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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1911
Page
20
The Geneseo Republic records 187473 total copies printed for 1910 from January 7 to December 30. Dividing by 365 days yields an average of about 3605 complete copies per issue. Business Manager Will Lieberknecht signs the sworn statement dated January 14, 1911.
Taft launched the 1912 campaign with a Hamilton Massachusetts speech denouncing insurgent Republicans and Democrats who back tariff revisions. He labelled the changes politically motivated and harmful to business as the President signals planned tariff cuts if the December report supports them. The note outlines the Swing Around the Circuit itinerary across 24 states with key stops, and mentions anti trust focus on Standard Oil and the new campaign publicity law revealing limited public access to candidate expense statements.
The National Soil Fertility League outlines aims to promote agriculture as a profitable activity, secure state and federal legislation for county soil experts, reduce farm size with stronger rural life, improve lease terms for landlord tenant cooperation, and foster broader country life welfare through collaboration with related groups.
A discussion argues that local demonstrations over several years best convince farmers to adopt new cultivation methods. It stresses soil building, county soil chemists, and extension work as the fastest path to higher yields, lower costs, and better rural living.
The admission of New Mexico and Arizona as states marks the end of territorial status for these regions. Combined they span 235000 square miles and hold a growing population under 48 stars on the flag. New Mexico boasts 36000000 in taxable property with irrigation and vast farms. Arizona reports rich mining, irrigation, and wool output over five million pounds yearly.
The Bureau County Republican alleges women’s rights erode traditional marriage by eroding male authority. It cites a divorce suit in Dalzell where Elizabeth Lawton claims George Lawton assaulted her, broke her arm, and threatened her throat. The column portrays new rights as destabilizing domestic life.
President Taft, speaking as a Hampton Institute trustee at a Hampton Virginia gathering hosted by Mrs. T. Jefferson Coolidge, denounced the need for charitable fundraising to sustain the school. He praised Hampton’s role in Black education, noted Booker T Washington's legacy, and urged greater Northern generosity toward southern education and Black citizens.
Dr. Charles E. Marshall of Michigan Agricultural College argues agriculture is the largest profession and urges selecting men for farming with strong mental training. He says graduates need deeper study beyond basics, notes calls for practical bulletins, and warns that specialization is fragmenting farming into small parts.
The prairie chicken once abundant across western states faced steep declines by 1870 to 187% and by the present is near extinction. A remnant of about 200 survives on Martha’s Vineyard Massachusetts where possession or sale is illegal. The species regulated as a balance in nature despite reckless slaughter. Possibility that records in heaven reflect a man’s path when swearing.
A Knox county reader compares local apples with Colorado and California fruit. He notes home orchard samples rival distant produce in flavor and quality, arguing that better farming methods yield more valuable crops.
A British Imperial Health Association circular urges girls to pursue happiness through hygiene, exercise, and proper dress. It emphasizes home making, cooking, child feeding, and domestic economy, advising against unsuitable companions and urging attention to a future husband’s character and appearance.
Seller offers 1000 feet of Shinn lightning rod at 10 cents per foot, below retail 18 cents. Includes a horse vane and balls. Buyer shown regular bill confirming wholesale price. cash preferred, notes accepted.
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