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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
2
An OCR fragment outlines train schedules and station names across expresses and lines. It lists times, routes, and agency references such as WC JONES Agent, Cambridge C B Q at Burlington Crossing, with eastbound and westbound details and platform notes.
An old letter from J A Hopkins promotes Herbine as a cure for malaria and a general tonic for fevers headaches and debility. The piece quotes user testimonials from Manchester Kan and references sportsman and game law topics, licenses and enforcement efforts across Illinois counties.
The article notes extended agitation over two years boosting support for game protection and warns that deputy wardens watch for violations and will arrest violators promptly. It also mentions hopes a new game law will be followed after a year.
A community notice extols kindness over property deeds and promotes Chaumberlain Cough Remedy as pneumonia protection. It claims the remedy cures a cold and is sold by IFC Wright and F. A Peterson, urging readers to try it.
Mrs Chartet a longtime resident of Wethersfield died Sunday morning at South Grove Street after a long illness of asthma. Born in Brandenburg Germany she came to America with her first husband William Couve and settled south of the Degmoos. She leaves four children living in Cornwall and Burns and several relatives. Funeral services were held at the German Mission Church, with burial at Mercy View cemetery.
Mrs W W Saylor of Hilliard Pennsylvania reports relief from severe dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The advertisement claims Kodol provides natural digestive juices plus tonic and reconstructive powers to cure indigestion sour breath and stomach discomfort.
A Swiss section banner proclaims the motto All the World Loves Switzerland as crowds cheer. The article extols Switzerland as a model republic with honesty, thrift, and simple living, noting low per capita government cost and widespread land ownership among six hundred thousand households.
The Chicago Journal extols Switzerland as the freest nation with near universal education and a strong referendum culture. It praises citizens' control, low migration, scenic cities, polite hospitality, and contrasts Swiss virtue with perceived U.S. political vices while urging lessons for America.
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh. It includes endorsements from West Traux Walding Kinnan Marvin and notes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Price five cents per bottle and testimonials offered free.
Colona messages report late arrival for last issue and school opening as usual. Residents, visits, illnesses, and local events include Iord Humberstone sick, Miss Emma Emmett very low, Mrs Perry Hatha in Chicago for WCTL convention, F R LA meeting, and a concert by the Howrette sisters at Green River on October 4.
A tale of rapid weight gain after using Chamberlains Stomach and River Tablets. Holley Bros Merchants of Long Weir Mo report a full recovery and a thriving trade. Also notes on September report of Vist 152 SEB West and Hickory Grove school entertainment praising Mr M O Connell and a library fund from basket sales totaling about thirty dollars.
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