Death Penalty Debate and AAA Tax Rulings Highlight 1930s Struggles
The article argues lawmakers acted on public interest beliefs regarding the death sentence while noting mixed public opinion. It covers Elimination of NRA price fixing lowering copper prices, and a Federal Judge ruling against collecting seven million dollars in processing taxes on pork. It also outlines suggestions to improve auto safety through licensing standards, enforcement, and traffic education.
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John P. Barnes
AAA
Chicago
Robert L. Cain
Obtain Site For CCC Camp Construction Contracts
A notice announces the CCC seeks to obtain a site for a camp and to set contracts for the construction of barracks and laying of water pipes.
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CCC
CCC Camp Lease Signed Near Mt. Carroll for Eight Acres
Signa lease signed Monday by Captain Stohl of the U S Army and another officer confirms a two year lease for eight acres of the Wil Han Isenhart farm east of Mt. Carroll. The camp will house about 200 CCC members and state soil conservation staff with tents initially and barracks planned. Lighting will be installed by Northwestern Utilities. Arrival date is expected in about two weeks.
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Stohl
U. S. Army
Mt. Carroll
CCC
Wil- Han Isenhart
Sia
CCU
State Soil Conservation Service
Stohi
Stob
Tax receipts total across Fair Haven and Lima townships
Carroll county taxpayers have paid 10 213.75 to date with Fairhaven leading at seventy two percent and Lima second at seventy eight percent. The report from County Treasurer Frank Ross notes taxes due include back real estate and railroads, with Sept. 1 deadlines and penalties looming. Marriage licenses issued last week include Sohn F. Masterson and Eather Elner Stitou, and a total of thirteen licenses were issued in July, matching last year.
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Carroll County
Gounty Tresserer
Frank Ross
Ross
Fairhaven Township
Hic Lima
Fce
Watson
Sohn F. Masterson
Forreste
Eather Elner
Complete surfacing work at Old Mill Park drive
Workers completed surfacing a 300 foot stretch of the drive in Old Mill Park at Savatina. A crushed rock surface was laid and will be left until park closure in the fall. After closing, the road will be resurfaced with colorovia asphalt, covering the entire drive through the park. The blocked section has reopened for westbound traffic.
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Savatina
Wes
Corn Hog Officials At State Meet Springfield Hosts Corn Hog Conference
Washington representatives of the AAA corn hog program will join Illinois county officials in Springfield for a state conference at the Centennial building. Key topics include allotment committee responsibilities and producer cooperation to adjust production. Claude Wigard and Gerald Thorne will attend from Washington, with county leaders from Carroll County and others participating in a general round table prior to the main session.
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AAA
Springfield
Henry Miller
Savanna
Free~man Law of
Lanark
Wea
State crew builds new gutters along road east of Savana
State highway officials directed workers for days to construct concrete gutters on the south side of highway 52 east of Weidman’s hill to prevent erosion. The gutters aim to stop washing out the road shoulder during heavy rains as the pavement slopes southward.
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State Crew
Savanna
State Highway Department
Weidman’s Hill
Old Settlers Reunion to Be Held August 15 at Lanark
Carroll County Old Settlers to stage a full day July 15 activities in Lanark city park with a grand parade at 10 a.m. and games at the school diamond. Ralph M Eaton of Mount Carroll to deliver the address of day. Events include meetings, music by Mt Carroll band, baskets, baseball, juvenile parade, races, dancing, and a band concert.
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OLD Settlers
Ralph M. Eaton
Mount Carroll
Carroll County Old Settlers Organization
Lanark
Fred DeGraff
Mt. Carrol
Ambrics
L. £. Wierson
Luther C. Mueller
Lutheran Church
Farr Burrau
Guy Wolf
Taspense
Geo. Becker
Savanna
Fann Farean Quartet
Altorney Halph
M. Eaton
Carrell
Star Spangied Banner
Prof
L. Wiersen
Schorasfield
City Limite
Farm Bureau
Colored Giants
Elizabeth Wise
Elinor McNamee
Teealee
Lan Park Band
Tee Mt. Carrell Band
Elinor McNames
Lanark Land
Aramet the
Watermelon Crop In Vicinity Of Thomson Delayed
Melon growers say the Thomson area will see melons two to three weeks late this year due to weather. Acreage is down, watering issues persist, and prices may rise as growers hope for a decent harvest. Key figures cited include Henry Hebeler and Lynn Gurley, with notes on losses from J R Dennison and missing crops around Shermlan Road.
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Thomson
Henry Hebeler
Lynn Gurley
J. R. Dennison
Shermlan Road
New Books Added to Savanna Library
Savanna library received thirty eight new books cataloged for adults and juveniles. The collection has been placed on shelves for public lending and browsing.
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Savanna
Thomson Review Enters Its 13th Year Of Publication
The Thomson Review marks its 13th year this week under current management after being purchased on August 1, 1923 from James Frost, continuing its local news service.
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Thomson Review
Review
James Frost
View County Superintendent of Schools Fakes Office Monday
Lawrence Braili, newly elected county superintendent of schools, assumed duties Monday. He won the office last fall but terms run until mid summer to avoid confusion, succeeding Martha Ashby who has held the post for 12 years.
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Lawrence Braii
Braili
Martha Ashby
Shumway State Bank Building Auction Planned
William L. O Connell as receiver of Shumway State Bank in Mill edgeville announces the public auction of the bank building Friday afternoon August 9 at 2 p m to help liquidate assets after the bank’s moratorium and closure.
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Shumway State Bank
William L. O'Connell
Milledgeville
Chronicle of county programs and projects this week
The county moves ahead with tax adjustments, schoolhouse construction, and WPA updates. Leases, contracts, and group plans are in the air as corn hog preparations, waterworks diversions, and a county fair buildup unfold. Chadwick readies for Cheese Day with a full schedule of events drawing visitors.
Three Percent Penalty On Tax Bills Enforced
Taxpayers face a three percent penalty on bills as the first installment of personal property and real estate taxes comes due this month. Additional penalties have accrued on June 1 and July 1, with a six percent penalty added to the second installment of real estate taxes on September 1. The county collector expects a surge in collections in August as taxpayers seek to avoid further penalties.
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Aussk
Ideal Farmers Club Holds Ninth Annual Picnic Program Aug 20
The Ideal Farmers Club plans its ninth annual picnic on August 20 with a morning and afternoon schedule including a 4 H calf show parade and costumes, prize exhibits, races and softball games. A band concert, two sneaker speakers, three radio entertainers and station WOC talent are planned. Concessions will offer sandwiches ice cream and candy while committees finalize details early next week.
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Ideat Club
Glu
Argon Fa
Chadwick
WOC
Ithat Tom
New Garage and Laundry Rebuilt at County Courthouse
Construction of a new garage and laundry at the county courthouse is nearly finished with minor interior work remaining. The facelift enhances the courthouse grounds, leaving only the old bell from the former washhouse atop the new structure.
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County Court House
Court House
Donkey Ball Game Draws Crowd at Daggetts Sunday
A large crowd attended a donkey ball game at Daggetts on Sunday. Players struggled to direct the animals toward the desired direction, delivering more amusement than skill. Several missteps provided comic relief for spectators.
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Daggetts
Daggetts Sundar Nicht
Cate
Spensenns
Chadwick Readies for Cheese Day Big Event
Chadwick prepares for the fourth annual Cheese Day with free sandwiches and coffee from noon to 2 pm, bread buns and Chadwick cheese on hand, and a 1:30 pm speech by Dennis J. Collins. The day features a county softball opener, morning races, a mile parade, band concerts, and vaudeville acts, with Chadwick, Milledgeville, and Dr. Carroll bands performing.
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Chadwick
Shannon
Main Street
Milledgeville
Dr. Carroll
Dennis J. Collins
DeKalb
Labor Hiring for Fulton Office On 400 Dredge Project
McCarthy Improvement Co plans to employ about 200 laborers by week’s end and require 400 workers overall. Fulton office coordinates hires through NRS, directing crews for digging, timber clearing, and dike construction on the Otter Creek to Mississippi River channel project near Ware farm.
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Ware
McCarthy Improvement Co
Fulton
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