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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1931
Page
14
Local editor Wild of the Lanark Gazette reportedly sustained a slight stroke on Monday. The item notes community concern, well wishes, and prayers for his swift recovery as editors in the region reflect on the incident.
George F. Getz, longtime chairman of the governor’s unemployment and relief commission, announced his retirement from the position. The move ends his tenure guiding the panel through its early efforts and state aid programs.
Quincy haseen entertains Illinois golfers in the first annual rtate tournament to crown pro and amateur champions. State labor lists top construction costs cities Chicago Evanston Quin ton Springfield. Illinois death toll from liquor fell from 409 in peak 1927 to 195 last year per Dr Andy Hall. Ward B Whitlock rose to first VP of United States Building and Loan League, aiming for presidency next year. James Hamilton Kirby of Petersburg seeks Democratic nomination for vice president. State Treasurer Edward T Barrett spoke at Coles county fair noting $50,000,000 in state funds on deposit in banks with no bank failure losses. Newton Jenkins of Chicago seeks Republican nomination for U S senator with planned downstate tour. Sam H Thompson of the federal farm board says mis and propaganda aim to block farmer marketing efforts. Wage controversy forces postponement of highway project contracts until September. Sanitary Water Board and Conservation Dept report reduced oil pollution in the Wabash river and Illinois tributaries after a campaign begun February targeting oil wastes in several counties.
A humorous fragment recounts quirky lines about money storage in a teapot and odd advice about work. It mentions a lazy man, a pug, a dog, and a cat with a playful, garbled sequence of sounds and phrases.
A partially legible OCR note references a case involving premature conditions in infants. The readable fragments mention a party or team and a medical setting, with no clear names or dates available. Further detail is unreadable.
Thousands of road boosters met in Havana for highway route 78 opening toward Jacksonville. Illinois fairs report 600 to 750 rabbits on display. Warden Henry C. Hill moves to Stateville quarters as Illinois corrections eyes new layout. Illinois Bakers plan their 1932 Springfield convention with about four hundred expected. Major Richard Swanson, now federal property disbursing officer, to reside in Springfield. Director Ralph E. Bradford notes fur bearing species rising in Illinois and books like More Outdoor Life in Illinois drive breeding info.
The seventy-ninth Ogle County Fair opens Labor Day September 7 with events September 7 to 10. Rockford day leads the program featuring day and night activities, racing, vaudeville, exhibits, and a new agricultural section by the Department of Conservation. The booklet promotes fur farming, fish in ponds, game birds, and sport hunting topics for enthusiasts, ending with an offensive quoted line.
Classified notes offer a book titled Success or Failure listing over one hundred reasons why inventors fail and how to succeed. Also unaffiliated ads: hulled oats service, sale of good feeding pigs, stocker and feeder steers and cattle on commission from Berryman Elevator Co at Apple River.
Liberal terms to right man in bodice territory as sales representative for Wisconsin's Greatest Nursery. No delivering or collecting. Healthy work with good pay in a business of your own. Stock Northern grown with liberal guarantee. Company established 30 years. Write McKay Nursery Company, Madison, Wisconsin TACV 8-27.
Illinois Folks to Fee the rog dee vanes operate from 12 noon to 9 PM on weekdays and 1 PM to 9 PM on Sundays. Facilities include towels soap lockers and valuables safe. Admission 10 cents for children 25 cents for adults. Suits available for 25 cents to either children or adults. Clinton Park 80 TAC 93.
Countywide fair entries pour in as prizes totaling 21000 dollars are awarded for contests. State agriculture department funds premium money while the fair association posts 3500 dollars in purses for races. Entries must be in by Wednesday September 2 with exhibitions spanning apples to quilts, dairy, poultry, and crafts.
Describes Sand Slough along the Mississippi west of Thomson as ideal for fishing swimming boating and camping in spring and summer with fall duck shoots. Notes about 30 boats for rent at ten cents an hour shaded dining areas a refreshment store and Leavers Brothers service. Visitors urged to spend time at the resort this summer.
A farmer notes cows horns vary with breeding and genetics while a barnyard audience chuckles. An old maid ties clothes line to her skirt for a portrait. the photographer balks at the risqué setup. A diner complains of turtle soup delays as the waiter quips about slow turtles and bloomer mishaps.
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