Village Notes From Green River Area Describe Local Trade
A confused item lists village activities and movements around Green River during a recent period. It mentions John Woodbury delivering sheep to Moline, Miss Alberta Williams visiting relatives, several residents traveling to Davenport and Moline for produce, and local merchants paying high prices for country produce. It also notes a baby born to John Magerkurth’s family and various carpentry, farming, and livestock transfers, with several residents making trips to Davenport and Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woodbury
Moline
Roy Willams
Mossville
Alberta——Williams
Briar
Bluff
Ralph
Lawrence Anderson
Glenn Baum
Mro
Myrs
John Magerkurth
M. Quillen
Oscar Anderson
Thomas
Joe Verbeck
Davenport
Geneseo Triumphs 43 to 6 Over Prophetstown in Season Opener
Geneseo, led by Jim Hammer at quarterback, defeated Prophetstown 43 to 6 in a rough season opener. The game featured a quick opening touchdown, persistent line play, a disputed call with a temporary referee swap, and strong rushing from Hammer and teammates Nordhorn Okebere and Van Zelé.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prophetstown
Steve
Geneseo
Nordhorn
Okebere
T&ck
Jes
Jim Hammer
Jim
Hent
Toncng
Safe' Young Critiques Taft and Political Heat
Des Moines editor Safe' Young praises Taft for vetoing three bills that could have harmed business and argues for results and prosperity over hot air. Amos Hem counters that the country needs action, employment, and stronger limits on corporate power without stifling large enterprises. The piece reflects on past administrations and notes broad public support for steady progress under the current era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Des Moines
Taft
Jin—Young
Amos Hem
Cleveland
Phre—concensus
Rock Island Union
Public Auction of Blacksmith and Wagon Shops
Auction listings describe sale of Jonas Peterson blacksmithy and wagon shop property with 55 by 120 foot lots, steam outfit, tools, and multiple buildings. Separate or together sale at corner Orange Street and Exchange Avenue starting 2 pm on Wednesday in 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Street
Exchange Avenue
Jonas Peterson
Wise
HH. W. Sand
Atkingon
Local Social Notes From Salem and Geneseo
Community listings recount church services at Salem M. E. Church and social gatherings in Geneseo. Families including the Lauder and Jones households are noted with visits, dinners, and upcoming teen events. Salem school district reports enrollment figures for several students.
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Emanuel _ Lauder
Salem M. E
Will Jones
Geneseo
Californ
Santee
Frey
Eoria
Mesengarb
Rose
Salem
Bessie McHenry
Alma
Edna
Raymond Vercruyse
Lula
Vila-Santee
Dorothea McHenry
Raymond Aasery
Alvin Ristau
Roy—Marey
Public Sale at Geneseo Illinois Residence
Auction announced by Hugo Ristau and H W Sand for October 31 at 1 PM at the residence in northeast Geneseo Illinois. The list includes three horses nine items plus farm tools such as cultivators plows harrow harness and a wagon with many other articles, rain or shine.
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Osco
Orion
Jaynn
Lynn Township
Western Township
Honness
Folm Sondaida
Tiatahébes
Chicago Age Street
Geneseo
Ilinois
Hugo Ristau H-W Sand
Harvey Holzinger
His Achievements and the Wife's Reply
A brief Chicago Record-Herald exchange recalls a man reflecting on his deeds after death and his wife retorting that fame will not linger long after. The dialogue underscores vanity and mortality through a sharp marital exchange.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Green River
Paterson
Engt- Moline
Linguist
Gus
Parpert
Charles“Blank
J. D. Mahlstedt
L. Hohenboken
Ernest Peisér
Mr. Brown
W. H. Hosford
Mr. Haskins
Northwestern Life Insurance Company
Vanity
Emil Kukuk
Ss. A Anderson
H Peacock
J. S. Christ
E.’ Christ
H Hilk
L. Meer
N. C. Webster
Rastede
Chas. B. Hurst Company
Asram Funk
E. Chapler
Atkinson
Theo
Becker Geneseo
Wm Sherden
Cambridge
Duroc
Oxford
Rams
Farrow
Chester
Henninger
ADAMS
Owen Nickerson
Henry Sand
Joseph Swanson
Jelta
M. Swanson
Henry W. Sand
C B Taylor
Brazil
Franklin-Co
Carterville
le Marquette
Pittston
S-Guild
West Elevator Geneseo
Mlincis
Fist
Andtat Conservative Directorate
J.D Forp
Frep Rasteps F.S. HA
S. W. Shafer
W. H. Hostorp
PB. S. Scunaserg
Henry Shaper
W. M. Stewart
J. A. B Raptsy
Geneseo Ill
Ceresota
Overland
Weimer Auto Co
Overland Cats
Bureau and
Henry Counties
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