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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1931

Page

4

Illinois officials reshuffle as Lewis named assistant director

A. D. Lewis, former director of mince and Yainerale for Illinois, is appointed assistant director general of the reorganized United States Employment Service and will serve as superintendent of the training division. Representative Frank Holten wins House passage to extend mayoral and alderman terms from two to four years in cities and villages.

A. D. Lewis Mince and Yainerale Ilinois Han Sasistast United States Employment Servic Service Frank Holten East St Louis Lincoln T. J. Ballivan Springfield Department of Public Works Oak Ridge Cemetery

WARDEN HILLS RECOMMENDATIONS AND FACTS FOR MARCH EXPENDITURES

Warden Henry Gill of Joliet prison urges smaller prison sizes and closer supervision with more work for convicts and higher pay for guards. State building costs in March 1990 rose 107 percent from 1989, while Douglas Avenue in Springfield gains as a reference librarian retires to specialize in Illinois and Mississippi Valley materials.

Henry Gill Joliet Werden Thinow State Department of Labor Bana Drendorm Douglas Avenue Springfield Tinoi State Historical Library

Illinois Tourist Guide Ready for Distribution

Illinois tourist guide is ready for distribution with free copies by mailing address to the Secretary of State William J Stratton. Savanna Sabula bridge work expected to start June first per bridge company. Over 1.2 million dollars paid to Edward J Barrett state treasurer from county tax settlements, Cook county contributing no general tax money yet.

William J. Stratton Illinois Savanna - Sabula Minneapolis Savanna-Sabule Edward J. Barrett Cook County Minneapolis Bridge Company Lilhinois General Assembly Actus Acros Savanna Legislative Road Committee Savanna Bridge United States Wll Paradise Mississippi Chicago Omaha Savanna-Sabuls Oliver Mattison Missisaippi Bridge Company Mattison Ilinois Monmouth

Primary date and delegate-selection bills named by senate

Senator Victor P. Michel of Peoria introduced two bills altering election timing. One moves the primary from the first Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday after the fourth Monday in August. The other changes provisions for choosing delegates to national nominating conventions.

Victor P. Michel Peoria Senate

Senate advances highway refund and weed control bills

Senator Henry M. Dunlap introduces two measures passed by the senate. One provides a refund of 2,600,000 dollars to counties for state road construction. The other requires the highway commissioner to remove reg weeds from roadsides alongside existing weed controls.

Highway Commissionier Senate Henry M. Dunlap

Illinois Legislature Sees 1434 Bills Introduced So Far

Report notes 1,434 bills introduced in Illinois legislature with five senators and fourteen representatives still waiting to present their first bill. The figures reflect ongoing session activity and show lawmakers pursuing initial measures amid a crowded agenda.

Illinois Saaiana

War Horsemen Reflections On Peace And War

A lengthy meditation on war’s horrors and futility contrasts historic weapons with new era threats. It questions rulers’ motives, calls for arbitration, and ends with a wartime prayer to the Prince of Peace. The piece notes wartime suffering, societal toll, and a hope for nonviolent conflict resolution.

Astiona Aysian Ima Europe Elling

White Ants Driven From Bonsas To Indig

Described are white ants forced from bonsas into Indig where they damage woodwork and ruin structures by attacking and destroying the queen ants of a colony. Merias Morea is mentioned with vague, oblique phrases about arms and a long journey. The passage reads like a fragmented, archaic field note with unclear context and numerous errors.

Bonsas Indig Russ

Passage Through Papama Canal and Night Waiting Rules

The Papama canal allows daytime ship passage with finish after dark if under way before night. Night arrivals must wait for daylight to proceed. The Detroit News notes caution on measuring totals, and mentions England’s bank graveyard where many officials are buried alongside a private graveyard.

Pasama Canal Papama Canal Bank of England

Taxi and Marriage Tales by Alice Duer Miller and Others

A book note review of Taxi by Alice Duer Miller detailing the novelettes Angela and Fergus Mack and the Baron Droathmore plot, plus Mother Wit about a son’s engagement and a judgeable twist. Also mentions Reader, I Married Him by Anne Green focusing on Catherine and Gilbert and the clairvoyant Madame Mono, with themes of charm and fate.

Alice Duer Miller Numely Angela Woman of the World Fergus Mack Surrey Aalmon River Scotland Cambridge Kent New York Baron Droathmore Anne Pauling Anne Green Catherine Gilbert Madame Mono

Terlune Notes Animal Intelligence Across Species

The author cites Albert Payson Terlune acknowledging the common claim that the bucking intelligence of the animal kingdom makes horses notably capable, while other wild animals and explorers report surprising intelligence in various species across the natural world.

Axim Albert Payson Terlune Anya

Washington Relics Draw Crowds at Smithsonian Exhibit

Crowds gather to view six key Washington artifacts at the Smithsonian, including the commission as General in Chief, a white frocade robe, and historic dining ware. The display highlights the nation’s fascination with George Washington ahead of the Two Hundredth Anniversary celebrations.

el Capital Smithsonian Institution George Washington Washington Smithsonian Division of Information George Washington Heventennial Commission Martha Casia City of George Washington Parke Curtis Southsontaa Institution Continental Congress John Mancovic Wao Vernon Nero

Army Post Adds Baseball To Its Recreation Center

The Savanna Depot base ball park nearing completion will open in early May with home games to be announced. About thirty soldiers practice. several games are scheduled and more dates await local managers. Address inquiries to The Secretary SOD Baseball Club Ordnance Depot Savanna UL.

Savanna Depot SOD Baseball Club Ordnance Depot Savanna, UL

Airmail First Call But Not Ordinary Mail

A United States Post Office department order dated November 9 1928 states airmail must be given special attention and not handled as ordinary mail. Biblical Landmarks Bethlehem lies in Palestina a county southwest of Syria. The village was about five miles from Jornsalen.

United States Post Office Department Bethlolem Palestinia Syria Jornsalen

Seed corn for sale from Sheridan and Hand

Seed corn for sale Yellow Dent with high germination and early maturity. All hand selected by Sheriden and Hand.

Sheriden Teey Tf

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States Capitol A D. Lew Henry R. Rathbone Tonure Asman-At N. M. Mason LaSalle County Secretary of State State Library Mate Highway Maintenance Police Divis Divisions Legislative Reference Bureau State Employees’ Pension Association Frank A. McCarthy Elgin A. OC Warden Hills Rex Btnyre Streck Air Service France Union Chadwick High Benoot Enoch Remarque Francis H. Marek Richard Dean Wee Anna Sabuer Erie 42 Assured &Y New Developments Merias Morea Jamar Jeans Ures Detroit News Voon Martha Washington China Service Sheraton and Heppelwhite Mt Vernon Stoecks Studio Howes Clinton Iowa Rexall Milo J. John CO Army Post H. Foster M. DsiEye Wilson Clinton, Jowe Rush 5Th Ave Postottice A. R. Johnson Leroy Randall Clinton Rug Co 2Nd St Clinton, IA Ee Leinton Upton N. Clinton, Ia
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