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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
4
The Geneseo Republic is named as one of about 1800 newspapers out of 22 502 listed in Rowell's American Newspaper Directory to be worth advertisers serious consideration. The paper is praised for reliable and extensive circulation in its target territory, not built on prizes or contests.
Former Governor Richard Yates will serve as a lecturer at Achaatangsa, following a renewed agreement. He signed contracts for multiple engagements, after a highly successful summer at Chautauqua, which boosted his visibility and speaking opportunities.
A visitor notes rapid growth at Galesburg High School with 725 pupils and strong elective planning. Kewanee’s newer building supports 337 pupils and a social room for events. Geneseo, comparing favorably in attendance, urges a larger new high school to expand commercial and agriculture programs and provide space for growth.
A damaged OCR page presents scattered notes on produce prices and local events. Mentions of beets, corn, premiums, and a few names appear amid unclear lines. The text hints at community items and possible prices, but details remain fragmentary.
City council grants Geneseo Telephone Company and successors authority to construct maintain and operate lines within Geneseo Henry County for street conduits poles and wires. Company to restore streets after work and owner lines may share poles with compensation. Requires installations at police station hospital and city buildings and five day notice to rewire. Franchise valid twenty years with public safety and city service obligations.
The Hoop pole area sees initial progress this week with earth moving and grading for an electric road. Workers from Pat McCormick to Girard Gass anticipate track laying, while talks with Winchell offer secured rights for the route between Yorketown and Hoop. Equipment including spikes and rails arrived, with platform cars and grading gear prepared for completion.
Includes Meén's fine wool half hose regularly 25c to 85c. Also boys and girls fleeced or unfleeced stockings at 9c or three for 25c. Market compares favorably with regular 15c stockings.
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