Turbulent World War Reflections and Farm Policy Debates
A wartime era voice laments the lingering effects of global conflict and misrule while urging disciplined civil service reform and cooperative farm action. The piece notes rising relief needs in New York and demonstrates cautious optimism about stabilizing farm co operatives and the potential impact of a new housing bill on lenders and farmers. It reflects on international peace hopes and domestic governance challenges with calls for merit-based civil service and practical policy solutions.
Chadwick Cheese Day Begins With Free Dinner
The third annual Cheese Day in Chadwick features free dinner served from 11:20 at the fire station. Volunteers prepared thousand pounds of Chadwick cheese, buns, coffee, mustard and milk for attendees. Events include County Playground Ball games from 9 to 3 with semifinals at 1 and finals at 3, a monster parade at 10 and a concert by Chadwick village band.
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Chadwick
Mae
Fair Haven
Main Street
George Cambman Jr
Agriculture students to compete for 1200 prize at Oregon fair
Lanark Mt Carroll and Milledgeville high school boys join first district rivals to show livestock and grain at the Oregon vocational fair August 28 29. The event awards 1200 in prize money drawn from state race track revenue across fifteen sections totaling 22580 yearly. Sections include Ashton Amboy Dixon Dakota Durand Elizabeth Franklin Grove Lanark Leaf River Milledgeville Mt Carroll Orangeville Pearl City Polo Prophetstown Rochelle Rock Falls Stockton Tampico.
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Lanlark
Mt. Carroll
Milledgeville
Oregon
Carroll County
Cook's Field
Ashton
Amboy
Dix- 98
Dakota
Durand
Elizabeth
Franklin Grove
Lanark
Leaf River
Miltedeeville
Mt Carroll
Orange- ‘Vile
Pearl City
Polo
Prophetetown
Rochelle
Rock Falls
Stockton
Tampico
Fulton Routs Polo By 29 To 1 Count
Fulton dominates Polo with a 29 point margin in Indian Head League action tightening Grif on first place standings.
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Fulton
Grif
Thomson Leads Fulton Victory in High-Scoring Exhilaration
Thomson pitched and led Fulton to a 29 to 1 rout over Frey in two innings, as Savanna Sox were held 8 to 1, Milledgeville toppled Lanark 15 to 8, and Farm Bureau beat Savanna Blues 8 to 4. Clinton idle.
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Fulton
Frey
Palo
Thomson
Savanna Sox
Milledgeville
Lanark
Farm Bureau
Savanna Blues
Clinton
Tax collection shows 78 percent paid in Carroll County
County Treasurer Bertha L. Smith reports 78.30 percent of taxes paid through August with a surge in late July receipts to avoid the third penalty on August 2. Shannon township leads at 93 percent, while Cherry Grove lags at 0 percent. total collected nears half a million dollars by September.
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Carroll County
Bertha L. Smith
Shannon Township
Teasurer
Cherry Grove
Washington
Woodland
Freedom
Lima
Lima, 84, $8229.53 S Rock Creek
Salem
Mt. Carroll
Saxony
York
Fair Haven
Wisex
Elkhorn Ieve
Humbert Leads Free Sandwiches for Cheese Day Visitors
J. E. Humbert directs the feeding effort for Cheese Day, chairing the catering committee as they prepare to distribute ten thousand sandwiches to attendees. The event highlights the organizer's role in serving the public during the celebration.
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Cata
World's Fair Farm Week Attracts Carroll County Farmers
Carroll County farmers plan to attend the World's Fair during Farm Week August 11 to 18. The event features four thousand dollars in prizes, a major parade, speakers including AAA administrator Chester Davis on August 13, and diverse contests for farm families, boys and girls, with highlights like horse putting and hog calling. Final prize awards will be announced August 16, with events daily through August 18.
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Carroll County
Chester Davis
AAA
Court of States
Farm Organization
Aig
Farm Wopman
Thirteen Marriage Licenses In July In Carroll County
The Carroll county marriage license office issued thirteen licenses in July, down from twenty two in 1933. Wisconsin and Illinois couples accounted for two and eight licenses respectively, with three going to Iowa residents. Peter Schamberger of Mt Carroll filed for divorce from Elsie J Shhamberger in Reno Nevada, citing desertion and cruelty. the pair wed September 30 1932 at Freeport.
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Carroll County
Wisconsin
Towa
Peter Schamberger
Mt. Carroll
Elsie J. Shhamberger
Reno
Nev
Freeport
Calendar of events and a slot machine fine report
The calendar lists events across August to September including fairs and celebrations in Hanover Davenport Lanark Thomson Warren Mt Carroll Oregon Morrison Forreston and Albany. Five Mt Carroll slot machine operators were fined 23 dollars and 40 cents each for operating slot machines. warnings of larger fines for repeat offenses were issued.
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Mt. Carroll
Robert Browning
Rainy spell boosts crops as Old Settlers prep grows
Weather brings rain for weekend, aiding corn in Carret county while Lanark readies its large Old Settlers Day. county finance shows 76.50 percent tax paid by Aug 2 with third penalty added. Chadwick Cheese Day Aug 9 promises free lunch and 19000 buns. World’s Fair week draws farm folks Aug 11 to 18 with gate costs paid in farm produce.
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Figeree
County Treasmrer
Vfice
Invitation to Hanover dedication of new highway ridge
Governor Horner Henry Horner invites residents to attend a two day celebration in Hanover on August 10 and 22 marking the dedication of the new ridge on Route 80 at Hanover 488 Apple River. The event will feature remarks and community participation.
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Horner
Henry Horner
Hanover
Apple River
Melon Day Plans Advance In Thom r ons 1944
Thom r on s 1944 Melon Day committee announces plans ready for the big Wednesday celebration August 22. Morning events include a sixtee n lane horseshoe tourney and a ten thirty ball game while afternoon action features the last Meloi Tossers versus Lyndon and Carroll County Farm Bureau in a double program with free melons starting at 10:30 and ending around 2:30. Beth Hower and Forreston High School band provide noon and evening entertainment on Thomson's main street with a home talent show from 1 to 2:30 and 8 to 10. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children 7 to 14, parking is free, and all attractions are provided by the Melon Day committee.
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Meloi
Thomson
Lyndon Aggregation
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Beth Hower
Forreston High School
Rains Boost County Crops and Farm Outlook
Rains Saturday and Sunday brought much needed moisture to Carroll County crops boosting hope for a bumper corn year. Secretary Wallace warned three more weeks without rain would threaten the crop. Officials said cash bread relief loans will be disbursed to 22 to 25 farmers who applied, per county officials.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Middle West
Carroll County
Sevanze
Annual Picnic Plans for Ideal Farmers Club
The Ideal Farmers Club near Carroll County will host its eighth annual picnic on Tuesday August 14 at the grove east of Ideal. Events begin at 10 am with morning races two softball games and livestock displays including Guernsey Holstein calves with ribbons for top placements. Afternoon program features community singing prayer addresses and music with a watermelon treat at noon and a schedule of calf showing judging and guest speakers.
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Ip. Ng
Harmon Stakemiller
Ww. Hans
L. A. Franks
Chadwick
N. D. French
Thomson
Hungry Five
Song
Fay Moving
Reading
Beatrice Farwell
E. ¥. Knapp
Watermelon Trio
County Team Wins Honors at Contests
MT Carroll 4-H Club girls win first in district meet at Dixon. County team honors include top placements across events, showcasing strong competitive results from local youth.
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MT_ CARROLL
Dixon
Four-H club girls win at Dixon to represent district
Frances Yoske and Betty Lowe of Carrell county won first in their 4-H demonstration at the Dixon district meet and will represent the district at Springfield state contests during the State Fair. Other winners from Winnebago and several counties competed. health judge praise and a strong showing marked the event.
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Carrell County
Dixon
Frances Yoske
Betty Lowe
Ot Springfield
Ogle
Lee
Whiteside
Henry
Carroll
Jo Daviess
Bureau
Stephenson
Rock Island
Winnnebago County
Carroll County
Mary McKee
University of Illnois
Mary Vanneman
University of Olensis
Erma Cofftingham
Carbondale
Martha Hensley
DeKalb
Barbara Lonice
Port Esren High
Center For State
Eprinefield
Are. IR
Dorothy Feldman
Yorron and
Elbner Moody Et Conden Wee Minners
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Savane Blues
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Clarence Doty
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Nettie M. Fiches
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Walter
Therlock
Joseph Lema
Wailer Stertock
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J. E, Humbert
Deal Farmers Club Pichte
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Iowa
Kno& State Fair
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Rothford
Warren
Mt Carrol
Ill
Albany
Morrison Fair
Forreston
Carret County
Ideal Farmers Club
York Township
Mastin LD
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