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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
10
The Geneseo Republic notes a 350 percent rise in Illinois savings deposits over six years per the quarterly bank statements to the auditor of public accounts. It contrasts Rock Island County's $165,000 debt with Henry County's prudent finances and modern public buildings, citing no indebtedness there.
Local items from Atkinson and nearby towns record moves and visits by residents such as Leo Verstrate, H L Lyon, C W Lager, and Mrs. Lager. Mentioned are shop merchandise, hats, dresses, and fall fashions from Lager & Co, church events, concerts, improvements to Everett's Hall, and community notices including schooling, travels, and social gatherings.
Large cattle lots offered at Lake View Stock Farm Dolliver Iowa. About 450 head of 2 year olds averaging 1200 pounds. SIT natives with Hereford and Shorthorn blood. Sold as a unit or in car lots. J J Ports manager Dolliver Iowa. Cider Mill Henry Brokaw to run on Tue and Fri each week.
Geneseo merchants announce the opening of school with a vast fall stock of dry goods bought before a cotton price rise. They forecast significant savings while supplies last, urging early purchases of shoes, garments, and wool fabrics as prices are held down before January 1st.
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