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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
2
Mrs. Chas. Brandt died at her granddaughter’s Lyndon home. Miles Alder son bought the pool hall from Bayard Lewis. Chautauqua plans progressed and the session opened August 6. Melon prospects were favorable.
Our First Anniversary With this issue we begin our second year at the helm of the Review. We thank subscribers for the news they handed to us during the year and promise to continue improving each issue with community aid.
Farm prices for hogs wheat and rye have advanced sharply in recent days. Farmers as a class feel better though most have little to sell yet the improved price scene is its own reward. The farm row of the past years may be bending toward higher product prices and recovery.
Louis Thompson and his wife of Laons Iowa spent the week at the Wm Hawk home, enjoying local hospitality and taking in nearby sights.
Mark Thorton of Sedgwick calls on Justice Minns at his home Tuesday morning. Raymond natson announces a dance at Wacker Friday evening July 15 featuring the Knutsen Hospital Orchestra of Maquoketa Iowa and invites all. Mrs Marie Shade Crow and husband of Lucas Iowa visit her parents here for several days. Mrs Chas Geisager of Sabula Iowa visited last week and says Charlie cut his hand badly and is recovering. Willis Pape at Freeport hospital recovering from long trouble. Alfred Smith improves his home with a cement walk from east side to rear. Sorensen Oldsmobile roadster sold at Dixon last Wednesday for 658 dollars, bought by Knipnis of Savanna who held the mortgage. Mr Sorensen bought the car back from Knipnis. Chas Snyder of Fulton now with Ford Motor Company in Fulton, working locally in recent days.
County fairs return with prize stock household goods and novelties frost ed cakes and big pies expected to attract boys and families. The article urges residents to back the fair to keep it as one of the state's oldest organizations thriving for future years.
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