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The Thomson Review of August 28, 1918 notes schools opening September 2, local corn shipments to the oak factory, and community news from East Lynn Park. It mentions residents visiting, fall goods bought for the store, and three local registerees. A York Community School board meeting hires a janitor, with job applications for the position. Messages say Paul in France is recovering from a leg wound. Preparations for school opening face delays due to material shortages. a temporary high school site will operate until the new building is ready within about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Clinton
Wm. Brockill
Thisery
Lynn Morgan
Vern Tins
Glen Leavens
York Comunity 1 School Board of Education
Programs roll out in Thomson for Savanna parade
The article notes Thomson plans liberal program for melon day and Savanna expects a parade. Officials discuss inviting committees to list participants and representatives, aiming to boost community involvement and public support for the event. A summer picnic is also mentioned for this Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Mu Carroll
Savanna
Pubwegram Cormiites
Varede
Wiurior Democrat
Smith family reunion honors Alma Smith at North Bend Oregon
The Smiths held a reunion in the school yard August 16 with a patriot picnic for Alma Smith of North Bend Oregon. A bean contest and races featured children and Harriett Olds won events while adults enjoyed horse shoes and a gospel reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Alma Smith
North Bend
Oregon
Norman French
Ruth French
Wayne Ashby
Lirs. Brenneman
Harriett Olds
Harriett
Garet Olds
Jesus
Alfred Smith
Margaret
Jerome Smith
John Shoemaker
Helen ,Senneff
Carol Olds
Willis Pape
Milledgeville
Frank Plumley
Robert
Fulton
Jennie Collinson
Wesley Smith
Lewis
St. Charles
Minnesota
Ware Frazier
Bertha Holland
Winnie Holland
Helen Gobel
Maywood
Myron Tibbets
Josephine Stage
Jess Schreiner
Eugene
Chadwick
Brenteman
Sidney
Jeny Port
Clinton
Albert Greely
George Greeley
Musk Melon Display Highlights Local Farm Produce
Bayard Lewis showcases two twenty pound musk melons at G. A. State grocery claiming the fruits are the largest seen in years. He also notes Osage patches west of town tended by Mr. Pollard with high quality melons at his home stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard Lewis
G. A.sate
Bayard
Osage
Hee
Pollard
Thomson
Johnson
Wm. BR. Manson
Vreeport
Socad Ipeople
Melon Day Celebration At Thomson Promises Big Turnout
Thomson plans its Fourth Melon Day with free melons for attendees and a full program. Highlights include a speech by Congressman Johnson, a big baseball game between Clinton Midways and Barber-Coleman, two bands, aeroplane rides, trap shooting, horse shoe and horse races, and family-friendly games. Organizers expect 5000+ guests, noting annual growth since 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Thomson
Clinton Midways
Barber-Coleman
Rockford
Thom‘son
Mr. Carroll
Tony” Miles
Carroll
Thorson
Carroll Players
Main Street
Carroll Lads
Argo Social News and Church Services Report
Argo residents host visits from families in Mt Carroll Rockford and Kansas with upcoming social events while wedding announcements and church schedules fill the week. An ice cream social is planned at Argo church on Friday August 24 and Mass at Coffey Corners and St Peter's Church Thomson is listed with times and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Mest
Morris
Charles Welch
Mt. Carroll
Earl Moony
Jack
Kansas
Charlie Sack
Ned Turner
Will Moore
Kirkland
Ares
Oliver Emnyre Or
Mules Shier
George Tsherwood
Veda
Rockford
St Peter’s Church
Thomson
James Clancy
J. Hackett
Coffey Corners
To Ship Out Three Carlords Water Melons
Station Agent W A Adams reports three cars ordered for melon towers. Glen Sears will ship and load one car this week while Lynn Curler has a car for Monday and another for Wednesday next week. Melons ripening now and stands will be loaded within days as local crowds enjoy the offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Adams
Glen Sears
Lynn Curler
Melon Day Set For Thomson With Sports And Free Watermelons
Thomson hosts a community Melon Day on Thursday with trap shooting, horseshoe pitching, running dashes for youth, and contests. A free noon basket lunch and watermelons await attendees as 2 000 melons donated by growers are distributed. Hon William R. Johnes will speak at 5 PM with Mt Carroll band performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Thomsan
Foretown
Mr. Carroll
Rev. &. P. Schaich
Winers
William R. Johness
Mt. Carroll
Theson
Tony
Mt Carrell
Mt. Carroll Mirror Democrat
Melon Day Bill Posters Reach Wide Rural Route Effort
On Monday and Tuesday a crew distributed large Melon Day bills across over 200 miles, visiting towns from Port Byron to Dixon and along the Iowa route. About 1500 printed bills and 100 cardboard copies will be delivered to melon growers from Smith’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Smith
Ruby St. Ores
Will Jenkins
Robert Dyson
John Carroll
Port Byron
Dixon
Clarence Bolhous
Rush Carroll
Lenard
Stage
Kyle Melendy
Iowa
Garrett Bolhous
Paul
Leonard
Smith’s
Seven New Juvenile Books Arrive at the Library
The library adds seven juvenile titles including Mother Goose melodies and adventures by Horton and Carey. New readers cover The Story of Rolf and the Vikings Bow by Allen French with tales of Roth, Frodi, Einer, and heroic Viking exploits set in Teeland. Details hint at exciting voyage and revenge themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
Johnny
Hooper
Horton and Carey
Horton and Carrey
Rolf—French
Rolf
Allen French
Teeland
Hiarandi
Eirar
Roth
Einar
Orkner Island
Frodi
Gran
Einer
Adventire
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Dan Glide
Mon
Tre
Elma Rush
Barber
Phos Stagg
Foster Stagg
East Lynn Park
ULD
Ig Os
Springfield
Rautz
John
Symis
John Sayls
Mickie
Robert Groharing
Cal Forrer
Cal
Wm. Brockin
DeKalb
FREE
G. A. Smith
Thomson Cow. Bat
Bill Strubb
Sand Slough
Bill
Frank Rush
Ai &J. Ores
Harmony Boys
Bill and
Ruby
Tammany
Tammany Hall
New York City
Argo FA
George Abred Smith
Lee
Kate - Yer
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Pauline Borgis
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