02 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1922
Page
1
Classified notice for poultry relates to Baby chicks and hatching eggs offered by Rev G E Scheerer of Fulton Illinois. Includes likely phone reference R 113. Readable portions indicate a small local sale or advertisement for poultry supplies.
A humorous baseball parody uses fruit and tools as players with quirky events. Old Ice is hit by a pitch, Long and Trombone get hits, and Horseradish throws away the ball to end the game 1 to 0. Players like Apple and Fiddle are cited amid comic mishaps and crowd reactions.
The Thomson Melon Festival organizers, led by D. E. Hollins, Ed Williams, Robert Groharing and others, plan aAugust 26 event with all the watermelon meals, special features, and guest speakers including Spencer Otis of Chicago and the Milwaukee road agricultural agent.
Local residents complain about scarce parking near the Mt Carroll band concert held by Morgan Band of Iowa. People lined up cars around the courthouse square at noon, hindering others from nearby attendees who wished to park and listen. The remark calls out locals for selfish behavior and worries outsiders see the situation unfavorably.
The Argo-Fa picnic will be held Thursday August 10 featuring a basket dinner band music and entertaining programs both day and evening.
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