Geneseo Village News Roundup and Local Travel
Numerous residents and visitors list trips to Geneseo Colona and Moline on Saturday and Thursday. Notables include F Yager Nero Read Woodbury Kicksey Weidlein and Crist visiting, plus Arm broken in Colona game and school opening plans at Dist 154 with Miss Aldeen.
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F. Yager
Geneseo
Nero
Arthur Smith
John—Reschke
John Woodbury
Moline
Sherman Padgett
Kate—Read
Chas
Lowe
Colona
Kicksey
Briar Bluff
Pobanz-and-son-Brier
Ray Bradley
Briar ‘Blatt
Mr. Gainey
Carson” ‘Cliff
D. F. Jones
Carbon Cliff
E. Taylor
Son
A. Carlson
Viccinity
Lawrence Anderson
Andrew Weidlein
Kate Read
J. S. Crist
W. T. Dillon
Whi. Lynstrom
Fay Crist
Geneseo Township High School
Hopkie
Charles
Miss Shaw
Albany
Hanna Center
James Fennessy
Gilbert Larson
Cleveland
Green River
Forbes the entomologist guides state farming defense
Professor Forbes of the State university discussed his work in entomology and field studies. He warned of an expected rise in the cinch bug threatening wheat and outlined a practical control method using road oil bands and post holes to trap and suffocate millions of pests. He also described Yellowstone park research on fish parasites and wildlife stocking efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
State University
Illinois
la Salle
Professor Forbes
Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone
Animal Kingdom
Ong-man
Stray Bay Horse Notices Lead to Geneseo Search
A three year old bay horse with two white hind feet strayed from the Weinrich pasture two to three weeks ago. Reward offered by William B Thompson of Geneseo Illinois for information or recovery of the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fihy
Weinrich
William B Thompson
Geneseo
No matter for pride that he belongs to Illinois
A compact fragment from the Galesburg Register notes a sentiment praising belonging to Illinois without additional context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Galesburg
Perceived Value of Labor and Protectionist Gain
The American Economist argues wage earners benefit from protective tariffs as real purchasing power rises despite higher prices. It cites 1860 to 1910 wage growth, ham and bacon consumption, and rising U.S. savings deposits, contrasting with British poverty and unemployment to warn voters against free trade proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Economist
Orange
N. J
Great Britain
Lipton’s (Limited
United States
Williams
New York State
England
Streator Plans Return of Big Fairs with Floral Hall
Streator will host annual fairs again next year and beyond after recent coal mining activity delayed events. Promoters aim to build Floral Hall as a major feature, promising the biggest fair venture yet in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streator
A Farm at a Bargain in Sargent County North Carolina
320 acres under cultivation in Sargent County near a good town. Well improved with fences and cross fences, ten acres hog tight, a new two story square house costing over 20000, cellar under the house, large barn and granary, good well with water piped to the house. Farm crops good this year. Quick sale at a very low price. Address Salt Hosford & Debg R Geneseo Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent County
N. C
Park
Minnesota
Wadena
Verndale
Hewitt
Tailored Suits Lead Fall Fashion Parade on Third Floor
The fall collection highlights plain tailored suits for practicality and braided ones for ornament, with knee high pleats adding fullness. Skirts run slightly wider, and prices start at 12.50 up to 125.00 in the new department’s elegant setting.
Tailored suits showcase lines and fabric textures
The source describes suits that prove their good tail oring by how they hold their lines and shapeliness. Materials include broadcloth, hard twisted serge, velveteen, Scotch tweed, diagonal weave and manish browns with new shades of brown blue wine black and gray. Misses sizes 16 to 18, women 34 to 42, and stout 39 to 53.
Women's Shoes at $2.50 a Pair
A new value standard in shoes offered at two dollars fifty cents. The line follows higher priced styles with trustworthy materials, both inside and out. Sizes 3 to 7 in best leather, designed for comfort and fit.
Beacons and North Star Blankets Promised as Top Picks
The ad touts Gearon cotton blankets and North Star wool blankets as premium. Beacon blankets feature wool-like finish with various sizes and prices. North Star wool blankets come in blue pink gray tan and plaid, weights around five pounds, offered in 66x80 and 70x50 inch sizes with notable values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gearon
North Star
Ines
Harned & Vonslaur
Beacon
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CG. M. Quillen
Anderson
Chas. Betcher
Kate Reach
Jennie Woodruff Anderson
Henry
Illnois
Henry County
Court’ House
Cambridge
Eaid
Susan W. Mowe
GEO. W
Jos. L. Shaw
Attysrforsald
General Merchandise
Ezra C. Williams
Steen
Sohmer Ivers
Pond Bush
Gerts
Uncle Sam
Mutuz
HOSFORD &DEBG@R
Geneseo, Ill
Clover Leaf Land Company
Eagle Bend
Todd County
Hlarmec
von Maur
Davenport
Iowa
Harrison Streets
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