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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
2
The text describes a medical or health case with references to remedies, condition improvements, and long-term effects. It mentions a patient named Morrow and describes nervous and urinary symptoms, with statements about recovery and advice for readers.
HOG CHOLERA S H Calloway in Orion Times endorses Elberle’s view that crows and dogs spread hog cholera. He cites past Lynn township outbreaks along timber lines and notes crows carrying pork remains to roosts, suggesting birds and scavengers contribute to disease spread and questioning the role of humans in prevention.
Fragmented timetable lists Express routes with departures at 2:20 a m 5:48 a m 6:48 8 m 6:31 a m 3:59 p m 6 4 p m 7 24 56 p m and 9 63 p m plus an Accommodation train not on Sunday Brown is the agent.
East bound 1.568 m at 01.08 am and 213 pm. West bound Ya tam 12 NW pm 319 p.m.
The OCR shows disjointed phrases about a woman, medical ads, a burglary at Henry Longworth’s home, and a Grand Lodge report. It mentions the Libors of a robber, a burglar reward, and a Rebekah lodge membership decline with references to the Meandrite post and an Orphans home project.
A three day shooting tournament will be held at Kewanee on December 14 and 21 under BEFE Baker and Victor Studley. Nearly all Western Vitae Trap Shooters League members will attend with matches and sweepstakes at the fairgrounds. Prizes total purse entries will be distributed among top guns in each class.
Letter from Oct 1 1898 describes the Mineral Palace display showcasing Colorado horticulture and minerals. Notable pieces include coal throne Old King Coal and a gold silver Plenty of Colorado chariot. Counted tables, thousands of plates, vast fruit and vegetable varieties with prices and regional production notes.
A dense list of land deeds mortgages releases and assignments dated Monday to Saturday November detailing transactions among many parties including Frank H Harbaugh James Reighard Emma J Donaldson S Martin Chas W Cook and G Geneseo Colona Kewanee and Annawan locales. The records cover Deeds Mortgages Leases Release and Affidavits with numerous parcels and lot references across multiple towns and estates.
Ora G Lawbaugh and Rose Renwick surprised friends by marrying last night at the First Baptist parsonage Belvidere Rev Julien Avery Herrick officiated at 8 o clock The couple has kept plans private until now Both reside in Rockford where Miss Renwick is active socially and church members accompany her to light up the events After a fortnight apart the couple will join Mr Lawbaugh on his travel route then attend a Des Moines family reunion before settling at 1220 Charles Street Rockford.
In New Zealand on November 24 18th E J Seaytrimming reports strong sales of Chamberlains mocai cines and praises its efficacy based on numerous buyers and personal use. The distributor notes keeping the bottle out of children’s reach while naming J E Wright Merwin & Peterson as sellers. The Woodboil Dispatch adds that some New Zealand corn fields yield 70 bushels per acre.
Patent salve touted as curing cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with guaranteed refunds if not satisfied Sold by JFK Wright and Merwin & Peterson at 24 cents a box.
County treasurer elect Johnston of Galva will, per a revised revenue law, serve ex officio as supervisor of county assessments starting Dec 1. In counties under 125000, the treasurer must maintain a public office with observance hours, supervise assessors, and enforce instructions under possible fines and imprisonment for noncompliance.
The text outlines the establishment of a board of review to assess property values, replacing prior supervision by township assessors. It specifies publication of assessments, annual review deadlines, and compensation funded by the county. It also notes the board’s authority and limitation on township officials serving on the review board.
An 19th century remedy advertises Kerlsin's Pain Balm as a superior plaster. A dampened flannel bound to affected areas promises prompt relief for pains and rheumatic aches. Sold by J. E. Wright, mw and Peterson.
A T Forgy, once a Windsor grain and lumber dealer, now a resident of Galesburg, attempted suicide in Kansas City by ingesting salicylic acid and chloroform. He reportedly recovered after doctors responded promptly. Forgy had faced financial ruin after investing in mining stocks. Previously, he served on the county board and was its chairman during his residence in Windsor.
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