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Newspaper

Geneseo Republic

Location

Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1912

Page

2

Geneseo Citizens Endorse Doan’s Kidney Pills

Local Geneseo resident Wei Ry relays a testimonial praising Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney ailments and cites a lifelong infant case improving after treatment. Mrs James Reaves confirms the spring 1567 praise and urges others to try the remedy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo lists Doan’s as the United States agent.

Geneseo Wei James Reaves Dean Peterson Pean Foster-Milburn Coe Buffalo, N. C Gale United States Dozn

Farm for sale near St Paul with brick house and outbuildings

For sale is an improved farm of 2.5 acres on the edge of a poor town near C. G. W. RR, miles south of St Paul. The brick house is modern with suitable outbuildings for cattle and farm work. No foul seeds, all first. For further information contact owner E J Cowles West Concord Minnesota. No agents direct with owner.

C.G.W. RR St Paul E. J. Cowles West Concord Minn

Trains Schedules From Geneseo Include Multiple Expresses

Schedule lists eastbound and westbound trains from Geneseo with times for connections to Kansas City Chicago Des Moines Omaha and St Paul. Noted services include daily Express Mail and local trains with stop details for Omaha and St Paul passengers and a Kansas City express stop pattern.

Daidy Kansas ‘City Calif Express St 3 . Paul Mail and Express Des Moines Denver” Express Omaha Kansas City _express Odaillr Omaha Express Ste Paul Kansas City Express Chicago

Demand for horsepower holds steady in face of autos

The census shows horse and mule numbers rose over the past decade by more than 25 percent despite higher feed costs and imagined auto dominance. Urban horses increased five percent to 146,000, with four to five draft animals per Illinois or Iowa farm, signaling farmers’ reliance on horsepower for productive land use and profits.

United States Uied Iowa Illinois Corn Belt Northwest New England Minois Farmers’ Institute Springfield Weis Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Colleges Ohio Missouri Kansas Minnesota Wis

Agricultural adviser movement to aid farming towns

The piece argues for agricultural advisers in rural towns to boost farm productivity and local commerce. It ties town prosperity to farmer income, notes pilot programs in several states, and urges farmers and merchants to support the plan with funding and participation.

Not Fair To The Dogs At Deer Park

An Exchange letter complains about a Deer Park near Starved Rock open to the public with rules including a sign stating dogs will be shot on sight. The writer argues the policy is unfair to dogs and questions the signmaker’s motives while praising the park’s beauty and accessibility.

Deer Park Starved Rock

Georgia to Observe Bird Life Day in Public Schools

Georgia plans a law creating a bird life day in public schools. The day is for instruction on bird life and protection and to emphasize birds’ role in controlling insects and protecting crops. It seeks to shift view from beauty or prey to their useful function.

Georgia Rockford Star

Dougherty Seeks Return of Wisconsin Land

Newton C. Dougherty former Peoria schools head and ex convict sues Peoria school board in Stevens Point Wisconsin to reconvey 2500 acres alleging embezzlement charge not proved. He had been released from Joliet prison and previously settled civil suits by transferring property and securities valued at 300000 dollars.

Newton C. Dougherty Peoria

Rural Illinois teachers urged to enroll in free extension courses

Henry County rural and village teachers are invited to take correspondence courses offered by the Western Illinois State Normal School. Courses cover Illinois history Civics American history and English history with four hours weekly work. Credit is given toward normal school exit and college level work with books purchased through the county superintendent at wholesale prices.

Solcomb MG Ave Henry County Ilinois Henry Hinois Trégular Normal School Fiske Sparks Hosmer Sam Adams Channing

The Weapon of Manxes Men and Marriage Musings

Childish quips blend with a mock dialogue from the Denver Times about marriage reverence and mismatings. Dana Longfellow’s grandson cites thoughtful commitment as the ideal, while folk humor riffs on the idea of weapons within family life.

Binks Tommy Denver

Willie Wants Pie Playful Exchange Between Mother and Child

A four year old named Willie initiates a game with his mother asking for a piece of pie and claiming it may not be good for little boys. The mother agrees and prompts how to begin the pretend conversation.

Willie

The Sad Story Behind the Backseat Car Ride

A magazine tale recalls a little girl watching a neighbor repair his car and longing for a ride. A limp doll becomes a symbol of pain, pity, and hope as a laundress’s warning leads to a compassionate gesture. The essay notes cars bring pleasure with minimal effort, yet carry quiet risks.

Ladies Home Journal Lily Violet Rose Lily Violet Rose

Call for restraint and calm judgment in political times

The piece urges self restraint and calm judgment amid political fervor. It emphasizes that sincere differences deserve courtesy and good temper, arguing that fair debate benefits the many over a privileged few and aligns with true American doctrine.

Humorous Exchange in Mrs Malaprop Lesson

In Harper's Weekly a caller teases Mrs Malaprop about a superb cook. She answers with a witty remark that Mary is so procrastinated she needs a three weeks vaccination to avoid being invalidated by domestic duties.

Hyomei Air Remedy Advertised With Money Back Offer

An advertisement promotes Booths Hyomei as a catarrh cure by inhaling medicated vapor to reach the lungs. It claims quick germ destruction and relief from discharge and bad breath. The complete outfit costs $1.00 with extra bottles 50c, and Peterson & Wiedenhoeft offer a money back guarantee if dissatisfied.

Booth Peterson & Wiedenhoeft

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