Mrs Schliemann hid in a cave as the storm struck while Mr Schliemann and three children rode out in a buggy.
An old line insurer Central Life of Illinois markets home service and steady rates with a long local policy orders list. Agent J H White promotes buying insurance at home and invites local business.
Edward R. Catour, a former Atkinson resident, died suddenly last Saturday. The 53 year old man had long battled diabetes and poor health, with friends aiding his final days. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his home, with K P lodge escort to the cemetery. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Davenport and Moline factory officials tout a Milwaukee and St Paul bridge over the Mississippi. They say it will shorten commutes for Davenport workers, raise east end land values, and greatly aid shippers and manufacturers by saving time and avoiding Davenport transfers. Some expect other lines to use the bridge for through freight.
A former Pennsylvania fish commissioner urges farmers to view fish culture as a major future crop. He notes federal and state efforts to promote fish raising and says many farms have wet land that could be converted to fish ponds, turning underused land into productive yield.
A defense of journalism as a fact finding enterprise noting that newspapers face bias ignorance and pressure from informants yet strive to publish timely accurate content Delivered daily across vast distances with relatively few errors compared to other industries amid public scrutiny and misrepresentation.
Heirs of Lars Peterson announce a public auction for 345 acres five miles northeast of Geneseo, with 120 acres in Geneseo Township and 195 in Atkinson Township. The sale on June 15 1912 offers land with good black soil, 150 acres in grass, a new eight room house, barns, and outbuildings.</s>
Justice Eli Cherry of Gillis Mills Tennessee suffered a persistent leg sore. After doctors failed and he feared cancer he used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was completely cured. The salve treats burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles and is sold for 25 cents at J E Wright's.
License expires August 4 1912. Carlton Grayling prize winner at an International show in 1910 took first in his class and sweepstakes in 1911. Will stand Monday evening at Mr Bullock's on the old John Black farm then at H Gilbraith's near Atkinson Tuesday and B S Warner's near Atkinson Wednesday. Thursday at Henry De Roo and Friday at Graham's barn in Atkinson then at Harry Broadbent's home Friday and Saturday. Service fee $15 to insure living costs and buyer bears responsibility for any accidents. Attendant James Woodward.
A public sale advertisement notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets strengthen digestion and improve appetite. Thousands have benefited by using these tablets sold by all druggists.
Robt Black and Son will sell drag onwall paper from 2 cents per roll. All wall paper guaranteed to be the best quality.
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