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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
1
An editor notes farming prices soar and input costs rise while non direct taxes bite through purchases, prompting calls for work relief over direct aid. He cites need for constructive relief, federal aid, and morale concerns as farmers struggle to keep profits amid inflation and policy pressures.
Briar help an county corn. 160 gyfice working at tcp speed.
The Garrett county committee, led by Edwin Flickinger, works to obtain second signatures on contracts in Woodland and Freedom townships. Checks will be issued in blocks of 200 after review in Washington, with first payments expected by mid September. Delays stem from red tape and county debt level alignment. Caroline Brudi gains administratorship in August Brudi estate.
Carroll County's Farm Bureau baseball team resumes in the state league on August 25 at McHenry County. The three game series determines the semifinalists with seven rounds left. Will County, Woodford, Sangamon, Shelby, McDonough, and others in contention. Local squads hope for a state title as Carrel county seeks a strong pitching staff and productive bats to advance.
Rain saved much corn in Carrell County though late showers left some fields burned out and yield likely below average in south and eastern areas. Hybrid seed shows mixed stands with good fields in Plum River bottoms near Savanna. Despite weak spots, county crop may reach near normal overall with alfalfa hay selling high and hog prices firm. Name dazed farmers include Wart Weidman Savanna and Elmer Zntschwerd Chadwick among others.
Ray Isenberger of Lanark was taken into custody by county officers on Route B between Freeport on a charge of operating an automobile while under the influence. Harry Huber, riding as a passenger, faced a charge of drunkenness. The arrests occurred Saturday as authorities review a new form for handling tract or estate annexations.
Fred DeGraf of Lanark was elected president of the Carroll County Old Settlers reunion at a big Thursday meeting. Arthurne Chadwick was named vice president, S. Brenemann secretary, and TB. Puterbaugh treasurer. The gathering filled the park for a noon picnic as the Lanark band played. Mayor Guy Wolf welcomed attendees and reflected on changes since the pioneers founded the celebration, noting concerns about modern taxes and policies.
The U S court delayed the Sansone Coliani case for a third time on Thursday in Freeport. Witness absence caused the postponement while the defendants remain free on 2000 bonds each. Authorities had arrested them near Savannah over a month ago after an alleged liquor robbery and illicit liquor without stamps was found in a car.
Federal Housing Administration Modernization Plan opens loans to Carroll County Turners village homeowners and city dwellers. Aiming to fund up to a billion dollars in home repairs barns and buildings through local lending institutions, with FHA insuring 100 percent of losses within limits. Loans from 100 to 2000 dollars for 1 to 3 years require steady income at least five times annual payments and proper use of funds for repairs only. Further details follow on back page.
Carroll County Emergency Relief Commission will fund all unemployed relief in Mt Carroll Township. Clyde Buckingham, county administrator, announced the shift from township to county relief burden. Sherm Meyers, township supervisor, pushed for the change citing heavy costs. The township will still handle welfare cases like old age illness or loss of breadwinners. A trained social investigator will be hired to assess unemployment relief needs under Buckingham.
Secretary Henry Wallace delivers a time talk in Rockford as part of New Nations coverage. Bank of Mt Carroll reports steady business after a strong week with 50 000 dollars deposited on the first day. Lanark Forreston Tri Village Girls Bands win honors at a regional music festival led by Beth Hower. Farm Bureau baseball team to play McHenry County Mine in a three game series. Winmer advances team to semi finals. 4-H roundup and Farm Bureau picnic premium list announced for Cook’s Farm on Aug 30. Acts support farm and village homeowners borrow funds for repairs under a new homes act. Carroll County hog allotment committee works to secure second signatures by end of period. Ward Weidman herd earns second in Whiteside Carroll contest. Sterling herd first in official report. Huge crowd at Old Settlers Reunion in Lanark. speaker urges shared effort to restore prosperity. Six playgrounds invited to join reunion events at Mt Carroll during Homecoming. Dax Igetts Chadwick Carrell Savar Ma Lamark Milledgeville accept invitations. Free melons promised to thousands at Meten Dey celebration on Theme Wednesday Aug 22. Two fastball games Tod es attractions and dances to entertain.
The state Democratic central committee plans a speaking campaign led by the campaign chairman to deliver messages to voters in every county of Ines. The effort aims to boost engagement across all regions, with organizers coordinating travel, schedules, and speaking events throughout the state.
About 189 4-H club youths from Carrell county will compete at the annual 4-H club show and Farm Survey picnic at Cook's farm near Chadwick on Thursday Aug 30. Premiums total and prize structure are set with medals and cash awards from allied associations. entries judged from 9:00 a.m. with records and story submissions influencing pay.
Thomson’s tenth annual Melon Day festivities advance with rodeo pens secured and a guarded watermelon pile. Baseball fans anticipate two timely games. Farm Bureau lads provide the morning tilt while Ermier or McCombie is tipped for pitching. Groundwork on the melon grounds and diamond — including stands, fences, and concessions — proceeds since Monday to ensure a flawless turf for the event.
Mt Carroll prepares an invitational county playground ball tournament during Homecoming August 30 to September 1 at the Point Rock diamond. Teams invited include Dageets Chadwick Lanark Milledgeville Savanna and Mt Carroll, with pairings to be announced. Prizes: three balls to first, two to second, one to third. finals winners to be awarded after the final game.
Francia G Blair state superintendent of public instruction and William Stratten state treasurer candidate will headline Republican talks in Northwestern Illinois on September 5. Dates and locations include Wa mu and Freeport with schedule times noted for events across the region.
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