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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
14
The column reflects social observations from Atchison area life noting appetite, courtship, gender roles, and politics with humor. It includes local notices on visits, shipments, and health remedies such as Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, and mentions community members and events in Joslin Rock Island Moline and nearby towns.
Quinine for colds praised in capsule form claiming 24 hour cure with no business interruption. A miscellany of local notes follows including visits, cattle shipments, bridge work, and residents traveling or selling property. Notables include Mrs. Pratt of California and Mrs. Lieds selling near the depot.
Congressman Cannon argues the best cure is constitutional reform to empower Congress under the Sherman act, noting major railroads and coal trusts. he urges electing a Republican majority to push a constitutional amendment and curb trusts. The speech cites Northern lines and the coal trust as prime examples.
Benton Harbor Michigan resident Mr Ot rages Gittle reports years of indigestion and constpation. After three bores of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets he feels better with improved appetite and vitality. Sold by Job Wright and F A Peterson MLAK ING.
Jeoo L Jennings of Moline and Mrs Caine Kaugfurd of Memphis Tennessee married at the First Congregational church parsonage with Ava Society members present. The groom, son of John Le Jennings a noted Cambridge farmer, works in the Sechier Carriage shipper department. They plan a short southern wedding trip before settling in Moline.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a patient with multiple ailments including neuralgia indigestion costiveness piles and fears of trouble. The account mentions remedies by J B E Wright druggist and notes a cautious steady treatment approach.
Nibert of 1114 Farohan reports trying many preventives for headaches with little relief. Headache Capsules are advertised as offering relief seen by others. Price two cents per bottle.
Builders in Orion completed numerous residences despite material shortages and high costs. Notable projects include J M Grimes, B Encle, F W Swanson, Dr F O Ringwell, N Askstadt, Oscar Hanson, Swan Lawson, M W Sheesley, J W Stearns, and the Lutheran church. Total estimated value reaches about one hundred thousand dollars.
A Durham reader reports a near death from stomach and liver trouble and credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with saving her life and restoring health. The testimonial notes the pills cost 23 cents at J Wight’s drug store.
President Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America announces in his report that the organization holds assets of 49500.27 with liabilities of 817 SH. Six years after formation the group has expanded to six districts fourteen companies and nearly one hundred self supporting posts. About 700 men are lodged 3444 450 fed at a nominal cost and homes aid 426 children. The work extends to state prisons with 14 prisoners reformed and 22 000 letters sent for moral elevation to families.
An advertisement from Wrights drug store touts Backlen 3 Aruba Salvett as a cure for skin eruptions sores pimples and salt rheum claiming it removes blemishes and heals sore tips and chapped hands with infallible results.
A Burlington road collision last Thursday at Warner Station involved a Sterling local freight under Conductor Hanna bound for Galesburg and a special freight under Conductor Eves from Galesburg. No injuries were reported as the rear caboose and engine were damaged in the crash.
Notice forbids trespassing on the undersigned owners lands and promises prosecution of all offenders. Names appear garbled but include individuals and associates connected to the property in question.
Gov Yates in Anna III speech reviews state boards and institutions, notes cost declines and surplus funds. He cites housing reforms, a paid debt, and a working treasury balance of 3,042,070 as proof Republicans have managed Illinois affairs well.
In Wasfe, Christian Scientists faced social and educational pressure as they push to establish a school. Early critics mocked their creed, but persistence grew. Now families withdraw children from public schools while supporters defend their beliefs.
A Hartford area reader praises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for relief after forty years of burns and skin disease. The note warns against counterfeits and touts the product as a remedy endorsed by personal experience and gratitude.
Rev Brown of Prophetstown officiated at the Leon church funeral for Mrs Ellsworth who died Friday, after her daughter Mrs Howland’s home. Attendees included Mrs Hoite of Dover, Mrs Fergus of New York, Mr and Mrs Terry of Rockford, Mr Harry Terry of Bloom, and Mrs Small of Princeton.
An advertisement for Scott and Bowne, chemists located at 400 415 Pearl Street in New York, announcing a price of two dollars for an unspecified item.
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