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GUSTA BEALER

Some of the most progressive farmers of Rock Island county belong to the younger generation. These young agriculturists are taking advantage of all the improved appliances, and advanced methods to carry on their work, with very gratifying results. One of those who has been attaining more than ordinary success in his undertakings is Gusta Realer, located two and one-half miles from Milan. He was born in Youngstown. 0.. October 19, 1886, a son of Frank F. and Margaret (Muers) Realer, natives of Germany, the father having been born there in 1854, and the mother in 1850. By trade the father is a stonemason, and is now a contractor along his special line. He came to Rock Island in 1893, from Cedar Valley. Ia. Frank F. Bealer and wife had the following family: Charles, who is of Rock Island; George, who is on a farm in Iowa Edward, who is of Rock Island; Frank, who is of Rock Island; Floyd, who lives on his father's farm; Katherine, who married Gus Kabe. lives in East Moline, and Alice, who married Charles Olson. lives in Rock Island.

Gusta Realer grew up at Rock Island, where he was educated. He has always worked on a farm, and as soon as he had sufficient money, invested in forty acres of his own. He manages the 258 acre farm belonging to Thomas and Samuel Davis, and has done so for four years. The property has materially increased in value since coming under his charge, and he is recognized as one of the best farmers in this section.

Mr. Realer was married at Reynolds, Ill., on January 16, 1909, to Miss Stella Cooper, daughter of Eben and Rosa Cooper, natives of Illinois. Mrs. Sealer was born March 3. 1887.

Mr. and Mrs. Realer are Presbyterians. Politically he is a republican, but has never entered public life. He is an industrious. thrifty young man who has the confidence of his associates, and the respect of his neighborhood.

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