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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
4
The Geneseo Republic reports Chicago visit talk of Congressman Prince entering the race for governor. Local supporters push nominations while Peoria connections and party lines loom large. The item notes partisan maneuvering and community reaction amid broader state politics.
Geneseo events and Atkinson happenings include Dr Frizelle visiting Oct 21 Lyon Ransom teas Lipton noted as absent from it. Mayor Fred Buell in Atkinson for blankets and underwear at C W Laver Co. Local visits by Clark Gresser Ira Wood and Mrs Frew. FM church remodeling underway and Sunday school enrollment reported.
Public sale Saturday features Herefords from Lewis Brothers J L Lamont H Pritchard A Lewis and Geo Murphy. The consignments include multiple cows with calves full pedigrees and high quality sires such as Gaeso 2d Monitor and Banker. Buyer interest centers on breeding stock from Atkinson and Geneseo consignors.
An advertisement extols The Elwell Kitchen Cabinet as the Housekeeper's Best Friend priced at 822.60. It promises an economizing, sturdy unit with tin lined flour chests spice boxes and rust free construction for easy cleaning and long life.
Local store advertises fleeced union suits at 50c and 50c plain and fancy silks once a dollar a yard, plus six plain colors at 50c. Also offers mercerized waistings at 25c to 40c, 50 pieces of waist ginghams at 7c, and a wide range of wool dress goods mixed goods and plains. Describes wide variety and says prices are unmatched.
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