Illinois Sets May 9 1937 as Conservation Week
Governor Henry Horner proclaims May 9 1937 as Wipers Second Conservation Week to promote practical conservation in public planning and education. The proclamation urges public officials civic groups and schools to support conservation efforts statewide. Restoration work at New Salem State Park including Lincoln era areas will resume with help from the Civilian Conservation Corps and state public works staff. A jack is useful in handling blowouts.
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Illinois
Henry Horner
New Salem State Park
Abraham Lincoln
Charles P. Casey
State Department of Public Works and Buildings
Civilian Conservation Corps
Carroll County Sports Hopefuls Eye Clinton Tryouts
Carroll County notes a mix of baseball and softball plans as local players like Bob Lew of Thomson and the Larson brothers of Fulton pursue tryouts with a Clinton league team. Night games at Glincon attract Illinois fans, while discussions on county league viability mount amid farm work, theatre plans, and upcoming July celebrations in Chadwick and Savanna.
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Sox
Cubs
Bob Lewis
Thomson
Larson Brothers
Fulton
Clinton
Savanna
Chadwick
Lanark
Shannon
Milledgeville
Carroll County
Rockford Cyclone Memories and Humorous Aftermath
A narrator recalls a Rockford cyclone past, describing the sudden storm, drifting debris, and a driver starting wet cars. The piece mixes awe, fear, and odd anecdotes of rescue attempts, injuries, and oddities, ending with reflections on war weariness and personal musings.
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Rockford
Us Pentien
Rockfield
Prenis
Dubuque
Carroll County Backbones Honest Citizens Dedication
The Review asserts most Carroll County residents are average, honest people who support churches, societies, banks, and local businesses. It claims taxes and daily life issues matter most, praising citizens as the backbone of the country and dedicating future issues to their honest efforts.
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Carroll County
Carroll County Platform Summary 1937 and 1987 Review
Review platforms advocate reducing taxes, safety first, crime prevention, constitutional adherence, and better farms. They propose extending Route 171 from Hansen's Corners toward Ghadswick, building a new bank at Witledgeville, and electing efficient town village and county officers to reduce expenses. Emphasis on promoting community competitive sports in Carroll County.
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Witledgeville
Hansen's Corners
Ghadswick
Birthdays List and Illinois Traffic Award Mention
A long list of birthday names and dates follows including Mrs Julius Medenbiik Thomson Mrs Reeves Kratz Freeport and others from Chadwick Thomson Savanna Chadwick Argo Lanark Manatee Pla and Cleveland. The item notes H H Harrison Illinois traffic engineer accepting the Governor Horner's award in New York City for Illinois first prize in Class A states in the 1936 National safety contests.
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Julius. Medenbiik
Thomson
Reeves Kratz
Freeport
H. H. Harrison
Ilinois Division of Highways
Horner
New York City
Illinois
National Traffic Safety Council
Public Livestock Auction at Sterling Sales Pavilion
Livestock auction every Thursday at the Sterling Sales Pavilion Sterling Ill. Auction starts at 10 40 a m and features horses cattle hogs sheep and other livestock. Harry Kipnis holds a sale at Mt Carroll Friday April 30 beginning 11 40 a m with an extra fine lot of horses cattle shoats and sheep.
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Sterling Sales
Sterling, Ill
Harry Kipnis
Mt. Carroll
Kipnis Sale Lot
Galena Street
Ambition and virtue in life’s daily race
A terse moral exhortation warns that loose ideals lead to trouble while drive and action keep one moving forward. It counsels holding to ambitious goals with effort, sharing good cheer freely, and paying or praying as you progress for steadier advancement.
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Frank J. Stransky
Normie Frenchdy
Alfred Smith
Alfred
Srade
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Chicago
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Calkins
Seays
Florida
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Lew Browning
Sharm Holman
A. Foster
T. Wachttel
Tory
Merle Fulrath
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Fred Hensal
Tminois Tax Commission
Cook County
Savanna Co
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William Laing
F. B. Stafford
D. C. Cooper
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June van’ Meter Post
B. C. Rose
Mt.Carro
John Hoffman
Shan'non
Spain
H. J. Rendall
First Presbyterian Church
Charles Seitzburg
Royal Neighbors of America
Colorado Springs
Colo
New Brethren Church
George Seng
Geo. Hanna
Wayne Hawkins
William Dooty
Todd
Kraft-Phenix
Virgil Bushman
Samuel Meyers
Anna Dieterle
H. R. Sword
William Milroy
N. M. Saltzer
Rock River
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Ruth Peters
Harlan Dieh
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Max Good
Fred Good
Sharpe
Gardless
Albout
Mc. Caryell
Beck
She Julio
Ripley
Sable
Beauiz
Thomson Review
Doc Saunders
Village Echo
G. Stagg
Harriett Smith
Kenneth Whitney
Office of Publication
Thorson, Illinois
Chas. Atkins
Edith Adolph
Isadora Manning
Robert Dinmick
Phamaon
W. Hackett
Cleveland
John Edmunds
Ben Dykstra
Allen Witmer
Paul Smith
Argo
A. Demmon
Marian Wales
H. L. Spearman
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Herman Correll
Thomas
Manatee
Pla
MT. Carroll Sales Co
Mgr
Roy Fritz
Glen Teeter
Qwen Miles
Morrison
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Econo Real
Penn
Bond
Whiteside Coa
Parone Geris
Riotor
Linois
Wentsel
Royal Blue Food Store
Jim Biliat
Union Grove
Phone Morrison
BABY
Whiteside County Hatchery
W. Main St
Morrizon
Gai
A. van Dyke & R. Morrison
HA. Tobey
St of Thomson
McCormick-Deering &T Morrison
Blass Clothing Store
Farmers Cvator & Supply Co
DR. Joc W. Molland
Coldfort
Aggee
Dieaalalaideatak
Lewis Motoz
William J. Fe Morrison
Myron C. FC
Joe Delp
Morriso
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