From My Window by The Spectator
A reader column reflecting on tax policies, economic strain, and public opinion during the 1930s. It discusses tax rates, federal programs, wage codes, and the National Recovery Administration, urging readers to consider the impact of government actions on food, clothing, and daily life. It critiques spending, suggests political engagement, and notes farm hardships from crop failures and market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sobton
Liberty Loan
NRA
Becnet
Cheese Day Program Is Arranged in Rockford
A second annual Cheese Day in Rockford features the Famous Negro Quartet of Rockford providing music. Oscar Daehler will MC. Friday morning Aug 11 hosts the Carrgl County Invitational Playground Turner and a grand parade for children under 15 with $15 prizes. Beth Hawer and her hatwich school band lead the parade and play 11 to 11:30. Free cheese samples, coffee, sugar, cream and rolls served 11:30 to 1. Picnic grounds at Chadwick Park and village lawns. homes open to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Daehler
Carrgll County
Turner
Elmer Webar
Beth Hawer
Hadwich
Arthur Deets
Squad Gar
Ghadwick Park
June Deaths Exceed Births in Carroll County
Carroll County records show June births at twelve and deaths at thirteen, with Emma J. Wolfe of Milledgeville noted as the oldest resident to die that month aged 51. The list includes births in Savanna, Cherry Grove, Shannon, and Thomson and deaths of Kehl, Woods, Stuart, Correll, and Ritenow among others, with no violent deaths reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol
Walter Watson
Carroll County
Emma Wolfe
Ilville
Jane
George Theissiefte
Cherry Grove
Fritz Theissefte
Ruth Ann Guzh
A. J. Cash
Savanna
Joan Elizabeth Roberts
William Roberts
Lila Eileene Fast
LeRgy Fast
Daggers
Jeanette Mae Tripp
W. F. Tripp
Carrell
Clarence Laverne Swalve
Henry Salve
Shannon
George Edward Si. Ores
A. L. Si. Ores
Thomson
Keith LeRoy Kriss
A. E. Kris
Lanark
George Kehl
Woodland Township
Derenda
Oak Hul
Hettie Estella Woods
Nora
Jones
Monroe
Wis
Jo Davies County
Alice Stuart
Chadwick
William A. Correll
Carbondale
Savvanna
Minnie Mae Ritenow
Paseed
Seventh Annual Ideal Picnic Planned by Farmers Club
The seventh annual Ideal Farmers Club picnic will be held at the grove east of the Ideal church on Tuesday August 15. Plans call for sports shows 4-H displays calf show and ball games with entertainment by local bands and orchestras. More than two thousand people are expected with extensive programs from 10:00 am through evening. Members urged to RSVP and arrive early to prepare grounds for the big day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Farmers Club
Gareau Equnty
Ideal Church
People of Ideas Amd Viity
Harder Winter Ahead Says 50 Year Club Member
W G Strauch, long time farmer and traveler, fears a harsher winter ahead as he reflects on a life from early work on the farm to joining the Fifty Year Farmers Club. Born 1864, he recalls building with wire binders, buying farms, rebuilding structures, and serving as assessor for Fair Haven Township for nineteen years with support from his wife Carolyn Lolz and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Strauch
Mr. Strawd
Elmer Fin
Theodore Lotz
Birauch
Strauch
Lawis
Aze
Lawiy
Columbia University
New York
Viol Strauch
Gadillac
Mich
Am Detratt
William Strauch
Fair Haven
Review
Fifty Year Farmers Club
Illinois Day to Be Observed August 11
Illinois observes a day marked Chaols Day as a Century of Progress with a Friday ceremony. A military review by the Terrything Division and Minnesota National Guard precedes an 11 30 reception at the Illinois Hospital where Gov Horner aims to greet every participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrything
Minoix Nabonal Guard
Enois
Valuation in County Down rises thirteen percent
County Down records a thirteen percent increase in overall valuation. Mt Carroll Township shows the highest average number of automobiles among surveyed areas, highlighting regional disparities in vehicle ownership. The analysis underscores shifting property values and car ownership patterns across local jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Carroll Township
Carroll County Officials Report Tax Shifts and Livestock Values
Carroll county assessors report a 13.5 percent drop in personal property valuations from 1932 figures, totaling 361275. The county totals show a 16 year decline of over a million dollars, with Mt Carroll and Rock Creek leading in livestock value differences. Automobiles and horses display varied average values across townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrel County
Mt. Carroll
Rock Greek
Salem
Mt Carroll
Woodland
Shannon
Milledgeville Womsm
Jon
Carroll
County Figeres
WerneR Zugschwerdt Pro MotEd As Chief Foreman At Mt Carroll Camp
Werner Zugschwerdt, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Zugschwerdt, promoted to Chief Foreman at the 6. C. camp in Mt. Carroll. The new post increases pay and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Zugschwerdt
C. C. Camp
Frank Zugschwerdt
6. C. Camp
Mt. Carroll
Oakdale Camp meeting midway through ten day program
The draft program for Oakdale Camp meetings outlines ten days of activities including a bourse, camp sessions, and a 4-H club picnic sponsored by Ideal Farmers Club. Chadwick school band to perform as part of the event while local fans await a Farm Barcan versus Felton game at Chadwick P. Cheese Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Farmers Club
Chadwick
Baredall
Farm Barcan
Felton
Carroll County Resident Dies Suddenly in Home Incident
John Acker of Savanna reported a sudden death Sunday morning at his home. Acker, born and raised in Carroll County, previously served four terms as a state representative for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Acker, Savanes
Feneral
Tersday
Garroll
John Acker
Savanna
Mr. Acker
Carrol County
Plans for Oakdale Park Camp meeting week
Plans for the 38th annual Oakdale Park Camp meeting in August outline youth rallies and religious services led by Charles H. Wicard. The event gathers Old Fellows and area young people for bible messages, prayers, and fellowship in the grove amid new park buildings after the 1932 fire damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alineis
Oakdale Park
Poers
G. Eller
Oakdale
Charles H. Wicard
FIVE MEN ARRESTED IN FEDERAL LIQUOR CHARGES NEAR SAVANNA
Five men including Caio Brunei Benjeiven Cannaricto Frank Casusa of Jackford and Gifford Denison Marion Locke of Savanna pleaded not guilty after federal prohibition agents seized a plant south of Savanna on route 80. The facility, idle for five years, had been used as a storage site. bonds ranged from 1,000 to 2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiie
Fede
Saeenna
Thomas White
Oftans
Tuesay
Caio Brunei
Benjeiven Cannaricto
Frank Casusa
Jackford
Gifford Denison
Marion Locke
Savanna
Locke
Bordes
Tmbrtco Cement Products Co. Fie
Vanna
Denison
Frank Gilmore
Valuation lowered as county taxes debated in Carroll County
Carroll County Board of Review heard county taxpayers plea for real estate tax cuts and lower valuations. Members compared local figures to Ogle Whiteside and neighboring counties noting Carroll’s rates as among the lowest in northern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrell County Taxpayers Association
Carroll
Board of Review
Carroll County
Illinois
Carrol County Board of Review
Fisher
Greison
Sheridan
County Taxpayers Association
Board of Resexnembers
Ogle
Daz
Paren
Whiteside
Carrollounty
al Spangatie
Todd
Tee Shatin
Molsigne
George Mems
Lanana Verton
Ft Voce
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Duillingg
Fee
San Frantisco Chronie
Board of Supervisors
Chambers of Commerce
Phasadran
Speen- Wee Brand
Cath
Vixie Singers
Rockford
DERBY
Emma J. Wolfe
Milledgeville
Donald Edwayne Seitzberg
F. H. Seitzberg
Jean Foley
Marilyn Jean Diephuis
Ear) Diephuis
Thomp
Dageghter
W. Koller
O. M. Grove
O. Mc Grove
Mt. Garrell
We Ee Bridges
Jude Grey
Judge Grove
Harmon Sinkenviller
Welome
J. Han
Rev. Harris
Coleia
Watermelon
William Irion
Harris
Bowers Sisters
Thomson Melon Teesers
Thowasa Independents
County Down
Counry
Lmost
Indian Mead League
Dixon
B. J. Smith
Beck Fog
Dennison Black Howse
Faree
Foer Italjee
Mr. Deminiovn
Wautody
Young Peoples Crusaders
Svag
O. Fehr
Lebaugh
Sierbns
See Wal
Cere
Phi
Wieand
Geepe Oes
LOM
Ph Tips Freeport
Sersace
Dean Taran
Chere
Setaen
D. Shaffer
Deon
Old Block House ON
Sand Ridge
Sheridan Road
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