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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
2
The 1940 Review outlines Carroll County aims including a Milledgeville bank, extending Route 171 from Hansen's Corners to Chadwick with Route 88, electing efficient town village and county officers, reducing expenses, promoting community sports, and framing Carroll County as the sportsmen's paradise.
A long birthday calendar from Chadwick Milledgeville Lanark Thomson Morrison and nearby communities lists hundreds of names with dates spanning Friday April 5 to Wednesday April 10. Residents include Ivan Miller Patricia Healey Lawrence Almquist and many others noted for celebrations.
Spring mood grips Carroll County as farmers mobilize for fieldwork and equipment checks. Local dairyman expert Joe Turney offers udder care guidance. April 5 bids for 270 acres near Thomson open at Clock Tower Rock Island Arsenal with forms at Review office and Lyle Greeley. Community updates include Marth Bros weekly notices, utility line extensions, CCC anniversary open house, school board petitions, and local construction projects.
Lanark reports postmaster George Wales organizes a mixed quartet for birthdays and upcoming events. Fishing season prep continues, and Paul Saidel ships horses east with Isadore traveling often. Local social rounds include visits, school closings soon, and a Harry Slater sale east of town.
Political notices announce Emil Brach Rush W. Caa and others seeking Republican nominations in Carroll County. They urge voters in York Township and Aunt Ojes areas to support them for State's Attorney and Central Committee positions in the April primaries on April 9.
Thadwick telephone book near press. Kyle Rawlins aids Review in classified and circulation work. Clinton pushes premiere of the Lillian Russell picture with stars expected to attend. Johnny Brown of Fulton buys a full set of 12 Fulton Brownies baseball suits for a team this summer, a boost to local public spirit amid dwindling Carroll county teams.
Mr and Mrs A F Thomson are invited to Majestic Theatre on Friday or Saturday to see The Show Down and on Sunday to see 3 Cheers for the Trish. Please bring this notice.
The Board of Supervisors of Carroll County Illinois met in a special session at the Court House Mt. Carroll on Thursday April 11 1940 at 10 oclock A M. No action on general claims at this session. Clerk W R Watson signs notice.
A Midwestern view explains that poultry and eggs find ready markets within a short distance as hundreds of packing plants operate in the region. Prices are set by supply and demand, not by daily receipts or plant influences, with markets established by producers’ needs rather than price manipulation.
A discussion notes that consumers determine value by what they pay, while markets and packing plants keep costs low. It argues direct producer sales are limited and that pricing reflects consumer choices minus import and handling costs in the local market.
The 1940 official highway map from the Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings is available to request in writing. Department head Charles P. Casey notes year long changes, with railroads, landmarks, parks, airports, and state institutions marked. The cover features the state seal and a governor’s appeal to drivers to keep highways safe.
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