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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1898
Page
6
A persistent cough demands energetic and sensible treatment after twenty five years of cod liver oil use. The passage notes the lingering cough despite remedies, urging continued attention to effective health measures and medical guidance.
An advertisement explains Scott's Emulsion works by partially digested cod liver oil strengthening the body, hypophosphites tonic the nerves, and glycerine soothing throat irritation. The copy ends urging readers to note the wrapper and drops.
A farmer recounts planting details for a corn variety he developed, noting soil preparation, deep cultivation, and yields of 1 bushel per acre with potential for improvement. He describes rotted sod, weed issues, and timing from spring frost to planting in May, plus plans to enter next year and contact competitors at a skate fair. The passage also includes unrelated notices about trains and war losses.
Local reminiscences recount a severe October storm with heavy snow and cold, comparing it to a later November event that dropped two feet of snow. Eyewitnesses like HG Griffin and Henry Johnson place the dates in the late 1800s, noting corn losses, deep crusts, and a long snow cover through winter.
Local items report deaths, sales, crops, and community updates from Galva and surrounding areas. Jonas Elblom dies after joining Bishop Hill Colony in 1847. Peter Wades killed by cars near Lafayette. corn yields forecast at 45 to 50 bushels per acre. new library books added. continues with ads and social notices.
Personally conducted weekly trips leave Chicago on Wednesdays via Burlington Route to Denver then through to California in Pullman tourist sleeping cars with full comforts. Special agents handle the journey and provide expert guidance. For particulars write T A Grady Excursion Manager C B and QO R K R Zit Clark St Chicago Illinois.
A Cham berlain's Pain Balm plaster is advertised as superior for warts chest and side pain back pain and rheumatism with a note it will please. It is offered for sale by J E Wright and Merwin and Peterson.
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